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Griper’s Keyword Ads May Constitute False Advertising (Huh?)–LoanStreet v. Troia

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

” I’ll focus on the false designation of origin claim regarding Troia’s keyword ads. Also, there should not be a “use in commerce” when the advertiser (here, Troia) doesn’t actually offer any goods or services in the marketplace. The court displays some of the ads: Use in Commerce.

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Ping® – Arts, Entertainment, Media & Advertising Law News – “Five Rs” To Remember

LexBlog IP

Whether it’s a seasoned designer coming with plug-and-play experience or a fresh face just out of design school, sometimes it just doesn’t work out. Recently, several of my designer clients have had to fire an employee due to the employee’s misconduct. text: ‘Advertisements’, }, creative: {.

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targeting residents of one building can be advertising or promotion

43(B)log

De Cortes alleged that the restrictive covenants were unenforceable because they didn’t protect any confidential information, long-term relationships, specialized training, or other legitimate interests. claims, the Lanham Act claim did.

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Squawking over butter chicken: The mystery of the real master chef

SpicyIP

or the exclusive rights over a recipe – breach of confidentiality?; or false advertising – the defendant claims to be the ‘inventor of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani’; or is there an actual ‘invention’ in question – owners of both restaurants call themselves ‘inventors’ of the dish?

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Former Employees and their New Employer Sued Over Stolen Software

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

As employees of MaddenCo, both Reed and Darby executed a Confidentiality Agreement wherein they agreed to not disclose any confidential information or material of MaddenCo or its subsidiaries. Per Plaintiff’s website, MaddenCo is a privately held family business and has been for over 40 years.

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

The IP Law Blog

A trade secret is a form of intellectual property that protects confidential business information that (1) has economic value, providing a business with a competitive advantage, and (2) is not generally known or readily accessible to others. Also, confidential business information is not a trade secret if it can be reverse-engineered.

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TTABlog Test: Are Cigarettes and Cigars Related to Alcoholic Beverages Under Section 2(d)?

The TTABlog

Under the fifth DuPont factor, opposer's evidence and testimony indicated that NEMIROFF brand vodka has been sold in this country for 20 years, has been advertised and promoted in a broad range of national media, and was ranked as the third best-selling vodka in the global duty free and travel retail market sector.