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patent misrepresentations to prospective dealer could be false advertising under Dastar/Lexmark

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Holsinger, 2021 WL 3617153, No. 16, 2021) Roof Maxx distributes “a soy-based liquid product that is sprayed on asphalt shingle roofs to extend the life of the shingles.” Shingle Savers counterclaimed, alleging, among other things, false advertising under the Lanham Act and violation of the Ohio Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

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Be kind, certify a class

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In re KIND LLC “Healthy and All Natural” Litig., 2021 WL 1132147, Nos. 24, 2021) Plaintiffs sought class certification of their false advertising claims based on the claims that KIND falsely advertised “All Natural / Non-GMO,” “Non-GMO,” and “No Genetically Engineered Ingredients”; KIND sought to exclude expert reports. . …

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Local Medical Supply Store Sued for Selling Counterfeit Products

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for trademark infringement, false advertising and patent infringement. The Indiana Secretary of State indicates that the corporation was created in 2021. The complaint alleges that JV Medical Supplies advertised, promoted, marketed and sold counterfeit products that included use of the BTL’s EMSCULPT trademark.

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disparagement campaign in niche jewelry market could violate Lanham Act

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18-CV-4045(EK)(ST), 2021 WL 4502470 (E.D.N.Y. 30, 2021) Defendants Goldstein and his company Kings Stone supplied plaintiff RCI with a gemstone they called “black jade.” Both sides now claim the other is liable for false advertising, among other claims.” Roberto Coin, Inc. Goldstein, No.

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political speech isn't covered by Lanham Act but is protected by Cal anti-SLAPP law

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4, 2022) Mosafer, a travel business that “aligns its branding with the State of Qatar,” sued several defendants for making public statements allegedly disparaging the State of Qatar and harming the Mosafer parties’ brand, which is closely aligned with the country. protects the speech of non-citizens as well as speech abroad.”

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Look Back, Look Ahead: State Attorneys General Enforcement – Part One

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Last month, as part of BakerHostetler’s “Look Back, Look Ahead: Advertising and Marketing Law in 2021 & 2022” webinar series, partners Craig A. The following summarizes our 10 key takeaways from 2021. Takeaway No. 1: Biden Transition Shifts Attorneys General Priorities. Mexico border. Takeaway No.

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As Expected, Malwarebytes Defeats Enigma’s Lawsuit Without Section 230’s Help

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” On remand, after 2 more years of litigation, the district court has again dismissed the lawsuit, this time on its lack of merits. Lanham Act False Advertising. Enigma claimed it was false for Malwarebytes to call its programs “malicious,” “threats,” and PUPs. Internet Brands. In Asurvio v. Blog post.

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