43(B)log

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Lei, 2023 WL 6373073, No. 21, 2023) Deetsch alleged that he owned design patents for CPAP pillow products, which the Lei defendants infringed. Since the designs were not plainly dissimilar, infringement was plausible. Since the designs were not plainly dissimilar, infringement was plausible.

Advertising 72

Advertising Advertising Branding Brands 72

43(B)log

JANUARY 27, 2023

3d -, 2023 WL 371035, No. 24, 2023) WS sued Wayfair, alleging patent infringement, Lanham Act false advertising, Massachusetts and California statutory unfair competition and Massachusetts false advertising based on alleged copying of West Elm products. Wayfair Inc., 1:21-12063-PBS (D.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Designs 59

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2023

On September 7, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs published the Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns 2023, inviting comments from the public. False advertising and misleading representations: Dark patterns often involve misleading representations about products, services, or offers.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property False Advertising Designs Design 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, in line with our annual tradition, we take stock of the top IP developments that occurred this year. We have also included a list of other notable IP developments of 2023. The judgement was passed in October 2022, but was uploaded in September 2023 on the High Court’s website. A special thanks to Mr. G.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124