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Apple trying to prevent autocorrect embarrassments

Most people have been in the situation where they send a message and then have to promptly follow that up with a clarification and a "curse you, autocorrect." Apple is hoping to put an end to that, according to a patent filing.

world

Man seeks Je Suis Charlie trademark

world

Man bids to sue Ronaldo over undies

general

There`s Nothing Sweet About King Bullying Stoic Over The Banner Saga

news

Samsung times release of smartwatch perfectly

business

Samsung seeks watch trademark

Forever in jeans

Levi Strauss’s arrival in the US, 160 years ago this week, was to change fashion forever. And it all began with a tent, says John Daly

Mon, 07 Jan, 2013

One Direction face name legal battle with US band

Chart stars One Direction are facing legal action over their name from a US band who claim to have been using the same title for almost a year longer.

Thu, 12 Apr, 2012

One Direction facing legal battle over name

Chart stars One Direction are facing legal action over their name from a US band who claim to have been using the same title for almost a year longer.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2012

Beyonce and Jay-Z unveil first baby pics

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have shared the first pictures of their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2012

Beyonce and Jay-Z try to 'trademark' baby's name

Reports in the US suggest that Beyonce and Jay-Z are trying to trademark their one-month-old baby's name.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2012

Jolie drops battle over Shiloh perfume

Angelina Jolie has dropped her legal battle with a perfume-maker who planned to give her new fragrance the same name as the star's daughter Shiloh.

Wed, 01 Aug, 2007

US judge allows eBay 'Buy It Now' feature

A US judge has denied a request from a small Virginia company to stop online auction giant eBay from using a feature that allows shoppers to buy items at a fixed price.

Sat, 28 Jul, 2007

Starbucks embroiled in Ethiopia coffee row

THE Ethiopian Government and Starbucks have become embroiled in a spat over whether the coffee names Yirgacheffe, Sidamo and Harar belong to the African nation.

Fri, 27 Oct, 2006

Ethiopian coffee dispute with Starbucks

The Ethiopian government and Starbucks have become embroiled in a spat over whether the coffee names Yirgacheffe, Sidamo and Harar belong to the African nation.

Thu, 26 Oct, 2006

Freeman wins rights to cyberspace name

Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman won control of the internet domain name www.morganfreeman.com in a ruling issued by a United Nations panel.

Tue, 10 May, 2005

Financials and Food sector aids ISEQ's progress

Dublin's stock exchange continued its good progress from yesterday with a 34.91-point rise to stand at 5,738.88 by 11am this morning.

Wed, 22 Sep, 2004

Financials weak in lacklustre trading

SHARES in the Dublin market were slightly above par on an otherwise lacklustre day of trading. The index saw a modest increase of 0.44 points to close at 5415.31.

Thu, 15 Jul, 2004

Elan hugely undervalued, says Bloxham

BLOXHAM Stockbrokers believe Elan is still massively undervalued and has set a $45 price target for the share, up 86% on the €24.23 price range the shares have been trading.

Thu, 15 Jul, 2004

Trump aims to make catchphrase his own

Billionaire property tycoon Donald Trump has filed to copyright the phrase "you're fired".

Fri, 19 Mar, 2004

BT set for controversial hyperlink test case

British Telecom is set for a landmark court case to test whether it can enforce a patent on hyperlinks.

Sun, 10 Feb, 2002