Overview Scarlett Johansson sent a cease-and-desist letter to Open AI, alleging that the company unlawfully used her voice as the voice of its AI assistant. How might consumer surveys help celebrities and individuals find their...
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Duracell Vape Case
Overview: In a trademark dispute between battery company Duracell and a vape company, What A Smoke, was the decision to throw out this case powered by reverse confusion consumer survey evidence? Case Facts What A...
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Confusion Surveys are for the Birds
Overview: An Oregon man was denied a trademark for his design of a seabird with prey in its mouth by the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Gubbala v. Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Co....
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Gucci in Sam’s Club? Knock it Off, Says Gucci
Overview: The Gucci luxury brand sues three major retailers for selling counterfeit versions of its products. How might consumer surveys be used in this lawsuit? Gucci Counterfeits and Claims Gucci, an iconic Italian luxury brand,...
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Vans Decision Turns on Jack Daniels
Overview: A case pitting shoe company Vans against an artists’ collective shows how the Supreme Court’s recent Jack Daniels decision, regarding First Amendment and parody, will be used in deciding trademark disputes. Shoe Showdown In...
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