The WordPress Foundation suffered a setback in its attempt to trademark the phrases ‘Managed WordPress’ and ‘Hosted WordPress,’ which could have allowed them to demand licensing fees for their use. An organization called Unprotected.org published documents showing it successfully petitioned the U.S. Patent Office to deny the trademarks. The Uprotected.org website published: “We have successfully … Read more
The WordPress Foundation applied to trademark ‘Managed WordPress’ and ‘Hosted WordPress’ for software and hosting services. If approved, this would limit commercial use of these terms by web hosts and even plugins without prior permission. Trademark Applications Filed By WordPress The trademark applications for the two hosting related phrases are dated July 12, 2024 and … Read more
OpenAI OpCo, LLC has filed an application for the trademark “GPT-5” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Screenshot from USPTO, August 2023 The application, filed on July 18, 2023, is currently in process. Additional Details About The GPT-5 Trademark Application Initially reported by Windows Latest and shared in multiple tweets, the trademark … Read more
In case you missed it, Google Ads announced significant changes to its trademark policy. On Thursday, Google emailed advertisers who currently have a trademark complaint on file with Google about the upcoming policy updates. Since the email announcement went out to select advertisers with an active complaint on file, Kirk Williams took to Twitter to … Read more
Welcome to HubSpot Marketing News! Tap in for campaign deep dives, the latest marketing industry news, and tried-and-true insights from HubSpot’s media team. In most cases, the pursuit of good vibes isn’t enough to overturn a trademark — but Taco Bell is certainly trying. The popular fast-food chain set its sights on the term “Taco … Read more
