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Moltbot: From Clawdbot’s viral pivot to a resilient open-source AI assistant
technology1 month ago

Moltbot: From Clawdbot’s viral pivot to a resilient open-source AI assistant

An open-source AI assistant that started as Clawdbot exploded online, went through a rapid rebrand to Moltbot after trademark pressure from Anthropic, and faced crypto-scam hijacks and handle squatting during the chaos. Moltbot aims to live inside messaging apps, remembers conversations across weeks, offers proactive notifications, and can automate tasks by routing work to AI backends (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) while leveraging local hardware. It surged to tens of thousands of GitHub stars in days but isn’t a polished enterprise product and requires careful cybersecurity. The project continues with documentation and safeguards as the community builds around a now-iconic lobster mascot.

via CNET|
#ai-assistant#clawdbot#moltbot
law6 months ago

Apollonia Sues Prince's Estate Over Name Rights

Apollonia Kotero, known for her role in Purple Rain, has filed a lawsuit against Prince's estate, claiming they are attempting to steal her name 'Apollonia' by canceling her trademarks and asserting ownership, despite her long-standing use and the estate's previous claims of waiver. She seeks a court order to confirm her rights to the name.

via Rolling Stone|
#apollonia#law#lawsuit
Apple Sues Cinema Chain Over Trademark Dispute
law6 months ago

Apple Sues Cinema Chain Over Trademark Dispute

Apple Cinemas, a long-standing independent theater chain, is defending its name against a lawsuit from Apple Inc., which claims the theater chain's use of the name causes confusion and seeks damages and an injunction. Apple Cinemas argues their brand is distinct and legally compliant, and the dispute involves attempts to trademark the name that were denied due to potential confusion with Apple Inc.

via MacRumors|
#apple-cinemas#apple-inc#brand-defense
James Bond Owners Criticize Name Dispute as Franchise Assault
business8 months ago

James Bond Owners Criticize Name Dispute as Franchise Assault

The owners of the James Bond franchise are defending their trademarks against an Austrian businessman, Josef Kleindienst, who claims that the lack of use of certain Bond trademarks has led to their lapse, in what they describe as an unprecedented legal assault. Kleindienst has also applied for his own Bond trademarks in Europe, but not in the UK, prompting legal challenges from Danjaq, the rights holder. Meanwhile, Amazon has gained full control over the franchise, with plans for new films and TV series, although the legal disputes over trademarks continue to unfold.

via The Guardian|
#business#franchise#intellectual-property
KFC Takes Legal Action Against Church's Over 'Original Recipe' Claims
business1 year ago

KFC Takes Legal Action Against Church's Over 'Original Recipe' Claims

KFC has filed a lawsuit against Church's Chicken for using the term "Original Recipe" in its promotions, a phrase KFC has trademarked since 1984 to describe its signature blend of 11 herbs and spices. KFC claims Church's use of the term causes consumer confusion and damages its brand. The lawsuit seeks to stop Church's from using the phrase and demands unspecified damages. This legal action follows a decline in KFC's sales and increased competition from other chicken chains like Popeyes.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#churchs-chicken#fried-chicken
McDonald's Loses 'Big Mac' and 'Chicken Big Mac' Trademarks in EU
business1 year ago

McDonald's Loses 'Big Mac' and 'Chicken Big Mac' Trademarks in EU

McDonald's lost a trademark dispute in the EU over the Big Mac name to Irish fast-food chain Supermac's. The EU General Court ruled that McDonald's failed to prove genuine use of the Big Mac trademark for certain products over a five-year period. This decision allows Supermac's to expand into other EU countries and is seen as a victory for small businesses against large multinationals. McDonald's stated that the ruling does not affect its right to use the Big Mac trademark and may appeal the decision.

via CBS News|
#business#european-union#fast-food
McDonald's Loses EU 'Big Mac' Trademark to Irish Rival Supermac's
business1 year ago

McDonald's Loses EU 'Big Mac' Trademark to Irish Rival Supermac's

McDonald's lost a trademark dispute in the European Union over the Big Mac name to Irish fast food chain Supermac's. The EU General Court ruled that McDonald's failed to prove genuine use of the Big Mac label for certain products over a five-year period. This decision allows Supermac's to expand into other EU countries and is seen as a victory for small businesses. McDonald's stated that the ruling does not affect their right to use the Big Mac trademark and may appeal the decision.

via The Associated Press|
#business#european-union#fast-food
McDonald's Loses EU Trademark Battle Over Big Mac Name
business1 year ago

McDonald's Loses EU Trademark Battle Over Big Mac Name

The EU's General Court has ruled that McDonald's cannot use the term "Big Mac" for poultry products, siding partially with Irish rival Supermac's in a trademark dispute. The court found that McDonald's had not used the term for poultry products for five consecutive years, leading to the partial annulment of the European Union Intellectual Property Office's decision. McDonald's can appeal the ruling to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

via Reuters|
#big-mac#business#eu-court