A local real estate agent has argued that the above design is unique enough to make the SOLD! designation distinctive and registrable as a service mark for “information in the field of real estate and real estate services,” among other goods and services. The USPTO wasn’t sold on the idea, but not
Real Estate Signs
Kris Lindahl Owning a Wingspan Trademark?
By Steve Baird® on
If you’ve paid attention to any billboards in the Twin Cities over the last year or so, you’re probably wondering why I haven’t discussed this one yet, knowing my passion for billboard ads:
The Kris Lindahl billboard ads — especially this one — are hard to ignore. They are almost as ubiquitous as a…
Unintended Irony in a Business Name?
By Steve Baird® on
Common sense probably dictates that if you take the time and effort to create, build, and position signage to help sell what it is you’re selling, the sign should be visible, right?
Especially in these tough times, when you’re selling real estate, and this is the view from the road:
Then again, maybe not, especially if you’ve adopted a business…