A recent Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) decision is noteworthy for the lighting-design industry. This trademark application rejection sheds light on strategies for lighting designers seeking to protect their trademarks. This begins with the approach to the application process
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Ping® By Adlerlaw – Illinois Evidence Rules on Admissibility of Cell Phone Video
By David Adler
This month’s issue of Ping® highlights Illinois rules regarding use of iPhone-recorded video in a criminal trial. In case you missed it, my article, “Six Things You Can Do to Improve Your Contracts,” from ASID Impact Illinois Magazine, Issue Two,…
Ping® by AdlerLaw – Important Reasons To Register Your Copyright
By David Adler
Copyright law protects the expression not the idea.
Many writers worry about “idea theft,” using it as the reason they don’t tell people about their projects, won’t publicaly post their loglines, or won’t apply for contests and fellowships. But the…
Ping® by AdlerLaw Nov. 2022 – Fair Use, Trademarks & Cybersecurity
By David Adler
November 2022
Check out the November 2022 issue of Ping® by AdlerLaw. This issue looks at emerging Copyright & Fair Use issues, tools for protecting Trademarks and cybersecurity best practices. Read More Here Read more here: https://www.conta.cc/3ElC7MH
Ping® by AdlerLaw – Structuring Interior Design Purchasing Fees
By David Adler
I originally intended to call this article Challenges For Structuring Interior Design Purchasing Fees and Mark-ups, but felt that might be too alarmist.
Nevertheless, Interior Designers often find it challenging to craft the best structure and find the right way…
Ping® by AdlerLaw A Note On Protecting Descriptive Words
By David Adler
When a party seeks to protect a mark that is unregistered, the plaintiff has the burden to establish its entitlement to protection under the Lanham Act due to the “distinctiveness” of the mark. Platinum Home Mortg. Corp. v. Platinum Fin.…
Ping® by AdlerLaw July 2022 – Recent State Laws in Illinois & New York Affect Contractors, Interior Designers
By David Adler
This month’s issue of Ping® highlights recent changes in State laws in Illinois and New York. Effective January 1, 2023, Illinois joins at least 18 other states to have a Title Act authorizing Registered Interior Designers to seal any bound set or…
Ping® June 2022 – FTC Updates Endorsement Guides 2022 Part I
By David Adler
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a request for public comment related to updating its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. These are better known as the “Endorsement Guides” or just the “Guides.” The current…
Ping® May 2022 – Improving Affiliate Engagement
By David Adler
Affiliate Marketers: Want to learn best practices, strategies, and tactics from a seasoned legal professional who works with businesses and regulators at the federal and state levels?
David Adler takes clients through the ins-and-outs of providing advertisers, merchants, agencies and…
Ping® February 2022 – Just How Enforceable Are Online Terms?
By David Adler
Just How Enforceable Are Online Terms? What You Need To Know
We have all, at some point while online, clicked on the “I Accept” button without giving it a second thought. Whether creating a social media account, signing up a…