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Here are some valuable resources: U.S. trademark applications, from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

* Trademark Basics -- Fundamental information concerning marks, including a trademark FAQ, and links to current articles, published by INTA® -- the International Trademark Association

* Nolo's Legal Encyclopedia -- Trademarks and Copyrights --Basic trademark information (and more) from the Editors at Nolo Press.

* Trademarks and Business Goodwill -- An excellent discussion of what trademarks are; what trademarks are not; why marks are important, and how to choose a "good" mark, by Thomas G. Field, Jr., a Professor at the Franklin Pierce Law Center.

* The Intellectual Property Information Mall -- Trademark information shopping at the Franklin Pierce Law Center.

* Yahoo's Trademark List -- General trademark links, from the "list of lists."

* CataLaw's Trademark Law Links -- A collection of links regarding trademark, media, and advertising law, from CataLaw, a metaindex of law "catalogues" on theWeb.

* The Trademark Blog -- Martin Schwimmer's regular, insightful comments and observations regarding current trademark, trade dress, and copyright developments.

* United States Trademark Law -- An overview, from the Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School.

* U.S. House of Representatives Internet Law Library -- Trademarks -- A collection of trademark links created for the U.S. House of Representatives Internet Law Library, now archived by LawGuru.com. All About Trademarks appears in this collection.

* USPTO Trademark FAQ -- Search google for this: Frequently asked questions about trademarks

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Apple's 'Macroscalar' Trademark Application Sparks Speculation on Processor ... - Mac Rumors


Mac Rumors

Apple's 'Macroscalar' Trademark Application Sparks Speculation on Processor ...
Mac Rumors
Patently Apple reports that Apple last week filed a curious new trademark application for the term "macroscalar". The company has typically quietly registered trademarks in countries such as Trinidad & Tobago, only to later apply for the marks in the ...
The iPad 3 And iPhone 5 May Feature Secret "Macroscalar" Architecture. Here's ...Cult of Mac

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Apple Moves to Block New Zealand “driPhone” Trademark - The Mac Observer


The Next Web

Apple Moves to Block New Zealand “driPhone” Trademark
The Mac Observer
Apple Inc. has moved to block the application for a trademark on the name “driPhone” in New Zealand. The trademark is being pursued by Hayden Crowther of Hamilton, NZ, who developed a waterproof case for the iPhone he called driPhone.
Apple moves to block New Zealand trademark.Australian Macworld
Apple acts against Kiwi's driPhone caseSydney Morning Herald
Apple moves again to protect its iBrand over driPhone case trademarkThe Next Web
TechEye -Cult of Mac -MSN NZ News
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Apple IPad Trademark Under Investigation in Beijing, Xinhua Says - Bloomberg


International Business Times

Apple IPad Trademark Under Investigation in Beijing, Xinhua Says
Bloomberg
Beijing city officials started investigating Apple Inc. (AAPL)'s rights to use the iPad trademark there after a complaint by a unit of Hong Kong-listed Proview International Holdings Ltd. (334), Xinhua News Agency reported today.
Apple to Pay Millions in Fines? China Probes into iPad Trademark InfringementInternational Business Times
Authorities probe iPad trademark caseChina Daily
China investigates iPad trademark infringementPeople's Daily Online
Economic Times -Geek -VentureBeat
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Madonna vs. Joe Francis in trademark infringement battle - TheCelebrityCafe.com


Musicrooms.net

Madonna vs. Joe Francis in trademark infringement battle
TheCelebrityCafe.com
If Madonna plays her new song titled "Girls Gone Wild," Francis will take legal action due to trademark infringement. According to E! Online, the Material Girl received a cease and desist letter from Francis' lawyer, David Houston, stating that she ...
Madonna says she never planned "Wild" performance at Super BowlYahoo! Contributors Network
Joe Francis Warns Madonna With Cease and Desist Letter Concerning "Girls Gone ...E! Online
'Girls Gone Wild' founder tries to halt Madonna songNew York Daily News
Cinema Blend -Missouri Sports Magazine
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'Blue Ivy,' the trademark: Feds move fast on rights to Beyoncé and Jay-Z's ... - Washington Post (blog)


Hip-Hop Wired

'Blue Ivy,' the trademark: Feds move fast on rights to Beyoncé and Jay-Z's ...
Washington Post (blog)
26, new parents Beyoncé and Jay-Z filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office to protect the baby's name — and reserve it for a future line of baby carriages, baby cosmetics, diaper bags and other undoubtedly fabulous accoutrements ...
Beyonce And Jay-Z Seize Control Of Blue Ivy's Name With TrademarkPopular Critic
Jay-Z & Beyonce want to trademark their baby's namePhiladelphia Inquirer
Blue Ivy Carter NYC Clothing Designer Responds, Will Release Rights To ...Hip-Hop Wired
International Business Times
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