Podcast: J.J. Lee on Master Your Finances Kurt Baker

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In today's Issue, J.J. Lee was the guest on Master Your Finances Kurt Baker podcast. (Host) Kurtis Baker is a Certified Financial Planner™ and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ professional with Certified Wealth Management & Investment, LLC an independent Registered Investment Advisory firm. He is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy with a BS in Marine Engineering. He has been in the financial services industry since 1983 with extensive experience in financial planning, insurance & mortgages. He focuses his practice on comprehensive financial planning for families and business owners. His podcast Master Your Finances with Kurtis Baker, first aired May 31st, 2017.
Master Your Finances Kurt Baker with J.J. Lee

Searching for guidance on brand protection. Meet J.J. Lee, founder and Trademark Lawyer Law Firm, PLLC in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With over 15 years of experience and more than 7,000 trademarks registered. JJ specializes in helping entrepreneurs safeguard their brands. Tune in for expert insights on trademark law and practical tips for securing your business’ identity.

Master Your Finances Kurt Baker with J.J. Lee
Transcript: Master Your Finances Kurt Baker with J.J. Lee

SCOTUS Rules Trademark Act’s ​Prohibition Against Registering a Particular Living Individual’s Name Plays Well with First Amendment

On June 13, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Vidal v. Elster that protecting a living individual’s good name trumps the First Amendment in the context of trademark registrations. Collectively, the three opinions unanimously held that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)’s legislative-based refusal to register the mark TRUMP TOO SMALL did not violate the First Amendment. Rather than a third domino in the chain of decisions overturning Lanham Act Section 2 bars to registration (See Matal v. Tam, 582 U.S. 218; Iancu v. Brunetti, 588 U.S. 388), Vidal v. Elster halts the pruning of Lanham Act Section 2 with the majority’s foot planted firmly in trademark law history and tradition.

SCOTUS Rules Trademark Act’s Prohibition Against Registering a Particular Living Individual’s Name Plays Well with First Amendment

Vidal v. Elster Decision

BUSINESS TIPS AND TRICKS

This is Week 16 and Chapter 16 of our 20-part Atomic Habits by James Clear weekly read through! Get the book and join us every week!

Transcript:
Hey, it's week 16. Chapter 16 on James Clear's Atomic Habits. Chapter 16, the title is: "How to Stick with Good Habits Every Day." James Clear brings up a story about a 23 year old stockbroker in 1993, where he just started a job, and within 18 months, he was bringing $5 million to the firm. By the age of 24, he was making $75,000, which was an equivalent of $125,000 in today's currency.

​ But how did he do it? What he did was he had this habit of tracking his calls. He would put in a jar, 120 paperclips. One jar was empty, and one jar had 120 paperclips in it. And as he made and completed each call, he would transfer one paperclip over to the other. And he wouldn't stop until he had all 120 paperclips from one jar to the other.

​ Tracking your habits is so satisfying because it shows a level of progress. But what if you miss a habit? What do you do? He also said don't miss two days in a row. If you miss working out, make sure you follow up and don't miss two days in a row. He also said it's better to do something rather than nothing because you lose momentum if you do nothing.

​ Alright, that's it for Chapter 16. Of course, it's a lot more. Please read it, but that's it for today. Next week, we'll do Week 17, Chapter 17. Alright, see you then.

If you would like to follow along with the series, here is our Atomic Habits by James Clear playlist:
​ Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to helping you safeguard your brand's identity and thrive in the world of trademarks!

Warm regards,​
​ J.J. Lee and the Trademark Lawyer Law Firm Team!

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