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Atascadero publication changes name after lawsuit threat

Written on 28 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

Online news publication Atascadero Daily News has changed its name to A-Town Daily News following a legal threat from a competitor who claimed trademark infringement. John Tompkins, the president of News Media Corp., and employee-turned-competitor Scott Brennan have been feuding... (Continue reading)

Trademark infringement alleged in North County newspaper dispute

Written on 24 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

A media executive who recently left a threatening voicemail for a North County competitor alleges the employee-turned-competitor is infringing on his intellectual property rights by operating a publication with nearly the same name. [Paso Robles Press] On June 18, John... (Continue reading)