November 22nd, 2010

Facebook Tries To Silence Lamebook: Removes Its Page, Blocks Links And Likes

Another chapter in the Facebook vs. Lamebook, errmm, book: the social networking giant has confirmed to us that it has moved to diligently block all outgoing links to Lamebook.com, shut down the two-person company’s Facebook Page (previously at facebook.com/thelamebook), and blocks visitors of the funny site from ‘liking’ posts to boot.

For your background: Facebook wants the Austin startup to… → Read More

November 15th, 2010

The Lame Name Game Is On: Facebook Sues Lamebook In Trademark Row

Earlier this month, we broke the news that funny blog Lamebook was seeking judicial declaration that the operation and maintenance of its website and the use of the name ‘lamebook’ do not infringe or dilute the trademark rights of Facebook.

In response to the complaint, Facebook deemed it “unfortunate” that Lamebook had turned to litigation after “months of working with Lamebook to amicably… → Read More

November 5th, 2010

Lamebook Sues Facebook Over Trademark Infringement. Wait, What?

Here’s a head scratcher, at first glance at least: Lamebook, a hilarious advertising-supported site that lets Facebook users submit funny status updates, pictures and “other gems” originating from the social network, is apparently suing Facebook over trademark infringement. → Read More