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Covers false advertising and intellectual property issues. By Professor Rebecca Tushnet.

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/

Sep 22
It stinks to high heaven: knockoff fragrances infringing, diluting, falsely advertised, but not counterfeit

It stinks to high heaven: knockoff fragrances infringing, diluting, falsely advertised, but not counterfeit

Coty Inc. v. Excell Brands, LLC, No. 15-CV-7029, 2017 WL 4155402 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 18, 2017)Coty and a number of other producers and distributors of well-known fragrances sued Excell, which produced cheap “versions” of Coty’s…
Sep 22
False advertising case stomped by ambiguity of "original"

False advertising case stomped by ambiguity of "original"

Not Dead Yet Manufacturing Inc. v. Pride Solutions, LLC, 2017 WL 4150720, No. 13 C 3418 (N.D. Ill. Sept. 19, 2017)Patent case with a side order of false advertising. NDY owns patents concerning ‘quick connect and disconnect’…
Sep 21
9th Circuit is sour on sugar-sweetened beverage disclosure

9th Circuit is sour on sugar-sweetened beverage disclosure

American Beverage Association v. City and County of San Francisco, No. 16-16072 (9th Cir. Sept. 19, 2017) Plaintiffs challenged a SF ordinance requiring warnings about the health effects of certain sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) on certain…

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Likelihood of Confusion

Covers developments in trademark, copyright, new media and free speech. By Ron Coleman.

http://www.likelihoodofconfusion.com

Sep 25
Not the swiftest

Not the swiftest

It is so tiring. But that, to some extent, is what they’re counting on. Taylor Swift abusing trademark, again, of course. And everyone else not understanding that the nature of...
Sep 18
Secondary trademark liability: Third party counterfeiting as proof of knowledge?

Secondary trademark liability: Third party counterfeiting as proof of knowledge?

QUERY: Are sales of counterfeit products other than those of the plaintiff valid proof of a defendant’s “knowledge” in a contributory trademark infringement case? That question typically arises in the...
Sep 15
You got privacy in my policy! No, YOU got policy in MY privacy!

You got privacy in my policy! No, YOU got policy in MY privacy!

Originally posted 2010-07-15 08:25:36. Republished by Blog Post PromoterMindful always of my civic duty, my unique relation to humanity, and legal webby things, I’ve updated the LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION® privacy policy....

Rank this Week: 131

The Trademark Blog

Covers advertising, ambush marketing, appellations of origin, branding, replacement parts, famous marks, grey goods and Madrid Protocol. By Marty Schwimmer.

http://www.schwimmerlegal.com/

Sep 19
Fish vs Fish

Fish vs Fish

Fish IP Law firm seeks declaratory judgment against Fish and Richardson.
Sep 11
Cepeda v Hadid and IMG re Instagram Use of Photo

Cepeda v Hadid and IMG re Instagram Use of Photo

Photographer sues model, Gigi Hadid, for uploading copyrighted photo to her Instagram page. As an aside, note alteration of ADIDAS to HADID. Case was filed in ED of Virginia. Plaintiff’s lawyer is from there, and that’s pretty…
Sep 11
Engine Company 3, Ladder Company 12

Engine Company 3, Ladder Company 12

When we lived in Chelsea, our local firehouse was Engine Co. 3, Ladder Co. 12. They would send firemen to visit our kids’ preschool. When we took the kids in the stroller by the firehouse, the firemen would let the kids climb on the…

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Duets Blog

Collaborative blog on advertising, intellectual property, and marketing.

http://www.duetsblog.com/

Sep 25
Making Fair Use of the Super Bowl Trademark

Making Fair Use of the Super Bowl Trademark

Over the weekend, the Star Tribune continued the growing drum beat of understandable excitement for Super Bowl LII, as it steadily approaches U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The article also plays the typical NFL-enabling drum beat of…
Sep 22
A Kind Demand Letter? Stranger Things Have Happened (Apologies)

A Kind Demand Letter? Stranger Things Have Happened (Apologies)

