Many of us (including myself) have so many subscriptions and memberships that it can be hard to keep up. Have you ever tried to cancel a membership and felt like
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“Gruyere” Not Protectable with the USPTO
In Interprofession du Gruyere v. U. S. Dairy Exp. Council, 61 F.4th 407 (4th Cir. 2023), two European cheesemaking consortiums sought appellate review of a USPTO ruling, which sustained…
Continue Reading “Gruyere” Not Protectable with the USPTOSB Commercial Debate 2023
Would it even be the Super Bowl if there wasn’t a blog post asking about your favorite commercials? Are your top choices dictated by the product, the celebrity, or the…
Continue Reading SB Commercial Debate 2023For All Fireball Lovers
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 Rule