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A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark... more +
A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark would be a company's logo such as the Nike "Check" or McDonald's "Golden Arches."  less -
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With Trademark Claims Against Gray Market Goods, the Devil Is in the Details

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When a third party purchases a manufacturer's goods intended for distribution outside of the U.S., and then imports those goods into and sells them to consumers in the U.S., the products are authentic, and so trademark...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Off Shortage List; Deadlines to Stop Compounding

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Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists, a class of medications known as GLP-1s, have grown in popularity, initially for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and more recently for obesity and other labeled and off-label indications for...more

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Fedtrade Podcast – Jeff Smith, COO of Factum Global – SelectUSA Spotlight

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The Fedtrade® Podcast recently interviewed Jeffrey Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Factum Global, as part of our SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight series. Factum Global is an international consulting firm that...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Québec’s Language Legislation: Release of Regulations Impacting Commercial Contracts and Trademarks

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This post summarizes a newly published regulation (the “Amended Regulation”) amending the Québec Charter of the French Language (“Charter”) and the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business in key areas such...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

Protecting the Product: Beauty Products

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The beauty industry is ever changing, and makeup trends and viral product releases can drastically increase a company’s profits.  However, without proper legal protection, competitors can quickly replicate a product, eating...more

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Connecticut Law Imposes New Requirements on Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Defined to Include Device and Cosmetic Manufacturers,...

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Public Act No. 23-171: An Act Protecting Patients and Prohibiting Unnecessary Health Care Costs (Act) took effect in Connecticut on October 1, 2023. Under the Act, a pharmaceutical manufacturer (PM) that employs...more

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Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - July 2023 #2

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LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA Issues Update on Sesame Allergen Labeling - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released an FDA Voices “Catching Up with Califf” update that addresses the practice...more

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Automation, Electrification, and Connectivity: The Auto Industry in the ITC

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Automakers and their suppliers have long been participants in unfair trade investigations before the International Trade Commission (“ITC”), but the scope and subject matter of automotive-related investigations is evolving....more

Smith Anderson

Not Playing Games: Trademark Dispute Between Gaming Equipment Rivals Reaches Federal Appeals Court

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Video gaming is an enormous industry, currently bigger than the movie and music industries combined, and only continues to grow. Two billion people—a quarter of the world’s population—play video games. Gaming generated $155...more

King & Spalding

Goodbye Reboxing! European Court of Justice Restricts Parallel Imports of Medicines

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On November 17, 2022, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) found in its latest principal judgment (Novartis v. Abacus, case file C-147/20) that the reboxing of parallel imported medicines in the European Union...more

Perkins Coie

Sustainability Trends and IP Issues for Fashion Brands

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The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world and is responsible for roughly 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. There are many contributing factors to this problem, including pollution from...more

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Key Takeaways from AmericaMakes: 2022 RAPID + TCT Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Conference

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Industry Insights, Protecting Your Property/Information and Building a Foundation for Compliance with Labor and Employment Laws - On May 17-19, 2022, the AmericaMakes: RAPID + TCT Additive Manufacturing Conference was...more

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Intellectual Property & Health: Need to Know - France & Europe - February 2022

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UNIFIED PATENT COURT - The Unified Patent Court (UPC) should become a reality in 2022 or in the first few months of 2023. The Protocol on Provisional Application (PPA) of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (AUPC)...more

Williams Mullen

Williams Mullen Manufacturing Edge: IP Considerations for Manufacturers

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In the fourth episode of Williams Mullen Manufacturing Edge, Intellectual Property Partner Rick Matthews identifies the benefits and limitations of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets for manufacturers seeking...more

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The U.S. Trademark Office Says Δ8-THC Is Illegal -- Usually

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The decriminalization of cannabis in some states, and its partial decriminalization at the federal level, has created an explosive market for cannabis itself and the myriad chemicals that compose the plant. The 2018 Farm Bill...more

K&L Gates LLP

Combatting the Rise in False Advertising by White-Label Manufacturers on the Internet

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Due to the rise and dominance of eCommerce and Internet marketplaces as a sales channel, many U.S. manufacturers face increasing competition from Chinese and other international companies flooding cheaper, white-label...more

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3D Printing Half-Year Report - Q2 2021

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Is 3D printing the next litigation frontier? Litigation over 3D printing will become increasingly more prevalent as the technology becomes less expensive to build due to rising demand, some lawyers say. A federal court in...more

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Manufacturing Products with a US Licensee: Key Considerations for Emerging Businesses

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In the early stages of doing business, emerging businesses often use a distributor to introduce a product to the US market without a full sales force. This requires a solid distribution agreement. As your business expands,...more

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Practice Tips for Combating Counterfeiters: An Action Plan for Brands, Manufacturers and Retailers

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The harm caused to brands by counterfeiting goes far beyond loss of sales or profits. Fake goods jeopardize public health and safety when a brand’s trademark is applied to a sub-standard and potentially harmful product. This...more

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Replica Car Manufacturing Jumpstarted by NHTSA Rulemaking

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) implemented a new regulation permitting low-volume automobile manufacturers to construct and sell limited numbers of replica vehicles, subject to intellectual...more

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Understanding the Distribution Agreement: A Checklist for Best Practices

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In the early stages of doing business in the US, it may be too soon for a company to form its own U.S. sales organization. There are several ways to enter the US market without a full sales force. One option is for companies...more

K&L Gates LLP

Manufacturers Must Not be Blind to Their Rights Against Counterfeiters

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Willful blindness is never a defense to contributory trademark infringement or counterfeiting. This has been the standard ever since the 2010 Tiffany (NJ) Inc. v. eBay, Inc. decision when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the...more

Lathrop GPM

The Franchise Memorandum - Issue # 260

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Welcome to The Franchise Memorandum by Lathrop GPM, formerly known as The GPMemorandum. Periodically, The Franchise Memorandum focuses on topics primarily of interest to companies that use distributors and dealers rather than...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

The Sandbox Dilemma: Massachusetts Votes

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Who owns the stuff you buy? This used to seem so easy. Of course, you own the house, car, refrigerator, books, watch, shoes, pants, and everything else you bought – we always thought so. But not anymore. The companies that...more

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Wielding Trademark Rights to Fight COVID-19 Scams

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Trademark owners are wielding their intellectual property rights to stop COVID-19 scams and prevent the spread of misinformation about the ongoing pandemic. With the injunctive power of the Lanham Act, medical supply...more

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