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Georgia Supreme Court Blesses Google’s Keyword Ad Sales–Edible IP v. Google

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.” In other words, they sought to establish (using centuries-old chattel-based theft doctrines rather than trademark law) that a trademark owner has the unrestricted right to shut down anyone using their trademarks, even if no consumers are harmed. to see if it could find some soft spot in Georgia state law.

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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. The defendants bought competitive keyword ads on Adler’s trademarks, which Adler objected to. Brown Engstrand * More on Law Firms and Competitive Keyword Ads–Nicolet Law v.

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Internal Search Results Aren’t Trademark Infringing–PEM v. Peninsula

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That’s certainly true for high-profile and well-advertised consumer items like fast food chains, mass-market phones, and major car labels, but is it true in this particular niche? Brown Engstrand * More on Law Firms and Competitive Keyword Ads–Nicolet Law v. LoanStreet v. Reyes & Adler v.

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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. If they really wanted to build their business, they could have invested that money into marketing instead of legal fees. Consistent with that, Aliign is spending more marketing dollars to appeal this lawsuit to the Ninth Circuit. Labeled search results.

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

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BONUS : Plaintiffs allege that the marketing rights that Stevens and Hughes purchased from Google and Facebook directed searches for the Blaux brand to [link] where Stevens and Hughes sold products that competed with the Blaux portable air conditioner. What are “marketing rights”??? Case citation : Jim S.

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Court Dismisses Trademark Claims Over Internal Search Results–Las Vegas Skydiving v. Groupon

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Las Vegas Skydiving Adventures offers tandem skydiving under the “Fyrosity” brand. Melwani sells products under the “Royal Silk” brand. The post Court Dismisses Trademark Claims Over Internal Search Results–Las Vegas Skydiving v. Groupon appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

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Imputing Bad Faith in Trademark Infringement Disputes: Analysing DHC Nova v. Novya Judgement

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The Plaintiff presented evidence of its long-standing use and registration of the ‘NOVA’ trademark, along with the distinct packaging featuring a blue background, a grazing cow, and the brand name. During the proceedings, the Court observed and penalised the Defendants for false advertising and contemptuous conduct.