Consumer sues Dr Pepper claiming “diet soda” deceiving as weight loss product. Court finds a reasonable consumer would not expect diet means product is for weight loss.
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New federal law, the TRACED privacy act, is geared to help quash robocall abuse. The law includes greater enforcement powers and Congressional oversight.
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Article 17 of the EU’s Copyright Directive has received criticism indicating it does not meet the objectives originally sought and may create a chilling effect for creators.
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Biometric data use expands into new areas as Amazon pushes to introduce hand scanning technology for checkouts at Whole Foods stores.
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A good content creator could go viral over the Internet. Before posting online, get to know what can be done to help protect your IP in a work and prevent infringement.
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Smart toys with IoT may be great for children, but CARU asks parents to be aware of the privacy concerns and options before buying and allowing kids to use such products.
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Cease-and-desist letters are a quick and cost-effective way for artists to stop third-party infringement and are a good preliminary step in enforcing IP rights.
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The iconic Shelby’s Cobra name and IP history can provide some lessons in how best to protect intellectual property rights, the correct way.
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Court allows Nirvana’s Happy Face copyright and trademark infringement claims to be heard based on the substantial similarity standard, dismissing Marc Jacobs’ motion to dismiss.
Read MoreLaw enforcement agencies team up to track bitcoin and bust one of the largest child porn rings on the dark web.
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Recent decisions diverge from precedent as cease and desist letter language is scrutinized for justiciable controversy in allowing declaratory judgement in trademark cases.
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Even seemingly defenseless companies can go up against patent trolls by joining forces with allies. GNOME gets help from OIN in defending against patent troll RPI.
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It’s a beer battle over trade secret theft with Anheuser-Busch suing Molson Coors Brewing Company.
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Did you know there are at least 11 different forms of intellectual property (IP) that are recognized in the U.S.? Read for a discussion of all the different types of IP.
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As the Internet of Things enters use in business, warehouse managers learn to utilize IoT to transform distribution channels and make inventory tracking more efficient.
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As consumer data privacy laws change and new ones go into effect, companies should seek to implement internal policies for compliance. See a To-Do List to get started on compliance with new data protection regulations.
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As consumers opt-out of viewing ads, companies seek alternative ad placement - commercials within TV shows & video games. Are there legal issues to consider?
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Photojournalist associations sue Texas for state drone laws and exemptions claiming preferential treatment and First and Fourteenth Amendments rights violations.
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Amazon releases Samuel L. Jackson as voice option for Alexa with an explicit version option. Additional celebrity voices to be added. How could this affect IP rights?
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Technology companies relying on adtech revenue scramble seeking exemptions or safe-harbors as the effectiveness of the CCPA nears.
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