This is from Boing Boing linking to a very interesting infographic that will hopefully spell things out a bit more clearly regarding SOPA Dean sez, “Here’s a really helpful infographic that shows how the Blacklist Bill/SOPA could drastically change the…
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Infographic: How SOPA will change the net
In the “it’s about time” department…
For too long, the industry has sat back and let the content cartel dictate innovation. It’s definitely about time that the factions came together to put an end to this type of blackmail of innovation Opposition to SOPA mounting as…
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Ninth Circuit confirms keyword advertising is “use in commerce” – Lexology
If you use a competitor’s trademark in order to generate keywords or search engine results, you’re going to want to read this article. FYI, you must register to see it, but it is well worth it. Ninth Circuit confirms keyword…
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Customer's Lanham Act claim proceeds
Lufthansa Systems Infratec GMBH v. Wi-SKY Inflight, Inc., 2011 WL 862314 (E.D. Va.) A noncompetitor can maintain a Lanham Act false advertising claim against a potential supplier—at least as long as the supplier doesn’t make the right argument. Here, Wi-SKY…
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ECJ Advocate General: Google Sale of Adwords Not Per Se Unlawful
The Advocate General of the European court of Jsutice has released his opinion in Google France v LVMH, regarding Google’s ability to sell keywords reflecting trademarks, in the EC. The Advocate General’s opinion strongly determines the actual decision of the…
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“Rethinking Trademark Fair Use” Now Posted
“Rethinking Trademark Fair Use” Now Posted: My full-length article about the practical problems with trademark fair use (and possible reforms) is now available on SSRN. It will appear in the Iowa Law Review at the end of 2008. A shorter…
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EFF forces Lockheed to withdraw trademark claim on B-24 bomber
EFF forces Lockheed to withdraw trademark claim on B-24 bomber: Great news: The Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Corynne McSherry arm-twisted Lockheed Martin into giving up on their crazy attempt to stop people from posting 3D models of the WWII bombers that…
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Craigslist Fires Back at eBay With Trademark and Unfair Competition Claims
Craigslist Fires Back at eBay With Trademark and Unfair Competition Claims: What began as a boardroom tiff between two leading Internet companies has erupted into a spirited litigation battle. Two weeks after eBay sued Craigslist for diluting its stake in…
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Second Circuit rejects foreign famous marks doctrine federally, certifies state question
Second Circuit rejects foreign famous marks doctrine federally, certifies state question: ITC Ltd. v. Punchgini, Inc., — F.3d —-, 2007 WL 914742 (2nd Cir.) The Second Circuit, after a long wait, has finally ruled on the validity of the famous…
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Is This Use Of The Mark In Commerce?
Is This Use Of The Mark In Commerce?: MIT Ad Lab: The advent of Internet-based flight tracking technology enables an entirely new kind of skywriting. Gulfstream Aerospace sent up one of their $50M business jets today on an 8.5-hour test…
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