Can You Outbid Microsoft For The Microsoft Name In Portugal?  —  Microsoft is reasonably protective of its name — even to ridiculous levels at times.  However, it surprised us to find out that a company other than the Redmond giant happens to have the trademark on Microsoft in Portugal.

Source:   Techdirt

Author:   Mike Masnick

Link:   http://techdirt.com/articles/20071217/115439.shtml