The Trademark Journey of Obsidian Flames: A Narrative Exploration of the U.S. Trademark System

August 26, 2025

BMM Bulletin

Obsidian Flames, a European band known for its innovative blend of classical, rock, country, pop, and world music, has decided to trademark its name in the United States using the Madrid Protocol. This article, written by Brett Heavner and Juris Klavins, explores their journey through the complexities of the U.S. trademark registration process, including the challenges of non-traditional trademarks, common law marks, adversarial proceedings, and recent trends in U.S. trademark practice. Click here to read more.

Originally printed in the BMM Bulletin on August 26, 2025. This article is for informational purposes, is not intended to constitute legal advice, and may be considered advertising under applicable state laws. This article is only the opinion of the authors and is not attributable to Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, or the firm’s clients.