LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The recent announcement that the self-regulated Australian Association of National Advertisers’ ( AANA ) will be undertaking a review of the AANA Environmental Claims Code ( Environmental Code ) follows the growing community concern about the environment, increased sustainability claims and climate change.

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 21, 2023

Last month, oil giant, Shell, was caught out again by UK regulator – the Advertising Standards Authority (“ ASA “) – for breaching its rules against making misleading environmental claims. Updated ASA guidance on environmental claims Earlier this year, the ASA updated its guidance on environmental claims in advertising.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Congratulations to the 2022 Energy & Environmental Stewardship Award winners! The Department of Commerce Energy and Environmental Stewardship Awards Program recognizes personnel who have gone above and beyond to promote energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, and sustainability. October 13, 2022. ASowah@doc.gov.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2023

Last month, oil giant, Shell, was caught out again by UK regulator – the Advertising Standards Authority (“ ASA “) – for breaching its rules against making misleading environmental claims. The ASA banned Shell from publishing the ad again. million households use 100% renewable electricity from Shell.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Announcing the 2021 Class of Sustainability, Energy, and Environmental (SEE) Ambassadors. On behalf of the Department’s Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer, the Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Program is excited to announce the Department of Commerce 2021 Class of SEE Ambassadors: Census. September 8, 2021.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MAY 19, 2021

CALL FOR: 2021 Sustainability, Energy, and Environmental Ambassador Nominations. The Department of Commerce is calling for nominations for the fourth annual Sustainability, Energy, and Environmental (SEE) Ambassadors program. May 19, 2021. ASowah@doc.gov. Wed, 05/19/2021 - 11:34. Who is eligible? . Nomination details.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Congratulations to the 2022 Class of Sustainability, Energy, and Environmental (SEE) Ambassadors! On behalf of the Department’s Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer, the Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Programs is proud to announce the Department of Commerce 2022 Class of SEE Ambassadors: Census. September 22, 2022.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Supreme Court decision in June that restricted the ability of environmental officials to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal and other federal leaders whether their departments were changing any policies based on a U.S.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 23, 2021

Greenpeace, the well-known environmental campaign organization, recently prevailed over an electricity giant in the Australian case AGL Energy Limited v. Greenpeace Australia Pacific Limited. Australia’s parody and satire law is similar to the US and this case presents and interesting application of these standards.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The proposed draft EU Directive – commonly referred to as CS3D – would likewise require certain companies to carry out due diligence and to avoid or mitigate adverse human rights or environmental impacts. (You You can read more about CS3D in our earlier bulletin – here ). Proposed changes to the Dutch supply chain laws. General duty of care.

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43(B)log

APRIL 28, 2022

Dwyer, a customer, challenged Allbirds’ advertising, which focuses on the shoes’ environmental impact, e.g., “Sustainability Meets Style,” “Low Carbon Footprint,” “Environmentally Friendly,” “Made with Sustainable Wool,” “Reversing Climate Change.” 18, 2022) Allbirds makes shoes from wool. and “Our Sustainable Practices.”

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

E.g., “[T]he future is in gasolines, in fuels that are more environmentally compatible”; Shell “came to the conclusion that the customer. A UTPCPL claim may only be based on an omission if the maker of the statements has a duty to disclose, and Pennsylvania didn’t sufficiently allege such a duty.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Introduction Environmentalism and sustainability are concepts that are undergoing much discussion in the contemporary world. This has led to consumers opting for brands that pledge their duty to contributing towards environmental protection by means of minimalism and sustainability.

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IP Law 360

APRIL 24, 2024

A mapping company has said a federal magistrate judge in New York got it wrong when recommending that its lawsuit accusing environmental risk assessment data company ERIS Information of copyright infringement should be tossed.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

APRIL 22, 2024

Happy Earth Day from the Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Programs (OSEEP)! April 22, 2024 ASowah@doc.gov Mon, 04/22/2024 - 07:09 Photos above submitted by (left to right): Alexandra D., NOAA; Angela S., NOAA; and Kathryn K., We were delighted to receive many incredible photos in the 2024 Earth Day Photo Challenge.

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McKinsey Operations

JANUARY 30, 2023

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are useful in measuring a company’s progress toward achieving social goals in addition to creating shareholder value.

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McKinsey Operations

APRIL 5, 2023

However, the concept is complex, and stakeholders should understand the impact of cost and environmental factors. Renewed interest in reusable packaging is gathering momentum.

