Author Archives: Arthur
Google looking for Patents
Patents are becoming highly prized pieces of intellectual property in the high tech arena. While, Google has admitted that it has far fewer patents than many of its rival technology companies, Google made a $900m bid to acquire the patent … Continue reading
Charlie Sheen Trademarks
Charlie Sheen has recently filed 22 Trademark Applications related to many of his catchphrases, including “Duh, Winning” and “Tiger Blood,” according to reports.
New Patent Application Examination Rules
On May 5, 2011 the United States Patent Office (USPTO) will begin the implementation of new rules for prioritizing patent examination. Under Track One, the patent office will expedite the examination of Patents, within twelve (12) months for an additional … Continue reading
Apple sues Amazon for trademark infringement
In a complaint filed in Federal District Court on March 18, 2011, Apple has sued Amazon for trademark infringement and unfair competition. Apple is requesting an order from the Court to prevent Amazon from using the “App Store” trademark in … Continue reading
Movie file-sharing suit dropped
It was announced that the company suing thousands of BitTorrent movie downloaders under a profit making litigation scheme has dismissed thousands of alleged downloaders from suit, including those who downloaded The Hurt Locker. The makers of The Hurt Locker have … Continue reading
Charlie Sheen’s Patent
While Charlie Sheen has been in the media recently for other reasons, did you know that beneath the media superstar lies the heart of a true inventor. He is an inventor on a patented chapstick dispenser.6283658_Chapstick_dispensing_apparatus
White House Recommends increasing the Criminal Penalties for Intellectual Property
The White House released a white paper recommending increasing the penalties for intellectual property crimes. The recommendations involve increasing rights and penalties “so as to more effectively address the substantial harm caused by intellectual property crimes.” Recommended changes include: Increase … Continue reading
Best Edition and Copyright Law
Under copyright law, copies or phonorecords deposited in the Copyright Office must be the “best edition” of the work. The best edition of the work is the edition that the Library of Congress determines is the most suitable for its … Continue reading
Damages in Trademark Litigation
Trademarks are symbols such as logos and brand names used to identify products and services and are frequently a company’s most valuable asset.. In such a suit, recovery for the harm suffered by the unlawful trademark use can be problematic. … Continue reading
Trademark Priority Rights
In the United States, trademark rights arise from use in commerce, regardless of whether or not the mark is registered. The first user of a mark generally takes priority over all subsequent users with respect to use of the mark … Continue reading