With the continued growth of social media and companies seeking to expand their online presence, companies are reminded to keep right of publicity considerations at the forefront of all promotional
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Companies Encouraged to Review Advertising Practices to Ensure Social Media Influencers are in Compliance
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to four companies using social media influencers to post on their
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FTC Settles False Advertising Claims with Sellers of Cognitive Enhancement Supplements
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has agreed to settle claims with individual and business sellers of cognitive enhancement products. The FTC previously filed a claim under the FTC Act, seeking
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Will the USPTO Change its Rules Regarding Foreign Trademark Applicants and Registrants?
The USPTO is seeking to change its federal trademark laws for trademark applicants, registrants, and parties who have are domiciled outside the United States. The proposed change would require applicants,
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“Chunky” Trademark Belongs to Campbell’s Soup
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) approved Campbell Soup Company’s (“Campbell’s”) application to trademark the word “chunky.” Campbell’s filed an application with the USPTO back in May 2018.
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Supreme Court Protects Expressive Works by Denying Review of Olivia De Havilland Lawsuit
Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review a California court’s dismissal of actress Olivia de Havilland’s lawsuit against FX Networks. The decision sustains First Amendment protection to
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Buyer, Keeper, Forever? Second Circuit Affirms Decision that Music Files Purchased Online Cannot Be Resold Online
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals returned a favorable ruling for major record companies in a copyright infringement case on December 12, 2018. The ruling came down in Capitol Records,
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The NAD Revises Its Procedures
This post is authored by Fox Rothschild associate Rashanda Bruce.
The National Advertising Division (NAD) announced revisions to its procedures governing advertising industry self-regulation during its Annual Conference on
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