San Diego – In response to a patent infringement complaint filed in March by Microsoft, Barnes & Noble has filed its own claim accusing the Seattle-based computer giant of abusing patent laws to prevent manufacturers from using the Android technology. Microsoft’s lawsuit against the largest book retailer in the United States involves the alleged infringement
Motorola In Dispute Over Xoom Trademark
Los Angeles – Just one day before the reveal of its new Xoom tablet, Motorola was served by Xoom Corporation in a trademark infringement lawsuit. In addition to the alleged trademark infringement, the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, also accuses Motorola of false designation of origin, unfair competition
USPTO Budget Cuts Bring Patent Fast Track Initiatives To A Halt
San Diego – With the Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 set, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can expect to see $100 million less in its budget. Never mind that the USPTO is a fee-funded agency, and does not receive any funding from taxpayer dollars. What this cut equates to is a
J.Crew Told To Change Its Spots In Leopard Trademark Dispute
Los Angeles – Fashion apparel retailer J.Crew is being sued by Tony Duquette, Inc. for trademark infringement. The clothing chain allegedly has taken the internationally acclaimed designer’s proprietary leopard print design and moniker to brand its line of cardigans as the “Duquette Factory Leopard Print” sweater.
The lawsuit accuses J.Crew of willful misconduct because
San Diego Based Callaway Golf’s Patents Deemed Invalid in Patent Infringement Lawsuit
San Diego – A U.S. District Court in Delaware recently upheld a jury verdict that ruled four of Callaway Golf’s patents are invalid. The judgment, which stems from a 2006 patent infringement lawsuit Callaway filed against Acushnet Co., officially closes the case in that particular court but can be appealed at the Federal Circuit level.
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Mattel Stock Sinks After Losing “Bratz” Copyright Infringement Decision
Orange County – U.S. toy-maker Mattel has recently been dealt a serious blow in an ongoing copyright infringement lawsuit over the “Bratz” doll line. Competing toy-maker MGA Entertainment was awarded nearly $88.5 million in damages after a retrial determined that it did not infringe on Mattel’s copyright. The judge in the case also holds the
Microsoft vs. i4i Patent Lawsuit May Rattle Tech Industry
San Diego – A patent infringement case between Microsoft and i4i argued before the Supreme Court may cause a domino effect in the technology industry. Washington-based Microsoft is seeking to change the legal criteria for invalidating patents.
At the core of the Microsoft vs. i4i dispute is a design patent that i4i applied for in 1994 which
Apple sues Samsung for Patent and Trademark Infringement over iPhones and iPads
San Diego – In an ongoing battle over what Apple is alleging to be blatant infringement of its intellectual property, it recently filed a patent and trademark infringement lawsuit against Samsung. The infringing products up for debate are Samsung’s Galaxy line of smartphones and tablets, which are said to infringe on Apple’s line of iPhones and iPads.
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Righthaven’s String of Copyright Lawsuits in Jeopardy?
Los Angeles – Two months ago we wrote this story: http://ow.ly/4DS7D about Matt Drudge, owner of the Drudge Report, reaching an out-of-court settlement with Righthaven LLC in regard to a copyright infringement over the use of a photograph. Righthaven has been referred to as a copyright troll for its practice of acquiring newspaper content
Coca-Cola Opposes “Cocaine” Trademarks in Chile
San Diego – Coca-Cola recently filed an opposition to a trademark application for “Cocaine” for energy drinks filed by Redux Beverages in Chile on grounds of unfair competition and morality. Coca-Cola is also claiming that the trademark will lead to a likelihood of confusion with its famous Coca-Cola brand.
James Kirby, Founder/President of Las Vegas-based Redux Beverages, surmised that