This discussion of how the Dot Pro registry has pushed back its go-live date illustrates that registries should perhaps not be allowed to collect fees for sunrise registrations before the registry goes live.
In a somewhat analogous situation, NSI collected (to the best of my knowledge) substantial fees for “internationalized” domain names in October of
IPKat on Eminem filing suit seeking to enjoin a previous recording of his of which he is ashamed.
Singer Michael Bolton sues Weil Gotshal, alleging conflict of itnerest in its reprentation of him and his music publisher’s insurer, in defending against a copyright infringement suit brought against him by the Isley Borthers concerning Bolton’s song, “Love Is A Wonderful Thing.” Via NY Lawyer.
NY State Code of Professional Responsibility here.
Verizon does not have to identify computer users to the RIAA. D.C. Circuit opinion here.
IPKAT article on appellations of origin awarded for THURINGER LEBERWURST, THURINGER ROTWURST and THURINGER ROSTBRATWURST.
Not trademark, but why not post it. Can’t take credit for the photo or the title.
Singapore company registers domain name for new name, ahead of squatters, makes news.
A Florida woman is arrested for selling counterfeit goods at a ‘handbag party.’ Video coverage here.
Reuters reports that New York City loses $500 million annually in unpaid taxes due to counterfeits. Photos of a NYC warehouse bust seizing $1 million in counterfiets here, via Newsday.
Today’s Wall Street Journal is chock full of interesting bits. Page B1 has an article entitled “Kraft’s Stale Strategy” discussing setbacks for Kraft in relying on line- or brand- extensions for decades-old brands such as PHILIDELPHIA CREAM CHEESE, KOOL-AID and RITZ CRACKERS. Also on Page B1 is an article entitled “Can China Sell the World on
The U.S. Trademark Office has pushed back electronic filing of Madrid trademarks to November of next year. Announcement here. Note that this doesn’t necessarily mean that e-filing won’t be available sooner than then.