Insights
eCommerce
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April 26, 2019
The Secret Value of a Trade Secret Audit
A Trade Secret Audit, independently or as part of an overall IP Audit, should be a regular part of a company’s IP strategy; a well-conducted trade secret audit …
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April 15, 2019
Trade Secrets in Business Transactions – Screaming for Attention
Owners of trade secret information need to be vigilant in all transactions involving trade secrets, not only in mergers and acquisitions but also in development…
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April 12, 2019
Insights from High Point: More Sophisticated Brand and Design Protection Strategies
By David Posteraro Welcome to Market! Talking with manufacturers, designers and reps at the High Point Market, one thing was clear: sellers have become much mor…
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April 11, 2019
Insights from High Point: Using MAP Policies to Expand and Increase Sales
Twice each year, more than 75,000 people from around the globe descend on High Point, North Carolina for the High Point Market: the world’s largest furniture, l…
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April 3, 2019
Jaguar Wins Big in Chinese Court Trade Dress Case: Rover Takes the Wind out of Jiangling Landwind X7
By David Posteraro In 2017, China’s People’s Congress passed the first amendment to the PRC’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law (the “AUCL”). The revised law, which b…
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March 26, 2019
European Parliament Adopts Sweeping, Controversial Online Copyright Rules
On Tuesday, European lawmakers approved “Article 13,” the sweeping and controversial overhaul of EU copyright rules. The European Union Directive on Copyright i…
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March 22, 2019
District Court Deals Blow to Unauthorized Resellers, Confirming First Sale Doctrine Not Absolute
The decision is a win for manufacturers facing the growing problem of unauthorized resellers on sites like Amazon and eBay, and it confirms the First Sale Doctr…
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February 22, 2019
Is Ban on “Immoral” or “Scandalous” Trademark Registrations Constitutional? Supreme Court to Decide
Last month, the Supreme Court accepted a case involving the best known Anglo-Saxon vulgarity and the constitutionality of Section 2(a)’s prohibition against fed…
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February 11, 2019
Is Your Business Prepared for Tax Season Cyber Attacks?
By Kyle Hutnick Every year around this time, the IRS sounds the alarm about threats of stolen identity thanks to crooks looking to con you into handing over you…
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January 14, 2019
Brand Cohesion: Missteps and Steps to Cohesive Branding
Clarity, Consistency, and Commitment. Together, these essentials of successful branding work together to create the cohesive brand. Whether online or on the she…
