May 10th, 2013
(May 10, 2013) – Bruce Kirby Inc. today filed the below petition to cancel US trademark registrations directed to both the word LASER and the Sunburst logo for boats. According to US Trademark Office records, these US registrations are owned by Karaya (Jersey) Limited based in St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Grounds for the petitions
May 9th, 2013
The International Sailing Federation 2013 Mid-Year Meeting in Copenhagen (May 9-12) will be covered on May 11 with live online video streaming. Additionally, a discussion blog will be available for viewers to express opinions. Interested persons can follow the meeting at 0900-1700 CET, free of charge on http://www.sportsxstream.com/isafmeeting
May 7th, 2013
(May 7, 2013) – Bruce Kirby Inc. today filed a Petition to Cancel US Trademark Registration No. 3,459,524 for LASER. According to the records of the US Trademark Office, the trademark is owned by Velum Limited, a corporation organized under the laws of Antigua and Barbuda having an post office box address in Geneva, Switzerland.
May 6th, 2013
American Kevin Burnham is an Olympic icon, winning the silver medal in 1992 with Morgan Reeser in the 470 class, and followed that with a gold medal in the 2004 Olympics with Paul Foerster in the 470 class. The 2004 Games were also the last edition which was pure fleet racing, with no contrived medal
May 2nd, 2013
By Paul Heineken: I believe that the fundamental assumptions behind the Olympic event format changes must be examined, rather than the “tweaks”. Regarding the comments in Scuttlebutt 3829… Scuttlebutt Editor: The mission for ISAF is to better model the sailing events after other Olympic events, wherein the final race determines the medals. Is this a
May 2nd, 2013
From 9-12 May 2013 the ISAF Mid-Year Meeting will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark. Meetings will take place for the ISAF Executive Committee, ISAF Audit Committee, ISAF Events Committee, ISAF Council and the ISAF Committee Chairmen. Eight submissions have been deemed urgent by the Executive Committee and will be discussed. Amendments to ISAF Regulations are
May 1st, 2013
The drama that is stirring within the Laser class, and now the U.S. Federal Courts, will be a prime topic next week at the ISAF Mid-Year Meeting starting May 9 in Copenhagen. Here’s a quick recap: Bruce Kirby designed what is known as the Laser and licensed three builders, each required to pay a royalty
April 30th, 2013
(April 30, 2013) – Bruce Kirby Inc. today filed a First Amended Complaint in federal court against ISAF, Internationals Laser class, and LaserPerformance, adding claims related to a class rule change which allows these organizations to build a boat per the Laser design specs without the approval of Bruce Kirby, the boat’s designer. This issue
April 28th, 2013
By John Harwood-Bee As I write this it is the middle of World Intellectual Property Day, which falls on the 26th April each year. To those of us who are involved in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Copyright issues, it is a very important occasion when we are reminded of the need for the protection
April 26th, 2013
Hyères, France (April 26, 2013) – The Medal Race places were decided on the penultimate day of racing at ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyères as sailors jockeyed for the perfect position ahead of the final day. Tricky conditions have evident throughout the week and the fifth day of racing was no different as an early
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