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Patent Exhaustion Could Get Accused Infringers Off the Hook
Taniel E. Anderson, Wilburn L. Chesser
The Fine Print
Recent Changes to Facebook Promotions Guidelines is Good News for Marketers
If you’re a business owner thinking about running a promotion on Facebook, your life just got a little bit easier.
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Jury Verdict Clears Toyota but Hands Down $10 Million Verdict against Driver in Unintended Acceleration Lawsuit
Aaron H. Jacoby
The Fine Print
California to Require Tracking Disclosures in Online Privacy Policies
Beginning January 1, 2014, websites and online service operators that collect consumers’ personally identifiable information will likely be forced to update their privacy policies to comply with a new law in California.
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FDA Publishes Unique Device Identifier Regulation
Fashion Counsel
Tommy Hilfiger Seeks Declaratory Judgment for Use of Stripes in Footwear
Anthony V. Lupo, Luna M. Samman
On September 11, 2013, Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc. and Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC filed an action for declaratory judgment against Jumbo Bright Trading Limited (Jumbo Bright) in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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Gaming the Name: Federal Court Dismisses Trademark Claim in Video Game Case on First Amendment Grounds
Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills
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Supreme Court Asked to Define the Weight of TTAB Rulings on Likelihood of Confusion in Federal Trademark Litigation
Anthony V. Lupo, Randall A. Brater
The Fine Print
Fake But Loving It: Concern Growing Over False Reviews on Yelp
Matthew R. Mills, Anthony V. Lupo
Companies are advised to thoroughly investigate the companies they hire to manage their online reputations and reviews to ensure that only truthful and accurate reviews and comments from actual consumers are posted online.
Fashion Counsel
Converse Accuses ‘Fair Trade’ & ‘Eco-friendly’ Competitor of Infringement
Anthony V. Lupo
Converse Inc. recently sued a competitor, Autonomie Project, Inc., for willfully infringing Converse’s famous Chuck Taylor All Star shoes.
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Converse Accuses 'Fair Trade' and 'Eco-friendly' Competitor of Infringement
Anthony V. Lupo
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Justice Department Continues To Pursue Auto Parts Price-Fixing Indictments
Brian D. Schneider, Marc L. Fleischaker
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October 1 is Upon Us: Employer Notice Requirements Under the FLSA and Affordable Care Act
Darrell S. Gay
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FDA Releases Final Guidance for Mobile Medical Applications
Alan G. Fishel, Brian P. Waldman, James J. Bindseil, Wayne H. Matelski, Wilburn L. Chesser
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its much-anticipated final guidance outlining how it intends to oversee developers of mobile medical applications that run on mobile phones and tablets.
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Self-Insured Employers Must Benchmark 2014 Essential Health Benefits
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ADA Claims are Back and on the Rise
Aaron H. Jacoby
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Fashion Counsel: Babies "R" Us HALO SleepSack a Costly Reminder of Brand-Damaging Recalls
Anthony V. Lupo
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Was that Wrong? Termination of Nurse for Workplace Sex with Doctor/Supervisor did not Violate Title VII
Michael L. Stevens
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OFAC Expands Humanitarian Services License for NGOs in Iran
Kay C. Georgi, Matthew Nolan
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Court Orders Allegedly Infringing Website Redirected to Copyright Owner During Pendency of Case
Anthony V. Lupo, Courtenay S. Ebel
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Food Fight: Trademark Suit Heats Up Over Food Fanatics Television Series
Amy (Salomon) McFarland, Anthony V. Lupo
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Impact of New gTLD Launch Expands to US Patent & Trademark Office
Amy (Salomon) McFarland, Anthony V. Lupo
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Failure to Act in Universal Furniture Case Results in Store Owner Facing Personal Liability for Copyright Infringement
Anthony V. Lupo, Randall A. Brater
Fashion Counsel
Marc Joseph Takes Aim at Clarks for Imitation Moccasin Design
Anthony V. Lupo, Luna M. Samman
On August 20, 2013, Marc Joseph NY, Inc. filed an action before the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York against C. & J. Clark America, Inc. for trademark infringement and unfair competition of its “Cypress Hill” moccasin design.
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FCC Annual Regulatory Fees Due Friday, September 20, 2013