Posted on Feb 24, 2013 in IP News, IP News Updates | 0 comments IP News Update February 24, 2013 TRADEMARKS Yankees embrace moniker, win trademark ruling Prior use of trademark, a valid right in itself even in the absence of registration PATENTS Microsoft, IBM executives defend software patents COPYRIGHT New troll scam: Pay us $495 or face felony charges and jail time BIO/PHARMA Monsanto seed suit and software patents