Kattison Avenue examines the latest topics in advertising law affecting today's advertisers, advertising and promotions agencies, technology developers, content producers and entertainment companies....more
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold a hearing to confirm the nomination of Mark Meador to serve as a Federal Trade Commissioner. Meador previously served in...more
The Nittany Lions are used to winning on the football field, but last week they also snagged a decisive victory in the courtroom. On November 19, a Pennsylvania jury determined that online retailer, Vintage Brand (“Vintage”),...more
Kattison Avenue examines the latest topics in advertising law affecting today's advertisers, advertising and promotions agencies, technology developers, content producers and entertainment companies....more
We're thrilled to present a special Spring edition of Kattison Avenue, which delves into highlights and takeaways from the recent Katten-hosted Association of National Advertisers (ANA) 1-Day Conference in our New York...more
Summer has flown by in a flash, ushering in the season of cooler weather, giving thanks and the fall edition of Kattison Avenue. This issue examines a variety of hot topics in the advertising industry, including “junk fees,”...more
Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more
7/20/2023
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has news for advertisers: for internet and social media disclosures to be effective, they must be “unavoidable.”
On June 29, the FTC released final revised Endorsement Guides, the first...more
Daniel Davis Shares Views on Digital Asset Regulation During House Subcommittee Hearing -
In testimony before the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, Daniel...more
5/31/2023
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Bitcoin ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
European Parliament ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
HM Treasury ,
New York ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Privacy Laws ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
State Privacy Laws ,
UK
Do You Really Intend to Offer NFTs, Digital Collectibles and Virtual Goods? If Not, No Trademark -
The NFT explosion has led to a “gold rush” of thousands of new US trademark applications covering NFT-based digital files,...more
Editor's Note: This article is the third in a series by Katten attorneys examining NFTs and various novel legal issues raised by NFTs.
NFTs are a new medium that embodies traditional forms of intellectual property,...more
We’re delighted to welcome in 2023 with our second crossover edition of Katten Kattwalk/Kattison Avenue. In this combined winter issue, we cover top issues affecting brands in fashion, retail and advertising.
On the hot...more
1/26/2023
/ Advertising ,
Advertising to Minors ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Fashion Branding ,
Fashion Design ,
Fashion Industry ,
Gaming ,
Hasbro ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
NAD ,
Retail Market
Kattison Avenue examines the latest topics in advertising law affecting today's advertisers, advertising and promotions agencies, technology developers, content producers and entertainment companies.
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On September 26, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a blog post warning all entities that have a role in the "BNPL ecosystem" that "basic consumer protections" in the Federal Trade Commission Act apply to such...more
Kattison Avenue examines the latest topics in advertising law affecting today's advertisers, advertising and promotions agencies, technology developers, content producers and entertainment companies.
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On January 7, New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi and Assemblywoman Anna R. Kelles introduced the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (the Fashion Act). If the Fashion Act ultimately passes the State...more
New York Proposes Significant Regulation for Fashion Industry: The ‘Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act’ -
On January 7, New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi and Assemblywoman Anna R. Kelles introduced...more
1/27/2022
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Fashion Branding ,
Fashion Design ,
Fashion Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
New York ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Trademarks ,
Vaccinations
On October 13, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) put more than 700 US companies on notice not to deceive consumers by, among other things, falsely claiming an endorsement by a third party, misrepresenting that an endorser is...more
Letter From the Editor -
As summer wanes and we begin a new academic year amidst ongoing uncertainty, we are reminded that the only constant is change. This issue of Kattison Avenue considers the latest changes in the...more
9/20/2021
/ Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Influencers ,
Made in the USA ,
Marketing ,
Mobile Apps ,
NCAA ,
Online Endorsements ,
Social Media ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademarks ,
Websites
Dark Patterns Come to Light in California Data Privacy Laws -
Imagine this scenario: You are navigating through a website or watching an in-app ad, when suddenly you are redirected to a subscription page, even though you...more
5/13/2021
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTCA Section 13(b) ,
Graphic Designs ,
Intellectual Property Agreements ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection
Kattison Avenue examines the latest topics in advertising law affecting today’s advertisers, advertising and promotions agencies, technology developers, content producers and entertainment companies.
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Kattison Avenue examines the latest topics in advertising law affecting today’s advertisers, advertising and promotions agencies, technology developers, content producers and entertainment companies.
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Gambling With Graffiti: Using Street Art on Goods or in Advertising Comes With Significant Risks -
Graffiti. Guerrilla Art. Street Art. Aerosol Art. Tagging. It appears on the sides of buildings, highway signs, boundary...more
8/5/2020
/ Acquired Distinctiveness ,
Advertising ,
Appeals ,
Booking.com ,
Domain Name Registration ,
Domain Names ,
Gambling ,
Generic Marks ,
Illegal Gambling ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Lanham Act ,
Marketing ,
Online Gaming ,
Price Gouging ,
SCOTUS ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks ,
United States Patent and Trademark Office v Booking.com BV ,
USPTO
SCOTUS Confirms Willful Infringement Not Required to Award Trademark Profits -
On April 23, the United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a plaintiff can win a profits remedy without showing that the defendant...more
Advertising in the Time of Coronavirus -
As we release this second issue of Kattison Avenue, our world is gripped by the Coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic. In what feels like an instant, work, commerce and our very lives...more