topics reverse-confusion 
TorrentFreak
OCTOBER 20, 2022
The “repeat infringer” issue remains a hot topic in US courts and over the years several ISPs have been sued because of them. In anticipation, both parties submitted motions to exclude several topics, with partial success. “And you’re going to learn that customers would call in confused about the accusations against them.
The TTABlog
DECEMBER 16, 2022
In its 180th Section 2(d) affirmance this year (against 14 reversals), the Board upheld a refusal to register the mark NATURES STAR HEMP for skin and body topical lotions, creams, balms, and salves for cosmetic use that contain hemp oil extract [HEMP disclaimed], finding confusion likely with the word-and-design mark shown below, for essential oils, (..)
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Technology & Marketing Law Blog
MARCH 2, 2023
The law reversed that trend and largely (but not completely) wiped away the business practice. 28, 2023) Prior posts on the Consumer Review Fairness Act and related topics FTC’s Confusing Guidance on How Merchants Should Manage Their Consumer Reviews Review Services Aren’t Liable for Removing Business Profiles (and Associated Reviews)–PCS v.
The IPKat
JULY 17, 2023
Only if either of these limbs apply will the court proceed to an assessment of likelihood of confusion, as is the ordinary course for trademark infringement actions. The Rogers test was not therefore applicable – although the Bad Spaniels parodic message could be a relevant factor in the assessment of likelihood of confusion.
IPilogue
JANUARY 14, 2022
Copyright Confusion: Sony Upsetting Nintendo YouTubers by Natalie Bravo. Unlike the 2020 decision Toys “R” Us (Canada) Ltd v Herbs “R” Us Wellness Society (Herbs “R” Us ) , where the Federal Court failed to find the marks confusing, Justice McHaffie held there was a likelihood of confusion and passing off. By Claire Wortsman.
SpicyIP
AUGUST 15, 2021
Topical Highlight. A District Judge in Waco, Texas, rejected Intel’s plea to reverse a $2.18 Ensuring Access to TB drugs: Is Compulsory License the Way? In this post , Rahul Bajaj and Praharsh Gour analayse the underutilisation of Indian patent law’s robust flexibilities to promote patient interest. 6 August, 2021].
43(B)log
MARCH 25, 2024
The Fifth Circuit upholds mandatory cigarette warnings as acceptable compelled commercial speech under Zauderer , reversing the district court’s 2022 decision. 21, 2024) The sudden shift in the political valence of the commercial speech doctrine strikes again! For similar reasons, the warnings were uncontroversial.
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