What happens when the unstoppable force of an internet meme meets the immovable object of a celebrity’s lawyers? We could find out as Katy Perry lawyers try anew to claim the… Read more »
When it comes to balancing creative rights on the internet, companies like Twitter and Pinterest play an important role as middlemen. How are they performing? Read more »
Apple tried to get trademark protection for its personal assistant Siri as a “social network,” but the Trademark Office turned down the application. Read more »
A Chinese man who owns trademarks and a domain name for Tesla in China is suing to shut down the company across the country unless it pays him. Given China’s unpredictable… Read more »
Pinterest is becoming a big brand — and, as big brands do, it’s taking legal action to drive away other companies with “pin” in their names. Read more »
Smartphone makers like Apple want to stand out with distinctive colors — but trademark laws are leading to lawsuit threats by companies that say they own exclusive rights in certain shades. Read more »
Struggling game maker Zynga has filed a lawsuit against Bang With Friends over its use of “with friends.” Under the rules of trademark law, the case looks like a longshot. Read more »
Apple has won one of its many lawsuits involving “i” products — a federal judge threw out a case in which a New York publisher claimed that it, not Apple, has… Read more »
Grumpy Cat is the latest internet meme whose fame is growing by the day. The feline’s fame is valuable and her owners and lawyers have filed trademarks to protect it. Read more »