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[Guest post] Parasitic advertising on UEFA Euro 2020: Italian Competition Authority imposes first sanction for ambush marketing

The IPKat

Here's what Anna Maria and Lorenzo write: Parasitic advertising on UEFA Euro 2020: Italian Competition Authority imposes first sanction for ambush marketing by Anna Maria Stein and Lorenzo Maniaci Ambush Kat By its decision No. 16 of 11 March 2020 ('Law-Decree No. 16/2020'), converted with amendments, by Law No.

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1H 2021 Quick Links, Part 4 (Advertising, Contracts, & More)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Advertising/E-Commerce. While such social media posts may not have the indicia of a traditional advertisement, there can belittle doubt that these paid posts are in fact advertisements… Today, consumers face waves of advertisements amid a sea of product choices. Robinhood Markets, Inc., Ariix, LLC v.

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Falsely advertising "ghost guns" as legal in NY is actionable

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Lawmakers in New York City and New York State banned the sale of unfinished frames and receivers in 2020 and 2022, respectively. The advertising bit: Defendants allegedly misled New York customers into “believing that unfinished frames and receivers are legal workarounds to New York’s gun control laws, as well as federal law.”

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Plaid must face jury on PNC's TM/advertising claims, but has good laches/acquiescence argument

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In late 2020, a new Plaid user interface finally propitiated PNC. PNC sued for counterfeiting, infringement, and false advertising/unfair competition under federal and Pennsylvania law. A jury could readily conclude that “Plaid and PNC provide far different services and market to very different customers.”

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What To Consider When Launching a Cause Marketing Campaign

LexBlog IP

There has been an outpouring of concerned citizens the world over who are hoping to help provide assistance, and a number of brands have launched “cause marketing” campaigns aimed at expressing support for the Ukrainian cause and providing financial assistance to those who are displaced. The Bottom Line.

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TIL: “Texas Tamale” Is an Enforceable Trademark–Texas Tamale v. CPUSA2

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

This case hit my alerts because of its discussion about keyword advertising, but first, I have to digest how the court got there. We usually get ours at the local farmers market.] ” But the trademark registration was over 5 years old, so it had become “incontestable.” Yum, and easily veganized. ” Uh oh.

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A green slogan is not a trademark, says the General Court

The IPKat

The General Court has recently confirmed with decision T-253/22 the refusal of the application for trade mark registration of the verbal sign “ Sustainability through Quality ”. The examiner rejected the application on 23 rd March 2020. The decision was appealed.

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