Trademark News for 16-Oct-2006
- 'EU rejects Spam maker's trademark bid (Reno Gazette-Journal)
LONDON (AP) "" The producer of the canned pork product Spam has lost a bid to claim the word as a trademark for unsolicited e-mails.
'Krispy Kreme asks tobacco vet for aid (AP via Yahoo! News)
Nearly two years after its stock collapsed amid an accounting fiasco, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. faces a host of lawsuits, a criminal investigation and declining sales. Meanwhile, efforts are under way in New York and Chicago to ban a key ingredient of its famous doughnuts, one that helps make the trademark treats so darn addictive.
''Paul McCartney' may soon be a trademark (New Kerala)
Washington, Oct 15 Former Beatle Paul McCartney wants to cash in on his name by registering it as a trademark, for use on his lines of vegetarian food and apparel, from waistcoats to bathing suits.
'Spam trademark case deleted (Computer Business Review)
US food manufacturer Hormel Foods has failed to stop the use of the word spam to describe unsolicited email communication, after the European Office of Trademarks and Designs rejected its bid.
'Spam maker loses spam trademark (Computer Active)
The maker of canned meat product Spam has lost a European trademark case that would have given it rights over the word spam when it relates to email-related products.
'Macca: The trademark (Yahoo! Launch UK & Ireland)
Sir Paul McCartney has applied for permission to trademark his name.
'McCartney to trademark name (Digital Spy)
Paul McCartney applies to trademark his name for use on his own clothing and food brands.
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