Overview: Columbia Sportswear claims Columbia University violated a June 2023 agreement, and seeks to school the university in trademark law. How might consumer surveys make the grade in court? A Textbook Case of Trademark Infringement…
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FTC Inaugurates “Made in the USA” Month With Warning Letters
Overview: FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson designated July as “Made in the USA” Month. How can consumer surveys help advertisers support their claims about their products’ origins? FTC Inaugurates “Made in the USA” Month With Warning…
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MMR Strategy Group, an IMS Legal Strategies company, Leadership Selected for 2026–2027 INTA Committees
MMR Strategy Group, an IMS Legal Strategies Company, is pleased to announce that members of our leadership have been selected to serve on committees of the International Trademark Association (INTA) for the 2026–2027 term. INTA…
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“100% Natural,” “Made in America,” “Non-Toxic”: False Advertising Class Action Strategies Rely on Consumer Surveys
Overview: Class-action lawsuits litigating consumer product claims to be “100% Natural,” “Made in America,” and “Non-Toxic” often use consumer surveys as evidence. Why are they so persuasive? Consumer surveys have long been an important source…
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Discontinue Drier Skin Claims and Endorsements, Says NAD in Diaper Dispute
Overview: NAD puts a damper on claims made by diaper makers about drier skin. How might claim substantiation surveys have lightened the advertising load? Absorbing The Competition: Case Facts Coterie Baby, Inc. makes and sells…
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