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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 USPTO Madrid Protocol Webpages
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued a bulletin on the New Madrid Protocol webpages for international trademark applicants (govdelivery.com). Specifically, the USPTO explains that its website has updated content to make it easier to understand…
Protecting Your IP & Confidential Info
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 their employees leave to go work for competitors.
First and…
Primer on Cannabis Trademark Law and How Rescheduling Could Change the State of the Law
By Paul Fling
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 Fox Rothschild’s Cannabis Law Blog, “In the Weeds,” seeks to…
Notice of Inquiry Issued on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Issues
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 whether legislative or regulatory steps are necessary to address the…
USPTO Clarifies Domicile Address Requirements in Trademark Applications
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 is a real person or corporation domiciled in the United…
FTC’s Proposed Rule on Fake Reviews
Earlier this summer, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule to combat the use of fake reviews, which are deceptive to consumers. The FTC is seeking comments on the proposed rule by the end of September in order…
Taco Tuesday for All?
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 killed due to it being a common phrase. However, Taco…
Summerfest Files Federal Lawsuit Against TC Summer Fest for Trademark Infringement
Last weekend, July 14 and July 15, 2023, TC Summer Fest put on an event, touted as the “biggest rock weekend of the year” with a “two-day festival-style music event” which included The Killers, The Flaming Lips, Death…
U.S. Supreme Court Concludes Federal Trademark Law Cannot Be Applied to Foreign Conduct
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, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Tenth Circuit wrongly…