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Fair Use, Trademarks, and the “Dumb” Starbucks Coffee Stunt
Trademarks can have their complications sometimes, particularly in dealing with the problem of infringement by others. In the world of parody, trademark fair use is still a hot button topic that comes up at times as comedians go after popular properties in pop culture. We saw one of the most daring recently with the comedian whoContinue reading “Fair Use, Trademarks, and the “Dumb” Starbucks Coffee Stunt”
Traklight to Sponsor LAUNCH Festival 2014
In three days time, two Trakers – our Founder and CEO, Mary Juetten; and our COO Jill Howard Allen – will represent us in San Francisco at the 7th annual LAUNCH Festival 2014. The LAUNCH Festival, founded by serial entrepreneur and journalist Jason Calacanis in 2010, has been described as “the best place to launchContinue reading “Traklight to Sponsor LAUNCH Festival 2014”
Samsung enters 10 year patent pacts with Cisco Systems and Google
Sue me once, shame on you; sue me twice, shame on me. After having been found guilty of patent infringement on more than one occasion in the recent past, Samsung has finally realized it needs a change in strategy. After shelling out a billion dollars to Apple and now being sued by Rockstar, an industryContinue reading “Samsung enters 10 year patent pacts with Cisco Systems and Google”
Advisory Board Series: Dan Tyre
Dan Tyre is a tireless member of our Advisory Board, and always willing to give 30 minutes of his valuable time when our CEO or COO need some guiding advice. We met Dan late one Friday afternoon in our offices last year – luckily we were still hard at work! Who knew that Hubspot EmployeeContinue reading “Advisory Board Series: Dan Tyre”
5 Things Your Company Can Do To Protect IP In 2014
CEI Gateway hosted the first 2014 meeting of the Law and Technology Committee for the AZ Tech Council this past Thursday, February 13th; the discussion focused on the need to be proactive in your intellectual property strategy by providing five tips to help you protect your company’s intangible assets and remain competitive. Katharina (Katie) Martinka,Continue reading “5 Things Your Company Can Do To Protect IP In 2014”
For the Love of IP!
Calling all IP Nightmares! (Part 1)
The Pirate Bay no longer banned in the Netherlands
One of the most used piracy sites is the aptly named “The Pirate Bayâ€. It was founded in 2003 in Sweden and in 2009 after much legal controversy, the founders were found guilty for facilitating illegal file sharing of copyrighted material. They received a one year jail sentence and had to pay a 46Continue reading “The Pirate Bay no longer banned in the Netherlands”
3 30-day Hubspot Blog Challenge Challenges Overcome
We all recognize the writer in movies who just can’t seem to find the words. Sitting at their typewriter, composing a love note and spilling their undying love, ripping page after page from the typewriter in increased frustration. Or the poet turned rockstar looking to compose their next big lyrical riff, burning both ends ofContinue reading “3 30-day Hubspot Blog Challenge Challenges Overcome”