Chicago pop-up bar “The Upside Down” rode a wave of popularity program all the way to Netflix’s legal department. And that’s where things took an unexpected turn! Okay, that lede could probably be less…
Sep 21
Claim Is Gone With The Wind At Death

Claim Is Gone With The Wind At Death

Two time academy award winner Olivia de Havilland seeks an expedited trial for the lawsuit involving her right of publicity. Olivia de Havilland, DBE v. FX Networks, et al, BC667011 (Superior Ct. Calif., June 30, 2017). The urgency is…

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Consumer Advertising Law Blog

Covers consumer marketing, advertising and promotional activities. By Arnold & Porter.

http://www.consumeradvertisinglawblog.com/

Sep 25
President Trump to Nominate Dana Baiocco to be CPSC Commissioner, Signaling Shift in Control

President Trump to Nominate Dana Baiocco to be CPSC Commissioner, Signaling Shift in Control

On September 21, 2017, President Trump announced his intent to nominate Dana Baiocco to be Commissioner of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), for a 7-year term beginning October 27, 2017. Ms. Baiocco is a lawyer in private…
Aug 30
CPSC Reduces Testing Requirements for Phthalates in Children’s Toys and Childcare Article

CPSC Reduces Testing Requirements for Phthalates in Children’s Toys and Childcare Article

On September 8, 2016, we reported that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) had issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would reduce the burden of testing for phthalates in children’s toys and child care articles.…
Jun 21
GAO Aims to Increase Consumer Clarity Regarding The Regulation of Memory Supplement Advertising

GAO Aims to Increase Consumer Clarity Regarding The Regulation of Memory Supplement Advertising

People are willing to do anything to improve their memory (especially if it means drinking champagne and eating dark chocolate!). It’s no surprise that dietary supplements that are intended to improve memory are a booming market.…

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Trade Regulation Talk

Covers antitrust, consumer protection, franchising, advertising, privacy, and civil RICO law. By John W. Arden.

http://traderegulation.blogspot.com/

Jul 14
Justice Department asked to investigate Amazon’s "monopolization" of book market

Justice Department asked to investigate Amazon’s "monopolization" of book market

This posting was written by Jeffrey May, J.D.A group of authors, and the American Booksellers Association—a trade association representing independently-owned bookstores—are asking the Department of Justice to scrutinize the…
Jul 7
New Texas law says franchisors are not employers of franchisees or their employee

New Texas law says franchisors are not employers of franchisees or their employee

This story was written by Edward L. Puzzo, J.D.Texas has enacted legislation, effective September 1, 2015, specifying that franchisors will not be considered to be the employers of--or in a co-employment relationship with--either franchisees…
May 2
Mergers Reported under HSR Act Down Slightly in FY 2012

Mergers Reported under HSR Act Down Slightly in FY 2012

This posting was written by Tobias J. Gillett, Contributor to Wolters Kluwer Antitrust Law Daily. The number of mergers reported under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Premerger Notification Program between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012…

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Consumer Goods & Retail…

Consumer Goods & Retail Industry Litigation Blog

Covers litigation-related issues concerning consumer packaged goods manufacturers, retailers, advertisers, consumers and attorneys. By Kotchen & Low LLP.

http://cpg-retail-litigation.kotchen.com/

Mar 6
News America Marketing Settles Advertiser Antitrust Claims for $280 Million

News America Marketing Settles Advertiser Antitrust Claims for $280 Million

News America Marketing agreed last week to pay approximately $280 million to settle claims brought by advertising customers for alleged antitrust overcharges.The settlement was announced on the first day of trial, at which Dial Corporation,…
Jan 28
Advertiser Class Action Against News Corp Related to In-Store Advertising Scheduled for February 29, 2016 Trial

Advertiser Class Action Against News Corp Related to In-Store Advertising Scheduled for February 29, 2016 Trial

A class action lawsuit filed by Dial Corporation against News Corporation has survived multiple procedural hurdles and appears to be headed for trial on February 29.On June 18, 2015, Dial won a motion for class certification, permitting…
Nov 25
Retailer Challenges Clorox’s “Club Pack” Policy as Robinson-Patman Violation

Retailer Challenges Clorox’s “Club Pack” Policy as Robinson-Patman Violation

Woodman’s Food Market, Inc. recently filed a lawsuit against The Clorox Company, alleging that Clorox’s policy of no longer selling “large pack” – a.k.a.…

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Information Law Group

Covers advertising law, privacy, information security and intellectual property.

http://www.infolawgroup.com/

Sep 21
InfoLawGroup Partner Justine Young Gottshall to speak at the 2017 Privacy + Security Forum in Washington, D.C.

