When capitalizing on the social networking explosion, it’s best to not be too obvious that you’re ripping off somebody else – especially when everybody knows that somebody else and the high-priced lawyers that come with. For example, a site called “MySpace for Midgets” is wrong for two reasons, but we’ll just focus on one.
Trademark and Fair-play
Tim O’Reilly has said his piece about the Web 2.0 trademark affair, in a way that every entrepreneur should read to understand the working practice of trademark law.
Apple Beats The Beatles Over Trademark
The third time in court was not the charm for record label Apple Corps, which had sought damages from Apple Computer over the use of the Apple logo in association with iTunes.
Yahoo Ending Competitor Trademark Bids
As of March 1st, Yahoo Search Marketing will change its policy regarding bids for trademarks by competitive advertisers.
Apple Adds Video To iPod…Trademark
An updated filing with the USPTO shows Apple has added video files to the Goods and Services description in the iPod trademark record.
Trademark Battle, Google’s Achilles’ Heel?
Could recent trademark disputes be the only thing to prevent Google from continuing its incredible growth …
Microsoft Challenges Company Over Trademark
Savvysoft, a New York City-based financial software company is facing a trademark infringement challenge by Microsoft over the use of the term “Excel.”
Google Gets Another Adwords Trademark Suit
Metaspinner Media GmbH is filing a suit with the district court in Hamburg, Germany over its trademark “Preispiraten” being used as a Google AdWord.
Is Your Domain Name A Trademark Infringement?
I recently received an email from a concerned, fellow Internet business owner, asking for my opinion on an issue that could literally destroy his Internet business and the business of several other domains involved.
Are You Familiar with Trademark Law?
You’ve been using your company name for a while now and, as things get more crowded, you’re beginning to wonder if anyone else uses it, what the law is, and what you should do, if anything to protect it.