Overview: Dr. Justin Anderson will lead a discussion of consumer surveys regarding certification marks at the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting, which will be held May 18-22, 2024, in Atlanta. The discussion will focus...
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Elevate vs Elevations: The Importance of Disclosures in Consumer Surveys Part 2
In trademark infringement matters, parties often retain consumer survey experts to conduct likelihood of confusion litigation surveys. Courts commonly accept these surveys as evidence, but they must meet certain criteria and be conducted and designed...
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Taking the High Rhode: Consumer Surveys, Cosmetics, and Hailey Bieber
Overview: Rhode-NYC is a New York-based fashion brand that launched a trademark infringement lawsuit against the new Rhode cosmetics brand owned by Hailey Bieber, wife of Justin Bieber. The complaint alleges that Bieber launched the...
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Trademark Battle Brewing: Stone Brewing Co. LLC v. MillerCoors LLC
Overview Trademark Battle Brewing: Stone Brewing Co. LLC v. MillerCoors LLC. Stone Brewing Co. won a trademark infringement lawsuit against MillerCoors after MillerCoors redesigned its logo for Keystone beer to emphasize the word “stone.” This...
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Zkittlez and Skittles: Bittersweet IP Dispute Between Cannabis and Candy
Overview Cannabis candy ‘Zkittlez” reaches settlement with Skittles candy over a trademark dispute. Where cannabis marketers frequently employ pot parodies to promote popular snacks and treats to their audiences, how are senior marks protected under...
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