USe of eBay to help fund a lawsuit against Monster Cable (this listing will expire eventually – Monster Mini-Golf is selling ‘pieces’ of its litigation for $1, to help fund its defense against Monster Cable. More criticism of Monster Cable here.
Registrability of Chippendales Bow-Tie and Cuffs?
If Ron Coleman says that he worked his way through Law School as a Chippendales dancer, who am I doubt him. The story (and commentary) continues here.
Sir Hugh Laddie
Patry: In Memoriam Sir Hugh Laddie
5th Circuit: University Color Schemes Protectable
5th Circuit rules that universities may claim trademark in color combinations.
Commentary here.
Law.com article on lower court decision last August.
LSU Purple and Gold Shop here.
LSU v Smack
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IP Podcast
Friend of the blog Prof Eric Goldman appears in the new IP Colloquium podcast, “Privacy in a Networked World”:, hosted by Prof. Doug Lichtmann. The podcast will look at the ‘constraints the law places on the acquisition, storage and use of persona data, and the trade-offs in collecting such data. And don’t forget
Magritte Estate Sued By Man With Apple In Front Of Face
The Onion: Magritte Estate Sued.
Please Nominate Me For IP Czar
Wired is taking nominations for IP Czar. Both Profs. Patry and Lessig would be better choices than me, but if selected, I will work hard to enact an economic stimulus package consisting of iTunes gift cards for everybody.
Do You Have Nude Pictures Of Your Wife?
There’s something missing in this BBC story. A man leaves a cellphone containing nude pictures of his wife, in a McDonalds. Someone posts the pictures on the Internet. The man sues McDonalds. What the article doesn’t report is what theory the man came up with as to why this is McDonalds’ fault.
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“Coupons, Inc. Drops DMCA Lawsuit Against Coupon Hacker”
Ars Technica: “Coupons, Inc. drops DMCA Lawsuit Against Coupon Hacker“:
A copyright lawsuit against a man who posted instructions on how to print unlimited copies of coupons has been dropped. The defendant, John Stottlemire, posted to his website this week that he had reached a settlement with Coupons, Inc. after a year-long legal
“Help for eBay Shoppers Who Can’t Spell”
NY Times: “Help for eBay Shoppers Who Can’t Spell“:
A handful of new Web sites with names like Typo Bay and Typo Buddy are out to help shoppers save money by searching eBay for misspelled brand names. Such items often have fewer bidders because they don’t appear in search results for people who