EPISODE · Jun 27, 2024 · 3 MIN
How "Tater Swift" Pizza Violated Taylor Swift's Trademark
from Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship · host Richard and Elizabeth Gearhart
In this segment of "IP in the News, we dive into a hot topic fresh from the news: a restaurant in Evansville, Indiana, named a potato pizza "Tater Swift," a clever nod to pop star Taylor Swift. We unravel the saga of the cease and desist letter that followed, exploring the legal intricacies of trademark violations. With lively guest commentary, including a fiery debate on free speech versus trademark rights and the unexpected publicity boon for Casey’s Dugout, this segment serves a delicious slice of IP drama. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of The Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with John Jubilee from Energized Health, Elaina Mansour from Nijma M Fine Jewelry and Robert B. Simon from Robert Simon Fine Art. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.
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In this segment of "IP in the News, we dive into a hot topic fresh from the news: a restaurant in Evansville, Indiana, named a potato pizza "Tater Swift," a clever nod to pop star Taylor Swift. We unravel the saga of the cease and desist letter that followed, exploring the legal intricacies of trademark violations. With lively guest commentary, including a fiery debate on free speech versus trademark rights and the unexpected publicity boon for Casey’s Dugout, this segment serves a delicious slice of IP drama. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of The Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with John Jubilee from Energized Health, Elaina Mansour from Nijma M Fine Jewelry and Robert B. Simon from Robert Simon Fine Art. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.
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