Ratio Magazine: Summary of recent trademark decisions in Kenya
Taco Bell Sues 50 Cent
MTV: 50 Cent Gets Sued:
Fiddy filed a lawsuit for Trademark Infringement earlier this year after the company put out adverts saying he should change his name to 79 Cent or 99 Cent!
Now the chain have hit back in a countersuit calling the rapper a “self-described former drug dealer and hustler” and adding
Chooclate Bunny Suit
Bloomberg: “Lindt Defends Chocolate Bunny Rights in Eurpose at Top EU Court“:
Lindt & Spruengli AG’s European trademark rights on a chocolate Easter bunny wrapped in gold foil were gained “honestly and fairly” and it should be able to block copies, Lindt told the European Union’s highest court.
Searches Led Away From Brand Sites
MediaPost.com: Searchers Led Away From Brand Sites:
More than one in 10 U.S. Internet searches for leading brands end up clicking away from the brand owner’s Web site, according to a recent report from research firm Hitwise.
McCain’s Memo in Motion to Dismiss Jackson Browne’s Copyright Suit
Memo from McCain’s Motion to Dismiss Copyright Action brought by jackson Browne re McCain campaign’s use of ‘Running on Empty.’
A. Browne’s Copyright Infringement Claims Are Barred By The
Fair Use Doctrine
1. The First Factor, The Purpose And Character Of The Use,
Favors McCain Because The Use Was Made In A Non-
Commercial Political
Should I Become a British Solicitor?
I received a solicitation today to become a UK solicitor from these folk. I’d rather ‘take silk’ and become a barrister so that I can wear the robe and the horse hair wig. I could use the wig. The trips to court might be onerous.
Good Design Is Timeless And Some Times Contentless
. . . I was tempted to add “and Mindless.” In any event, here is a discussion of how well designed the Drudge Report is.
Trademarks I Have Seen con’t
“Tiny Law Firm Sues Google Over Search Results”
Legal Pad: “Tiny Law Firm Sues Google Over Search Results“:
The problems began with Google after Oct. 15, according to the firm’s trademark infringement suit filed in federal court last week. That’s when Powlen and Berger began punching “Global Law, 94105” into Google – let’s be honest who among you doesn’t spend most
I Can’t Afford To Heart NY
From here.