phosita ::: quick links for 2005-08-02
Posted by Douglas Sorocco, August 2, 2005 at 5:20 am
- Monsanto files patent for new invention: the pig - This Greenpeace article may be a little self-serving, but it is interesting nonetheless. It starts with the quote "[i]t's official. Monsanto Corporation is out to own the world's food supply, . . . "
- US Charges 8 with copyright piracy after 15-nation sweep - The FBI arrested 8 and gathered over $100 million of illicit copyrighted goods.
- Gizoogle: A Trademark Nightmare? - The article starts "Parlez-vous Izzle?" and talks about the trademark implications of Snoop's search engine. In addition to the article, you should visit the Gizoogle website. Try doing a Gizoogle search on your name and see what happens.
UPDATE 8-3-2005: The Patent Prospector reports that Greenpeace isn't the only organization upset with Monsanto's application. See the entry, Squealing for more information.