RED brings the trademark pain against LG's Scarlet HDTV
by Nilay Patel 
posted Aug 18th 2008 at 12:48PM
Read - Jim Jannard forum post
Read - Request for extension of time to file opposition
trademark posts
Read - Jim Jannard forum post
Read - Request for extension of time to file opposition
Sony files to protect AppliCast trademark, questions abound
by Darren Murph posted Apr 18th 2008 at 10:35AM
So it's not like we haven't seen companies file to protect trademarks that actually aren't ever used, but the latest one being shielded by Sony is quite intriguing to say the least. Late last month, Sony filed to protect AppliCast, which somehow relates to "application software pre-installed in television sets to download icons; television sets; LCD television sets; PDP television sets; projection television sets." After a little digging done over at Trademork, it found further information from Sony suggesting that AppliCast could be used in BRAVIA sets to give owners "new ways to enjoy using networks." More specifically, it mentions the utility making it "possible to look up information on the internet while watching television." Yeah, our imaginations are certainly running wild here, but until we see that icon pictured above slapped on a box, we'll be holding down our hopes.Mitsubishi LAZRTV and LAZRTELEVISION trademarks surface
by Darren Murph posted Feb 4th 2008 at 9:24AM
[Via Trademork]
Read - LAZR trademark filing
Read - LAZRTV trademark filing
Read - LAZRTELEVISION trademark filing
NuVision sues Panasonic for trademark infringement
by Darren Murph posted Oct 23rd 2007 at 3:53PM
Although the casual HDTV fan may not be entirely familiar with NuVision's "High Definition Living" trademark, a recently filed lawsuit is likely to bring you up to speed. The Arizona-based display maker purports that its slogan has been in use since the company's inception in 2005, and now that it has finally received registration of the mark this month, it's targeting Panasonic for infringement. If you'll recall, Panny launched its "Living in High Definition" program earlier this year, which NuVision has taken serious issue with. According to its CEO, Panasonic has "knowingly and willfully infringed upon its mark," and another company exec even stated that the alleged culprit "believes that it is so large that the law does not apply to it and that it can copy [NuVision's] trademark with impunity." And considering that the aforementioned program is slated to run until March of next year, we highly doubt Panasonic is anxious to just ditch the slogan and move on.DTR's PDR DVD writer heaps on DRM when burning
by Darren Murph posted May 7th 2007 at 3:31AM
Sure, there's been more than a few attempts to offer up DRM-laced burns, and while the overall success level is certainly debatable, DTR is giving the whole secure writing thing a go anyway. The company, which specializes in making sure that content guardians rest easy, has announced a two-faced DVD burner that can write both normal, non-protected discs or "burn secure downloaded content." Apparently, the Protected Disk Recorder (PDR) will arrive in an external flavor that can connect to "PCs, game consoles, and more" via USB, and while it can reportedly add-in whatever flavor of protection the manufacturer wants, DTR also states that its new device can "provide additional access control functions which further enhance the security of downloaded media." Currently, we've seen no details in regard to price or the actual target market, but if history continues to repeat itself, this is just another layer of DRM waiting to be cracked. [Warning: PDF read link]
