The Word Intellectual Property Organization celebrates World IP Day on April 26, 2011.
WIPO has revealed that this year’s theme is “Designing the Future.”
Archive for April, 2011
Happy World Intellectual Property Day!
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
Taco Bell “Beef” Suit Dropped
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011As we previously reported, Taco Bell was sued over using the term “beef” for its meat. Reports now indicate that the suit has been voluntarily dismissed. While taco bell states that no money was exchanged and Taco Bell is not changing any of its advertising, representatives for the Plaintiffs state that the suit was dismissed after Taco Bell made some changes to its advertising.
Reports show that taco bell spent $3-4 Million in advertising to combat the bad press from the suit.
Trademark Dispute Arises Over Vegas Villas
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011A Florida man who claims ownership in the trademark “Octavius Tower” is now being sued by Caesar’s Entertainment Corporation over the mark.
Reports indicate that the man, Marcel July, sent a cease and desist to Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, who has been using the mark ”Octavius Tower” in 2009 as the name of their luxury villas. In response, the man was faced with a federal lawsuit filed by Caesar Entertainment Corp demanding cancellation of the mark.
