The Cat That Beat Jersey Shore's Snooki: A Trademark Tale

01/30/25 • 4 min

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What do Snooki and a cat have in common? A trademark battle! In this segment of "Intellectual Property News" on Passage to Profit Show, we dive into the surprising case of how Snooki from Jersey Shore lost her trademark to a feline literary star. Our resident intellectual property expert breaks down what went wrong, why trademarks matter, and how you can protect your own name or brand from legal surprises. Tune in for a fun and insightful look at the world of trademarks! Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with media professional and author Brian Seth Hurst, Ryan Sobel from LifeFlow and Joshua Lee from Tribe Money.

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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