A showdown of the UBER mark is taking shape in the land of orange and blue. See Uber Promotions, Inc. v Uber Technologies, Inc. (NDFL 15-cv-206). The District Court issued a narrow preliminary injunction. (Available Here) Plaintiff Uber Promotions, Inc. (“Promotions”) is a … [Read more...] about UBER Trademark Battle in Gainesville FL
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Decision May Have Issue Preclusion Effect In Subsequent Litigation
The Supreme Court, in B&B Hardware , Inc. v. Hargis Industries , Inc., d/b/a Sealtite Building Fasteners et al., No. 13-354 (S. Ct. March 24, 2015) (Available Here), held that as long as the other ordinary elements of issue preclusion are met, when the issues adjudicated by … [Read more...] about Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Decision May Have Issue Preclusion Effect In Subsequent Litigation
Antenna To Internet Re-Transmission Of TV Broadcast Not Copyright Infringement
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction, finding that the Aereo’s Internet re-transmission of live TV programs did not infringe on the plaintiff copyright holders’ right to publicly perform. WNET, et al. v. Aereo, Inc. f/k/a Bamboom … [Read more...] about Antenna To Internet Re-Transmission Of TV Broadcast Not Copyright Infringement