Reminder: BlogFest Berlin Is Monday At 8:30
Meet the people who write and read IP blogs. I will be nagging people to join me to visit the East German film theme park. Monday 8:30 – 10:30, One Potsdamer Platz, the offices of the Olswang firm. Map here.
Filmpark Babelsberg?
A German film theme park featuring East German animated characters? On the site of the old UFA Studios? Sounds too good to be true. Anyone been there and want to give us the scoop?
Can I Register My Domain Name As A Trademark
Yes, if you use it as a trademark, in addition to using it as a domain name.
Trademark use: We are EXAMPLE.COM
Trademark use: We are EXAMPLE
Not trademark use: Visit us at EXAMPLE.COM
TTABlog on case about someone who didn’t read this post.
Send In Your Nominations For Copyright Czar
Cnet: “House Wants Copyright Czar, New Piracy Penalites“:
By a 410-10 vote, the House approved the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property, or Pro-IP, Act, which is backed by the entertainment industry and other major copyright holders. . . .
The bill would rewrite U.S. law to allow federal officials to seize
Excerpt From Adidas Verdict – Photo Of Non-infringing Model
This is an excerpt from the verdict (see below). A ‘yes’ check indicates that the jury found for Adidas.
Text of Adidas Payless Verdict – Photos Of Infinging Sneakers
There were approximately 290 different models of striped sneakers involved in the Adidas case. In a quick scan I only saw one model that the jury didnt’ find to be infringing. This verdict clearly suggests that Adidas ‘ trademark rights extend to two stripes and four stripes with varying placement on the shoe.
Adidas Wins $76.5m per Stripe Against 4 Stripe Shoe
Is $305 million the largest US Trademark Verdict Ever?
Pfizer/Trovan was $143m (initially) after trial, maybe 12 years ago. I can’t remember anything that has come close since until this. Adidas was just awarded $305 million against the operator of the Payless store chain, for a three stripe infringement. That’s more than $100m per stripe. If you’re aware of a higher damages award in
MemeWatch: LOLcats
As of now, no one has filed a US trademark appllication for LOLcats. Updates as the situation warrants.