Patently Obvious

February 9, 2006

The U.K. Patent Office has turned to the public for feedback as to how well the system works and whether too many trivial patents are being granted.

You too can comment. Follow this link: http://www.patent.gov.uk/about/consultations/inventive/index.htm

 


“First and Foremost” – Service Mark Ruling

February 9, 2006

Pharmaceutical Giant, Glaxo Smithkline, successfully opposed grant of Israel Trademark No. 165333 for “head first and foremost”, Read the rest of this entry »


Naomi Shemer’s Estate Sues Israel Electric

February 9, 2006

Mordechai Horowitz, widower of the Late Naomi Shemer, Israel’s National Poet and Songwriter, is suing The Israel National Electric Company for unauthorized use of “HaKol Patuah”, a popular song that Naomi Shemer composed. Read the rest of this entry »