When a retail brand has a consistent, unique look and seeks enforcement against a too-similar competitor or a brash counterfeiter, trade dress protection under the Lanham Act provides the muscle. But part of what makes trade...more
Brands know full well the cost of defending baseless trademark infringement allegations. Even suits that fail to pass the smell test can still lead to eye-watering fees. Winning an easy case on summary judgment still means...more
Summer has flown by in a flash, ushering in the season of cooler weather, giving thanks and the fall edition of Kattison Avenue. This issue examines a variety of hot topics in the advertising industry, including “junk fees,”...more
For a consumer, the words "Fresh. Local. Quality." attached to a product might draw connotations of craft beer, artisan goods or farm-to-table restaurants. But could a competitor sue under the Lanham Act if those...more
Kattison Avenue examines the latest topics in advertising law affecting today's advertisers, advertising and promotions agencies, technology developers, content producers and entertainment companies.
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Letter From the Editor -
As summer wanes and we begin a new academic year amidst ongoing uncertainty, we are reminded that the only constant is change. This issue of Kattison Avenue considers the latest changes in the...more
9/20/2021
/ Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Influencers ,
Made in the USA ,
Marketing ,
Mobile Apps ,
NCAA ,
Online Endorsements ,
Social Media ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademarks ,
Websites
This summer, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published final rules codifying its long-running standard for “Made in USA” product labels. The Commission also announced its 2022 timeline for rolling out a new version of the...more
Dark Patterns Come to Light in California Data Privacy Laws -
Imagine this scenario: You are navigating through a website or watching an in-app ad, when suddenly you are redirected to a subscription page, even though you...more
5/13/2021
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTCA Section 13(b) ,
Graphic Designs ,
Intellectual Property Agreements ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection
Kattison Avenue examines the latest topics in advertising law affecting today’s advertisers, advertising and promotions agencies, technology developers, content producers and entertainment companies.
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