Intellectual Property

Opposer's opposition to Applicant's registration of the mark MITHRIL for jewelry was sustained by the TTAB on the ground that Applicant lacked a bona fide intent to use the mark in commerce.

Jedi Mind changes its name amid Lucas pressure

Jedi Mind decides to change its name to Mind Technologies after LucasFilm sues the company for trademark infringement, and it removes all mention of Jedi from its offerings. Originally posted at The Digital Home

The Web is Dead: What This Means to ICANN, New gTLD Program and the Domain Industry

While we are spending years figuring out how to create the perfect generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) launch and guidebook, the Internet is moving along at an extraordinary pace without any care about ICANN policy-making. The fact of the matter is ICANN is a ghost to the ordinary person or Internet company. You can not imagine how many times I had to explain what ICANN is, what ICANN does and why ...

Baseball Quick, Ansel Adams, Zynga, Pillow Poem: Intellectual Property

A unit of Major League Baseball was sued for infringement by a New York patent holder.

An Un-'Common' Take On Copyright Law

It's safe to say that most Americans don't spend much time thinking about intellectual property law. But in Common As Air, Lewis Hyde explains why these laws profoundly affect our culture -- and how they are based on assumptions that are artificial, illogical and outdated.

Owner of AskGarySucks.com can keep domain name

Advocates of free speech rights might have found an unlikely new hero in AskGarySucks.com.

Adidas, Eli Lilly, ITV-Apple, Playboy, Adult Quest: Intellectual Property

Adidas AG and more than 25 other defendants were sued by a Texas patent-owner.

Recycled content verified for decking: "We're the first," says Trex

Verification of recycled content is important to today's consumers, particularly with all the unsubstantiated claims with regard to recycled content. One company just announced that it's the first wood-alternative decking manufacturer to receive verification of recycled content. Tagging Options Domain:  All Sites Issue Date:  PT - August 2010 Keywords:  Trex Co. wood-plastic composite decking ...

Traveller's Guide: Bali

Worth the long journey? The beautiful Indonesian island of Bali appeals to a full spectrum of visitors: karma-seekers attracted to the island's spiritual side; budget-challenged backpackers; hikers and bikers; Aussie and European families; and hardcore surfers.

MBA Increases Awareness of Intellectual Property Law

A new section of the Memphis Bar Association will focus exclusively on intellectual property and entertainment law.In an effort to boost membership in...