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One80 Physical Therapy v. Thurlow: Unfair Competition and Trademark Claims Survive

One80 Physical Therapy, P.C. operated physical therapy clinics in Colorado and marketed its services using specific slogans, taglines, treatment...

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Abitron v. Hetronic: Supreme Court Limits Lanham Act’s Extraterritorial Reach

Hetronic International, Inc. manufactured radio remote controls used in construction equipment and sold its products in numerous countries. The...

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Zioness Movement v. Lawfare Project: Joint Trademark Ownership Upheld

Introduction Zioness Movement, Inc. and The Lawfare Project, Inc. were involved in a dispute over who owned the ZIONESS trademark. The United States...

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Jack Daniel’s v. VIP Products: Parody Dog Toy Not Automatically Protected

Background VIP Products LLC manufactured a rubber dog toy called “Bad Spaniels,” designed to resemble a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. The toy’s...

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Jekyll Island v. Polygroup Macau: Eleventh Circuit Revives Trademark Suit

Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, a Georgia state entity, manages the historic Jekyll Island resort area. The Authority operates the Georgia Sea...

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What are the Benefits of Having a Trademark Lawyer?

Trademark law is an essential but often complex component of business law, which is why there are so many benefits to having a trademark lawyer on...

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Trademark Infringement: What It Is and How to Protect Your Business

When you've worked hard to build your brand and establish a unique identity in the marketplace, the last thing you want is to see someone else...

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Parody vs. trademark infringement: the Case of Jack Daniel's vs. Bad Spaniels

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Parody vs. Trademark: The Jack Daniel's vs. Bad Spaniels Case

This case involves a dog toy that resembles a bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey. The toy, Bad Spaniels, uses parody and humor to change the whiskey's...

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