From the Missoulian: "Two of David E. Lipson's eight trademark applications for the phrase, the "Last Best Place," appear to have become registered marks, despite a bill signed into federal law by President Bush.
"Lipson's applications to use the phrase for travel information and hotel, lodging and restaurant services squeaked through the application process Nov. 22, the very same day that Bush made the measure law."
The recently signed law is Public Law 109-108, formerly House Bill 2862, the Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2006. "Last Best Place" is referred to within "General Provisions" for the Department of Commerce in section 206.
The most recent "Last Best Place" applications to achieve trademark status cover "hotel and lodge services" (serial number 76355577 ) and "travel information services" (serial number 76355243). Find more information and search the trademark system on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website.
This issue has been addressed previously on this blog on July 17, 2005, July 28, 2005, and September 12, 2005.
Source: "Two 'Last Best Place' trademarks approved." Missoulian December 29, 2005. A1.
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