EBay, Facebook, Vivendi, General Motors, Ford: Intellectual Property

Social IPO? Hype Accumulates for 2010 OfferingsBloggingStocks (blog)Skype, which eBay (EBAY) unloaded to private investors in November, may also be looking for public glory in 2010. Outside the social media space, …and more » More: continued here

Star Apps: eBay's Steve YankovichCNETWhen an Apple rep initially contacted eBay about developing a proprietary app back in 2008, the latter hadn't even heard of the iPhone or Objective-C. But seeing the potential of mobile software, a number of eBay employees believed that developing a …New eBay Now app launched statesideTameBayall 3 news articles » More: continued…

Motorcycle Buying and Selling at eBay MotorsPractical Ecommerce (subscription), Grand Junction –28 minutes agoNow you can "Pull up and Park" from your computer chair, searching eBay motors for that perfect bike from the comfort of your home! … More: continued here

The eBay millionaires: Meet Cindy Kent from Art Shed OnlineHerald SunBut eBay has been a goldmine for those with the ingenuity to take full advantage. Ten years ago, Cindy Kent was pregnant with her second child and was looking for a second income for her family. A relative of hers had a wholesale art supplies…

Daily Mail Judge condemns Banksy fraudsters as 'old-fashioned conmen'The GuardianGrant Champkins-Howard, 44, and Lee Parker, 45, fooled customers on the internet auction site eBay into believing they were buying originals by the …Conmen avoid jail for selling fake Banksy printsThe Press AssociationBanksy Fakers Given 12 Month Sentences4ni.co.ukPair of conmen who faked Banksy artwork sentencedBBC NewsCroydon…

TheStreet.com EBay Profit Up 13% Amid Strength in PayPalWall Street JournalBy JOAN E. SOLSMAN EBay Inc.'s third-quarter earnings rose 13%, as the e-commerce operator's strong revenue gain was tempered a bit by a weaker operating margin. Shares were down 5.7%, at $31.32 after hours. Through the close, the stock has risen 19% …eBay Inc. Reports…