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ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 5–COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY (ON BEHALF OF THE STATE GAMING CONTROL BOARD) - NEVADA

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 5–COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY (ON BEHALF OF THE STATE GAMING CONTROL BOARD) - NEVADA [re US State Gaming Compacts] PREFILED DECEMBER 19, 2012 ____________ Referred to Committee on Judiciary SUMMARY—Revises...more

The Legal Framework on Commercial Franchise of In-home Care Business

To conclude a little bit on some of the most concerned questions from investors in the franchise regulatory environment, I will, in this article, introduce the legal system in China on commercial franchise, what are the...more

IP UPDATE: ACTA May Need a Second Act

The Internet has created a number of challenges for rights holders and the law. The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) – a plurilateral agreement that seeks to establish worldwide standards for enforcing Intellectual...more

Changing Online Terms Midstream

Cloud service providers often want to change online terms in the middle of the product lifecycle. Amendments are typically required due to changes in the law or changes in product functionality. For example, Apple’s...more

What is "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY?"

A straightforward, concise definition of "intellectual property" and a brief explanation of the four major types of IP. The terms "copyright," "trademark" and "patent" should no longer be confused after reviewing this...more

European IP Bulletin - Issue 82, July 2011

In This Issue: PATENTS The “Patent Box”: Preferential Tax on Profits From Patents On 10 June 2011, the UK Government launched a Consultation on the “Patent Box”, a preferential corporation tax regime of 10 per...more

Consumer Groups Urge the Supreme Court to Reconsider the Vernor Case

A number of consumer groups – including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Consumer Federation of America, the American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, Association of College and Research...more

FTC Rulings That Could Affect Your Business: New Red Flags Rule Compliance Date and New Guidelines for Endorsement and Testimonial...

The FTC has received a lot of press attention lately for its investigations of Apple, Facebook, and Google, but the actions that could affect you the most have not. In particular are the FTC's extension of the Red Flags Rule...more

Advertising Law - March 19, 2010

In This Issue: *Fight For Stricter Labeling on Foods That Pose Choking Hazard to Children *Louis Vuitton vs. Hyundai in Trademark Suit *FDA Warns Food Manufacturers of Labeling Violations *FTC to Review Three Regulatory...more

Advertising Law - February 2, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE: *IAB, 4As Release Version 3.0 of Standard Terms and Conditions *FCC Proposes Tougher Restrictions on “Robocalls” *The Battle Over “Organic” Moves Beyond Food *Skype Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over...more

Sciacca-v-Tzvetkoff and BT Projects

Misleading and Deceptive Conduct, Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Director's duties...more

Advertising Law - June 25, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *SPECIAL FOCUS: The FDA and Zicam *FDA To Take Over Tobacco Regulation *Marlboro Wins Gift Certificate Lawsuit *Helmet Maker Sues Google Over AdWords Program *France’s Anti-Piracy Plan Hits Yet Another...more

Mul-T-Lock USA, Inc. v. Alexanders Hardware Corp. et al.

Complaint

Lawsuit by manufacturer of high security locks against rogue licensee locksmiths alleged to have wrongfully produced keys on counterfeit key blanks, in violation of their license agreements and in tort. The claims are for...more

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

IN THIS ISSUE: *Yahoo Defeats Pay-Per-Click Claim *Group Pays $25K for Wrongful Removal of YouTube Videos *Consumer Advocates Want Companies to Come Clean *Hendrix Electric Vodka Loses Trademark Dispute *“Vista...more

Zenith Products Corp. v. CKC International, LLC et al.

Stipulated Injunction

Trademark infringement and related claims against retailers, distributor and purported scrap dealer. The scrap dealer bought, for less than a penny on the dollar at retail price, a large quantity of our client's...more

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

IN THIS ISSUE: *50 Cent Ploy Is Costing Taco Bell Plenty *Congress Clashes With CPSC Over Chemical Ban in Toys *Online Jewelers Engage in Gem Warfare *Barbie Beats the Bratz *Monster Cable Target Pleads Its Case on...more

Designer Skin, LLC v. S & L Vitamins, Inc.

Reporter's Transcript of Proceedings (Jury Trial - Day 3 - Pages 404- 415) Before the Honorable James A. Teilborg

The end....more

Designer Skin, LLC v. S & L Vitamins, Inc.

Reporter's Transcript of Proceedings (Jury Trial - Day 2 - Pages 238 - 404) Before the Honorable James A. Teilborg

Day two of the trial. This starts out with the granting of our motion to quash a subpoena directed at a principal of S&L served, defectively, the night before, and includes the argument seeking the striking of the testimony...more

Designer Skin, LLC v. S & L Vitamins, Inc.

Reporter's Transcript of Proceedings (Jury Trial - Day 1 - Pages 1 - 237) Before the Honorable James A. Teilborg

The trial of what remained of the matter following the dismissal of much of plaintiff's case on summary judgment....more

Designer Skin, LLC v. S & L Vitamins, Inc.

Order denying motion to dismiss pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6)

This denial in full of our motion to dismiss is rather difficult to reconcile with the Court's later rulings, but here it is....more

Designer Skin, LLC v. S & L Vitamins, Inc.

Motion to Dismiss pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) and Memorandum of Law

S&L Vitamins Inc., the corporate defendant, makes this Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss the claims in this action because plaintiffs cannot maintain their trademark, unfair competition, dilution, or...more

S & L Vitamins, Inc. v. Australian Gold, Inc.

Notice of Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6)

The first motion to dismiss in the S&L Vitamins v. Austalian Gold case. This notice of motion is posted merely for purposes of reference for those seeking basic practice forms....more

S & L Vitamins, Inc. v. Australian Gold, Inc.

Proposed form of order dismissing claims pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) and 12(c)

The first motion to dismiss in the S & L Vitamins v. Australian Gold case. This form is posted solely for the interest of those seeking sample legal forms of practice....more

S & L Vitamins, Inc. v. Australian Gold, Inc.

Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) and 12(c)

The first motion to dismiss in the S&L Vitamins v. Austalian Gold case. Note that the argument in this brief predates the Supreme Court's enunciation of the new, higher standard to state a cause of action in _Twombly_....more

S & L Vitamins, Inc. v. Australian Gold, Inc.

Proposed form of order dismissing claims pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) and 12(c)

The first motion to dismiss in the S&L Vitamins v. Austalian Gold case. This proposed form of order is posted merely for purposes of reference for those seeking basic practice forms....more