IPNews® – Apple Inc. was granted a patent Tuesday for a system of seamlessly switching between playback of different types of media on an electronic device that would allow users to skip undesirable content like commercials.
The system is designed to monitor playback from any type of broadcast or streaming media and switch to media
IPNews® – Over the weekend, Google owned Motorola Mobility LLC fired two more shots in its patent war with Apple.
Motorola accuses Apple of infringing seven Motorola patents for mobile phone features such as the Siri voice assistant feature, email notifications, and location reminders. Motorola is attempting to prevent the entry of the allegedly infringing
IPNews® – Lorillard announced last week that it was successful in its trademark infringement lawsuit against the makers of a synthetic cannabis product sold under the name Newprot.
The owners of the Newport trademark filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court against Majdi and Mohammad Adujamous, who own three Tobacco Zone stores in Richmond Virginia.
IPNews® – Canadian yoga pants maker Lululemon has recently filed a complaint against clothing giants Calvin Klein and G-III Apparel for patent infringement.
Lululemon is known for its high quality clothing made with unique fabric choices, proprietary blending of signature fabrics, moisture wicking and 4-way stretch materials. The athletic apparel company currently holds at least
IPNews® – John Geils Jr. announced recently that he filed a complaint against his former band members for trademark infringement after they announced plans to tour without him.
The J. Geils band, named after John Geils, has been together since the 1960’s and rose to fame with such 1980’s hits as “Freeze Frame” and “Centerfold”.
IPNews® – Apple announced today that it was granted two new patents related to its iPhone and Apple TV products.
The USPTO granted Apple patents for cable box technology (8,243,017) and a thinner, lighter iPhone display screen (8,243,027). Apple hopes the two new patents help elevate the Apple experience for consumers. To continue reading, click:
IPNews ® – Apple recently announced that it has applied for a patent to protect a new iPad smart cover.
The new patent application covers features such as a keyboard, an extra row of apps, and the ability to have special notifications appear on the cover. The new accessory should be out in time for
IPNews® – Rolex announced that it has recently filed a complaint against Melrose Jewelers for trademark infringement, false designations of origin, and unfair competition.
The Los Angeles jeweler is being accused of selling counterfeit products and parts through its retail stores. Rolex is also accusing Melrose of driving consumers to its website through a series
IPNews® – A young Missouri man has landed in court again over his parody of the North Face trademark, originally founded as an alternative to friends blindly following fashion trends.
Jimmy Winkelmann and The South Butt were forced to drop the brand as a result of a permanent injunction handed down by a Missouri court
IPNews® – In a battle that spanned five years and resulted in three separate jury verdicts, Carl Zeiss Vision International has finally received a verdict which included triple damages against its rival Signet Armorlite.
The lawsuit was initiated in 2007 when Zeiss discovered that Signet was copying the technology covered by its patent for “spectacle