Ad Law Access
You May Not Be As Lucky As the NY Yankees
In working with brand owners large and small, I find a surprising number of instances where independent contractors are hired to create content without a proper work for hire or other agreement to protect the company.…
Obama Campaign Sues Company for Trademark Infringement
Last week, President Obama's campaign committee filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a company for allegedly using the campaign’s trademarked “Rising Sun” logo without permission. According to the complaint,…
Brand Owners Take Note: New Domain Names Mean Big Changes
Just when you thought domain name enforcement couldn't get more expensive, ICANN presents: the New gTLDs! Starting January 12, 2012, ICANN began accepting applications for new generic top level domain ("gTLD") names,…
PETA Pulls Ad Featuring Unauthorized Image of Michelle Obama
Yesterday People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ("PETA") announced that it will pull ads featuring the likeness of first lady Michelle Obama. The image was used without Michelle Obama's permission and created the…
White House Asks Retailer to Take Down Ad Featuring the President
Last week, the White House asked Weatherproof to remove a Times Square billboard that featured President Obama wearing a Weatherproof jacket in front of the Great Wall of China. According to the White House, the…