Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Here are the biggest trademark stories of 2022 that we have been following at EMP&A. The application was initially approved and published for opposition in June 2022. Besides Mariah, there were many other celebrity trademark stories this year, as more an more celebrities launch more and more brands. © 2022 Erik M.

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Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens All Rights Reserved False Advertising 130

43(B)log

AUGUST 22, 2022

3d -, 2022 WL 3453395, S260736 (Cal. 18, 2022) Not bound by Article III, the California Supreme Court issued a ruling despite the parties’ settlement. The First Amendment has long coexisted with no-fault false advertising laws. citing both UCL and Lanham Act claims, including false advertising claims.] “The

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False Advertising Advertising Advertising Artistic Work 59

43(B)log

MAY 2, 2022

WGACA, LLC, 2022 WL 902931, No. 28, 2022) Chanel sued What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA), alleging trademark infringement, false advertising, false association/endorsement, and related NY GBL claims for deceptive/unfair trade practices and false advertising. Chanel, Inc. 2253 (LLS) (S.D.N.Y.

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

Successful NFTs that were lucrative for the seller include, for example, Kings of Leon who reportedly generated $2million from NFT sales of their album, which was minted alongside other benefits including artwork, a vinyl, and for six buyers even lifetime front-row seats to Kings of Leon headline gigs.

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Non-Fungible Tokens Advertising Advertising Ownership 140