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Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Katie Perry Is Suing Katy Perry in Australia. Wait, What?

The High Court of Australia is revisiting a trademark dispute between pop star Katy Perry and designer Katie Perry, with broader implications for branding.
Marketing tech
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Startup Founder Claims Elon Musk Is Stealing the Name 'Grok'

Elon Musk's xAI faces trademark issues with its chatbot name 'Grok', claimed by another startup, sparking confusion and potential legal disputes.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Descriptive or Highly Descriptive? The Federal Circuit Reviews the iVoters vs iVoterGuide Trademark Dispute

The Federal Circuit is reviewing a trademark dispute over similar digital domain names, emphasizing brand differentiation's significance.
#wordpress
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Automattic's "nuclear war" over WordPress access sparks potential class action

The dispute centers around WPE's blocked access to WordPress updates, raising concerns about trademark misuse and breaking the promise of free access.
fromEngadget
6 months ago
Web design

WordPress founder sued for alleged libel and attempted extortion

WP Engine is suing Matt Mullenweg and Automattic over trademark disputes, accusing them of abuse of power and greed.
fromMarTech
7 months ago
Web design

WordPress moves to ban WP Engine from accessing its resources | MarTech

Mullenweg is taking a hard stance against WP Engine over trademark violations and site disruptions caused by their actions.
fromEngadget
6 months ago
Web design

159 employees leave WordPress founder's company after extortion lawsuit

The conflict between WP Engine and Matt Mullenweg escalated, leading to significant employee resignations from Automattic.
fromThe Verge
6 months ago
Web design

Automattic demanded a cut of WP Engine's revenue before starting WordPress battle

Automattic proposed a revenue-sharing deal with WP Engine to regulate the use of WordPress trademark.
The public dispute raises questions about contributions to open-source projects.
Automattic scrapped the proposal citing issues with WP Engine's behavior.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Automattic's "nuclear war" over WordPress access sparks potential class action

The dispute centers around WPE's blocked access to WordPress updates, raising concerns about trademark misuse and breaking the promise of free access.
fromEngadget
6 months ago
Web design

WordPress founder sued for alleged libel and attempted extortion

WP Engine is suing Matt Mullenweg and Automattic over trademark disputes, accusing them of abuse of power and greed.
fromMarTech
7 months ago
Web design

WordPress moves to ban WP Engine from accessing its resources | MarTech

Mullenweg is taking a hard stance against WP Engine over trademark violations and site disruptions caused by their actions.
fromEngadget
6 months ago
Web design

159 employees leave WordPress founder's company after extortion lawsuit

The conflict between WP Engine and Matt Mullenweg escalated, leading to significant employee resignations from Automattic.
fromThe Verge
6 months ago
Web design

Automattic demanded a cut of WP Engine's revenue before starting WordPress battle

Automattic proposed a revenue-sharing deal with WP Engine to regulate the use of WordPress trademark.
The public dispute raises questions about contributions to open-source projects.
Automattic scrapped the proposal citing issues with WP Engine's behavior.
more#wordpress
fromCreative Bloq
6 months ago
Apple

Viral video explains how Apple hides a 'tiny middle finger' to The Beatles in every Mac

Apple hides a cheeky reference to its trademark dispute with The Beatles in every Mac through an Easter egg sound file named 'Sosumi.'
fromFast Company
11 months ago
San Francisco

The strange legal battle between San Francisco and Oakland heats up

The renaming of the Oakland airport has caused a dispute between Oakland and San Francisco, impacting trademarks and confusing travelers.
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