IPNews® – In the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy, 8 separate trademark applications for BOSTON STRONG have been filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Many feel that capitalizing in any way on the events from the Boston Marathon disaster is in poor taste. Beyond that, most if not all of the applications are unlikely to register. To continue reading, click: The Rush of “Boston Strong” Trademark Applications Has Begun
IPNews® – The pending patent war between Ericsson Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. ramped up again as the parties continue to add to the claims against each other.
After Samsung filed a counterclaim, Ericsson added 8 more patents to its case. The patents at issue relate to common technology used in computers, TV’s and cell phones. To continue reading, click: Ericsson Ramps Up Patent Infringement Case Against Samsung
IPNews® -Research Group 3, maker of precision motorcycle parts, has filed an extension of time to oppose the RGIII trademark filed by Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III.
Although the goods differ, the company has concerns that the football player’s trademark will cause confusion in the marketplace. The parties are currently attempting to work out a consent agreement. To continue reading, click: Redskins QB RGIII Runs into Trademark Trouble
IPNews® – Aspex Eyewear Inc. came up short once again in a patent lawsuit this time against Zenni Optical LLC.
The cases involve patents related to magnetic sunglass attachments. U.S. District Judge William Zloch granted summary judgment in favor of Zenni Optical holding that Aspex Eyewear’s case was precluded due to a decision in a nearly identical patent infringement case previously filed by Aspex. To continue reading, click: Aspex Eyewear Loses Appeal of Magnetic Sunglass Patent Lawsuit
IPNews® – A California U.S. District Court judge recently dismissed a patent infringement lawsuit involving altimeter technology due to the doctrine of laches.
The complaint, filed by Avocet Sports Technology Inc. against Polar Electro Inc., alleged that Polar Electro infringed on a patent which helps track differences in altitudes for athletes. The judge held that Avocet Sports waited an unreasonable amount of time to file the lawsuit. To continue reading, click: Time Runs Out for Owner of Altimeter Monitoring Patent
IPNews® – Federal District Court Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer issued a default judgment awarding Tory Burch LLC $20 million in damages after finding infringing use of trademarks by a counterfeiter consortium.
Judge Pallmeyer ordered a seizure of bank accounts and the transfer of domain names. Although the infringing use has ended, many of the culprits are still unidentified. To continue reading, click: Tory Burch Awarded $20 Million in Online Trademark Infringement Scheme
IPNews® – A New Jersey manufacturer of carpeting and rugs was sued for trademark infringement by Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company due to a “Wild Kingdom” product line.
The complaint was filed in Nebraska federal court against Couristan, Inc. The allegations include infringement and dilution and the complaint requests destruction of all product at issue. To continue reading, click: Carpet Company Sued Over Use of “Wild Kingdom” Trademark
IPNews® – Podcasting innovator Personal Audio LLC has filed separate lawsuits against CBS and NBC for patent infringement.
The complaints allege that podcasts of shows such as the NBC Nightly News and 60 Minutes are infringing the patent at issue. It appears that Personal Audio is willing to license the technology at issue. To continue reading, click: CBS and NBC Sued in Podcasting Patent Infringement Cases
IPNews® – Bausch & Lomb recently filed a counterclaim seeking cancelation of the trademark SEE BETTER LIVE BETTER.
The original lawsuit was filed by a Florida Ophthalmologist against Bausch & Lomb for trademark infringement. Bausch & Lomb is alleging that the trademark is in widespread use and therefore has become generic. To continue reading, click: “See Better Live Better” Trademark Generic According to Bausch & Lomb.
IPNews® – Federal Court Judge Gary A. Feess decided to issue a stay in a patent infringement case against Southwest Airlines pending the outcome of a USPTO re-examination of the patents at issue.
Southwest Airlines took the position that moving forward would be a waste of time. The Plaintiff in the case, Advanced Media Networks LLC, argued that the case should continue because the patents in suit are likely to expire prior to trial. To continue reading, click: WiFi Patent Lawsuit Against Southwest Airlines On Hold For Re-Examination