Google’s Effort to Trademark ‘Glass’ Clears Hurdle

July 31, 2014 by David Payne in 201407

Google may be one step closer to federally registering the term GLASS for its computerized eyeglass products. Read the full article here.

Reposted from Law Blog.

Instagram’s Forthcoming Photo Messaging App Bolt Could Face Legal Trouble

July 30, 2014 by David Payne in 201407

A potential trademark dispute may be brewing between Instagram and Bolt Technology over the use of the name Bolt for a mobile messaging app. Read the full article here.

Reposted from TechCrunch.

This week in trademark history

July 29, 2014 by David Payne in 201407

Well blow me down! Today in trademark history: July 28, 1931, Popeye® became a registered trademark. Created by American cartoonist E.C. Segar and first appearing in 1929, this well-known character thereafter inspired kids to eat their spinach.

Reposted from USPTO.

Trademarkwise launches new website

July 01, 2014 by David Payne in 201407

Trademarkwise LLC is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned website. Please feel free to check it out at www.trademarkwise.com.