A jury has found a search engine optimization firm, Bright Builders, to be liable for ‘building and hosting’ a customer’s site that sold counterfeit goods. A judge has ordered that it pay $750k in damages. The case isRoger Cleveland Golf Company v. Prnce, Shelley and Bright Builders Inc., 2:09-cv-02119-MBS (D South Carolina March 14 2011).
Story of a Slogan: IMPORTED FROM DETROIT
This Chrysler Super Bowl commercial introduced the tagline ‘Imported from Detroit.’ Defendant immediately started selling t-shirts with the slogan. The complaint is a good read as it tells the stirring story of the commercial. Personally, I like the “This is the Motor City. This is what we do” slogan better. It conveys confidence and competence
So Plan Ahead When Mailing Things To OHIM
If OHIM doesn’t receive your papers in time, it won’t consider them, even if you live far away from Alicante.
ICEBREAK v ICE and ICEBERG
DJ Action: ICEBREAKER for apparel v ICE and ICEBERG for apparel
CANDYLICIOUS v iCANDYLICIOUS
CANDYLICIOUS for online candy sales v iCANDYLICIOUS for online candy sales.
Another Tale of Mystery And Intrigue Involving Doughnuts
If someone doing business under the name “As American As Doughnuts” makes representations to you, be suspicious, as the origin of doughnuts is in dispute, with some crediting the Dutch.
As is the origin of SPUDNUTS, which are doughnuts made from potato flour.
In any event, defendant allegedly represents to plaintiff that it is
Levis v Quiksilver Re Tabs On Pockets
Levis sues Quiksilver re fabric tabs on back pockets of jeans. There had been disputes between these parties before.
Forget It, Jake, It’s the Ninth Circuit
I’m stealing that joke from Prof Tushnet’s critique of the Network Automation keyword case. I agree with much of her analysis, however I disagree with her (and this panel’s) view of channels of trade as a LoC factor, but that’s an argument for another day. Also, check out Prof Goldman’s discussion.
The Other Godsons are Amare, Carmelo, Dwight and Kobe
Plaintiff, dba LEBRON JORDAN, sues Nike, Converse, LeBron and Jordan. His godsons, he says, are named LeBron and Jordan. Coverage here. Assume that pro se litigants are to be given wide deference – can you make out the claim?
KPMG v KBMG
Accounting firm KPMG sues accounting firm KBMG.