Intellectual Property News Roundup
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Romance novel publisher Harlequin has submitted a patent
application for the “essential romantic kiss” to the United States Patent and
Trademark Office, reports the Toronto Sun. According to their chief kissing
officer Michelle Renaud, this patent application will “bring romance back to kissing.”
Speaking of books, this article on Computing.co.uk suggests that library internet services may experience
some trouble soon due to the recently passed Digital Economy Act.
According to the PharmaTimes, there’ll be lots of
work to do for Patent Attorneys in pharmaceuticals next year. With some
important US patents due to expire, it looks like in 2012, generics companies
might be able to have their cake and eat it, too.
Ringo Starr wants a piece of the action. But it’s not what
you think; it’s some serious merchandising action he’s after! Musicradar.com
reports that he has recently applied to trademark his name.