Lawyer Trademarks "Cyberlaw" 81
BigTimOBrien writes to mention the EFF is reporting that self-proclaimed cyberlawyer, Eric Menhart, has decided to trademark use of the term "cyberlaw" and is threatening other lawyers with legal action over the term. "I wish I could say I was surprised by this one, but such overreaching invocations of IP rights are all too common -- even where, as in this case, there are no actual "rights" to speak of. But an IP lawyer should know that courts (and trademark examiners, and many tech companies that might be potential clients) don't look kindly on efforts to abuse trademark law to control everyday language. Here's hoping Menhart figures that out fast."
I support his efforts entirely (Score:5, Funny)
Cheers,
Ian
Re:I support his efforts entirely (Score:4, Funny)
Quick! (Score:2, Funny)
Not Guilty (Score:3, Funny)
The real culprit here is the idiot who approved the claim.
Re:I support his efforts entirely (Score:4, Funny)
Re:I support his efforts entirely (Score:2, Funny)
Oh, cybershut-up® this is a cyberhorrible® and cyberchildish® form of cybernagging®