Fashion Counsel
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Affirms Rejection of Lululemon’s Oversized Logo As Ornamental
Anthony V. Lupo, Luna M. Samman

The US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) affirmed a decision rejecting Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc.’s (Lululemon) trademark application for a large version of its logo as used on the front of hooded sweatshirts, jackets and coats.

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Alleged Software Piracy by Overseas Fashion Firms Gives Rise to Unfair Competition Claims in California
Anthony V. Lupo, Anthony D. Peluso

California AG filed two lawsuits against Chinese and Indian apparel manufacturers, accusing them of unfair competitive advantage through pirated software use.

Alerts
New Year, New Tax on Medical Devices
Alerts
AmeriGas Settles with Opinion Corp, Ending Battle Over “Pissed Consumer” Site
Anthony V. Lupo
Alerts
Antitrust Activity in 2012 Reaffirms Trade Association Compliance Goals
Brian D. Schneider
Alerts
DHHS Issues Omnibus HIPAA Rule Implementing HITECH Act Changes
Stephanie Trunk, Thomas E. Jeffry, Jr.
Alerts
11th Circuit Finds Standing in Data Privacy Breach Litigation
Anthony V. Lupo
Alerts
Arent Fox Releases Episode 2 of Fashion Counsel with Anthony V. Lupo
Anthony V. Lupo
Alerts
Another Look at the Source of Rampage Violence
Alerts
Challenging the Reality Behind Reality TV: A&E Faces Lawsuit Regarding Storage Wars Series
Amy (Salomon) McFarland, Anthony V. Lupo
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Hefty Damages Award “in the Cards” for Hallmark: Eighth Circuit Upholds Victory Against Ex-Executive Who Released Confidential Information to Competitor
Michael L. Stevens
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The Impact of the America Invents Act on Patent Applications Filed On or After March 16, 2013
The Fine Print
The Client Strikes Back: Defamation Cases in California and Virginia Illustrate Dangers of Suing Over Critical Internet Reviews
Anthony V. Lupo, Anthony D. Peluso

Two recent defamation cases highlight the risks involved in suing former customers or clients for defamation based on the posting of negative online reviews on Internet review websites such as AngiesList.com and Yelp.com.

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Introducing: Fashion Counsel with Anthony V. Lupo
Anthony V. Lupo, Michael L. Stevens

Fashion Counsel provides written articles and alerts applicable to the fashion industry, as well as a monthly video podcast series.

Alerts
Recent DC Circuit Ruling Upholds TRICARE’s Collection of Retroactive Rebates on Prescription Drugs from Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Stephanie Trunk
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Fiscal Cliff Legislation Expands Potential Overpayment Liability
Alerts
California Attorney General Releases Privacy Guidelines for App Developers
Adam D. Bowser
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Overview of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and Some Important Estate Planning Opportunities for High Net Worth Individuals
Holly M. Bastian, Lynn K. Pearle
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Is Being Vegan Grounds for Title VII Protection? One Court Says It May Be
Michael L. Stevens
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Congress Expands Scope of Criminalization of Trade Secret Theft in Economic Espionage Act. Is a Federal Civil Right of Action Next?
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NLRB Rules That Employer May Be Required to Provide Union with Witness Statements from Internal Investigation
Michael L. Stevens
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Be Prepared the Next Time NSC Knocks on Your Door
Brian D. Schneider
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Federal Communications Commission Modernizes Rural Healthcare Universal Service Fund
Alan G. Fishel, Jeffrey E. Rummel
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Paying It Forward
Alerts
Three Kinds of Friendship