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The Song She Wouldn’t Sell

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Dolly Parton declined Elvis Presley’s manager’s request for half of the publishing rights to her song “I Will Always Love You” in 1973, prioritizing her ownership over potential fame. This decision ultimately benefitted her when Whitney Houston’s 1992 cover surged in popularity, highlighting the significance of standing firm against powerful figures.

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When Bureaucracy Meets Baseball: Is the Government Overreaching on the Athletics’ Trademark?

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The Oakland Athletics face trademark hurdles as they prepare to relocate to Las Vegas, with the USPTO denying their applications for “Las Vegas Athletics” on grounds of geographic descriptiveness. Despite their century-long identity, they cannot register the name until they play there, highlighting bureaucratic rigidity versus brand recognition.

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