Plaintiff publishes “database compilations and market research performance indices known as BanxQuote National Average Money Market and CD Rates.” Defendants allegedly used indices beyond scope of license in offering bank services and Plaintiff moved on a variety of theories including copyright. Defendant moved to dismiss, arguing in part that plaintiff had not validly alleged infringement
The PTO As Straight-Man In Monty Python Sketch
TTablog reports on the examination of an application for STEALTH that may or may not have been submitted by an entity associated with Leo Stoller . For those of you late to the party, Stoller is an ‘unusual’ guy and one of the objects of his obsessions is the PTO. Here, the Stoller ‘Pension Plan’
Mr. Olbermann, Please Retain Me
Tucker Carlson works for The Daily Caller. He is on the opposite side of the political spectrum from Keith Olbermann. The Daily Caller purchased the name KEITHOLBERMANN.COM. Yesterday it ran a story on it entitled “WE OWN YOU.” As of this writing, the lead story on KEITHOLBERMANN.COM is not about Keith Olbermann but about
Pairs of Images Similar Visually In One Way Or Another
The pairs of images in this “Similarities” set are similar visually in one way or another. They are presented without judgement as to the motives of their creators. The viewers of the pieces can form their own opinion(s) about what they see.
MARQUEE Nightclub in NY v. MARQUEE Restaurant in KC
Plaintiff operates the famous MARQUEE nightclub in Manhattan, which I’ve never heard of because I don’t get around much anymore. Defendant AMC operates a MARQUEE restaurant in one of its theaters in Kansas City. Dawn Donut perhaps, but both parties reportedly want to expand into Las Vegas.
Complaint Marquee Nightclub Amc Trademark
Live Nude Domains: What I Said About .XXX In 2005
If ICM changed nothing about its intentions in the past five years, then I agree with myself: it’s a minor harm reduction model, not targeted at the largest societal issues with porn, but probably worth the experiment.
CNBC on Counterfeits – Wednesday at 9 PM
CNBC emailed this plug request:
Wednesday, July 14 “Crime Inc: Counterfeit Goods” premieres at 9p ET/PT on CNBC.
CNBC Originals goes inside the most profitable criminal enterprise in the world. An undeclared war is being waged in the United States and it’s robbing U.S. businesses, costing American jobs, and bankrolling terrorism. You’ll be shocked by
Patent Owner Sues Customers of CPi’s Annuity and Renewal Services
WhitServe had sued Computer Packages, Inc. for patent infringement relating to patent annuity and trademark renewal payment services. After winning at trial, WhitServe has now sued customers of CPi, including Intel, Brinks Hofer and GE.
Complaint Whitserve v Intel Brinks Et Al Patent Docketing
YSL v Costco, Quality King, et al, – Third Party Practice
Plaintiff YSL alleged that CostCo sold various infringing goods. Cosco purchased the goods from Quality King, Quality King purchased the goods from J&H. QK asserted a range of claims against J&H and its principal, Gerald Schmeltzer. This decision provides guidance on: (1) standard for allowing a motion to amend a complaint; (2) piercing the corporate
Lady Gaga John Doe Complaint
Lady Gaga is performing at Madison Square Garden in NY on July 6,7 and 9 and February 21 and 22. Her trademark representatives beliieve that bootleg merchandise will be sold at these shows, and have filed a ‘John Doe trademark complaint.’ John Doe actions are interesting as they represent an exception to the law’s antipathy