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NAD Rejects Use of R Symbol

JD Supra Law

Earlier this month, the National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) announced a recommendation that Planting Hope Brands, LLC discontinue use of the ® (registered trademark symbol) in advertising a specific rice product called RIGTHRICE. By: Fox Rothschild LLP

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Advertisers Freedom To Make Ads

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction The promotion of products through defamatory or misleading remarks about the competitor’s product, known as “product disparagement,” can lead to legal disputes, blurring the line between this and comparative advertising. To prevent legal disputes, caution must be exercised to differentiate between the two.

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Lower Price Alternative? Comparative Advertising and Trademark Infringement

IPilogue

Comparative advertising is an effective marketing technique, in which a company’s product or service is compared to its competitor’s. Consumers are more willing to try out new things if they are assured that the new product is comparable or superior to those made by well-known brands. Operations (“Constellation”).

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Serious Comparative Advertising: Broadening the Definition

SpicyIP

We’re pleased to bring you a guest post by Sangita Sharma, looking into the law around comparative advertisements in India. Serious Comparative Advertising: Broadening the Definition. It allowed the advertisement but asked the company to remove the reference to the detergent soap. Sangita Sharma.

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Clarity Amidst Chaos: Preventing Brand Confusion Through Trademark Registration

LexBlog IP

In a marketplace teeming with similar offerings, where countless brands vie for attention, the risk of brand confusion is a looming threat. Trademarks are the beacons that guide consumers toward trusted products and services. They may produce products bearing similar marks, capitalizing on a well-known brand’s reputation.

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Harpic v. Domex Advertisement: Product Disparagement or Nominative Fair Use?

SpicyIP

Domex Advertisement: Product Disparagement or Nominative Fair Use? An image of the comparative advertisement launched by Domex, wherein Domex explicitly asks which toilet cleaner fights bad smell for longer and makes a tick mark against Domex, with Harpic as another option next to it. Legal Position on Comparative Advertisement.

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Building Brands that Last: Leveraging Effective Brand Building through Trademark Registration

LexBlog IP

In the world of business, where brands are not merely labels but stories that resonate with consumers, effective brand building is a strategic imperative. Trademark registration aids in building a cohesive brand identity. Consistent Visual Identity Trademark registration solidifies your brand’s visual identity.