A very long list of things to do for brand protection on the Internet, written by Erik Heels. This is a very comprehensive list – and as I read it, I think of the inhouse departments that feel that they don’t have the resources for the ‘gotta haves,’ let along the ‘nice to haves.’
43(B)log: Recent Developments in TM Law
Carl Oppedahl on ETEAS, Paper and Madrid
Carl Oppedahl practices trademark and patent law from beautiful offices perched in the Rockies, and from that vantage point, he monitors the online infrastructure of the PTO. He maintains a listserv concerned with the Madrid Protocol (subscribe here) and posted the following, presenting interesting statistics on ETEAS, paper filings and Madrid (reprinted
Complaint In Burning Man Trademark Case
Pepsi Brings Your Ancestors Back From The Grave
Moronland.net: “Top 13 Worst Slogan Translations Ever” Most of these have been around a while but still worth the 30 seconds.
Note to Trademark Attorneys in non-English speaking jurisdictions: We will happily advise if your client’s trademark translates into an obscenity in English.
iPhone: Section 8’s Day In The Sun
Note to self: never submit a specimen of use I wouldn’t want to see questioned on the editorial page of the Wall Street Journal.
A trademark owner has to submit a Section 8 affidavit in the sixth year of the registration term. The affidavit has to state that the owner is using the mark or
Reuters: Cisco Expects Apple Agreement On iPHONE Trademark
Reuters:
NEW YORK, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO.O: Quote, Profile , Research) said on Tuesday it expected to reach an agreement with Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL.O: Quote, Profile , Research) later Tuesday on its “iPhone” trademark after Apple unveiled a mobile phone with the same name.
Cisco spokeswoman Penny Bruce said the
Feel For The Velvety Label In Your Local Wine Shop
In June ’06 I blogged that I was aware of one ‘tactile’ trademark, a German registration for a word in braille. Now I’m aware of two tactile trademarks. The INTA newsletter advises that U.S. Reg. No. 3155702 has been issued to American Wholesale Wine & Spirits, in connection with KHVANCHKARA wine. The description of
Trademark Rights On The Moon
KFC has unveiled a new logo. It has constructed an extra large version in the Area 51 desert in Nevada. It is claimed that this is visible from space. I read once that the Great Wall of China is the only man-made feature visible from space. Well, now there’s two. If mere appearance of