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Maryland company gets patent for networking technology
A Maryland company has received a U.S. patent for its technology that lets devices surmount firewalls to talk to each other.
Gene Simmons seeks trademark for use of hand gesture by musicians
The lead singer of Kiss wants a trademark on musicians’ use of a popular hand gesture. Gene Simmons’ trademark application for the gesture with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is for its […]
Hopkins, Maryland among top universities granted patents
Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland rank among the top universities in the world at being granted utility patents, according to a list compiled by the National Academy […]
Supreme Court turns away Redskins appeal in trademark case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has rejected a long-shot appeal from the Washington Redskins challenging a law that bars offensive trademarks. But the justices could still resolve the same issue […]
Rogue: American Rogue is just a scoundrel
The website for Odenton-based Celtic band The American Rogues notes the group has recorded nine albums and two DVDs and played for fans all over the world to critical acclaim during its nearly two decades of making music. There’s just one problem, according to a lawsuit filed last week: None of it is true.
Lockheed develops desalination product
As it continues to diversify in the face of reduced defense spending, the Lockheed Martin Corp., of Bethesda, the world’s largest defense contractor, announced that it has been granted a […]
Athletes cashing in on catchphrase craze
These days, athletes’ off-field personas seem to be just as important as their on-field skills.
Seacrets wins $265K trademark verdict
Popular Ocean City nightclub Seacrets has won a $265,036 jury verdict against a Pennsylvania company that operates a chain of Caribbean hotels under the name “Secrets.” The verdict stemmed from […]
What a Hon-derful day!
Denise Whiting, owner of Café Hon in Baltimore, announced this week she would abandon her trademark claim on the word “Hon.” Personally, I thought the trademark claim was a bad […]
Congress takes up major change in patent law
WASHINGTON — The patent system hasn’t changed much since 1952 when Sony was coming out with its first pocket-size transistor radio, and bar codes and Mr. Potato Head were among […]
