Intellectual Property News Roundup 28. Bringing you the best from the web.

The Playstation 4 recently had its, somewhat arguable, anticlimactic launch. In January we noted that Sony had introduced a patent application that could block second hand gaming. This claim was irrefutably denied at the launch, however it maybe that the forthcoming ‘Xbox 720’ may also go down this (perhaps doomed) route.  

And whilst we’re on the subject, last year Sony filed a patent application for an EyePad game controller that could rival the Wii-U. Here at Fellows and Associates, we can’t help but think we’ve heard something eerily similar before….

Prone to headaches? Fan of Star Trek? Then we have the perfect solution that should cure your pain whilst giving a slight nod to the costume of the hit series. 

Do you use Netflix or similar? Read on for their interesting, and perhaps risky, strategy to pull in more customers. 

It seems the ‘little guy’ may have the opportunity to get one over on Facebook. Click here to read more. 

Remember snap bracelets? It seems Apple do too with one of their latest patent applications. A desperate grab  to widen their product reach or an effortless mix of retro and modern?