That's Not So Groovy, Man

This has got to be one of, if not, the most unusual trademark lawsuit I've ever heard of - well-known chocolate maker, Hershey ® is suing a California marijuana dealer. Read about it here.

TradeMark Express Blog: Schedule for Posts

Monday: Trademark Related Issues
* Tips, hints, news, questions

Tuesday: Small/New Business Related Issues
* Tips, hints, news, questions

Wednesday: Copyright/Arts Related Issues
* Tips, hints, news, questions

Thursday: Reader's Day!
* Want a post about something specific? Have questions? Email me at shannon@tmexpress.com & I'll make a post just for you. When emailing, be sure to mention the TME Blog in the subject line

Friday: Free Day aka Fun Day
* Open ended day for anything related to any of the above and/or anything in the general vein of silly

We'll Be Back in Two Shakes...

The good news is that business is busy, busy...the bad news is that the blog's been a bit lackluster. But, no worries, we'll be back on track soon.

Anything you'd like to ask? Talk about? Send me your ideas & let's chat!

shannon at tmexpress dot com

News on the Intellectual Property Front

TRADEMARK:

Newport officials trademark phrase for marketing

Academy files trademark lawsuit against Oscarwatch.com

Trademark holder sues video store over Ninja Turtles mural

COPYRIGHT:

Americans Try to Influence Canadian Copyright Policies, Again

Should Copyright Be Abolished?

Supporting Open Source While Opposing Copyright

PATENT:

Amazon.com and IBM Settle Patent Lawsuits

Patent envisions landline phones displaying targeted ads

Former US President Clinton backs Thailand in patent battle

Questions?

Any folks have questions that I can answer? They can be related to trademarks, copyrights, patents or starting a business. If so, email to shannon@tmexpress.com

Copyright News

Google Counterpunches in Viacom Copyright Suit

India, China among worst copyright offenders

Perez Hilton slapped with another copyright suit

TradeMark Express Blog Schedule