Los Angeles – It was recently held that a method of scientific research can be patented for a field of research. In the case at issue, Classen Immunotherapies was issued a patent for the method of testing an immunization schedule. The patent explains that the schedule of immunization can have a significant impact on disorders such as diabetes. The
New York Couple files Trademark for “Occupy Wall Street”
San Diego – Long Island couple Robert and Diane Maresca filed a trademark application for “Occupy Wall Street” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The “Occupy” movement began on Wall Street but has since spread to other cities and eventually other countries.
Occupy Wall Street began on September 17, 2011 in Manhattan’s Financial District and is fighting against banks and
UK Court Rules that U.S. Dating Website Has No Goodwill Trademark Rights
Los Angeles – Plentyofish.com, a U.S. based dating website, lost in the High Court in England over its claims that it had rights to the Plenty O Fish trademark in the UK despite no trademark registration there.
Under intellectual property laws in the UK, a business must prove that its use of a trademark has established “goodwill” which
In a David v. Goliath Trademark Battle, P&G Stands Down
Los Angeles – Christy Prunier, a mother and businesswoman, has succeeded in a trademark battle with P&G and will retain the right to name her company “Willa” after her daughter.
When Ms. Prunier’s lotions, cleansers, and facial masks were ready to hit the market, she received a cease and desist letter from P&G who claimed that the Willa brand was
The End of Dropped Calls? New Antenna Patent by Fractal Systems May Be the Answer
Los Angeles – Fractal Systems recently filed a patent application for a fractal based wireless antenna that may lead to improved cell phone reception for all phone makers. The patent is based on fractals placed on the surface of the device.
Inventor Nathan Cohen claims that his invention will solve recurring problems smartphone makers such as Apple
Twitter Finally Has Exclusive Rights to “Tweet” Trademark
Los Angeles – After a nearly three year battle, Twitter finally has exclusive rights to the Tweet trademark at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The problems began when Twittad, the largest advertising platform on Twitter, registered the “Let Your Ad Meet Tweets.” trademark first. The judge ultimately agreed with Twitter’s argument that “tweet” was a word
Samsung Alleges that the New iPhone 4S is a Patent Infringement
Orange County – Apple and Samsung have recently been engaged in patent litigation spanning the globe including the U.S., Japan, Australia, and throughout Europe.
Apple initiated the litigation in April when it filed suit against Samsung in the United States alleging that the Samsung Galaxy infringed on its iPhone and iPad. In response, Samsung counterclaimed alleging that Apple
Youngblood Timepieces Sues Fossil, Macy’s, and others for Trademark Infringement
Los Angeles – Youngblood Timepieces has sued Fossil and others for trademark and trade dress infringement alleging that its name and trade dress have been used without its authorization. Also named in the lawsuit are Amazon.com, Zappos.com, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Sears, Urban Outfitters and Dillard’s.
Youngblood Timepieces emerged in 2007 and quickly gained popularity when A-list celebrities began wearing