In February, a bill was introduced in the United States House of Representatives by Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) called the “Bolstering Intellectual Rights against Digital Infringement Enhancement Act.” Not coincidentally, it’s being called the “BIRDIE Act,” so
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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New Comment on Right to Repair Products
This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted a comment to the U.S. Copyright Office to advocate for renewed and expanded exemptions to the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DCMA), which prohibits the circumvention of technology…
USPTO’s New Assignment Center
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the retirement of its Electronic Patent Assignment System (EPAS) and Electronic Trademark Assignment System (ETAS) and the launch of its new Assignment Center. According to the USPTO’s alert, this…
Annual Super Bowl Blog Post
I look forward to posting about the Super Bowl every year — not because I love football (I do) but because it’s the only time I actually appreciate watching commercials (truly). What will companies pay for a spot this year?…
FCC Bans AI Robocalls
This past week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced in a press release that it has banned the use of AI-generated voices in robocalls. Specifically, the FCC adopted a ruling that finds calls using AI-generated voices to be classified as…
Copyright Smalls Claims Proceedings
The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a final rule amending the procedures for the still-new “small claims court” proceedings before the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) established last year that we previously blogged about here and here.
According to the…
Advertising Highs & Lows
Intuit, Inc. certainly had a disparate week in the world of advertising, with the high of sponsoring the AFC and NFC championship games and the low of an order finding that it had engaged in deceptive advertising. Just a few…
USPTO Debuts New Trademark Search System
On November 30, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) unveiled a new cloud-based trademark search system. According to the USPTO, the new system will provide a “more stable search environment with a simplified search interface that also…
FTC Cautions Trade Groups, Influencers About Paid Social Media Promotions
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is cracking down on trade associations and paid influencers regarding the adequate disclosure of paid promotions. Recently, the FTC sent warning letters to two trade groups and twelve health influencers regarding certain Instagram and TikTok…
Taco Tuesday for All
Last week, the New Jesey local restaurant — Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar in Somers Point — gave up its “Taco Tuesday” trademark in New Jersey, in favor of resolving a legal dispute with Taco Bell. This comes on the heels…