IPNews® – Some attractions at Yosemite National Park could experience a name change as ownership of the Trademarks is under dispute.
Delaware North of New York has been contracted for 20 years to run many aspects of tourism at Yosemite National Park. With the contract over in a year, Delaware North claims that it owns many of the trademarked names associated with the attractions. To continue reading, click: Who owns the Yosemite National Park Trademarks?
IPNews® – Nike Golf’s new patent may allow golfers to enjoy more accuracy in their game through constant data created by the ball.
Over the past few years, a number of companies have developed sensors aimed at allowing golfers to view information about their game in real time. Nike Golf has entered the field by submitting a patent for a golf ball that would offer more data in a non-intrusive way. To continue reading, click: Nike Golf Submits Patent For New Tracker Ball
IPNews® – Sony Corporation faces new legal struggles regarding “The Interview” as a possible Copyright Infringement case looms over its alleged unauthorized use of a 30 second clip of the song “Pay Day”.
K-Pop star Yoon Mi-rae and her record label Feel Ghood Music are threatening to sue Sony Corporation over its use of the song “Pay Day.” Mi-rae alleges that after no contracts or final agreements were made, Sony still used the song in the newly released movie “The Interview.” To continue reading, click: Sony’s Movie The Interview May Also Be a Copyright Infringement
IPNews® – Eric Garner’s famous last words are being sought after as a trademark by an Illinois woman.
Catherine Crump has no relation to the Garner family, however she wishes to control the commercial use of the “I can’t breathe” phrase in relation to apparel. Her application is not the first time that events from a notorious case have entered the Trademark spotlight. To continue reading, click: Illinois Woman Seeks Trademark Protection for “I Can’t Breathe”
IPNews® – Apple has won a new patent for a ground-breaking mobile device screen that orients images on the screen according to the user’s perspective relating to the phone.
These features have yet to make an appearance in Apple products. However, it seems that Apple has recently become interested in graphics user interface, virtual reality as well as 3D mapping technology. To continue reading, click: Apple Gets Patent for Three Dimensional iPhone with Motion Sensors
IPNews® – Milk Studios has filed a lawsuit against South Korean electronics maker Samsung for trademark infringement.
The lawsuit alleges that Samsung has infringed Milk Studios’ trademark for its newly-launched music and video streaming services. The complaint also states that Samsung’s actions have damaged and will continue to damage the studio’s brand. To continue reading, click: Samsung Sued for Use of Milk Trademark
IPNews® – Airbus has come up with a new doughnut-shaped design for its aircraft for which it has filed a patent application in Europe.
Experts say the design will have pros and cons in that it can accommodate more passengers and cause less stress on the aircraft both of which would provide cost savings. However, there may also be safety issues. To continue reading, click: Airbus Seeks Patent for Flying Doughnut
IPNews® – Lucasfilm, the creator of the Star Wars franchise, has filed a trademark opposition against a small brewery in Syracuse, N.Y.
Empire Brewing Co. wants to trademark a German lager it calls “Empire Strikes Bock,” which has grown in popularity over the last seven years. But Lucasfilm is objecting to the trademark saying that consumers are likely to confuse it with the Star Wars franchise. To continue reading, click: Lucasfilm Opposes “Empire Strikes Bock” Beer Trademark
IPNews® – A judge has ruled that a copyright infringement case regarding Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke’s song, “Blurred Lines,” should go to trial.
Music legend Marvin Gaye’s family has alleged that “Blurred Lines” is a copyright infringement of the 1977 Gaye hit “Got to Give It Up.” The case is scheduled to go to trial Feb. 10. To continue reading, click: Judge Rules “Blurred Lines” Bears Copyright Similarities to Marvin Gaye’s Song
IPNews® – Sonos, a manufacturer of wireless home music systems, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Denon alleging that its newest lines of speakers bear striking similarities to Sonos products.
In its complaint, Sonos says Denon has copied its speaker designs and even its marketing of the wireless speakers. Sonos officials say they are not interesting in licensing fees, but just an effort on Denon’s part to modify its products so there is no patent infringement. To continue reading, click: Denon Faces Lawsuit over Allegation of Speaker Patent Infringement