InfoLawGroup Partner Justine Young Gottshall to speak at the 2017 Privacy + Security Forum in Washington, D.C.

Join Justine Young Gottshall for the 2017 Privacy + Security Forum, October 4-6, 2017 at the George Washington University Marvin Center. Ms. Gottshall will speak on What’s New In Online Advertising? IoT, Addressable TVs and…
Sep 12
FTC Leaves Little Doubt that Influencers are Squarely Within Its Sight

FTC Leaves Little Doubt that Influencers are Squarely Within Its Sight

Last week was a busy one for the Federal Trade Commission. On Thursday, the FTC gave notice that it is still very much focused on influencers and whether they are properly disclosing any material connections that they may have to…
Sep 8
FTC Revises Endorsement Guide FAQ

FTC Revises Endorsement Guide FAQ

This week, the FTC released an update to its FAQs on complying with its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (“Endorsement Guides”). The FAQs offer informal guidance from the FTC and were…

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Mouse Print

Exposing the strings and catches in advertising fine print and analyses the legal meaning and enforceability.

http://www.mouseprint.org

Sep 25
LifeLock Capitalizing on Equifax Breach, But Has a Secret!

LifeLock Capitalizing on Equifax Breach, But Has a Secret!

LifeLock, which for years has touted its identity theft services, is doing big business in the wake of the Equifax data breach. And they are not shy about capitalizing on Equifax’s woes. But as first reported by the L.A. Times, LifeLock…
Sep 18
Is It a Feature Story or a Commercial?

Is It a Feature Story or a Commercial?

On September 6, Inside Edition ran a story during their daily program where a dermatologist was being interviewed giving tips to viewers on how to maintain a youthful, healthy appearance. Toward the end of the segment she recommends a…
Sep 11
Brush Your Teeth and Get Vitamins Too?

Brush Your Teeth and Get Vitamins Too?

For years, product manufacturers have added vitamins to their products as a marketing tool to boost health conscious consumers’ interest in them. Now comes a new product called Vitaminpaste®. You guessed it — a toothpaste with…

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Canadian Advertising and Marketing…

Canadian Advertising and Marketing Law

Covers Canadian advertising law. By Steve Szentesi.

http://www.canadianadvertisinglaw.com/

Jul 5
Misleading Concert Prices Could Be Your Ticket to a Fine: Competition Bureau

Misleading Concert Prices Could Be Your Ticket to a Fine: Competition Bureau

On July 4, 2017, the Competition Bureau (Bureau) issued a statement warning sporting and entertainment vendors to ensure that their upfront pricing was accurate. In particular, the Bureau cautioned ticket sellers that engaging in “drip…
Jun 2
A Legal Tiptoe Through the Hot World of Influencer Advertising

A Legal Tiptoe Through the Hot World of Influencer Advertising

My new Canadian Lawyer column discusses practical tips for brands and influencers in the expanding area of endorsements and testimonials, in light of Federal Trade Commission, Competition Bureau and industry regulator guidance. Below is an…
May 16
Preparing for the Expiry of CASL’s Transitional Provision

Preparing for the Expiry of CASL’s Transitional Provision

tbk Creative has published a very good and thorough post of the upcoming expiry of CASL’s (Canada’s anti-spam law) transitional provision on July 1, 2017. While a significant amount has recently been written on the upcoming…

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Advertising Law Blog

Provides commentary and news on developing legal issues in advertising, promotional marketing, Internet, and privacy law. By Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP.

