Trademark News for 05-Nov-2005
- 'FIFA scores landmark victory in trademark dispute (FIFA)
Zurich, 4 November 2005 - The European trademark Office, OHIM (Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market), has confirmed FIFA's rights in its 2006 FIFA World Cup? trademarks.
'Beach Boys singer Mike Love sues Brian Wilson (USA Today)
Mike Love filed a lawsuit against former bandmate Brian Wilson Thursday accusing Wilson of promoting his 2004 album, Smile, in a manner that "shamelessly misappropriated Mike Love's songs, likeness and the Beach Boys trademark, as well as the Smile album itself."
'Campus life: SGA won't trademark bracelets (College Heights Herald)
Small, red bracelets distributed by the Student Government Association garnered national attention and a possible trademark of the idea. But SGA members don't think a trademark reflects the goal of the civic engagement bracelets. The executive officers of SGA have ended their plan of trademarking the bracelets.
'Henry goals help Arsenal to third (CNN.com)
LONDON, England -- Thierry Henry scored twice to help Arsenal to a 3-1 home victory over bottom team Sunderland, which put them third in the Premier League.
'Test firms fight in court to master LSAT market (Houston Chronicle)
College students across the country know that one of the best ways to get into law school is to take a course offered by TestMasters. Or is it Test Masters? Two companies using the same name are locked in an ugly trademark fight involving countersuits and allegations of espionage and harassment.
'FIFA says trademark office has confirmed rights to World Cup name (Slam! Sports)
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) - The European Trademark Office has confirmed FIFA's rights to its World Cup marks, soccer's governing body said Friday.
'PEOPLE: Sheen is still wearing wedding ring (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Mike Love is suing his cousin and former Beach Boys bandmate Brian Wilson , accusing Wilson of promoting his 2004 album, "Smile," in a manner that "shamelessly misappropriated Mike Love's songs, likeness and the Beach Boys trademark, as well as the 'Smile' album itself."
''Wyrd Sisters' cannot stop Harry Potter (CBC Manitoba)
An Ontario judge has dismissed a motion by a Winnipeg band that would have blocked the release of the new Harry Potter movie in Canada. Winnipeg folk group the Wyrd Sisters was in court Friday asking for an injunction to block the Nov. 18 release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire . The group argued in court that they've owned the trademark to the name in Canada since 1990, and that release
'Henry at the double as Gunners turn on the fireworks (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Thierry Henry scored twice as Arsenal maintained their perfect home record in the Premiership with a comfortable 3-1 win over struggling Sunderland.
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