Monthly Archives: November 2010

About Face

Posted on November 30, 2010 by thedigitalconsultant

Unbelievable as it may seem, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office have sent the Facebook offices a Notice of Allowance, effectively awarding then the trademark of the word ‘Face’. Am I alone in thinking that this is a preposterous decision? While … Continue reading →

Posted in Social Media, Web | Tagged 2010, Apple, Donald Trump, face, Facebook, patent, Roger Smith, thedigitalconsultant, Trademark, United States, United States Patent and Trademark Office | Leave a comment

Getting Tough But Will It Work?

Posted on November 28, 2010 by thedigitalconsultant

Illegal file sharing and counterfeit goods sites are in for a shock. The US Government has commenced a domain seizure programme in an attempt to close these illegal traders down. According to CNet News, the seizures came after a Senate … Continue reading →

Posted in Publishing, Web | Tagged 2010, domain, Domain name, Filesharing, Larry Magid, law, pirate, Roger Smith, thedigitalconsultant, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States, United States Department of Homeland Security, web | Leave a comment

Is Social Media Destroying The Web?

Posted on November 22, 2010 by thedigitalconsultant

Tim Berners-Lee, who is credited with developing the World Wide Web sees Facebook and other social platforms as a serious threat to the future of the Internet. As he sees it, the four primary threats are: The eroding of the … Continue reading →