Article via travelbiz.com.au reporting that the Australian government paid approximately $138,000 (any currency conversion error would be mine) for the domain name TOURISMAUSTRALIA.COM.
Unapproved Pepperoni Leds To Lawsuit
Via Pizza Marketing Quarterly, various Little Caesar’s franchisees used unapproved pepperoni and cheese, thus allegedly breaching their franchise agreement, and Little Caesar’s sued for trademark infringement.
Your Customers Are Monitoring Your Trademark Filings
From a video game fan blog named CUBE-EUROPE.COM, an article commenting upon names that Nintendo has registered in Japan. Given the widespread dissemination of free online trademark registries, a company’s trademark filings are now easily discernable not only to one’s competitiors but to one’s customers as well.
UPDATE: Another video game company responds to
Adland on Miller v. Bud
The advertising blog ADLAND has compiled a comprehensive compilation of materials (including clips) relating to the Miller v. Bud ‘Queen of Carbs’ spat.