http://www.olshanlaw.com/blogs-Advertising-Law-Blog

Sep 12
Consumer Class Actions Over Boring Boxing Match Dismissed

Consumer Class Actions Over Boring Boxing Match Dismissed

Pre-fight concealment of boxer’s injury did not give consumers a cause of action Read More › Tags: Class Action Lawsuit
Sep 12
Consumer Class Actions Over Boring Boxing Match Dismissed

Consumer Class Actions Over Boring Boxing Match Dismissed

Pre-fight concealment of boxer’s injury did not give consumers a cause of action Read More › Tags: Class Action Lawsuit
Sep 11
Andrew Lustigman to Speak at the 5th Annual Caribbean & Latin American Corporate Counsel Summit on Social Media Compliance

Andrew Lustigman to Speak at the 5th Annual Caribbean & Latin American Corporate Counsel Summit on Social Media Compliance

Andrew Lustigman will speak at the 5th annual Caribbean & Latin American Corporate Counsel Summit to be held in Miami on November 16-17. Read More › Tags: Caribbean & Latin American Corporate Counsel Summit 2017,…

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Business Litigation Info

Covers business litigation, intellectual property, data security, and advertising and media. By Faruki Ireland & Cox P.L.L.

http://www.ficlaw.com/blog/

Sep 18
September 2017 Website Newsletter

September 2017 Website Newsletter

Charlie Faruki and Laura Sanom lead a team (Melinda Burton, Don Burton, Michael Mayer, Zach Heck, and Jason Palmer) that recently secured summary judgment in favor of one of the firm’s long-time clients, Premier Health, resulting in…
Sep 13
Did Equifax Executives Commit Securities Fraud in the Wake of the Company’s Historic Data Breach?

Did Equifax Executives Commit Securities Fraud in the Wake of the Company’s Historic Data Breach?

Two corporate executives at Equifax sold over 10,000 of their shares in the corporation just three days after Equifax discovered hackers accessed the names and social security numbers of 143 million Americans. Equifax discovered the data…
Aug 30
The Inverse Hearsay Exception

The Inverse Hearsay Exception

In a seminal public records exception case, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals held that, where proffered hearsay evidence is inadmissible under the public records exception against a criminal defendant, the government cannot attempt to…

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OberIPWatch

Covers IP issues of importance to clients in science, technology, healthcare, education, media and the arts. By Ober Kaler.

http://oberipwatch.com/

Aug 3
To Be or Not to Be a Micro Entity

To Be or Not to Be a Micro Entity

When filing a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), certain applicants have the option to designate “small entity status” or “micro entity status.” Claiming either […]
Jul 21
Return of the Rocket Docket?: New Case Law Potentially Changes the Tide of Patent Lawsuits Fleeing Favored Venue

Return of the Rocket Docket?: New Case Law Potentially Changes the Tide of Patent Lawsuits Fleeing Favored Venue

The United States Supreme Court’s May decision in TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC was widely seen as a limitation on the jurisdictions in which a patent […]
Jul 13
Canada’s Embattled Anti-Spam Law Marks End of Grace Period Despite Uncertain Future

Canada’s Embattled Anti-Spam Law Marks End of Grace Period Despite Uncertain Future

On July 1, 2017, an important grace period terminated for Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL), which initially took effect on July 1, 2014. The beginning of this month marked the end of […]

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Adlaw By Request

Covers legal and regulatory activities pertaining to advertising and marketing. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.adlawbyrequest.com/

Sep 20
Deja vu: Bursting the Digital Bubble

Deja vu: Bursting the Digital Bubble

Please click here see my recent article written for the Association of National Advertisers.… Continue Reading
Sep 19
FTC Makes New Strides in Social Media Influencer Space with Settlement, Warnings, and Guidance

FTC Makes New Strides in Social Media Influencer Space with Settlement, Warnings, and Guidance

This month, online gaming social media influencers Trevor Martin and Thomas Cassell settled the Federal Trade Commission’s first charges against individual failure to disclose material information in social media endorsements.…
Sep 18
IBA Self-Regulatory Principles at Center of BBB Decision

