iphone.jpgIPNews® – A recent patent application hints at Apple’s plans for iPhone 6, which appears likely to include voice tagging and searching.

The latest filing comes on the heels of several other patents already on the books, which are all rumored to be technological implementations for the upcoming iPhone 6.   Taken together, the patent applications make it likely that the next iPhone installment will have a larger screen, improved Siri and that it might even respond to users simply holding their fingers over the device.  To continue reading, click:  New Patent Filing Adds to Anticipation of iPhone 6

duck.jpgIPNews® – A Napa Valley winery has sued Duck Commander, Inc. and those responsible for producing and selling wines related to the popular Duck Dynasty reality TV series.   

Duckhorn Wine Company alleges that confusion is likely to occur among consumers between the Duck Dynasty themed wines and its own wines, which it has been producing under the Duckhorn name for decades.   Duckhorn is asking that the production and sale of the wines be stopped immediately and that it receive  punitive and compensatory damages.  To continue reading, click:  Trademark Fight Ensues over Duck Dynasty Wines

samsung.jpgIPNews® – A recently filed Korean patent gives clues about Samsung’s idea for a foldable dual display screen.

The new screen would be able to fold completely in half, giving it the ability to display twice as much information while still maintaining portability.  Concerns have already arisen, however, about the new interfaces that will have to be developed to support the new form features.  To continue reading, click:  Samsung Patent Reveals Plans for a Futuristic Foldable Smartphone Display

tv_remote_control.jpgIPNews® – ShareTV recently won a trademark infringement case against a Korean citizen which included the transfer of the Sharetv.com domain name.

For its seven years in operation, ShareTV had been using ShareTV.org because the ShareTV.com domain had been registered years earlier.  After multiple attempts to try to resolve the presence of what it found to be infringing content on the ShareTV.com site, ShareTV filed a lawsuit and won.  To continue reading, click:  ShareTV Wins Transfer of Domain Name in Trademark Lawsuit

fennel.jpgIPNews® – Nestle recently filed a patent application over what it calls an extraction of the fennel flower, which it discovered can help with food allergies.

The filing covers a host of countries worldwide.   The move has been seen by some groups as a greedy attempt to gain corporate profits over something that occurs naturally in the world.  To continue reading, click:  Nestle Seeks Patent Over Fennel Flower Plant, Stirs Up Controversy

football.jpgIPNews® – Ron Rivera, head coach of the up and coming Carolina Panthers, has filed a trademark application to protect his namesake “Riverboat Ron”.

Rivera, who notes that he earned the moniker as a result of his recent attitude shift favoring a more aggressive style of play , is the latest in a string of professional sports names to seek legal protection over their nicknames.   “Riverboat Ron”, as he is now referred to, is embracing the change as his team is on the verge of the NFC Playoffs.  To continue reading, click:  Panthers Coach Ron Rivera Makes Move to Trademark Riverboat Ron

apple-store.jpgIPNews® – Apple received patent protection over a method of making products featuring curved display screens.  

The new patent puts to rest the question of whether Apple would join the trend of producing curved devices.  Since the patent was silent as to which specific devices the technology will be implemented in, however, we are still left with some guesswork.   To continue reading, click:  Apple Scores Patent for Curved Screen

google.jpgIPNews® – Hanginout, Inc. has filed a trademark lawsuit against Google, Inc. for its use of “Hangouts”

The much smaller San Diego company took on the Northern California giant, filing a trademark infringement lawsuit last month.   The complaint claims that Google is wrongfully using “Hangouts” to refer to its live video chat app, which infringes on Hanginout’s very similar technology.    To continue reading, click:  “Hanginout” Alleges Google’s Use of “Hangouts” is a Trademark Infringement

Ferrari.jpgIPNews® – Ferrari looks to join the market of luxury performance hybrids through recent patent filings.

Five new patents filed by Ferrari in Europe detail the company’s interest in high performance hybrid vehicles.  The addition of hybrid sports cars would put Ferrari in play with rival luxury car makers such as Porsche and McLaren, which have already added hybrids into their lineups.   To continue reading, click:  Patent Filing Reveals High Performance Hybrids Next Up for Ferrari

chinese_flag.jpgIPNews® – Burberry has filed an appeal to keep its trademark for its famous plaid design alive in China.

One of fashion’s most well known designs, the Burberry tartan print, is in trouble in China after the Chinese Intellectual Property Office cancelled its protection due to non-use.  Burberry has filed paperwork to appeal the cancellation, but the cancellation is alarming nonetheless.   To continue reading, click:  Iconic Burberry Plaid Trademark Under Fire in China