Overview: The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, launched a lifestyle brand–but she’s not receiving royal treatment from the USTPO. How might consumer surveys be used in branding and rebranding efforts or potential challenges? What’s in...
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Steal This Look: Influencer Makes Novel Argument That Rival’s Similar Style Infringes Her Trade Dress
Overview: Can the law protect personal style? Influencers are testing trademark law’s limitations by litigating over personal aesthetics. How might surveys influence decision-making? The Beige Beef Brings Vibes Into the Courtroom Sydney Nicole Gifford...
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Birkin and Wirkin: Is This Actual Infringement?
Overview: Is the Wirkin infringing on the Birkin? How might consumer surveys be used if a dispute arose? Birkin vs. Wirkin The Birkin Bag is an iconic luxury handbag and signature fashion piece for the...
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Flawed Control Sends Survey Up in Smoke
Overview: MMR Strategy Group survey expert Dr. Justin Anderson testifies in rebuttal to surveys submitted to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in a matter related to smoking products. Did a bad control send the...
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Expert Spotlight: Dr. Justin Anderson
Q: Early in your career, you served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. That must have been very different from being a survey expert. A: Actually, there are a lot of parallels. First,...
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