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July 3, 2019
As Crowds Gather for the 2019 All-Star Game, Will “The Chief” Make an Appearance?
After the announcement that the Cleveland Indians would remove Chief Wahoo from its uniforms, there are legal reasons for the team to “Keep the Chief.”
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July 3, 2019
Brand Developments to Look for in 2020
The Supreme Court this past week agreed to hear two trademark cases next term. In Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc. v. Marcel Fashions Group, Inc., the Court will dec…
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June 28, 2019
Federal Trademark Law Is About to Get F-U-C-T
The US Supreme Court on Monday struck down a provision of the federal trademark statute that prohibited the registration of “immoral” or “scandalous” trademarks…
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June 25, 2019
The Lights Are on but Nobody’s Home: Fake Listings on Google Maps and Google Business Listings Can Bring Your Brand Down
A Wall Street Journal investigation recently reported on another problem of fakes that can devalue your brand -- phony business listings on Google Maps. These b…
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June 20, 2019
How One Manufacturer Thought Outside the Box to Stop Unauthorized Resellers
A recent federal court decision serves as another reminder to manufactures and brands of the importance and benefits of reseller and distribution agreements. Th…
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June 14, 2019
Even When You Use It, You Can Lose It: The Case of the Carpet
In the United States, brand owners acquire common law trademark rights simply by being the first to use the mark in commerce, even without registration. In the …
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June 6, 2019
Is Your House in Order? Building the Foundation for Actionable Brand Enforcement
The time is now to step back and begin implementing a few basic strategies to lay the foundation for actionable and effective brand enforcement.
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May 23, 2019
Fake Reviews: What Can You Do and How Can We Help?
KJK's Ecommerce attorneys discuss how to remove fake reviews online and solutions for businesses facing negative review campaigns.
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May 3, 2019
Ohio Trademark Owners Seeking to Enforce Rights Must Prove State Connection for Personal Jurisdiction
Ohio-based International Watchman, Inc. sued Watching Time, LLC and others for infringement of its federally registered “NATO” mark. The federal district court …
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May 2, 2019
Gray Market Goods: The Dirty Secret That Could Be Cutting Into Your Profits
Brands need to be aware of and monitor the increasing prevalence of gray market goods. Gray market goods – sometimes referred to as parallel imports – are genui…
