When brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald opened their first restaurant in 1940s California, they could not have imagined that their name would become one of the most protected brands in business history. Today, McDonald’s Corporation holds over 1,739 active US trademarks covering everything from the Golden Arches logo to the jingle describing a Big Mac’s … Read more
Kellogg’s is one of the most recognized names in the food industry, with a trademark portfolio spanning over a century. Founded by W.K. Kellogg in 1906 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the company transformed breakfast with the invention of corn flakes and went on to build an empire of cereal, snack, and frozen food brands. In … Read more
Target has become ingrained in the American consciousness, with a whopping 75% of Americans living within 50 miles of a Target store, but that wasn’t always the case. Target began in the early 1960s when Dayton Company opened a discount store in Roseville, Minnesota. The founder of the Dayton Company (established in 1902), Douglas Dayton, … Read more
Amazon.com, Inc is an American multinational technology company founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Simply known as “Amazon”, it was originally called “Cadabra” but because of branding issues was changed to Amazon within the first year. Starting from Bezos’ garage in Bellevue, Washington, the company has grown substantially and is now recognized as one of … Read more
Subway is an American fast-food franchise specializing in submarine sandwiches, salads, wraps, and drinks. Their restaurants are located in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide. Subway was founded by Fred DeLuca, who borrowed $1,000 from his friend Peter Buck to start a sandwich shop to help him make enough money to pay tuition for … Read more
Papa John’s International, Inc is an American pizza restaurant and takeout chain – the third largest pizza delivery company in the world. Doing business as “Papa Johns”, the pizza chain has headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, and Georgia. But they very much have a global presence, with over 5,500 locations in 49 countries and territories. Papa … Read more
Headquartered in Japan, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd is a multinational automobile manufacturer. Trading as Nissan Motor Corporation, but often referred to as simply “Nissan”, the car creator was founded in December 1933. Japanese founder Yoshisuke Aikawa became president of Nihon Sangyo, a foundries and auto parts dealer, in 1928. The name “Nissan” was created after … Read more
The Quaker Oats Company is an American food conglomerate known for its breakfast cereals, porridge, and oat-based snacks. The company was founded in 1877 (as Quaker Mill Company) and has had a complex history with many milestone achievements. Now known as “Quaker Oats” after being bought by PepsiCo in 2001, the company was founded by … Read more
Levi Strauss & Co., also known colloquially as “Levi’s” is an American clothing company based in San Francisco. German-Jewish immigrant, Levi Strauss founded the company in 1853 when he moved from Bavaria to California to open a West Coast version of his brother’s dry goods business which was located in New York. Levi’s has now … Read more
Bruno Mars is an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, and director. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1985 as Peter Gene Hernandez, he grew up with musical parents and so has had an interest in music and musical instruments from an early age. He has been performing on stage with his family since he was … Read more
Tiffany & Co. is an American luxury jewelry and specialty retailer founded in New York City in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young. It is known for its high-end jewelry, watches, and other luxury goods, and is one of the oldest and most respected names in the jewelry industry. The company was … Read more
Forever 21 is a fashion retail chain that was founded in 1984 by Do Won Chang and Jin Sook Chang, a married couple who immigrated to the United States from South Korea. The company started as a small store called Fashion 21 in Los Angeles, California, and quickly gained a loyal customer base due to … Read more
Tesla is the trade name for Tesla Inc., an American multinational automotive and clean energy company, headquartered in Austin, Texas. Tesla is mostly famous for its range of electric vehicles, cars, and trucks. But, they also design and manufacture battery energy storage, solar panels, and other related products and services. Tesla is considered one of … Read more
New Balance, or New Balance Athletics Inc, is a significant footwear and sportswear company. The company was established in 1906 as the New Balance Arch Support Company, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Irish immigrant William J. Riley founded the company. His initial product was a shoe with three support points and a flexible art. The name … Read more
Marvel Comics, often known as “Marvel”, is a US-based comic book creator and publisher. Marvel comics (formerly Marvel Comics Group and Marvel Publishing, Inc) is part of Marvel Entertainment. In 2009, Disney acquired the parent company. Marvel was established in 1939 as Timely Comics. In 1951, it became known as Atlas Comics. The Marvel era … Read more
Urban Outfitters, Inc is an international retail corporation based in Philadelphia, PA. Urban Outfitters specializes in clothing, apparel, and home products; it mainly targets young adults and teens interested in alternative and hipster fashion. They operate in the UAE, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Canada, Belgium, Ireland, Germany, Portugal, France, Denmark, Spain, the United Kingdom, Sweden, … Read more