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Dog Toy Maker in the Doghouse (Again) for Tarnishing Jack Daniel’s Marks

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Addressing this case for the third time, the US District Court for the District of Arizona found on remand that Jack Daniel’s was entitled to a permanent injunction after finding that VIP Products’ “Bad Spaniels” dog toy...more

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Supreme Court to Consider First Amendment Protection for Parody Dog Toy

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The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to consider the scope of protection afforded by the First Amendment to commercial parody products that feature the unauthorized use of another party’s trademark(s). Jack...more

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Simon Cowell picks bone with “The Pets Factor” UK trade mark

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When TV format creator Mark Duffy struck upon the tongue-in-cheek name “The Pets Factor” for what was (presumably) a talent competition for domestic animals, he might well have smiled at his own ingenuity. Conversely, when...more

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Stirring the Pot: Recent Trademark Infringement Claims from Major Brands In the Cannabis Field

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What do UPS and TAPATIO hot sauce have in common? Based on recent California Court filings, both companies are serious about protecting their trademarks from infringement by entities in the cannabis space. In 2019, both...more

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