Having driven both, Nevada roads are no where near at the level of the Autobahn and also the distances between services in Nevada can be as much as 100 miles and much of that is in the dessert. Having said that, I have driven over 120+ mph on Nevada's roads with no issues.
Not really, if you stir up the pot then you are likely to lose your trademark status. Going after phone carriers probably ok. Going after bloggers who gives you free advertisement. Probably pretty stupid move both legally and in the business sense.
They are "personal" drives as opposed to "enterprise" drives in the sense that the state issued drive has additional features not available to the regular Staples consumer.
8 years is an eternity in computer terms. And yes people do buy Windows to use Internet Explorer. People buy windows or dual boot specifically to test Internet Explorer.
Windows Xp was bundled with a version of Roxio's burning tech. Who knows if that's the reason why Nero wasn't following NT rules. But it seems mighty suspect.
Problem with Vista x64 is that you aren't going from a 32 bit to 32 bit system like you are like with Xp. You are going from a 32 bit system to a 64 bit system. With XP you have the option of using drivers from Windows 2000. With Vista x64 this is not possible and many companies have stated they are not going to be support any x64 drivers for their legacy components.
I'm not sure why you are blaming the lack of MP3 accessories from Ford as a failing from Apple. The dock connector gives the iPod additional features unavailable on other MP3 players. Ford decided to make head units with this additional feature available. There also plenty of Zune accessories that is not compatible, what makes the iPod any different.
Actually, Zune doesn't work like iPods do because they can't be accessed as a mass storage device. I can plug my iPod to my TV and look at music but cannot do this with the Zune. Zune in this case has more vendor lock in.
The other MP3 players listed on the compatibility list probably work in a similar fashion where the system is accessing them as a mass storage device which is the probably the reason why DRM music does not work.
Zunes have to use MTPZ connections to make file transfers from Zune to a host device which means that in reality is is much less compatible with audio systems out there which rely on dummy mass storage mechanisms like the Xbox 360.
That's what appeals courts are for. The judge in our common law system of government is free to interpret the laws as they see fit. If he doesn't like it he can take to state court or whatever.
Laws under the English system are never interpreted literally.
There is a difference between commercial bulk mail generations and unsolicited emails. The judge decided in this case the law wasn't designed to protect personal type emails.
Also this guy if he really wanted to change the law is hire some lawyers and feel free to sue in Federal court.
Small claims is like asking Judge Judy to rule on whether something is spam. Judges have limited resources and time as it is. Asking them to any research beyond 5 or 10 minutes is stretching it. This is probably the reason why this guy is going after small claims because he knows 1) the judges are ill informed and will not do additional research 2) companies will likely not fight back and if they do they wouldn't be hiring lawyers to fly in.
I wish Slashdot wouldn't encourage this post as now it will get national attention for something that has the same level of precedence as the People's court.
Not really. If you look at Monster.com and other job boards you submit resumes to a central database. Granted smaller companies still do not have access to that sort of software. Quite often resumes and job applications will have to be forwarded multiple times to multiple levels of management and authority. In that case it is easier to have one resume on file and send links. If the resume is updated for any reason you have a central repository.
If you actually look at corporate middle management type they typically use Email as a instant message. Having their Email client on at all times.
Blackberries are a multi billion dollar industry primarily because of this reason. In the future, it is conceivable that rather than emailing a team with documents. You will set up a Wiki-like social network to exchange ideas. Email will only be used to let people know you made an update to your Wiki-like social network.
Samsung also makes Blackberry network compatible phones and also Symbian phones. Samsung is also involved part of Google's OHA.
I don't think Microsoft is really screwed if that's the case. Samsung is just covering their bases.
Absolute defense in legal terms just means that if it is true then there is no libel. It doesn't matter if it was malicious or reckless disregard. Even if the lady made up facts but ended up being true. In other countries, truth is not an absolute defense, you must provide other evidence.
Corporation protects the investors but not necessarily the executives. In other words if I invest in yahoo stock. I am not accountable if Yahoo commits a tort. My personal assets are protected. However if I, as a Yahoo executive engages in anti trust then as a executive I can be personally liable. That's the reason why Debeer's executives could not travel on US soil until very recently.
Therefore an executive of a corporation also has to look at the interests of the investors and also at the interest of following applicable laws, secondly many corporations have creeds or charters where it states certain responsibilities. Google's do no harm come to mind.
So yes, corporations do have responsibilities.
I should've been more clear and used some commas or different wording. I should've wrote. "You may register with either the state, or with the USPTO you get a Circle R mark." Happy? Two separate clauses. It was awkward phrasing.
I agree that one shouldn't solicit legal advice from/.
But for what its worth I am licensed to practice law and have studied Trademarks in law school.
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Having driven both, Nevada roads are no where near at the level of the Autobahn and also the distances between services in Nevada can be as much as 100 miles and much of that is in the dessert. Having said that, I have driven over 120+ mph on Nevada's roads with no issues.
trademarks are protected by the first amendment. see Barbie Girl case Aqua vs. Mattel. if you were a IP lawyer you would know that.
Bandai Pippin.