IBA Self-Regulatory Principles at Center of BBB Decision

Two digital advertising companies are the targets of a recent Better Business Bureau effort to enforce the industry’s self-regulatory principles. The interest-based advertising rules of the road require third parties to provide…

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Ad Briefs: Covering Your Ads

Covers legal issues affecting interactive, sports and entertainment marketing and promotions. By Sheppard Mullin Richter and Hampton LLP.

http://www.coveringyourads.com/

Sep 19
#CAUTION: FTC Ramps Up Enforcement of and Education on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirement

#CAUTION: FTC Ramps Up Enforcement of and Education on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirement

In 2017, being a “social media influencer” can mean big bucks. Companies are increasingly eager to pay individuals with large social media followings substantial sums to promote products in the hopes of reaching millions of…
Jul 31
Privacy Hat Trick: Three New State Laws to Juggle

Privacy Hat Trick: Three New State Laws to Juggle

Nevada, Oregon and New Jersey recently passed laws focusing on the collection of consumer information, serving as a reminder for advertisers, retailers, publishers and data collectors to keep up-to-date, accurate and compliant privacy and…
Jul 18
A Deeper Dive Into the FTC Crack-Down on Social Media Influencers: What You Should Know Before You Post

A Deeper Dive Into the FTC Crack-Down on Social Media Influencers: What You Should Know Before You Post

In our previous blog post, “Brands Beware!!! FTC Scrutinizing Influencer Posts for Compliance with Endorsement Guides,” we reported that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) had issued more than 90 letters to brands…

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AdLaw By Request

Covers the law and regulation of advertising and marketing. By the Reed Smith Advertising Compliance Team.

http://www.adlawbyrequest.com

Sep 20
Deja vu: Bursting the Digital Bubble

Deja vu: Bursting the Digital Bubble

Please click here see my recent article written for the Association of National Advertisers.… Continue Reading
Sep 19
FTC Makes New Strides in Social Media Influencer Space with Settlement, Warnings, and Guidance

FTC Makes New Strides in Social Media Influencer Space with Settlement, Warnings, and Guidance

This month, online gaming social media influencers Trevor Martin and Thomas Cassell settled the Federal Trade Commission’s first charges against individual failure to disclose material information in social media endorsements.…
Sep 18
IBA Self-Regulatory Principles at Center of BBB Decision

IBA Self-Regulatory Principles at Center of BBB Decision

Two digital advertising companies are the targets of a recent Better Business Bureau effort to enforce the industry’s self-regulatory principles. The interest-based advertising rules of the road require third parties to provide…

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AdMark Buzz

Covers trademark, copyright, advertising, infringement and intellectual property law. By Locke Lord.

http://www.lockelordadmark.blogspot.com/

Dec 13
President Obama is Expected to Issue Executive Order on Cyber Security and Privacy

President Obama is Expected to Issue Executive Order on Cyber Security and Privacy

The Draft Executive Order requires certain federal agencies to identify critical infrastructure where a cyber security incident could have national or regional effects on public health or safety, or economic or national security.The article…
Oct 23
As has been reported, the FTC recently…

As has been reported, the FTC recently issued a revised "Green Guides" to guide marketers when making claims regarding the environmental attributes about their products.
Oct 1
Today, FTC Releases the Revised Green Guides for Environmental Marketing

Today, FTC Releases the Revised Green Guides for Environmental Marketing

Author: Paul Van SlykeThe FTC released today the long-awaited final, revised version of its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims — the Green Guides. If your company makes green or environmental claims in its advertising,…

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Troll Defense

Tips and commentary for individuals accused of civil liability for Internet activities. By Benjamin Justus.

http://www.troll-defense.com/

Aug 11
“Venice,” “A Family Man” Continue Wave of Troll Copyright Suits in Houston Court

“Venice,” “A Family Man” Continue Wave of Troll Copyright Suits in Houston Court

Lodging several lawsuits in the U.S. Districts Court for the Southern District of Texas, film production companies Headhunter, LLC and Venice PI, LLC stake their claim as the current national leaders of…
Aug 11
Bruce Willis Straight-to-Video Flick “Venice” Lodges Colorado BitTorrent Case

