During its lifetime, JavaScript has had several names: During development, its name was Mocha. In the Netscape Navigator 2.0 betas (September 1995), it was called LiveScript. In Netscape Navigator 2.0 beta 3 (December 1995), it got its most common name, JavaScript. Why that name? JavaScript was going to be a glue language for components written in Java. The first standard for JavaScript was published in 1997, hosted by Ecma International (called ECMA at the time).
Have you heard the one about the mutant chickens that KFC uses in its restaurants? If you believe the stories - and there are a few variations - KFC genetically modified chickens so they would have multiple legs, resembling big, feathery spiders. In other versions, the chickens are said to be so full of hormones and chemicals that they develop enormous breasts or even lack beaks, feathers, and feet.
Jaguar Land Rover has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the Rail Delivery Group, demanding the removal of the terms 'ranger' and 'rover' from rail tickets due to trademark infringement.
Apple Corps and Apple Computer engaged in a protracted trademark battle lasting nearly thirty years, culminating in a $500 million settlement allowing Apple to utilize the Apple name for music distribution.
The CAFC explained that 'failure to prove instances of actual confusion is not dispositive against a trademark plaintiff, because actual confusion is hard to prove.'
In light of the fame, acquired goodwill, and overall consumer recognition of the phrase Cloobeck is seeking to patent, he is very concerned that the public will likely be confused...
I had secured As Ever as a name in 2022, and then as everything started to evolve last year, and bringing in a partner the size that it was, and it was just so interesting.
Messier's legal bid to control the fleur-de-lis symbol from the New Orleans Saints was rejected due to lack of standing and insufficient evidence of commercial interest.
In the case of Heritage Alliance, the Federal Circuit upheld the TTAB's decision, stating that the terms 'iVoterGuide' and 'iVoterGuide.com' were deemed highly descriptive and did not achieve distinctiveness.