A proposed class of customers of “fast fashion” brand H&M filed a false advertising suit in New York federal court in July. Lead plaintiff Chelsea Commodore argued that the brand’s claims that certain garments and...
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Vape Company’s Apportionment Argument Goes Up in Smoke
Summary: Vape Company’s Apportionment Argument Goes Up in Smoke A court in the Central District of California recently issued a decision that likelihood of confusion is not an appropriate measure for determining apportionment in a...
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Likelihood of Confusion Survey Starring Snoop Dogg, Dunkin, and Beyond Meat
Dunkin’ Donuts and Beyond Meat are being sued for trademark infringement over their slogan for their plant-based breakfast sandwich. “Great Taste, Plant-Based” is a catchy slogan, and rapper Snoop Dogg delivered the phrase at issue...
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NEW RULING! Negative Option Features Come Under Scrutiny by FTC and DOJ
Negative Option Features Under Scrutiny by FTC and DOJ helps define consumer complaints on MyLife.com. MyLife.com compiles all your information into a succinct report. MyLife.com offers free background “searches,” but advertises its subscription service by...
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Litigation Surveys and The Selsun Blues
Selsun Blue, an anti-dandruff shampoo, and its manufacturer, Chattem, were accused of false and deceptive advertising over the “natural” tagline on the shampoo’s bottle. A class of plaintiffs brought an action in New York alleging...
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