Some readers will no doubt have heard about the recent case in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, involving seven Chassidic shop owners who posted a dress code sign in their shops. The sign required that shoppers be modestly...
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Secondary Meaning Survey Helps Resolve Dispute Over Phrase Made Famous by President Reagan
“Peace through Strength,” a famous slogan popularized by President Ronald Reagan, has been under attack. Trademark attack, that is.
How to Measure False Advertising in a Litigation Survey
False advertising surveys are frequently used in intellectual property matters. This post describes the circumstances when false advertising surveys are typically used and explores the expectations and requirements for designing and executing a false advertising...
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Using Surveys to Estimate Damages in Patent Infringement Matters
Surveys are commonly presented in litigation matters involving Lanham Act issues such as trademarks and false advertising. Increasingly, litigation surveys are also used to estimate damages in patent infringement matters.
Louboutin vs. Yves Saint Laurent: Litigation Surveys as Evidence
In prior postings, I’ve written about the survey evidence presented in recent high profile intellectual property litigation, including Rosetta Stone v Google and Apple v Samsung.A judgment was recently issued in another closely-watched case, this...
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