Alfa Romeo “Milano” EV-SUV Changes Name to Avoid Conflict with Italian Trademark Laws
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 17
Car enthusiasts are buzzing about Alfa Romeo’s latest SUV which is also its first EV (plus a hybrid option). Initially branded as “Milano,” the name was changed to “Junior” after it was announced that the car would be produced in Poland.
The Battle to Protect “WORDLE”
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 16
The online word game Wordle was created in 2021 by Josh Wardle and quickly rose in popularity. Players receive a new puzzle daily with six chances to correctly guess a five-letter word of the day with limited clues.
Voices in the Machine: Sky is the Limit?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 14
OpenAI recently held a live demonstration of a new ChatGPT version that included the use of an AI personal assistant voice dubbed “Sky.” Many observers compared Sky to Scarlett Johansson’s voice in the 2013 Spike Jonze romantic sci-fi film “Her,” which centers on a man who falls in love with the female voice of his computer’s operating system.
Inclusiveness Invigorates Innovation
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 11
June is Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan and recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. The United States Patent and Trademark Office flies the Pride Flag and promotes the Pride community’s contributions with programming offered annually.
Change The World Through Innovation
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 13
First-time inventions have led inventors to great successes throughout history, sometimes immediately, sometimes after several more attempts at more useful inventions. In the U.S., two very famous inventors with contrasting first-time experiences are Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell.
June is Pride Month
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 10
June is Pride Month. This year we are celebrating with some IP tips for drag performers! Drag performers can protect their intellectual property by registering the copyrights in their original works of music, choreography, and comedy sketches.
A Split Decision: When Band Owners Disband, Who Owns the Brand?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 12
Bands often start out as creative endeavors among friends, and bands may not prove lucrative for many years, if at all. Until bands break up, thought and planning may not be given to who is the owner of the band names and entitled to use them going forward.
Chili Crunch Jelly Rolls: Delicious Bites of Trademark Wisdom
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 10
Newsletter Round Up: Updates on Your Favorite Articles
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 7
First, a big “thank you” to all our readers who have given feedback on our newsletter. We appreciate your interest and insights. It is always a treat to hear from you! Second, we wanted to provide you with updates on some of our most popular articles
Celebrate World Intellectual Property Day with Finny
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 9
