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Mickey Mouse vs. Deadmau5: Trademark Dispute
September 06, 2014 03:09 pm by Sheren Javdan
Joel Zimmerman, better known as Deadmau5, has just entered a legal battle with The Walt Disney Company over trademark rights. On Tuesday,...
What is an Intent-to-Use Trademark Application?
August 26, 2014 12:08 pm by Sheren Javdan
An intent-to-use trademark application should be used when you want to immediately register a trademark but do not have your...
Trademark Symbols: When To Use ® vs.™ For Your Trademarks
August 23, 2014 01:08 pm by Sheren Javdan
Trademarks are words, names or symbols used by business, product or service owners to differentiate their merchandise or services from...
Bose Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Rival Beats Electronics
July 25, 2014 12:07 pm by Zach Javdan
Bose Corporation filed a federal patent infringement lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Delaware, on Friday, against Beats Electronics LLC...
Startup Doomed In Final Supreme Court Decision
June 25, 2014 04:06 pm by Sheren Javdan
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court held that startup company Aereo Inc. violated Federal copyright laws. The startup offers online...
Tesla: Company Treats Patents As An Open Source
June 13, 2014 02:06 pm by Sheren Javdan
Tesla Motors Inc., a California corporation registered in Delaware, announced Thursday its plans to treat its patents as an open source....
Independent Contractor vs. Employee
May 01, 2014 05:05 pm by Sheren Javdan
Individuals hired by business owners to work their business can either be classified as an independent contractor or employee. Sometimes...
Startup Aereo to Redefine TV Industry in Supreme Court Case
April 23, 2014 01:04 pm by Sheren Javdan
Aereo Inc., a New York Corporation incorporated in 2010, will go head to head in a Supreme Court case against...
Google Patents Contact Lens Camera
April 17, 2014 09:04 pm by Sheren Javdan
Google Inc., a Delaware corporation, has filed a patent application for a micro camera system that will be integrated into...
Getty Images Adapts To Copyright Infringement
March 10, 2014 04:03 pm by Sheren Javdan
Getty Images, the leader in public images for sale, has released millions of free photos to fight against copyright violations....