basketball.jpgIPNews® – Last month newly drafted New Orleans Hornet Anthony Davis filed trademark applications for “Fear the Brow” and “Raise the Brow” with the UPSTO. 

The catchphrases sold so well on t-shirts during Davis’ single year with the Kentucky Wildcats that the basketball player believes he will benefit from seeking trademark protection.  Capitalizing on the momentum of other popular sports catchphrases, Davis intends to profit from the unibrow that has made him nearly as popular as his tremendous skills on the basketball court.  To continue reading, click: Unibrow Fear the Brow Trademark

molecule-computer.jpgIPNews® – Humanetics announced that after years of research and development with Mount Sinai Medical School, it has been granted a patent for its Alzheimer’s disease treatment. 

The newly patented compound NIC5-15 includes methodology for preventing the formation of beta-amyloid plaques, which is widely believed to be the leading cause of Alzheimer’s disease.  The Minnesota based company also reported that its product is concurrently undergoing clinical trials in the New York area.  To continue reading, click: Humanetics Alzheimer’s Patent

beer-bottle-pouring.jpgIPNews® – We recently reported that Anheuser-Busch filed trademark applications for 41 airport codes with the USPTO, including one for BNA.

Anheuser-Busch plans to produce a locally brewed beer named after the airport code for Nashville.  However, BNA Wine Group filed for “BNA Wine Group” five months earlier and thus presents a challenge to the brewer.  To continue reading, click: BNA Trademark Battle

tablet_pc.jpgIPNews® – Texas based Interphase announced today that it was awarded a patent for Penveu, its latest interactive display system technology. 

Intended to enhance collaboration between users of whiteboards and audiences, the newly patented product is small enough to fit into a pocket and accurate to a single pixel.  Penveu is also compatible with any computer connected to a projector, large screen display or television using a VGA connector.  To continue reading, click: Interphase Gets Penveu Patent

beer-bottle-pouring.jpgIPNews® – Bryce Harper, the right fielder for the Washington Nationals, recently filed a Trademark Application for “That’s a clown question, bro!” with the USPTO. 

When asked by a Toronto reporter if he would enjoy a beer after the game against the Blue Jays, the 19-year-old Mormon answered, “That’s a clown question, bro!”  The now popular catchphrase will be on Under Armour branded t-shirts and is the inspiration for a beer being brewed for a limited time by the Denver Beer Company.  To continue reading, click: That’s a Clown Question, Bro Trademark

basketball.jpgIPNews – Mark Durante is suing Basketball player Kevin Durant for unlawful use of the trademarked term Durantula. 

The musician filed against Nike, Panini (a sports promotions company) and Durant this week, after noticing Durant had been using the name on posters, pictures, signed memorabilia and shoes.  Durante is seeking an injunction to prevent further use of the name, as well as unspecified damages.  To continue reading, click: Kevin Durant Sued for Trademark Infringement

intel-chip.jpgIPNews® – Intel recently purchased 1,700 patents from InterDigital to add to its wireless technology patent portfolio. 

The move apparently helps InterDigital as it had been rumored to be near closing its doors.  With regard to Intel, the patents help position it as a new player in the cell phone industry.  To continue reading, click: Intel Beefs Up Patent Portfolio

labtesting-molecule.jpgIPNews® – California based ZO Skin Health announced today that it has filed multiple trademark infringement lawsuits in Florida district court. 

The lawsuits against a total of seven defendants accuse the web-based competitors of illegally selling ZO skin care products, trademark infringement, false advertising, unfair competition and trademark dilution.  ZO is seeking monetary damages and an injunction to prevent further unauthorized distribution of its products.  To continue reading, click: Zo Skin Health Trademark Lawsuits

wheat-seed.jpgIPNews® – Monsanto sued its competitor DuPont in Missouri district court this week for infringement of its seed chipping technology. 

A vital process in crop development, seed chipping is the system of automating samples of material from seeds, while allowing them to be planted later.  Monsanto is asking for a court order to prevent Dupont from using its patented technology and unspecified monetary damages.  To continue reading, click: Monsanto Sues DuPont

apple-store.jpgIPNews® – Apple recently announced that it has been granted a patent for its online identity cloning technology. 

The new patent covers online methods that intentionally pollute a user’s online profile by gathering data, creating fake areas of interest, and performing periodic actions on a network at regular intervals and randomly selecting actions to perform.  Consequently, the consumer’s online profile is less accurate and would be less valuable to online profilers.  To continue reading, click: Apple Privacy Patent