Perception Records is Denver's newest record label founded by multi-instrumentalist & producer Jake “Jay.Greens” Leventhal. Jake has been an active member of the Colorado music community as a performer, producer, and agent for the past 10 years and has a deep love for art, music, and culture. The label was founded with the philosophy that only through collaboration and community are we best able to reach our greatest creative and artistic potential. 

Check out what they are up to at: https://perceptionrecords.com/home

Our Dave Ratner has once again been named a Top Lawyer by 5280 Magazine! He is being recognized for his work in Entertainment & Sports as well as in Intellectual Property: Trademarks. Dave has made 5280's list every year since they started this honor in 2015! Please join us in congratulating Dave.

A trademark can be applied for as “in use” or “intent to use”. The “intent to use” application allows us to reserve a trademark that we are planning to use in the future. So even if you're not using your trademark yet, you can still start the process to protect it!

Don't hesitate to reach out with your legal needs. Email us at: info@creativelawnetwork.com

Our client Swallow Hill Music (where Dave serves on the Board) has been a staple of concerts, music classes, and community outreach to the Denver metro area since 1979. As Denver's premier listening room, they host local, national, and international acts from a variety of acoustic, indie, and roots-oriented genres. For tickets to their upcoming concerts, head here.

Let's talk trademarks.

A trademark application requires proof of use, showing that we are actually using the trademark in business. We call this proof of use a “specimen”. The specimen can be a tricky part of the application and we see bad specimens trip up applications all the time. So it's really important to get that part right!

Need help with your application? Give us a shout at info@creativelawnetwork.com

Happy Holidays! Our offices will be closed on December 26 and January 2. We look forward to working with you in 2023!

Our client Two Tails Story Co. is doing great work with their award-winning early learning books starring real rescue dogs Hoover and Milo!

Their alphabet and counting books are being distributed through multiple children’s literacy organizations to classrooms across Colorado.

The Alphabet With Milo has won Mom’s Choice Awards and National Parenting Product Awards.

Check them out for the young learners and dog lovers in your life! Shop here.

When we register a trademark, we register it in connection with specific products and services. Every product and service fits into a class or classes and these classes are maintained by the Trademark Office. Every trademark application and registration must identify the products and services as well as the class(es) that the trademark is used in connection with.

If you have any questions or needs around registering a trademark, don't hesitate to reach out via email at: info@creativelawnetwork.com or by giving us a call at: (720) 924-6529

Looking to learn more about leveraging intellectual property? Dive into licensing 101 right from your couch with Dave's recent presentation from Denver Startup Week.

This video will guide you through the basics of a licensing agreement, explain the difference between various licensing concepts and terms, and offer tips to protect and optimize your intellectual property in the marketplace.

Watch here.

Megastars like Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan have recently made waves with nine-figure catalog acquisitions. But the vast majority of musicians still don’t have a straightforward way to turn their creative efforts into financial assets. This session will outline how to navigate copyright law and the music industry to help your clients make informed decisions about how to best leverage their music catalogs.

Our Dave Ratner will be moderating a panel for The Colorado Bar Association on Thursday (9/22) from noon-1p. The panel will feature Gary Young (CEO) and Rob Bernhard (Corporate Counsel) from Royalty Exchange, a Denver-based marketplace for buying and selling music royalties. Since 2015, Royalty Exchange has facilitated more than 1,500 transactions totaling over $120 million in royalty deals for creatives.

Sign up to attend: Six Secrets Session