Dell Loses Bid To Trademark "Cloud Computing"

1sockchuck writes "The USPTO has issued a 'non-final determination' refusing Dell's request to trademark the term 'cloud computing' (we discussed the application earlier), finding that the term is generic and 'therefore incapable of functioning as a source-identifier for applicant's services.' According to Data Center Knowledge, 'Dell has the option of filing a response to submit arguments to dispute the USPTO examiner's findings.'" Here is the USPTO's ruling. A week and a half ago the PTO cancelled its 'notice of allowance' for the mark, a move little remarked upon at the time.

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[timmarhy]

"Sue neighbor when nature spreads the GM genetic markers to other fields."

do you have any instances of this happening, because from what i see it's nothing but a boogyman tale anti globalisation nuts tell people to try manipulate them with fear.

all i can find is instances of the very aggressive organics industry attacking GM crops with FUD.