Ad Law Access
How Not to Get Burned by “First” Claims
When a company comes up with a new product or feature, it will usually want to advertise the benefits of that product or feature. If the company believes that it is also the first or only company to have that product…
Don’t Lose Your DMCA Safe Harbor Protection
If your website allows users to post content, you’re probably already familiar with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Among other things, the DMCA provides online service providers a “safe harbor” from potential…
Grab the Rings and Go For the Gold, At Your Own Risk
The 2016 Summer Olympic Games are about one month away, and as athletes are getting ready to compete for medals, companies are getting ready to compete for consumers. Many marketers think that including…
Beretta Sued Over Elvis-Themed Ad Campaign
Last week, we posted that White House had objected when Samsung used President Obama’s image in a tweet. And before that, we posted that Michael Jordan had objected when Jewel-Osco used his name and a picture of his…
Patent Troll Sues FTC for Accusing it of Being a Patent Troll?
Yesterday, a suspected “patent troll” filed suit in Texas federal court against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that the FTC unlawfully interfered with its constitutional right to identify and seek redress…