More on trademark issues in Malta (see here for previous Maltese references), this, a dispute about ownership of the FUEGO mark, via NameProtect.com.

Nathan writes in to show us this picture of Tonya Hot Sauce (“not for the weak kneed”), marketed apparently without Ms. Harding’s consent.

If you’re going to attend INTA in Scottsdale, drop me a line.

An amicus brief filed in Indonesia on behalf of Intel by INTA on the registration and protection of well-known marks.

BE for clothing is too close to BeBe (pronounced “bee-bee”) for clothing.  Via the Arizona Republic.

Philip Morris settles a suit by ALTIRA, allowing it to take the name ALTRIA.  However the article indicates that Philip Morris will only use it for non-business related activities.  Via Boston Globe.

This from the nlj.com docket (I’d give the link but they don’t use permalinks):

Store accused of violating trademark
Egg Harbor Township, N.J.-based gift and novelty retailer Spencer Gifts LLC has sued the Champaign, Ill., store Wild & Crazy Collectibles and its owner, Jerry Schuberth, alleging violation of Spencer’s trademarks for “Wild ‘N’ Crazy” and …

Interesting article from allafrica.com about a litigation in Uganda in which the trademark owner received an injunction against a licensee for making substandard product.  That the trademark owner is moving for an accounting of profits suggests that there may have been some issue regarding the remittance of royalties as well.  Via Nameprotect.com.