43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The parties previously partnered nonexclusively so that PureThink would sell and support the commercial version of Neo4j; upon termination, PureThink expressly agreed to “cease using any trademarks, service marks and other designations of Plaintiffs.” Summary judgment granted on state and federal false advertising claims.

False Advertising 64

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Licensing 64

43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Defendants' letter allegedly copied text from LStar Trademark infringement: LStar never specified what its trademarks or service marks were. Not every word on a label or ad is a mark. False designation of origin: Failed to state a passing off claim, but Dastar didn’t bar a reverse passing off claim.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Contracts 59

43(B)log

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Giant agreement provided that the service mark “JADE” would be held exclusively by the Jade Group, that at no time would more than one member of the Jade Group appear on a non-Jade Group recording, and that no additional members would be added to the Jade Group without Giant’s consent.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Ownership Service Mark Advertising 59

IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This implies that the configuration and arrangement of shapes, designs, colors, materials that form the trade dress will not be protected if it serves a utilitarian purpose. The Lanham Act, also known as the Trademark Act of 1946 is the US Federal Statute that regulates trademarks, service marks, and unfair competition.

Law 52

Law Branding Brands Branding 52