29 September
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Bitcoin Job Fair
For all you Bitcoin enthusiasts, there is an actual Bitcoin job fair hosted by Cross Campus, coming up in which you can get paid in Bitcoin. See the details here: Bitcoin Job Fair....
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Big Hero 6 Innovator Contest
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The XPrize Foundation, Inc. in association with Disney’s new movie “Big Hero 6” has created its own contest for young innovators. The challenge is for kids 8-17 to describe how they would S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics) to solve problems out there in the world. The big winners get to walk the red carpet in Hollywood at the premiere of Big Hero 6. www.xprize.org. The United States Patent and Trademark Office is also a sponsor of Xprize....
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MGM Defends Rocky Trademark From “Philadelphia Fat-Ass Run”
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MGM, the film company that owns the rights to ROCKY sent a cease and desist letter to Philadelphia resident, Rebecca Shaefer who planned to launch a “Rocky 50K Fat-Ass Run” inspired by Rocky’s iconic jogging route through the streets of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Magazine columnist Dan McQuade‘s figured out that the boxer ran 30.61 miles by analyzing running montages in the films. MGM, which owns rights to the film objected on trademark grounds because they sponsor a Rocky-themed 5k/10k run to take place in the city of Philadelphia in November. The “Rocky 50K Fat Ass Run” sparked concern of consumers being confused about the source...
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Food Invention Reality Show
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Eyeworks TV, the producers behind Extreme Weight Loss on ABC and Bar Rescue on Spike, THIS WEEK ONLY, is holding an audition in Redondo Beach for entrepreneurs with food-related inventions for a new show. The show is just like Shark Tank on ABC, but for food inventions. If interested contact:Kelly Klecha Casting Assistant Eyeworks TV www.eyeworksusa.com...
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No Copyright Protection for Iconic Monkey Selfie
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In 2011, wildlife photographer David Slater set up a camera on Sulawesi, a small island in Indonesia. Mr. Slater received an unanticipated gift, a monkey picked up his camera and took hundreds of pictures, including self-portraits or “selfies” that have gone viral on the web this past year. Recently, controversy has erupted over who owns the copyright to the photos. David Slater has claimed ownership, along with thousands of dollars in unpaid royalties from the photos that went viral. As reported by the BBC and The Los Angeles Times, “Wikimedia, the nonprofit behind Wikipedia, says the pictures taken by the...
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LANHAM ACT: ISSUES AFTER LEXMARK AND POM WONDERFUL
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For anyone in the food and beverage industry or involved in business marketing, Michael Cohen will be moderating a seminar on July 14, 2014 at 1PM entitled LANHAM ACT: ISSUES AFTER LEXMARK AND POM WONDERFUL. http://www.lawseminars.com/detail.php?SeminarCode=14LATB...
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Redskins’ Cancellation of Disparaging Trademark Interview
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As a follow up to yesterday’s blogpost regarding the landmark decision by the TTAB to cancel the Redskins’ trademarks, I did an interview on KFI 640 AM with Bryan Suits. Enjoy!http://www.stationcaster.com/player_skinned.php?s=1391&c=14803&f=2955333...
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Redskins Trademark Cancelled by the Trademark Office
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Today, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), cancelled six registered trademarks, that include the term “Redskins” for the Washington Redskins, owned by the NFL. The plaintiffs in the matter were able to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the term Redskins is “disparaging” to a substantial composite of the Native American population. Under Section 2(a) of the Trademark Act, words that “may disparage” individuals or groups or “bring them into contempt or disrepute” are not permitted as trademarks. The ruling pertains to six different trademarks associated with the team, each containing the word “Redskin.” When it comes to...
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Taylor Swift Trademark Infringement Lawsuit with Lucky 13
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The clothing and apparel company, Blue Sphere Inc. doing business as Lucky 13, and Robert A. Kloetzly filed a complaint against Taylor Swift and her business entities. In the complaint, BLUE SPHERE, INC. et al. v. SWIFT, et al. CASE NO.: 8:14-cv-00782, Swift is accused of allegedly infringing on Blue Sphere’s federally protected trademarks by selling merchandise using the phrase “Lucky 13” without Blue Sphere Inc.’s authorization. The origin of the action is simple. “Lucky 13” is a clothing and apparel company that has federally protected trademarks using the phrase “Lucky 13” on clothing and their merchandise. However, Swift happens...
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European Union Search Engine Privacy Ruling Effects Millions
This week, the European Union’s highest court ruled that “a search engine like Google should allow online users to be ‘forgotten’ after a certain time by erasing links to web pages unless there are ‘particular reasons’ not to.” This ruling, which affects EU’s 500 million citizens, pushes the brakes on the web’s free flow of information that many assumed would remain online permanently. The court said, “search engines were not simply dumb pipes, but played an active role as data controllers,” and must be held accountable for the links they provide. Search engines could be compelled to remove links to...
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