Remember the Borings? Their Google trepass claim may be back on foot

If not, have a look at an older blog post about the Pennsylvanian couple who sued Google for alleged trespass when photos of their house appeared on Google's Street View. A 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld most of the District court judge's ruling, but reversed her decision on the trespass claim.

The Borings have claimed damage for trespass, however Senior U.S. District Judge John R. Padova has said, "When it comes to proving damages from the alleged trespass, the Borings are left to collect one dollar and whatever sense of vindication that may bring, but that is for another day. For now, it is enough to note that they 'bear the burden of proving that the trespass was the legal cause, i.e., a substantial factor in bringing about actual harm or damage' ... if they want more than a dollar."

Trademark issues for Apple: Fujitsu fight for iPad

It appears that it is not all smooth sailing with the 27 January 2010 introduction of the iPad to the world. In the US, Fujitsu is claiming that they deserve the trademark for the iPad. Fujitsu manufacture a multifunctional device called the iPad. Fujitsu's application for the contentious name was stalled, then abandoned in 2009, however was revived in June 2009. Apple has until the 28 February 2010 to announce whether it will oppose the Fujitsu's application.

Apple faced a similar situation with the iPhone trademark, with Cisco Systems owning the iPhone trademark, which was eventually settled.