Weight Watchers sues Nestle for displaying Weight Watchers ‘Points’ on Nestle products. WW has previously sued Campbell Soup and Tesco on similar theories (background of Campbell suit here and Tesco here) but reportedly settled both matters.
Complaint WW Points
Does One ‘No Brand’ Brand Infringe Another ‘No Brand’ Brand?
PSFK: Interview with Freshjive re its logoless brandless campaign. MUJI has a ‘no brand’ brand as well – in fact its name MUJI is reportedly an abbreviation for ‘no brand, good product‘ in Japanese.
Knoll v Mod Decor re ‘Shape’ of Barcelona Collection
Knoll, successor in interest to Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona collection, sues Mod Decor on ‘look-a-like’ furntiure.
Mod Decor’s ‘modern seating’ page here.
Prior post on protection of Barcelona chair here.
Drawing from Knoll’s registration in the Barcelona couch above.
Knoll filed a similar lawsuit against Sexyfurnishings today as well.
Complaint Barcelona Chair
$60,000 For Footage Of Madoff On A Yacht – Fox News Sued
Plaintiff takes video footage of Madoff on a yacht in 2003. Lets Fox News show it for a bit for $10,000. Fox exceeds the license period, plaintiff complaints, Fox pays another $50k, exceeds license period again, plaintiff sues.
Complaint News Footage
Text of Decision in LaPine v Seinfeld (Sneaky Chef case)
SDNY: Pleading New Post-Registration Copyright Infringement
IDEA v PETA (SDNY August 298 2009): Plaintiff, no doubt aware that statutory damages are only available for post-registration copyright infringements that are not part of a continuing, ongoing series of infringing acts of the same kind as those engaged by defendant prior to the effective date of registration, alleged in its amended complaint that:
John Rigby & Co. (Gunmaker) v John Rigby & Co. (Gunmaker)
Complex background here.
Complaint John Rigby
MR WATER HEATER Is The Name, That Name Again Is MR WATER HEATER
Plaintiff had inconstestable mark for MR WATER HEATER for water heaters. Defendant used MR HOT WATER HEATER for hot water heater installation. Plaintiff’s pre-discovery motion for summary judgement denied, as the record was somewhat sparse.
Decision Water Heater
Annie Leibovitz Sued For Copyright Infringement
Italian photographer alleges Annie Leibovitz used his scouting photo in calendar for Lavazza Coffee calendar. Background here and on Leibovitz’ troubles in general here.
Complaint Leibovitz Copyright
