IPNews® – Kodak has recently lost its patent infringement case against Apple and RIM.
Currently in the middle of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, the digital imaging company had hoped for a settlement and to force its two rivals to pay licensing fees. Though initially disheartening for the struggling company, the outcome of the case is
IPNews® – The Navajo Nation has recently filed a lawsuit in federal court in New Mexico against popular clothing retailer Urban Outfitters.
The lawsuit accuses the apparel purveyor of illegally using the Navajo trademarked names and designs, as well violations of the federal Indian Arts and Crafts Act. The Navajo Nation is seeking monetary damages
IPNews® – Mag Instrument filed a lawsuit this week in federal court against Larson Electronics over the use of its trademark Magnalight.
Mag Instrument is claiming that the Magnalight, created and distributed by Larson Electronics, is confusingly similar to its registered trademark Mag-Lite. Larson Electronics claims that it has evidence that its products have been
IPNews® – A federal jury recently handed down a decision that directed accessory manufacturer Siskiyou Buckle to pay $75,000 in damages to Coach for trademark infringement.
The decision also included an injuction to prevent further infringing sales of a key chain that featured the popular purse maker’s recognizable sideways “C” logo. The latest win for
IPNews® – SuperSpeed, a company based in Massachusetts, has filed a lawsuit against Google for patent infringement.
The “server and application performance solutions” company claims that Google is infringing on its U.S. patent number 5,918,244 through its newly introduced Google Drive. The GDrive allows Google account holders storage through its cloud. To continue reading, click:
IPNews® – Apple was recently dealt a loss in its patent infringement case against Motorola.
Judge Posner of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ruled that neither party produced sufficient evidence to prove any measurable harm. The case may give similar plaintiff’s pause in other pending patent infringement lawsuits. To continue
IPNews® – Famous design house Gucci has won its trademark infringement lawsuit against Guess.
In a recent decision handed down in the Southern District Court of New York, Gucci was awarded $4.66 million in damages and an injuction preventing use of its distinctive logos and design elements. Though the monetary damages awarded were not as
IPNews® – Amarin Corporation has been granted a patent for its elevated triglycerides treatment last week by the USPTO.
AMR101, its best-in-class prescription treatment for patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, is currently undergoing FDA approval. A decision by the FDA for approval of AMR101 is expected in July. To continue reading, click: Amarin Cardiovascular
IPNews® – The war between the United States and Cuba over the trademark Havana Club appears to be nearing an end.
The registration for the Cuban-owned rum brand name expired in 2006, but Cuba claims it has been prevented from renewing its trademark with the USPTO. The case was litigated and a decision was handed
IPNews® – Angie’s List initiated a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court last week against its competitor ServiceMagic.
The lawsuit alleges trademark infringement, disparagement and dilution, unfair competition and unjust enrichment. Angie’s List is seeking an injunction and monetary damages related to use of sponsored links and keywords. To continue reading, click: Angie’s List Trademark