Has there been an uptick in lawsuits involving false advertising of inexpensive products? Seems like it, or maybe I’m just paying more attention. The latest one I read about is
Continue Reading For All Fireball Lovers$46 Million Organic Grain Fraud Scheme Originated in Cottonwood County, Minnesota
Two Minnesota men from Cottonwood County, Minnesota, have been charged with defrauding grain buyers, to the staggering amount of $46 million. James Clayton Wolf, 65, and Adam Clifford Olson, 45
Continue Reading $46 Million Organic Grain Fraud Scheme Originated in Cottonwood County, MinnesotaTrademark Dispute Involving Washington Commanders Could Be Forthcoming
This Sunday, the Washington Commanders are set to introduce their new mascot, which the team has indicated will either be a hog or a dog. The former, however, may lead
Continue Reading Trademark Dispute Involving Washington Commanders Could Be ForthcomingPasta Company In Hot Water Over Company’s Slogan “Italy’s #1 Brand of Pasta”
On June 11, 2022, Plaintiffs Matthew Sinatro and Jessica Prost filed a class action lawsuit in the Northern District of California against the Barilla pasta company over alleged false advertising.
Continue Reading Pasta Company In Hot Water Over Company’s Slogan “Italy’s #1 Brand of Pasta”The FTC Explores Cracking Down on Junk Fees
In a recent press release, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it would be exploring a rule to crack down on junk fees. A junk fee is a
Continue Reading The FTC Explores Cracking Down on Junk FeesLaws Regulating Advertising Targeted at Minors Apply Equally in Augmented and Virtual Reality
The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (“CARU”), a BBB National Programs unit that monitors child targeted advertising, issued a compliance warning making clear it intends to enforce its advertising guidelines as
Continue Reading Laws Regulating Advertising Targeted at Minors Apply Equally in Augmented and Virtual RealityThe FTC is Strictly Enforcing Its “Made In USA” Labeling Rule
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed suit against Electrowarmth Products, LLC and its owner, Daniel W. Grindle alleging that they falsely claimed some of their products were made in
Continue Reading The FTC is Strictly Enforcing Its “Made In USA” Labeling RuleUSPTO Updates – Aug. 2022
Commencing 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. 2022USPTO Updates Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure
As those involved in the world of trademark law likely know, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) publishes an immensely helpful Manual covering the practices and procedures of
Continue Reading USPTO Updates Trademark Manual of Examining ProcedureThe U.S. Copyright Office Hires First Chief Economist
Annual revenues from industries reliant upon the copyright system in the United States hover between $1.2 and $2.5 trillion each year, or between 6% and 12% of the U.S. GDP.
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