Bruce Willis Straight-to-Video Flick “Venice” Lodges Colorado BitTorrent Case

An affiliate of a notorious copyright enforcement consortium has filed several recent cases in Colorado’s federal court, continuing a national campaign of “troll-style” litigation against ISP subscribers. The Venice PI, LLC…
Aug 11
Voltage Affiliates File Numerous Troll Suits in Seattle Federal Court

Voltage Affiliates File Numerous Troll Suits in Seattle Federal Court

Filing several new BitTorrent suits in the U.S. Districts Court for the Western District of Washington, film production companies Headhunter, LLC, POW Nevada, LLC and Venice PI, LLC appear to be the next most prolific instigators of…

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Consumer Advocate Legal Update

Discusses consumer law, class action lawsuits, advertising law, business law, copyright, and other topics. By Khorrami, LLP.

https://consumeradvocatelegalupdate.wordpress.com

Nov 17
Class Action Lawsuit against Gap and Banana Republic for Misleading Sales Tactic

Class Action Lawsuit against Gap and Banana Republic for Misleading Sales Tactic

Have you ever planned to make a purchase of an item solely because you thought it was on sale, only to find out at the cash register that the item is being sold at full-price? If so, you are not alone. Consumers in California have banned…
Nov 17
Class Action Lawsuit against Gap and Banana Republic for Misleading Sales Tactic

Class Action Lawsuit against Gap and Banana Republic for Misleading Sales Tactic

Have you ever planned to make a purchase of an item solely because you thought it was on sale, only to find out at the cash register that the item is being sold at full-price? If so, you are not alone. Consumers in California have banned…
Nov 17
Tylenol Liver Failure Lawsuit

Tylenol Liver Failure Lawsuit

Tylenol, the #1 doctor recommended brand of pain relief and a name trusted by Americans for years to treat aches and reduce fevers, has been linked to liver failure. A Tylenol liver failure lawsuit has been filed against Johnson &…

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Fashion Counsel with Anthony V.…

Fashion Counsel with Anthony V. Lupo

Arent Fox's fashion law blog highlights critical issues for designers, retailers, and manufacturers.

http://fashioncounsel.com

Sep 20
Whistle While You Work: Anthony Lupo and Paul Fakler Discuss Music's Role in the Fashion Sector

Whistle While You Work: Anthony Lupo and Paul Fakler Discuss Music's Role in the Fashion Sector

Whistle While You Work: Anthony Lupo and Paul Fakler Discuss Music's Role in the Fashion Sector arentfox Wed, 09/20/2017 - 14:14
Sep 14
It’s Every Influencer for Themselves as FTC Settles Debut Case Against Individual Social Star

It’s Every Influencer for Themselves as FTC Settles Debut Case Against Individual Social Star

It’s Every Influencer for Themselves as FTC Settles Debut Case Against Individual Social Stars ederback Thu, 09/14/2017 - 17:53
Sep 13
What Trump's Tax Reform Might Mean for Fashion and Luxury Goods Companie

What Trump's Tax Reform Might Mean for Fashion and Luxury Goods Companie

What Trump's Tax Reform Might Mean for Fashion and Luxury Goods Companies arentfox Wed, 09/13/2017 - 09:39

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Faruki, Ireland & Cox P.L.L.…

Faruki, Ireland & Cox P.L.L. Business Litigation Blog

Covers data security, intellectual property, advertising & media, and business litigation.

http://businesslitigationinfo.com

Nov 24
NOVEMBER 2015 FI&C WEBSITE NEWSLETTER

NOVEMBER 2015 FI&C WEBSITE NEWSLETTER

* On September 17, 2015, Jeff Ireland and Jade Smarda, obtained a temporary restraining order on behalf of a local financial services firm in a trade secrets case. * Jeff Sharkey and…
Nov 20
Be Cautious When Social Networking is All “Atwitter “at Your Workplace

