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News & Analysis as of May 19, 2013

Anti-counterfeiting strategies in the United States

by Lynda Zadra-Symes | Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP on 4/19/2013

Counterfeiting is a critical problem for trademark and copyright owners (‘IP owners’) affecting all industries, from pharmaceuticals and medical devices to electrical and auto products, toys and fashion items. To effectively...more

Ifrah Law’s Semi-monthly Blog Wrap-up, February 1-18

by Jeff Ifrah on 2/28/2011

This is the second of a regular series of posts that summarize and wrap up our latest thoughts that have appeared recently on Ifrah Law’s two blogs. 1. Is D.C. on the Way to Legalizing Online Poker? On February 2, we...more

U.S. Trade Representative Seeks Public Comment

by Venable LLP on 10/14/2010

The United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) recently announced that it is requesting public comments for its annual “Notorious Markets” list. This annual index identifies specific markets “where counterfeit or pirated...more

Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in pharmaceutical sector

by Peter Kugel on 3/12/2010

On 30 November 2010, European Commission officials carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of a number of pharmaceutical companies in several Member States. Reason was the Commission's suspicion that they may have...more

Advertising Law - September 14, 2009

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 9/14/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *Anthony DiResta Joins Manatt *Oprah Sues Over Fake Endorsements *Trade Group Issues Mobile Ad Guidelines *Phishing Scams Decline Sharply *Ad Firm Says Agency Stole Bing Ad Concept *ValueClick Settles...more

Newsletter of the Advertising, Marketing & Media Practice Group of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 5/23/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Not Easy Being Green *TorrentSpy Must Pay Studios $111 Million for Piracy *Uma Thurman Sues Lancome for Using Her Face in Ads *FTC Approves New CAN-SPAM Provisions *Dr. Bronner?s Sues Competitors Over...more

Newsletter of the Advertising, Marketing & Media Practice Group of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 1/29/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *FTC Pushes MPAA and Toy Makers To Review Kid Film Marketing *Standoff Over Password Underscores Digital Dilemma *Toy Makers Seek To Shutter Scrabulous *Online Privacy An Increasing Concern For...more