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Confusion or Carelessness? Why 102 Misdirected Inquiries Failed To Persuade the TTAB
More than 100 misdirected emails and phone calls intended for another business might sound like powerful evidence of trademark confusion. But numbers alone do not tell the whole story.
In Agricultural Utilization Research Institute v. Ejec Ventures, LLC, the Trademark…
Mayhem in the Marketplace: Lady Gaga and the Line Between Brand and Expression
When does a creative title become a trademark (or not)? In today’s entertainment industry, a title rarely stays in its lane. An album becomes a tour, a tour becomes a merchandising platform, and a creative identity evolves into a commercial…
The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam: 2026 Midterm Congressional Elections
Former Republican Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,” Peter is joined by his…
DOJ’s New Comprehensive Approach Will Fight Fraud from All Angles
Weekly Blockchain Blog – October 19, 2026
In this issue:
- Financial Services Companies Launch Stablecoin Solutions
- U.S. Crypto Companies and Banks Announce Tokenized Securities Initiatives
- Financial Stability Board Note Addresses Global Stablecoin Arrangements, Vulnerabilities
- Bank for International Settlements Report Explores Privacy Model for Digital Cash
- New York AG
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Six in Six Webinar Series: When Consumers Want the Copy: Brand Protection Strategies in the Age of Dupes
From viral lookalikes to intentional knockoffs, “dupe culture” is reshaping how brands protect and enforce their intellectual property. This webinar will explore the legal and practical challenges posed by product imitators, including trademark, trade dress and advertising considerations, while providing actionable strategies to safeguard…
Weekly Blockchain Blog – October 12, 2026
In this issue:
- Crypto Companies, Financial Institutions Continue Stablecoin Product Launches
- More Crypto Cos. Seek OCC Trust Charters; ICBA Challenges Charters in Lawsuit
- Crypto Exchanges Launch Tokenized Securities Initiatives
- SEC Proposes New Crypto Custody Framework for RIAs, Registered Funds
- CFTC
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“Fake” Is Not a Defense: The Continuing Trademark Risks of Replicas
The Lanham Act and corollary state trademark laws are rooted in preventing consumer confusion. It can seem hard to reconcile that fundamental principle of trademark law when consumers knowingly purchase fake products – i.e., counterfeits or infringements.[1] If a…
No RSVP Required: Delaware Frees Employees from ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings
Delaware has joined the growing group of states limiting mandatory workplace meetings concerning unionization. Signed Sept. 30, House Bill 84 adds Section 711B to Delaware’s employment law to prohibit so-called captive audience meetings. The law arrives at a particularly unsettled…