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Imitation Game: Legal Considerations with Dupes-Based Business Models

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Lower-cost products that are inspired by luxury or well-known branded products —often called “dupes”—have been a fixture in the consumer marketplace for decades. From store-brand pain relievers sold in similar packaging next...more

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Ho, Ho, Ho … Hold On … Did Legal Approve That?

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The holidays are upon us — and so too are holiday advertising campaigns. With an unusual holiday season last year, many retailers are gearing up for what they hope to be a robust holiday season. Even with concerns over supply...more

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Kattison Avenue | Issue 7 - Fall 2021

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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

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

False Advertising, Trademark Infringement and TOS: Three Common Hashtagging Mistakes for Companies to Avoid

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When the first social media hashtag was used in 2007, users had no idea how ubiquitous hashtags would become. Today, hashtags are an essential part of our lives (and a subject we’ve been writing about for years). From...more

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AD-ttorneys@law – August 2020 #2

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I’m Counting, and I Can’t Add Up! Is medical alert systems manufacturer Life Alert fudging some deadly serious numbers? League of Legends - “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!” The genius who cooked up this line belongs in the...more

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AD-ttorneys@law – June 2020 #3

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Pablo Escobar Estate Sues Atlanta Restaurant - Eponymous eatery uses drug lord’s likeness to bump biz and sell swag - Strange Praise - You have to wonder about a restaurant that promises “tasteful ambience” but names itself...more

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AD-ttorneys@law

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Are you really trying to use Jedi mind tricks to sell merch? Fan Disservice? That’s the accusation leveled by Truth in Advertising Inc., which claims that Skywalker’s Hollywood avatar, Mark Hamill, took so long to...more

Buchalter

Like It or Love It: How Not to Get Pinned (Legally) When Using Social Media to Promote Your Brand

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Twitter®, Instagram®, Facebook®, Pinterest® and other social media websites and apps are great ways to interact with friends, family and potential customers. They are great avenues for advertising and promotion of one’s...more

Perkins Coie

Top 10 Litigation Risks and Trends for Retailers

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With the 2016 holiday shopping season in full swing, the risk of litigation heightens for retailers. We created our own version of a “holiday list” to identify the top-10 risk areas where retailers may be vulnerable to claims...more

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Advertising Through Social Media: Ten Tips For FTC & NAD Compliance

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Most modern advertising campaigns include social media components. In fact, it is not uncommon today to see products advertised exclusively on social media. For the most part, the same rules that govern traditional...more

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