News & Analysis as of September 23, 2024

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A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark... more +

Online Travel Update: Hopper introduces price freeze for hotels; Expedia aims to be one-stop shop cruise agency; Tripadvisor...

Foster Garvey PC on 7/2/2021

This week’s Update features a number of important stories, including details of Tripadvisor’s official launch of Tripadvisor Plus in the United States and an important update on the 1-800 Contacts FTC enforcement action....more

Federal Court of Appeal does not disturb lower court’s finding of 'use' for hotel services

Smart & Biggar on 9/19/2020

In a highly anticipated decision, the Federal Court of Appeal recently held that a trademark owner could demonstrate “use” of a trademark in Canada in association with “hotel services” in the absence of a brick-and-mortar...more

OTA & Travel Distribution Update: Radisson partners with Hotelbeds; Expedia offers more details on its partner recovery program

Foster Garvey PC on 7/10/2020

Perhaps it was Canada Day or the Fourth of July holiday weekend, but last week was relatively quiet in the distribution world. Enjoy....more

OTA & Travel Distribution Update: German and French antitrust authorities examine effects of pricing algorithms on competition;...

Foster Garvey PC on 11/19/2019

Algorithms Under EU Scrutiny - (“Algorithms might raise collusion concerns, Franco-German study says,” MLex Insight on Nov 8, 2019) As many of you probably already know, algorithms are the heart and soul of most online...more

OTA & Travel Distribution Update: Booking.com relaxes keyword restrictions on its trademarks; insurer partners with Roomer Travel...

Foster Garvey PC on 8/8/2019

This past week was relatively quiet in the distribution world as evidenced by the few stories below. Enjoy....more

OTA & Travel Distribution Update: Effects of Google's trademark and keyword practices changes; Japanese regulators conclude Airbnb...

Foster Garvey PC on 11/12/2018

This week’s Update features a variety of stories covering search, short-term rentals, wholesalers and traditional OTAs. This week's highlights include...more

How Google's Newly Expanded Trademark Policy Will Impact Hotels

Foster Garvey PC on 10/25/2018

Google recently updated its trademark policy, and although some believe the changes are cause for concern, citing increased costs per click, that may not be the case. The following aims to bring some clarity to the issue....more

OTA & Travel Distribution Update - Google linked to new allegations of collusive keyword practices; Argentina's distribution...

Foster Garvey PC on 1/8/2018

Happy New Year from Seattle... I hope all of you enjoyed the holidays. Our final, year-end OTA & Travel Distribution Update for the week ending December 29, 2017 is below. ...more

OTA & Travel Distribution Update - Sep. 22nd, 2017

Foster Garvey PC on 10/3/2017

This week’s OTA & Travel Distribution Update for the week ending September 22, 2017 is below. This week’s Update features a wide variety of stories on distribution, short-term rentals and loyalty programs....more

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