September 9, 2015

Although this could be a close second, can’t imagine Jay Z is going to be too chuffed when he sees someone trying to Trade Mark this for clothing…  

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September 9, 2015

Without further ado (there was some ado earlier, in case you missed it), here’s today’s Interesting IP: Donald Trump Trade Marks (Lady and the Trump is my favourite) – http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/Blog/detail.aspx?g=f75c6504-45a4-4ed6-942b-a338bfc1e2b6 Al porter v. David Norris – This is the first I’ve heard about this, but apparently Senator Norris is suing him for Defamation – A

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September 7, 2015

The Happy Mondays are a band, they are also the only time it’s acceptable for the words ‘Happy’ and ‘Monday’ to be in such close proximity to each other I feel! Here’s today’s Interesting IP Could your birthday cake be illegal? Yes, yes it could – http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/disney-sues-edible-cake-frosting-820032 Does Facebook Own your Face? No, yes, maybe,

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September 3, 2015

Lip Sync Battles Ireland Cecil Carter applied for a Trademark for “Lip Sync Battles Irl” (lipsync battles ireland) which is interesting. He’s also applied for, lipsync challenge show and lip sync fundraiser. Both of those applications are still pending while the one for Lip Sync Battles IRL has been granted and registered. That registration poses

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