Be Cautious When Social Networking is All “Atwitter “at Your Workplace

We use social media all the time. Make it a point during the day to notice how often you see a friend or colleague checking a Facebook update or sending a tweet (or giving you a three-star rating on the new Peeple app). People are on…
Nov 16
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act: The Devil Lurks and the Road to His House Appears Well Paved

Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act: The Devil Lurks and the Road to His House Appears Well Paved

Best Laid Plans. They say the devil is in the details. One might say that is most certainly the case with the recently advanced version of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (“CISA”) that recently passed the U.S. Senate by…

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The Brand Protection Blog

Covers developments and trends in all areas of the law that impact brands, including the creation, promotion and protection of branded products and services. By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.thebrandprotectionblog.com

Sep 19
Get your IP game on: intellectual property protection and video game

Get your IP game on: intellectual property protection and video game

The video game industry around the world and in Canada is booming. Not only does this market create new and varied forms of entertainment, it also creates jobs and generates staggering sales revenues. Industry statistics for the United States…
Sep 14
Promoting an innovation economy – Australian Government responds to Productivity Commission’s report into IP arrangement

Promoting an innovation economy – Australian Government responds to Productivity Commission’s report into IP arrangement

We recently published an article on the potential impact on the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry Report on Intellectual Property Arrangements (Report) on Australia’s innovation economy. The Australian Government has now responded…
Sep 12
“Certified” quality doesn’t prevent EU trademarks from cancellation

“Certified” quality doesn’t prevent EU trademarks from cancellation

Recently the ECJ decided about the requirement of right-prevailing/genuine use of trademarks registered by legal entities or associations licensing its trademarks to ensure that certain quality standards are met.… Continue reading The…

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The Brand Protection Blog

Reports on developments and trends in all areas of the law that impact brands, including the creation, promotion and protection of branded products and services. By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.thebrandprotectionblog.com/

Sep 19
Get your IP game on: intellectual property protection and video game

Get your IP game on: intellectual property protection and video game

The video game industry around the world and in Canada is booming. Not only does this market create new and varied forms of entertainment, it also creates jobs and generates staggering sales revenues. Industry statistics for the United States…
Sep 14
Promoting an innovation economy – Australian Government responds to Productivity Commission’s report into IP arrangement

Promoting an innovation economy – Australian Government responds to Productivity Commission’s report into IP arrangement

We recently published an article on the potential impact on the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry Report on Intellectual Property Arrangements (Report) on Australia’s innovation economy. The Australian Government has now responded…
Sep 12
“Certified” quality doesn’t prevent EU trademarks from cancellation

“Certified” quality doesn’t prevent EU trademarks from cancellation

Recently the ECJ decided about the requirement of right-prevailing/genuine use of trademarks registered by legal entities or associations licensing its trademarks to ensure that certain quality standards are met.… Continue reading The…

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Lawyers on Tap

By Verrill Dana LLP. Provides a resource to craft beverage producers interested in keeping abreast of legal developments and navigating the challenges unique to the industry.

http://beveragelawupdate.com

Sep 20
Social Media is an (age) gated community

Social Media is an (age) gated community

Few brewers would dream of serving someone in their brewery or tasting room without checking an ID to ensure that all the craft beer lovers in the room are of legal drinking age. When it comes to their virtual breweries and tasting…
Sep 6
Out of the (Maine Beer) Box: Standing Out in a Global Marketplace

Out of the (Maine Beer) Box: Standing Out in a Global Marketplace

After traveling to Iceland with more than a dozen of Maine’s brewers to greet the Maine Beer Box at the Bjorfestival in Reykijavik, Verrill Dana Attorney Tawny Alvarez reflected on the importance of standing out in a global marketplace…
Jul 21
B as in “Benefit”: The “New Kid on the Block” of Corporate Governance

B as in “Benefit”: The “New Kid on the Block” of Corporate Governance

With an alphabet soup of corporate structures available to U.S. businesses (think C-corp, S-corp, LLC, LLP, etc.) you might guess that creating another would be the last thing on the minds of new business owners. However, the success of…

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Ad Defense Law

Covers advertising law and consumer class action law. By Holland & Hart LLP.

http://adlawdefense.com/

May 9
Are You Shipping Me! Is Delivery Charging The Next Big Thing In Consumer Class Actions?

