The Advocate reported today that Lafayette-based Web site development firm Firefly Digital has filed a federal lawsuit against Google, alleging the Internet search engine powerhouse is infringing on its "Gadget" trademark. Firefly claims it owns both state and federal trademarks for its content management system, commonly referred to as "Web site Gadget" and "Gadget," and has used both terms continuously since 2002.
... written by Thinking It Thru , February 02, 2010 - 07:46 pm
So let me get this straight - the NFL does not own "who Dat" but, firefly owns "Gadget"...
O.K. - jsut trying to keep up.
... written by ITMobster , February 02, 2010 - 08:08 pm
You have to know Mike. If Al Gore invented the internet, then Mike Spears invented CMS Websites.... He is a legend in his own mind. He should have stuck to dog furniture. Don't get me wrong, he is smart and somewhat innovative, but, humble this guy is not!
... written by Chris Spears , February 06, 2010 - 01:12 pm
ITMobster, sounds like you are just a jealous thug. LOL!
... written by Chris Spears , February 06, 2010 - 07:47 pm
Why do you hide as ITMobster when you speak of someone in such a negative way. Is it because your real identity will expose you for who you really are? Or is it because you simply don't want to attach your real name to such a classless act. Mike, as well as the rest of my family, has worked our way up from nothing (and I mean nothing). You are correct, he is smart and innovative. However, he is confident in what he has achieved in life and will fight to make sure no one takes it away. If you want to criticize him for that, then perhaps you are the one that needs to be humbled.
... written by Lame , February 06, 2010 - 10:01 pm
Google better win this one I hope they know Google is not the only company that uses the word(s)/term(s) "Gadget" & “Website Gadget" they got a lot of lawsuits to file! I'm ashamed that this company derives from Lafayette what a shame go slip and fall
... written by Lame , February 06, 2010 - 10:12 pm
and they registered the trade mark 2± months ago 11-09&12-09 google and others have been using that term for many years Good luck wasting your money firefly at least some one will get paid (your lawyers)
i guess this could be a who dat inspired suit!
... written by IKNOWEVERYTHING , February 11, 2010 - 04:07 pm
When a trademark is registered doesn't take precedence over "first use" - which is what I believe Firefly is asserting. And just because Google is big doesn't mean that small businesses damaged by them shouldn't have recourse. I hope David wins this battle with Goliath - or at least takes some of the bully out of him...
... written by itoldyou , March 03, 2010 - 12:58 am
Here is another company Mike will have to sue. http://gadgets.zoho.com/zc/index.do
Trying to claim the word Gadget is so stupid, that is there must be something else at play, like Mike wants to get money for nothing, and his chicks for free :)
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O.K. - jsut trying to keep up.