Further to our previous post on the verbing of trademarks (as in, I Tivo’ed the show, or I Zappos at work), naming blog Away With Words discusses the issue from a marketing perspective and makes the points that clients often want precisely that: verbable names.
2007
Oft Got Without Merit, and Lost Without Deserving
By Marty Schwimmer on
Posted in Libel/Defamation
WSJ (reg req): “Firms Tidy Up Clients’ Bad Online Reputations” (concerning firms that remove or displace negative content on the web, such as Reputation Defender, Inc. and Defend My Name)
Strong Sentiments
By Marty Schwimmer on
Dave Winer’s take on AT&T’s cooperation with the RIAA and MPAA” “I Don’t Believe in the Death Penalty . . . for People”.
Baker & McKenzie: Top 10 IP Cases in China
By Marty Schwimmer on
Posted in International
Baker & McKenzie: “Top 10 IP Protection Cases in China”
First Horizon National Bank v. Horizon Bank
By Marty Schwimmer on
Posted in Likelihood of Confusion
Longmont FYI: “Horizon Bank Forced To Change Name” :
‘“We thought we touched all the bases in regards to our due diligence,” said Allen, referring to choosing the Horizon Banks name.
He said his company hopes to announce a new name soon.’
South Africa: MR PLASTIC v MRPLASTIC.CO.ZA
By Marty Schwimmer on
Posted in Domain Names
AllAfrica.com: South Africa Domain Name Rules ‘Are Working.’
Capital
By Marty Schwimmer on
Posted in Likelihood of Confusion
Counterfeit Chic: “Initial Interest Confusion” (summary of acrimonious acronyms).
“Domain Names Can’t Be Trespassed–Utube,.com
By Marty Schwimmer on
Posted in Domain Names, YouTube
Prof Goldman: “Domain Names Can’t Be Trespassed — Utube.com v. YouTube”
IPKAT ECJ Round-Up
By Marty Schwimmer on
Posted in International
New IP Blog: The Gray Blog
By Marty Schwimmer on
Posted in Miscellany
The Gray Blog, concentrating on the gray market, from the law firm that brings you The Counterfeit Law Blog.