With more individuals and businesses entering the cannabis sector, there has been an increased interest in what kind of trademark protections a cannabis business can obtain. An article posted on
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Notice of Inquiry Issued on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Issues
By Maliya G. Rattliffe on
Yesterday, in the Federal Register, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a notice of inquiry (NOI) regarding copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). The Office has decided to do a study on…
Continue Reading Notice of Inquiry Issued on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence IssuesUSPTO Clarifies Domicile Address Requirements in Trademark Applications
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The Lanham Act requires the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) to collect the domicile information of all trademark applicants. This provides the evidence necessary to show the applicant…
Continue Reading USPTO Clarifies Domicile Address Requirements in Trademark ApplicationsFTC’s Proposed Rule on Fake Reviews
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Earlier this summer, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule to combat the use of fake reviews, which are deceptive to consumers. The FTC is seeking comments on…
Continue Reading FTC’s Proposed Rule on Fake ReviewsTaco Tuesday for All?
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After years of owning the trademark registration “Taco Tuesday,” Taco Johns has agreed to drop it after Taco Bell petitioned the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to have the registration…
Continue Reading Taco Tuesday for All?U.S. Supreme Court Concludes Federal Trademark Law Cannot Be Applied to Foreign Conduct
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There have been many newsworthy rulings coming out of the Supreme Court in the last two weeks, so it is understandable if you missed this one. On Thursday, June 29…
Continue Reading U.S. Supreme Court Concludes Federal Trademark Law Cannot Be Applied to Foreign ConductFTC Updates Endorsement Guides
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Late last week, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it had updated its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (“Endorsements Guides”) to clarify guidance for…
Continue Reading FTC Updates Endorsement GuidesTHE FCC Cracks Down on Cable Pricing
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On June 20th, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) proposed a new rule which would require cable TV and broadcast satellite operators to provide complete transparency on their…
Continue Reading THE FCC Cracks Down on Cable PricingThe INFORM Consumers Act Takes Effect June 27, 2023
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The Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act, also known as the INFORM Consumers Act, was passed by Congress in December of 2022 as part of…
Continue Reading The INFORM Consumers Act Takes Effect June 27, 2023The Supreme Court Will Decide the “Trump Too Small” Trademark Case
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If you missed reading about this case, buckle up! It has some fascinating twists and turns, along with the opportunity to brush up on the Lanham Act and see how…
Continue Reading The Supreme Court Will Decide the “Trump Too Small” Trademark Case