Lawyers Sit Motionless in Worst Music Video Ever
Wait, sorry, it’s just a hearing where they sit quietly and listen to “Lose Yourself” with almost no visible sign of emotion.
Intellectual Property
Apple Seeks Patent for iBag
“A paper bag is disclosed.”
Battle of the Joes Is Back On
The Ninth Circuit revives a puzzling cross-border dispute.
U.S. Patent No. 269,766: Do You Feel Lucky, Varmint?
Not so much “Dirty Harry” as “The Outlaw Josey Wales,” I guess, but that’s the quote that came to mind.
Google Awarded Patent for Sticky Cars
It’s not quite as terrible an idea as it seems.
“Happy Birthday” Settlement Reached; Song Would Enter Public Domain
Hold off on that royalty check you were about to write.
Monkey Loses Copyright Battle
But vows (through counsel) to appeal.
A Swift Dismissal
The complaint has got problems. The court don’t think he can solve ’em.
Ideas Too Good to Patent
Tom Giesler’s new book depicts inventions the world might be able to do without but really shouldn’t have to.
Have You Ever Paid Royalties for Singing “Happy Birthday”?
At least if you paid them to Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., good news: you might be getting that money back. Of course, this is probably much better news for your lawyers, but still.