Bush signs intellectual property protection act
Washington--President Bush has signed into law a new intellectual property protection act, one that covers everything from software and music to clothing and accessories, including jewelry.
Bush signs intellectual property protection act
Washington—President Bush has signed into law a new intellectual property protection act, one that covers everything from software and music to clothing and accessories, including jewelry.
AGS cut-grading system receives fourth patent
Las Vegas—The American Gem Society's (AGS) new Performance-Based Cut Grading System has received its fourth patent, the AGS announced.
Jewelers Mutual now offering EPL insurance
Neenah, Wis.—In response to the rising number of employment-practices insurance claims and awards, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. has added Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) to its...
AGS diamond-grading system gets three patents
Las Vegas—The American Gem Society (AGS) has been granted three U.S. patents, the first in the organization's 74-year history.
Taub arrested in million-dollar bust-out scheme
New York—A diamond dealer who riled 47th Street when he took millions of goods on memo and then disappeared was indicted and arrested today, the New York County district attorney's office...
Report: Court favors eBay in Tiffany trademark suit
New York—EBay has scored a victory in a trademark infringement suit brought by luxury jewelry house Tiffany and Co., which alleges that counterfeits of its goods are being improperly sold...
Feds sue Sterling for sex discrimination
Buffalo, N.Y.—A federal agency has filed suit against Sterling Jewelers, the parent company of both Kay Jewelers and Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry, alleging the chain discriminated against...
PhotoScribe, GIA defeat Lazare Kaplan patent suit
New York—PhotoScribe Technologies Inc. and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) won a patent infringement lawsuit filed against them by Lazare Kaplan International, the company announced...
Martin Flyer unveils new FlyerFit ad campaign
New York—Fine-jewelry manufacturer Martin Flyer has announced the launch of "The Inseparable Campaign," a new advertising and multimedia initiative for its trademarked FlyerFit bridal...
Fate of FH 'Swiss Made' ordinance to be determined in April
Biel, Switzerland—Although the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH) voted in favor of urging the Swiss government to tighten the restrictions that allow watches to bear "Swiss Made"...
Fortunoff requests Chapter 11 case dismissal
New York—Fortunoff Fine Jewelry and Silveware LLC has reached an agreement with a group of its creditors and is asking the court to dismiss its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, court papers show.
Court grants Fortunoff's request for Chapter 11 dismissal
New York—A bankruptcy court judge has agreed to dismiss Fortunoff Fine Jewelry and Silverware LLC's Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection case, provided the company pays all of its final administrat...
Yehuda to fight Blue Nile unfair-competition lawsuit
Seattle—The Yehuda Diamond Co. said it plans to fight a federal lawsuit filed by Blue Nile that claims ads on Yehuda's Web site make "false and misleading statements" in comparing its...
Settlement reached in Pandora patent lawsuit
Baltimore—A federal judge in Baltimore recently settled a lawsuit between two makers of the personalized, beaded jewelry that has become so popular among consumers.