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Hire an Experienced Trademark Attorney to Avoid Trademark Office Rejections
It is common to question whether hiring an attorney is necessary before filing a trademark application. After all, anyone can file a trademark application with the US Patent and Trademark...
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How to Choose a Trademark Lawyer
How to Choose an Attorney to Litigate Your Trademark Infringement Matter in the Internet/Tech/Digital Media Arena Trademark infringement that occurs over the internet or in other types of digital media...
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The Essential Guide to FTC Compliance, Investigations, and Enforcement
The Essential Guide to FTC Compliance, Investigations, and Enforcement is a valuable resource for any company that must address FTC compliance, an FTC investigation, or an FTC lawsuit. If you...
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FTC Advertising Guidelines Series #1 - If You Can’t Prove It, Don’t Say It
Running afoul of Federal Trade Commission advertising guidelines can have significant negative consequences for a business. It’s not uncommon for FTC enforcement actions to run into millions of dollars in...
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California’s “Bot Labeling” Law
Companies using “bots” should know that California’s “bot labeling” law becomes operative later this year on July 1, 2019. The law requires clear disclosures of use of chatbots in certain...
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FTC Can’t Stop Every Deceptive Ad Or Trade Practice
Competitors Can Step In To Enforce The Law In my previous article, “You Can Sue Your Competitor For False Advertising,” I point out that the FTC can’t possibly enforce false...
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Compelling Reasons To Consider Expediting Trademark Registrations
Compelling Reasons To Consider Expediting Trademark Registrations Trademark infringement and counterfeiting can have a devastating effect on companies launching new brands as well as early-stage retailers. E-commerce marketplaces provide robust...
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The Power of an FTC Asset Freeze Order
The United States government has many legal tools to prosecute companies, foreign nations, and individuals. One of the most powerful is the asset freeze order. Make no mistake, when such...
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