My colleagues Cali Roth Spota and Anthony J. Noonan recently wrote a comprehensive summary of trade secret law that you can read in the alert here. In their summary, they discuss the importance of a company safeguarding its intellectual
Above the Fold
The Fox Rothschild Advertising, Trademark, & Copyright Blog
Above the Fold, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, covers legal developments and regulatory issues affecting advertising, intellectual property, and consumer protection. The blog discusses topics such as antitrust concerns in media mergers, digital advertising regulations, AI and copyright law, including the legal challenges surrounding AI-generated content and fair use, as well as enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission on pricing transparency and deceptive fees. It also addresses advertising disputes and claims substantiation in competitive markets. The content focuses on the intersection of law and emerging technologies, regulatory compliance, and advertising industry practices.
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Supreme Court Rejects TRUMP TOO SMALL Trademark
“TRUMP TOO SMALL”
This is the trademark that Steve Elster has been trying to get registered for the past six years since filing his trademark application all the way back in January 2018, during the Trump presidency. Since then, his…
NAD Case Decision Summaries
The National Advertising Division (NAD) issues decisions on a periodic basis involving advertising claims submitted to it for review. Although the full case decisions are not publicly available without a subscription, BBB National Programs does publish NAD case summaries on…
Beware Made in USA Advertising
A few weeks ago, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached an agreement with Williams-Sonoma over a lawsuit alleging that it listed multiple products as being “Made in USA” that were made in China and other countries and that it was…
USPTO’s Guidance on AI-Based Tools
Earlier this month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the United States Department of Commerce issued guidance on the use of artificial intelligence tools when practicing before the USPTO. As summarized in the USPTO’s Notice:
“The…
SCOTUS Extends Copyright Damages
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion holding that the U.S. Copyright Act does not have a time limit for monetary recovery. That means that copyright owner can obtain damages for any timely infringement claim, no matter when the infringement…
It’s Now or Never: The ELVIS Act Takes on AI in Music
Effective on July 1, 2024, the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act will amend Tennessee’s Personal Rights Protection Act of 1984 to explicitly include protections for songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals’ voice from misuse of artificial intelligence…
NAD Rejects Use of R Symbol
Earlier this month, the National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) announced a recommendation that Planting Hope Brands, LLC discontinue use of the ® (registered trademark symbol) in advertising a specific rice product called RIGTHRICE. The recommendation…
NAD Reiterates Health Claim Guidance
The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently reminded advertisers that tout the benefits and health-related features of their products to be mindful of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Health Products Compliance Guidance. The NAD…
FTC Proposes Non-Compete Ban
Earlier today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had voted to essentially ban all non-compete agreements in the United States. Specifically, the FTC issued a final proposed rule banning new non-competes with all workers, including senior executives, and…