India, Scotland in same news story: Must be trademark law
Two of the least probable Commonwealth countries* slug it out! The AP reports: An Indian court has ruled that Indian whiskey manufacturers cannot use the […]
Continue reading »Month: April 2006
Trumpmark®
Does it get any better/ worse than this? The Smoking Gun reports: Fearful of a dilution of his powerful brand, Donald Trump is fighting his […]
Continue reading »How much free speech in grade school?
The Ninth Circuit says, Not that much. And — don’t think this isn’t part of it — what kind? (Via IP.) UPDATE: It could be […]
Continue reading »Gripe site using Falwell’s name to stay lit
The Supreme Court has rejected the Rev. Jerry Falwell’s request to review the Fourth Circuit’s decision that permitted Falwell.com, a website critical of the conservative […]
Continue reading »Hero or…
By now you’ve heard that Muhammed Ali has sold the rights to exploit his once-platinum name and fame for $50 million. It’s a little late […]
Continue reading »The ethics of counterfeit goods
The Budget Fashionista wrestles with the issues, with the more than competent and ever-stylish help of Susan Scafaldi. (Yes, that’s two posts in a row. […]
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What exactly is with the new trademark dilution bill?
(Email exchange off the INTA email list reprinted here with Mike Atkins’s permission;) From: Atkins, Michael G. Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 4:21 PM To: […]
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