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Olartemoure Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Ministry of Science and the Ministry of Environment have launched the thirty-fourth call for scientific , technological, and innovative projects in the environmental field. This call is focused on water management, environmental equity, and productive transformation.

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The IPKat

APRIL 17, 2023

Environmental considerations are becoming increasingly important for brand owners filing trade mark applications for environmentally friendly or sustainable goods and services. using the name of the brand or product or services to give the impression of “nature” or conveying unsubstantiated messages of environmental).

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43(B)log

JANUARY 12, 2024

Carbon Trust "Carbon neutral" logo back of bottle with logo highlighted multipack packaging with logo highlighted Plaintiffs alleged that consumers are willing to pay more for environmentally sustainable products. Carbon neutral” is technically defined as “having or resulting in no net addition of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.”

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

OpenAI recently announced generative AI video tool Sora, which converts text prompts into creative video scenes that include camera motion as well as complex subject movements and environmental effects. By: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

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Copyright Alliance

APRIL 18, 2023

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become an important buzz-word among publicly traded companies recently, especially as some investment funds seek to do well by investing in companies with strong […] The post Respect for Copyright as a Component of ESG appeared first on Copyright Alliance.

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IP Tech Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

At first blush, competition law and environmental goals appear to be two mutually exclusive mechanisms. In contrast, the pursuance of environmental goals may require competitors to cooperate to find environmental efficiencies (perhaps by pooling resources), and can also result in price increases to consumers.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 13, 2021

In 2015, Volkswagen admitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it had installed defeat devices in its vehicles for numerous years. for contravening the Canadian Environmental Protection Act , SC 1999, c 33. Stringent Environmental Protection. What happened, you may ask?

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 3, 2023

Green taxes are one way to foster environmentally responsible community growth, which in turn makes it possible to offer a wider range of financial advantages and to carry out already established programmes in an original way. Sustainable and energy-efficient environmentally friendly transportation (including mass/public transportation, etc.);

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LexBlog IP

MAY 3, 2023

On 22 March 2023 the European Commission published a proposal for a Directive on Green Claims affecting commercial communications that associate products/services with environmental or ecological benefits.

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McKinsey Operations

APRIL 21, 2023

Investing in nature is vital to our collective future—and it can also lead to both environmental and financial returns. Here’s how.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Sepanossian alleged that Ready Mix adds an “energy” fee and an “environmental” fee separate from the set rate to every sale, about $30 each. The energy and environmental fee amounts were separately itemized on invoices and disclosed to customers, but without further explanation or information. “The

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McKinsey Operations

JANUARY 31, 2023

A new discussion paper by McKinsey & Company describes companies’ critical role in addressing social and environmental challenges through growth, sustainability, and inclusion.

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McKinsey Operations

APRIL 20, 2023

Green bank financing could mobilize hundreds of billions in investment toward net-zero emissions by 2050 as well as advancing environmental justice in the US.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This week, the Ninth Circuit considers personal jurisdiction in a trademark declaratory judgment action and assesses an agency’s decision to omit an environmental-impact statement in connection with a forest-fire-management project. By: Morrison & Foerster LLP - Left Coast Appeals

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McKinsey Operations

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

A joint study from McKinsey and NielsenIQ examines sales growth for products that claim to be environmentally and socially responsible.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 13, 2023

Green branding is where a company brands itself as environmentally friendly or sustainable in order to appeal to consumers. Over the past several years, companies across the globe have seen an increasing demand for green and sustainable products and services. This demand has resulted in the rise of “green branding”. By: Smart & Biggar

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WIPO Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2022

With climate change, demand for goods that are sustainably produced and environmentally friendly is rising, with many companies embracing green marketing. Kathryn Park explores how brands can go green the right way and avoid the perils of greenwashing.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed a rule change that would formally repeal a 2008 rule and require all existing major industrial facilities to include “fugitive” emissions in preconstruction evaluations of major modifications for purposes of triggering New Source Review permitting. By: Morgan Lewis

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Art Law Journal

MARCH 21, 2023

Explore the world of sustainable art and learn about eco-friendly materials and practices for environmentally conscious artists. Join the movement to create a greener future in the art industry.

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Michael Geist

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

That question arose during the hearings on Bills C-11 and C-18, but has taken on a new urgency given the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision involving an Alberta challenge to federal environmental assessment legislation. Updates on the podcast on Twitter at @Lawbytespod. Show Notes: Is Bill C-10 Constitutional?

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