Are You Shipping Me! Is Delivery Charging The Next Big Thing In Consumer Class Actions?

** Shipping and Handling Case Dismissed in California – Beginning of the End? ** …
Apr 27
Healthy Consciou

Healthy Consciou

** FDA Updating Requirements for “Healthy” Claims on Food Labeling ** One of the trending areas we have blogged about last year was “healthy” claims in food labelling becoming the new “all natural”…
Apr 5
Sugar in Missouri

Sugar in Missouri

** Do we have a new “sue-me” State for Food and Class Litigators? ** …

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You Might Be a Winner

Covers promotion marketing law. By Verrill Dana LLP.

http://youmightbeawinner.com

Sep 22
Why Are Ad Men Called Mad Men? Is It Because They Can Get Sued?

Why Are Ad Men Called Mad Men? Is It Because They Can Get Sued?

We all know that the first ad agency was created by William Taylor in 1786 perhaps to help sell the recently invented threshing machine to those farmers sick and tired of separating Recently, ad agencies have come under fire for a number of…
Sep 5
Age Doesn’t Matter Except When it Doe

Age Doesn’t Matter Except When it Doe

Marx once remarked, “Age is not a particularly interesting subject. Anyone can get old. All you have to do is live long enough.” Well, thanks Groucho, for that word of advice, but let’s look anyway into the…
Aug 24
Sweepstakes Rules: How Much Is Too Much?

Sweepstakes Rules: How Much Is Too Much?

William J. Shakespeare recognized over 400 years ago in As You Like It that “Excess may do you harm.” This may still hold true today for sweepstakes and contest Official Rules. The internet has allowed Official Rules to be…

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Above the Fold

Covers advertising and trademarks law. by Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://advertisinglaw.foxrothschild.com/

Sep 1
FDA (Again) Extends Compliance Deadline for Menu Labeling Rule

FDA (Again) Extends Compliance Deadline for Menu Labeling Rule

Advertising comes in many forms. Although menu labeling requirements may not seem like a traditional form of advertising, menus are consumer-facing and undoubtedly contain information that affect consumer purchasing decisions. Thus,…
Sep 1
Are Offensive Trademark Registrations on the Rise?

Are Offensive Trademark Registrations on the Rise?

In direct response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down the constitutionality of section 2(a) of the Lanham Act, which as enacted barred the registration of disparaging trademarks, there is reason to believe that offensive…
Aug 31
Haters Gonna Hate: Tactics to Avoid When Responding to Bad Customer Review

Haters Gonna Hate: Tactics to Avoid When Responding to Bad Customer Review

Customer feedback is a two-way street. On the one hand, positive customers reviews can inspire trust in potential new customers who might otherwise be apprehensive about purchasing products or services from an unfamiliar…

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Oregon Supreme Court upholds an expanded safe harbor in uninsured motorist claim

Oregon Supreme Court upholds an expanded safe harbor in uninsured motorist claim

Insurer may dispute both existence and extent of claimed injury caused by uninsured driver without risking attorney fees. In Spearman v. Progressive Classic Insurance Company, 361 Or 584 (2017), the Oregon Supreme Court recently expanded the…
May 8
Legal issues in the exhibition or sale of fine art on consignment

Legal issues in the exhibition or sale of fine art on consignment

Artists and art dealers should look closely at Oregon’s art consignment laws any time the work leaves the studio. Many artists aspire to show in respected galleries and be represented by reputable dealers. But venues like local cafes…
Dec 14
Automated calls could put brand marketers on the hook in civil action

Automated calls could put brand marketers on the hook in civil action

Telephone Consumer Protection Act makes prerecorded telemarketing a risky business An Oregon company has reportedly found itself haled into a Pennsylvania court, accused by one local plaintiff there of violating the Telephone Consumer…

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