Sony Ericsson Loses First Round Against Clearwire Trademark

Last month, Sony Ericsson decided to sue Clearwire, indicating that the companies logo was too similar to that of their own, thus infringing upon their trademark. Many times, when it comes to trademark lawsuits, it’s mostly about companies freaking out, or more appropriately, their lawyers being bored but in this case, the logos are pretty damn similar. However, the ruling judge on this case doesn’t seem to agree, denying Sony’s current lawsuit. Still, I’m sure Sony Ericsson will further peruse this but till then, the ruling stands.

Clearwire is pleased with the federal court’s decision to deny Sony Ericsson’s motion for a preliminary injunction against the use of the CLEAR marks at issue in the case. The judge’s findings of insufficient evidence of likelihood of confusion and no irreparable harm further support our contention that the suit is without merit. We expect that the final disposition of the case will be in our favor and that it will demonstrate that the CLEAR branding is clearly differentiated from the Sony Ericsson brand.

Facial Recognition From Sony Ericsson, Plays Your Moods Song

A new patent was recently discovered from Sony Ericsson that while listening to our music, your device will change the song depending on your mood. The example is based on the idea that while you hold your Smart Phone, through the camera, a picture of your face will be taken, scanned and pending on your mood, a corresponding song will play. Of course as all patents go, I wouldn’t give this a second thought for something like this could be many years out or something that may just never work.

[Via Slashgear]