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Dell Loses Bid To Trademark "Cloud Computing"

Posted by kdawson on from the answer-cloudy-try-again-later dept.

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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  1. too bad by schnikies79 · · Score: 5, Funny

    If they got it, no one else could use this worthless buzzword. Now everyone has a chance to launch cloud computing on the web 2.0 while hyping it in the blogosphere.

    *Sigh*

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  2. Re:Humanity by PPH · · Score: 5, Funny

    Better yet: Patent farting and wait for them to explode.

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  3. Re:Next trademark attempt - Clod Computing by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm a clod, you insensitive... um...

  4. Re:Humanity by msu320 · · Score: 5, Funny

    i've looked through my file and found you are in violation of my patent on the inhalation of air. please stop stifling innovation and pay my royalties you freedom hating commie.

    "Uh, prior art." - God

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