touchscreen.jpgIPNews® – In an effort to finally curb the trouble with Apple’s pinch-to-zoom technology, Samsung may finally have created a practicable workaround.

The new method, which is the subject of a recent patent application, involves circular motions that enable the zooming in or out of images on mobile devices.  While some are criticizing the technology as counter-intuitive, it seems to be Samsung’s best attempt yet at inventing a zoom function that effectively stays out of Apple’s way (and out of court).     To continue reading, click:  Samsung Creates a New Function to Compete With Apple’s Pinch-to-Zoom Patent

candy.jpgIPNews® –  King. com Limited has had a change of heart with regard to its decision to seek trademark protection over “Candy”.

The British mobile game app maker formally requested that the application be abandoned last month.  While the decision seems to indicate some sort of change in King’s approach to protecting its intellectual property, it is uncertain whether it will still pursue claims against makers of other “Candy” games, as its threat to do so ignited much of the criticism the company initially faced.    To continue reading, click:  Candy Crush Saga Makers Rethink “Candy” Trademark Application

ford.jpgIPNews® –  Things are heating up at Ford, where the company is facing allegations that it intentionally copied automatic turn signal technology.

The inventor, who has worked as an automotive design engineer, is demanding undisclosed damages. This lawsuit comes on the heels of another formal complaint of patent infringement issued against Ford, as another complaint was filed against Ford related to hybrid power train systems that Ford uses in many of its vehicles.    To continue reading, click:  Ford Infringed Automatic Turn Signal Technology, According to Patent Lawsuit

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