Today Apple rolled-out the latest version of its operating system, TIGER. Yesterday, Tiger Direct, a direct PC seller, sued Apple. I can’t confirm the MacWorld’s article’s assertion that Apple has a registration for TIGER. Tiger Direct had filed extensions to file an opposition against Apple’s application for TIGER last August, which opposition seems to
Text of Complaint in NY Spyware Suit
Ninth Circuit Case on Gray Goods
Ninth Circuit decision on gray goods that, it can’t help noting, are actually gray. In this case the goods were manufactured by a licensee of the Canadian trademark owner, sold to a Canadian company, and then shipped to the U.S. Additional elements make this a somewhat complex fact pattern.
I Should Do Something Like This
From Silicom.com, a feature entitled Ask The (U.K.) Lawyer. Discussion of internesting UK meta-tag case.
It’s All Happening At The Zoo
Talent Zoo sues Work Zoo, another job recruitment agency. Via Adweek.
Wal-Mart Objects To Parody
Wal-Mart objects to parody, via SiliconValley.com.
Your Tax Dollars Working Overtime
That’s the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Data Center? Two guys and a printer in the lobby? No wonder they can afford to lower fees. Hat tip Snark Hunting.
GoDaddy Surpasses NSI As Top Registrar
GoDaddy has surpassed Network Solutions as the largest domain name registrar. Via Internetnews.com
Edelman on Spyware
Ben Edelman writes to advise that he has updated his comprehensive Index of Spyware Installation Methods.
Trademark Rights As Baseball Memorabilia
Albuquerque Journal: Nostalgic Albuquerque Man Buys Rights To Name of City’s Former Pro Baseball Team