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

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” I’ll focus on the false designation of origin claim regarding Troia’s keyword ads. ” Following mid-2000s cases like Lamparello and Lucas Nursery , we rarely see such unforgiving anti-griper opinions that twist the Lanham Act to cover circumstances it was never designed to cover. Reyes & Adler v.

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Lexmark allows direct and contributory false advertising claims against certifier

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After a settlement with one defendant, the two remaining defendants “are the sole licensors of the PS 1-09 stamp to 36 Brazilian plywood mills that export structural plywood to the United States.” As for the contributory false advertising claim, it too was well pled. Plaintiffs brought negligence and Lanham Act claims.

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Too Good a Deal? JC Penny Hit with Class Action Suit Over False Reference Pricing

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JC Penny, for example, has been hit with a class action lawsuit in the Southern District of California over its alleged advertising practice of using “false reference pricing.” Carranza claims that JC Penny falsely advertises its products on its e-commerce website by listing a high reference price and the corresponding sale price.

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Too Good a Deal? JC Penny Hit with Class Action Suit Over False Reference Pricing

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JC Penny, for example, has been hit with a class action lawsuit in the Southern District of California over its alleged advertising practice of using “false reference pricing.” Carranza claims that JC Penny falsely advertises its products on its e-commerce website by listing a high reference price and the corresponding sale price.

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Coach narrowly alleges grounds for cancellation of similar marks

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accused product another another The subsequent stipulation to a permanent injunction did not cover the registrations, but there is apparently a confidential settlement agreement that may have covered them. Tapestry, Inc. Chunma USA, Inc., 2021 WL 1534988, No. 20-CV-0271 (JMF) (S.D.N.Y. The complaint did “narrowly” state a claim.

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safety claims aren't puffery when in the context of guns

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He claims that Glock entered into settlements with confidentiality provisions with those who sued over the defect, to prevent the public from learning about it. The defect allegedly could damage brass casings, rendering them useless when they are usually reusable. And he alleges that the defect is latent, making it easier to avoid discovery.

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Court trims claims against for-profit "charity" sweepstakes site that keeps 85% of "donations"

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It contracts with Charities Aid Foundation of America, which in turn delivers donated funds to designated charities. For certain “celebrity experiences,” 60% of the money donated goes to CAFA to be paid to the designated charity, but for Omaze-owned campaigns, Omaze keeps 85%. Omaze now buys its own swag for contests.