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Brand Bulletins Archive December 2008
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Blogs Back to BPCouncil Blogs
 Does Google Artificially Favor Some Search Results Over Others?
A news report began spreading on the internet late last week alleging that Google claims its staff selects the stories that will appear high on the search engine's results. Google itself is saying nothing about the story right now. What should Google do to reclaim its good name? Ron Coleman has the story.
 Footwear Patent Battle Is Over
Skechers has agreed to stop producing several lines of footwear after settling a dispute with Crocs. Crocs alleged that the "Wooly Bully" and "Low Tide" line of shoes were a violation of its patents. So who got the fair end of the deal? Daily Dose of IP has the story.
 Exotic Dancer "Outfits" Cannot Be Trademarked
Chippendales just lost its appeal to trademark the outfit worn by their male exotic dancers; according to the USPTO, it is not distinctive enough. Ron Coleman disagrees, and thinks the male revue should be given a trademark. Read what he has to say at Likelihood of Confusion.
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