In today’s ecommerce-driven economy, brand owners face a relentless challenge: unauthorized resellers who flood online marketplaces with products that undermine brand value, confuse consumers and compromise quality standards....more
A recent lawsuit in Texas highlights the challenges social media influencers face in protecting their intellectual property. Sydney Nicole Gifford, a well-known influencer, claims that Alyssa Sheil copied her “vibe,” –...more
12/19/2024
/ Advertising ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Influencers ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Misappropriation ,
Personal Brands ,
Social Media ,
Tortious Interference ,
Trade Dress ,
Unfair Competition ,
Unfair Trade Practices Act ,
Unjust Enrichment
A lawsuit filed in a New York federal court has initiated a dispute between Mark Anthony, the owner of popular beverage brands like White Claw and Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Prime Hydration, a hydration drink company founded...more
Earlier this year, a rare case of copyright infringement was brought against the National Football League (NFL) and the Detroit Lions over a statue of Hall of Fame player Barry Sanders. The case, filed in January in New York...more
The intersection of free speech and private business branding is once again in front of the Supreme Court of the United States. On June 5th, the Supreme Court decided to hear Vidal v. Elster, Case 22-704, an appeal from the...more
8/4/2023
/ Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc v Goldsmith ,
Disparagement ,
First Amendment ,
Free Speech ,
Iancu v. Brunetti ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Jack Daniels Properties Inc v VIP Products LLC ,
Lanham Act ,
Matal v Tam ,
SCOTUS ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ,
Trademarks ,
USPTO ,
Written Consent