- #TAYLOR SWIFT AUTOGRAPH FULL#
- #TAYLOR SWIFT AUTOGRAPH REGISTRATION#
- #TAYLOR SWIFT AUTOGRAPH PROFESSIONAL#
Swift has as many signatures as outfits.Ĭoming full circle, perhaps this best explains the need for the consistently branded Taylor Swift signature trademark. If the signatures are authentic, it appears Ms. More to the point of consistency, or the lack thereof, our challenge to handwriting experts is below the jump, showing a collage of photos for sale on eBay, each claiming to be signed by "the" Taylor Swift: Not exactly a model of brand consistency. Linked here are some additional written consents with Taylor Swift’s personal signature as of May 11, 2009, October 5, 2010, and December 15, 2010. Trademark Office, on January 8, 2008, is on the right. Swift’s personal signature, as submitted to the U.S. The highly marketed and consistently branded trademark signature is on the left and Ms. Just don’t be surprised if it looks nothing like the signature appearing on her album/CD covers:
#TAYLOR SWIFT AUTOGRAPH REGISTRATION#
The consent must be a written consent to the registration of the identifying matter as a mark, and must be personally signed by the individual whose name or likeness appears in the mark. the mark can be registered only with the written consent of the individual. When a name, portrait, or signature in a mark identifies a particular living individual. Swift’s personal written consent to federally register the Taylor Swift name as a trademark, as TMEP 1206.04(a) reads: /rebates/2fb2fTaylor-Swift-Autograph2f298602fbn7023236429&252fb252fTaylor-Swift-Autograph252f29860252fbn702323642926tc3dbing-&idebay&nameEbay&ra1. Now, given all that, as a trademark type, how would you answer the apparently frequent question: "How can I get a Taylor Swift Autograph"?Īs we learned with the recent criticism involving Sarah and Bristol Palin’s attorney (who failed to obtain the necessary written consents at the time of application), perhaps, the best bet might be to scour the USPTO database for Ms.
#TAYLOR SWIFT AUTOGRAPH PROFESSIONAL#
If the above signature is not actually penned by Taylor Swift what would that say about her brand, if anything? Would it make her brand any less authentic? Or does a vocal artist get a pass on handwriting, penmanship, and personal signatures, especially at the age of 17, and even thereafter, since it doesn’t affect the authenticity of the voice (remember Milli Vanilli?) (Classic YouTube video here).ĭo you suppose TS fans have an expectation that the Taylor Swift signature trademark represents her actual, personal signature? If so, would their decision to purchase goods be affected if the signature was actually penned by another? Probably not, but if so, would that subject the trademark registration to cancellation on deceptiveness grounds? Or, on the other hand, do fans assume and expect the trademark signature to be part of the artist’s professional handling, more like they would view assistance from a make-up artist, hair stylist, and/or airbrushing expert? Or, could it be that the highly marketed and consistent trademark signature is more about the branding and packaging of the artist and not actually her own handwriting or penmanship? Thursdays on WYMS-FM (88.9), or wherever you get your podcasts.What are the odds that the signature on the cover of Taylor Swift’s self-titled debut album from 2006 depicts her actual and personal signature (she would have been 17 at the time)? Piet also talks concerts, local music and more on "TAP'd In" with Jordan Lee. RELATED: 'I was all sorts of panicked': Meet the Taylor Swift fan from Green Bay who kept that box of signed 'Folklore' CDs safeĬontact Piet at (414) 223-5162 or Follow him on Twitter at or Facebook at /PietLevyMJS. RELATED: When entire box of signed Taylor Swift 'Folklore' CDs ended up in her hands outside Exclusive Co., fan does the right thing Swift began sending autographed copies of her acclaimed surprise album two weeks ago to independent record stores across the country. Taylor Swift 'Fearless (Taylors Version)' AUTOGRAPH Signed CD Booklet+CD D (Item 147635)Signed By: Taylor Swift. They're going to be gone before the end of the day. This item has been thoroughly reviewed and inspected by the autograph authentication experts atAutographCOA (ACOA). The shipment was a shock to managers, and there may be others at other Exclusive Company stores across the state, according to a Facebook post. You might want to check with those stores before making the trip - and you're going to want to buy those CDs while you can. The record store has already received shipments of autographed "Folklore" CDs that were swiftly purchased by fans. The autographed Taylor Swift CDs just keep on coming to the Exclusive Company in Milwaukee.
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