Granola-bar.jpgIPNews® – The makers of two healthy snack bars are hashing it out over an alleged trade dress infringement.

New York-based Kind, LLC filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of Clif Bars, alleging that Clif’s new Mojo bar improperly imitates its Kind bar, with the packaging and the bar itself appearing confusingly similar to consumers.   In resolution of the lawsuit, Kind is demanding an injunction preventing sales of the products at issue, as well as monetary damages.    To continue reading, click:  Good-for-you Snack Bars Face Off in Trademark Battle

earphones.jpgIPNews® – After filing a patent for health monitoring earbuds back in 2007, Apple Inc. has finally been granted a patent to the technology.

The Cupertino based company’s new patent adds interesting new perks to modernizing workouts with technology, such as the potential for wireless communication between the earbuds and a user’s iPhone or iPad, as well as the possibility of hands free control methods.  Though Apple has yet to formally announce the projected release of any product featuring the technology, we can surely expect it.  To continue reading, click: Apple Lands Patent for Health Tracking Earbuds

facebook.jpgIPNews® – The makers the popular graphic design app Paper have sent a letter to Facebook execs, demanding that the famous social networking company stop using the “Paper” name.

FiftyThree, Inc., which created its Paper app years ago, also filed for trademark protection of the word, hoping that this, in combination with its prior registration for “Paper by FiftyThree” will help in its claims of trademark infringement.  So far, Facebook has not backed down from its plans to continue use of its app.    To continue reading, click:  New Facebook App Provokes Trademark Fight Over “Paper”

samsung.jpgIPNews® –  Apple and Samsung will go back to court for a third time alleging patent infringement against each other, after mediation talks have fallen through between the two tech giants. 

The trial will focus on a large array of Samsung and Apple devices, with each company claiming that the other has infringed on the products of the other.  The trial is scheduled to begin March 31st.  To continue reading, click:  Apple and Samsung are Back at it in Patent Battle

football.jpgIPNews® –  The 12th Man is riding high on the Seattle Seahawks Superbowl victory, but the teams use of the name might soon come at a much bigger cost.

The Seattle Seahawks are have a license to use the term “12th Man” through 2016, but only on promotional materials in a limited geographical area.  With the license deal ending soon, many are speculating about the future cost for the Seahawks to continue use of what has become its signature phrase.   To continue reading, click:  Big Money at Stake Over “12th Man” Trademark in Football

drone.jpgIPNews® –  The maker  of the world’s most popular toy drones is being accused of patent infringement by a Taiwanese company. 

Drone Technologies, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Parrot, Inc. for its use of certain technology that allows toy drone owners to operate their devices by using an application on their smartphones.  As a result of the patent fight, Apple recently pulled the app at issue, FreeFlight, from its App Store.   To continue reading, click:  Cell Phone Controlled Drone Maker Sues Rival for Patent Infringement

microsoft.jpgIPNews® – After losing a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by the UK’s BSkyB, Microsoft has rebranded its SkyDrive cloud storage system as OneDrive.

The change comes after Microsoft threatened to appeal the decision.  However, months after the ruling Microsoft has finally worked out a deal with BSkyB, part of which included changing the SkyDrive name.  To continue reading, click:  Microsoft Backs Down from British Broadcaster in Fight for SkyDrive Trademark

samsung.jpgIPNews® – Recently uncovered patents reveal some big changes as part of the overhaul of Samsung’s user interface, TouchWiz.

The changes are widely believed to come as part of the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S5, due out later this spring.  Since the S5 is set to feature an even larger screen than the S4 model, the new additions to improve one-handed use are welcome changes to new lineup.   To continue reading, click:  Patent Filings Point to “Hot Corners” as Part of New Samsung Smartphone Interface

candy.jpgIPNews® – The makers of the wildly addictive Candy Crush Saga are coming under fire for their attempt to reserve the exclusive right to use the word “Candy” in video games

While King.com Limited has defended its decision to file for trademark protection of “Candy” as a business move to ward off rivals from cashing in on its successful Candy Crush Saga, fellow game developers argue that “Candy” is just too common of a word to be protected on its own.   The trademark application is somewhat questionable in that the game concerns candy and thus it can be argued that it is merely descriptive.  To continue reading, click:  Makers of Popular Candy Crush Saga File Trademark for “Candy”

apple-logo-gray.jpgIPNews® – Apple’s newest patent surrounds new technology for its MacBook track pads, which will feature improved sensors and an elimination of the current all-in-one button concept.  

The new filing has been heavily anticipated by MacBook enthusiasts, as we have seen relatively few patents targeting MacBooks as of late.   With Apple being known for its user-friendly track pads, often considered the best on the market,  Apple is attempting to keep its status as best track pad manufacturer.  To continue reading, click:  New Apple Patent Reveals Cool Additions to Device Track Pad