There is a rumor that Leo Stoller, in the name of Sentra Industries, has filed upwards to 275 extension requests over the past few months to oppose recently published applications. I’ve seen one such request, and it provides a telephone number to call if you want to send money to XYZ Brand Licensing, where XYZ
Katrina Blows, Bush Sucks, Examiner Rejects
Go to the Trademark Search site and look up serial number 78706886 for the mark KATRINA BLOWS, BUSH SUCKS. Go to TDR and look at the office action rejecting the mark on ‘sandalous and disparaging’ grounds.
Coupla points:
1. How come this application got an office action after two weeks, when every other application waits
Apple Files For VINGLE and Disclosure Through Trademark Filing
MacDailyNews.com and other Apple rumor blogs report that Apple filed on October 7 for the name VINGLE. Why do I post that? Because it illustrates the growing trend of ‘registry-watchers.’
On a related topic, The Privacy and Security Law Blog of the Davis Wright Tremaine firm has recently posted ‘Inadvertent Disclosure of Business Secrets Through
Man Bites Dog: Trademark Fees Fall
Due to efficiency gains, OHIM, the Eurpoean Community trademark office, is lowering prices of Community Trademarks. You read that right.