Not really, if you stir up the pot then you are likely to lose your trademark status. Going after phone carriers probably ok. Going after bloggers who gives you free advertisement. Probably pretty stupid move both legally and in the business sense.
Your example proves the point. RIM is a Canadian company and T-Mobile's parent company is German.
The service can install games like a ghost almost magically. You might even call it the Phantom console.
They are "personal" drives as opposed to "enterprise" drives in the sense that the state issued drive has additional features not available to the regular Staples consumer.
Nope there's a difference between trawling and trolling.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trawling
Trawling is when you use nets. Trolling is when you use fishing lines and use baits.
The name Vista Aero makes a lot more sense now.
8 years is an eternity in computer terms. And yes people do buy Windows to use Internet Explorer. People buy windows or dual boot specifically to test Internet Explorer.
Are you suggesting that the Martians invest in nuclear arms, as if Iran and North Korea weren't bad enough.
Windows Xp was bundled with a version of Roxio's burning tech. Who knows if that's the reason why Nero wasn't following NT rules. But it seems mighty suspect.
Problem with Vista x64 is that you aren't going from a 32 bit to 32 bit system like you are like with Xp. You are going from a 32 bit system to a 64 bit system. With XP you have the option of using drivers from Windows 2000. With Vista x64 this is not possible and many companies have stated they are not going to be support any x64 drivers for their legacy components.
I'm not sure why you are blaming the lack of MP3 accessories from Ford as a failing from Apple. The dock connector gives the iPod additional features unavailable on other MP3 players. Ford decided to make head units with this additional feature available. There also plenty of Zune accessories that is not compatible, what makes the iPod any different.
Actually, Zune doesn't work like iPods do because they can't be accessed as a mass storage device. I can plug my iPod to my TV and look at music but cannot do this with the Zune. Zune in this case has more vendor lock in. The other MP3 players listed on the compatibility list probably work in a similar fashion where the system is accessing them as a mass storage device which is the probably the reason why DRM music does not work. Zunes have to use MTPZ connections to make file transfers from Zune to a host device which means that in reality is is much less compatible with audio systems out there which rely on dummy mass storage mechanisms like the Xbox 360.
Microsoft killed off Urge and Plays for Sure, there is nothing in the past that says that Zune software is any different.
That's what appeals courts are for. The judge in our common law system of government is free to interpret the laws as they see fit. If he doesn't like it he can take to state court or whatever.
Laws under the English system are never interpreted literally.
There is a difference between commercial bulk mail generations and unsolicited emails. The judge decided in this case the law wasn't designed to protect personal type emails.
Also this guy if he really wanted to change the law is hire some lawyers and feel free to sue in Federal court.
Small claims is like asking Judge Judy to rule on whether something is spam. Judges have limited resources and time as it is. Asking them to any research beyond 5 or 10 minutes is stretching it. This is probably the reason why this guy is going after small claims because he knows 1) the judges are ill informed and will not do additional research 2) companies will likely not fight back and if they do they wouldn't be hiring lawyers to fly in.
I wish Slashdot wouldn't encourage this post as now it will get national attention for something that has the same level of precedence as the People's court.
Not really. If you look at Monster.com and other job boards you submit resumes to a central database. Granted smaller companies still do not have access to that sort of software. Quite often resumes and job applications will have to be forwarded multiple times to multiple levels of management and authority. In that case it is easier to have one resume on file and send links. If the resume is updated for any reason you have a central repository.
Leopard took 2.5 years after Tiger's release and was supposedly delayed because of problems with the iPhone.
If you actually look at corporate middle management type they typically use Email as a instant message. Having their Email client on at all times. Blackberries are a multi billion dollar industry primarily because of this reason. In the future, it is conceivable that rather than emailing a team with documents. You will set up a Wiki-like social network to exchange ideas. Email will only be used to let people know you made an update to your Wiki-like social network.
Samsung also makes Blackberry network compatible phones and also Symbian phones. Samsung is also involved part of Google's OHA. I don't think Microsoft is really screwed if that's the case. Samsung is just covering their bases.
Absolute defense in legal terms just means that if it is true then there is no libel. It doesn't matter if it was malicious or reckless disregard. Even if the lady made up facts but ended up being true. In other countries, truth is not an absolute defense, you must provide other evidence.
Corporation protects the investors but not necessarily the executives. In other words if I invest in yahoo stock. I am not accountable if Yahoo commits a tort. My personal assets are protected. However if I, as a Yahoo executive engages in anti trust then as a executive I can be personally liable. That's the reason why Debeer's executives could not travel on US soil until very recently. Therefore an executive of a corporation also has to look at the interests of the investors and also at the interest of following applicable laws, secondly many corporations have creeds or charters where it states certain responsibilities. Google's do no harm come to mind. So yes, corporations do have responsibilities.
To be fair they are now owned by NEWS CORP. They are just trying to market to the Myspace crowd.
I should've been more clear and used some commas or different wording. I should've wrote. "You may register with either the state, or with the USPTO you get a Circle R mark." Happy? Two separate clauses. It was awkward phrasing. I agree that one shouldn't solicit legal advice from /.
But for what its worth I am licensed to practice law and have studied Trademarks in law school.
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