We Proudly Have Your Back: EFF Awards WordPress.com 5 Stars For Protecting User Speech

October 28, 2014 by Kevin Koehler

The Electronic Frontier Foundation yesterday released a new version of their Who Has Your Back? report, focused on protecting user speech from “copyright & trademark bullies.” We’re proud that WordPress.com was awarded all five possible stars in the report — one of only two services to earn that honor. “When a private citizen or corporation wants to silence […]

Hall of Shame: Portakabin Demand the Impossible

October 21, 2014 by Clicky Steve

Trademarks are important. They allow businesses to build up value in their brands, and give us the ability to distinguish between competitors in crowded marketplaces. In theory, they are necessary to make sure that people are getting the products or services at the standard which they expect. Naturally, this system requires a means of legal […]