IPNews® – A Texas based company known for its orange scented fracking is attempting to register a trademark to protect its scented liquid products.
Trademark officials may have to develop a keen sense of smell in the future as several companies are attempting to register scent based trademarks. Verizon Wireless is among the companies that have been awarded protection for smells. To continue reading, click: Fracking Company Attempts To Trademark A Smell
IPNews® – CBS announcer Jim Nantz coined the phrase “A Tradition Unlike Any Other” while working on the Masters Tournament broadcast.
Thereafter, Augusta National Golf Club began to commercially use the phrase and last year began to file related trademark applications the first of which recently registered. Jim Nantz appears to have no issue with the Golf Club’s ownership of the phrase. To continue reading, click: Jim Nantz phrase “A Tradition Unlike Any Other” Becomes a Trademark
IPNews® – Rand Paul’s race for Presidency didn’t necessarily get off to a good start.
To promote his campaign, he created a YouTube video featuring his announcement for candidacy. Unfortunately for him, YouTube’s “Content ID” system flagged and removed the video because it used a song by John Rich without permission. To continue reading, click: Rand Paul’s Video Removed From YouTube For Copyright Infringement
IPNews® – On the verge of the first perfect season in college basketball in almost 40 years, the University of Kentucky is trying to defeat opposition off the court as well.
The University recently sent a cease and desist letter to 40-0, LLC, which filed a U.S. Trademark Application for “40-0” in relation to apparel in February of this year. Should Kentucky complete the historic season over the next few days, a new battle may begin. To continue reading, click: Kentucky Fights for “40-0” Season and Trademark
IPNews® – A Los Angeles Federal court ruled that Seth McFarlane’s “Ted” does not constitute as a copyright infringement of “Charlie” another wild teddy bear.
“Ted” the vulgar teddy bear movie star was claimed to be a copyright infringement by a production company famous for also portraying a not-so-cuddly bear. A federal Judge ruled that McFarlane and his production company were not guilty of copyright infringement over their bear “Ted.” To continue reading, click: Seth McFarlane Sued Over Alleged “Ted” Copyright Infringement
IPNews® – Apple has been granted a patent that would allow two users to collaborate on the same app in real time.
Apple’s latest patent allows two or more iPhone or iPad users to interact with the same app in real time and collaborate together. In addition, Facetime would allow users to talk while simultaneously viewing and working within an app. To continue reading, click: Apple’s Latest Patent To Allow App Sharing In Real Time
IPNews® – “Blurred Lines” is Robin Thicke’s biggest hit to date, however the song was found to violate Marvin Gaye’s copyrighted song “Got to Give it Up”.
Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams are to pay over $7 million to Marvin Gaye’s children for violation of copyright law. Thicke and his representatives tried to convince the court that the two songs were not as similar as they were alleged to be, however the jury did not agree. To continue reading, click: Copyright Infringement Costs Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams $7 Million
IPNews® – Jameis Winston, who is the likely number one NFL draft pick, is looking to trademark his nickname “Famous Jameis.”
Jameis Winston was nicknamed “Famous Jameis” long before his outstanding college football career. Winston is hoping for a better rookie season than another recent heisman trophy winner, Johnny Manziel, who also sought trademark protection prior to his career. To continue reading, click: Winston Files Trademark for “Famous Jameis”
IPNews® – The battle over “Left Shark” is not over as Katy Perry’s lawyers have moved the scuffle into the realm of Trademarks.
The battle over the Super Bowl’s “Left Shark” did not end once copyright applications were submitted. Katy Perry’s lawyers have now turned to Trademark Applications of several shark-related terms as a method to control the phrase and products related to it. To continue reading, click: Katy Perry Files Trademark for “Left Shark”
IPNews® – Qualcomm was recently fined $975 million for being in violation of China’s anti-monopoly law related to patent licensing.
As the primary producer of smartphone chips and related technology, Qualcomm allegedly abused its dominant position to receive additional terms from licensees. Qualcomm has responded to the investigation by easing its patent licensing terms. To continue reading, click: China Fines Qualcomm And Demands Patent Re-licensing