Last week rumors surfaced that Apple would release a new computer mouse. The new mouse was to be named MIGHTY MOUSE but on Tuesday of this week, Men & Machine were awarded a Trademark Registration by the US Patent and Trademark Office for the mark MIGHTY MOUSE.
Previously, Apple had obtained a license from Walt Disney to use the mark MIGHTY MOUSE because it was using the mark on different goods than the famous Disney cartoon character.
The Men & Machine registration however is for computer peripherals and will block Apple's use. It remains to be seen if Apple will conjure up a new trade mark to use with its new mouse or will purchase a license or assignment from Men & Machine.
 | Senate Passes Historic Patent Reform Bill 0 Comments - 09 Mar 2011 The Senate yesterday passed the America Invents Act (S. 23) by a vote of 87-3.
Although some provisions were dropped, the Senate bill retained the following key elements:
Third party submissions of prior art for pending applications;
USPTO fee setting authority;
Supplemental examination authority;
Repeal of the residency requirement for Federal Ci... More Link |
 | Senate Defeats Feinstein Patent Amendment 0 Comments - 03 Mar 2011 An amendment that was offered by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) to the patent reform bill (America Invents Act S. 23) has been tabled by a vote of 87 to 13.
The Feinstein Amendment removed the First To File provision in favor of the existing First to Invent System. Arguments against the First to File System include not allowing independent... More Link |
Thursday, October 8, 2009
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