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Who’s First in Trademark
In the United States, trademark rights generally go to the first to use a mark in commerce as opposed to the first to file a
May 11, 2017
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Flummoxed By Fame – Well-Known Marks & Flanax
The “well-known marks” doctrine (also known as the “famous marks” doctrine), protects a trademark in a country where it has never been used, so long as the mark
December 19, 2016
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Little Pet Shop, Big Right of Publicity Problem
When Hasbro introduced a hamster named “Harris Faulkner” to its “Littlest Pet Shop” line of animal character toys, it drew a multi-million dollar lawsuit from
November 4, 2016
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Dilution of Famous Trademarks
Part 1 of this series about famous marks discussed the well-known marks doctrine. This post discusses trademark dilution. Famous Brands and Dilution Owners of famous marks
October 21, 2016
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Trademark Spotlight
Trademark Tools and the Price of “Fame”
Everyone may have his or her fifteen minutes, but there’s always a price to pay for fame. For brand owners, fame brings special challenges as
October 4, 2016
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The Billion Dollar Copyright
The use of photographs and other digital images on the web can be a tricky business. Copyright owners are increasingly taking steps to police their
August 19, 2016
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