Whether you’re a Taylor Swift die-hard fan or not, you can’t deny that her marketing power is second to none. And not just for her own music and brand promoted
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Protecting Your IP & Confidential Info
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In a world where non-compete agreements are being curtailed or outright banned, companies need to enhance their use of other ways to protect their intellectual property and confidential information when…
Continue Reading Protecting Your IP & Confidential InfoPrimer on Cannabis Trademark Law and How Rescheduling Could Change the State of the Law
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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…
Continue Reading Primer on Cannabis Trademark Law and How Rescheduling Could Change the State of the LawNotice of Inquiry Issued on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Issues
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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 ApplicationsTaco 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…
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