Defendant is a successful publisher of social games on FaceBook, recently acquired by Disney.
Righthaven Filed Another Five Suits Yesterday
According to Justia, Righthaven filed another five copyright suits yesterday. Here’s one complaint. Summary of Righthaven lawsuits here.
How Can Use of MITZVAH Be Wrong?
Defendant sold its funeral home to plaintiff, now use the name LLOYD MANDEL MITZVAH MEMORIAL, which, plaintiff alleges, infringes the name it bought.
Smart Blocks Files DJ Against Legos
8th Circuit Dispenses Different Brand Of Justice Than 4th Circuit
Prof Goldman: GP’s Effort to Control Towel Dispenser Refills Fails in 8th Circuit
After a decision by the Fourth Circuit seemed to open the door for businesses to use contributory trademark law to block the sale of complementary goods, a recent case in the Eighth Circuit adopts what I think is a more reasonable approach.
Quick, Before The DMCA Notice Takes Down This Video Of The South Park iPad Spoof
Heh – ‘this video was uploaded from an Android Phone.”
Disturbia v Rear Window – Not Substantially Similar
I’ve seen Disturbia once, I’ve seen Rear Window a million times. I’m not shocked by this decision dismissing the copyright claim on summary judgment. Image from here.
What Is Not To Like About Hamsters Driving A Car, Listening To Music?
Song writer alleges copyright infringement by music used in Kia Soul commercial
EDNY: Discussion of Trade Dress and Requests For Reconsideration
EDNY: Montblanc v Colibri: Discussion of trade dress infringement in context of request for reconsideration.
Springfield Wildcats v. Shelbyville Wildcats, con’t
“Gators, Noles Take Teams To School Over Logos”
The University of Florida is chomping mad. And Florida State is on the warpath. The focus of their aggression? High school athletic departments the universities believe are infringing upon their Gator and Seminole logos.
Last week, Florida sent letters to two schools in Palm Beach