The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced earlier this month that it is seeking public comments on potential updates to its “Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims” (“Guides,” also
Continue Reading FTC Seeks Comments on “Green Guides”This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and six states filed a lawsuit against rental listing platform Roomster Corp. and its owners based on their posting of fake positive reviews
Continue Reading FTC Goes After Fake ReviewsCommencing August 1, 2022, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is modernizing the patent and trademark assignment request process because, going forward, users will submit requests virtually using the
Continue Reading USPTO Updates – Aug. 2022The quicker, streamlined, and less expensive method for resolving copyright infringement matters valued at under $30,000 will soon be available to copyright enforcers. Currently scheduled to begin hearing cases in
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On March 22, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that it was breaking its final ties with Russia’s intellectual property agencies. Specifically, the USPTO has terminated engagement
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In January, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued new guidance for retailers that use review platforms and comparison websites to boost their online reputation as well as guidance for websites
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On February 14, 2022, the Review Board of the United States Copyright Office issued an opinion letter denying a claimant’s second request for reconsideration to register an Artificial Intelligence artwork
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On December 18, 2021, regulations implementing the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 went into effect. According to the USPTO’s website, the changes provide individuals, businesses, and the USPTO with
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As Fall comes to an end and we’ve consumed enough pumpkin pie to last us until next year, we remind you of the pumpkin vs. squash advertising debate that is
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Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is now using its Penalty Offense Authority to remind companies not to use fake online reviews or other deceptive
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