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When Do Inbound Call Logs Show Consumer Confusion?–Adler v McNeil

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This case involves Jim Adler, a/k/a the “Texas Hammer,” a Texas lawyer who has spent $100M+ on advertising to build his brand. Bye, Goff * Yet More Evidence That Keyword Advertising Lawsuits Are Stupid–Porta-Fab v. Allied Modular * Griper’s Keyword Ads May Constitute False Advertising (Huh?)–LoanStreet

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Coach narrowly alleges grounds for cancellation of similar marks

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2021 WL 1534988, No. and [the] Coach” brand. accused product another another The subsequent stipulation to a permanent injunction did not cover the registrations, but there is apparently a confidential settlement agreement that may have covered them. Tapestry, Inc. Chunma USA, Inc., 20-CV-0271 (JMF) (S.D.N.Y.

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Fifth Circuit Says Keyword Ads Could Contribute to Initial Interest Confusion (UGH)–Adler v. McNeil

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It’s 2021 FFS. The court summarizes the applicable legal standard: We agree with Southwest Recreational, the Ninth Circuit opinions, and the treatise author [McCarthy] that in the context of internet searches and search-engine advertising in particular, the critical issue is whether there is consumer confusion. Adler, P.C.

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Google’s Search Disambiguation Doesn’t Create Initial Interest Confusion–Aliign v. lululemon

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lululemon’s brand also displays prominently in its keyword ads. 2021 WL 3117239 (C.D. June 7, 2021). McNeil. * Three Keyword Advertising Decisions in a Week, and the Trademark Owners Lost Them All. * Competitor Gets Pyrrhic Victory in False Advertising Suit Over Search Ads–Harbor Breeze v.

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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. 4: Early Opioid Medication Litigation Rulings Favor Advertisers. Takeaway No. Takeaway No.

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USC IP year in review, TM/ROP

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slide] Annual number of TTAB decisions under failure to function and related categories: 2000-2020—you can see an increase with a fall in 2020 due to the fact of 2020; 2021 looks to have regained the momentum of failure to function. 17, 2021)), is another case about the breadth of §43(a). Similarly, Sulzer Mixpac AG v. 19-2951 (2d Cir.

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