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job postings aren't "commercial advertising or promotion" for hiring party's goods/services

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19, 2024) Not a surprise, but fills a gap in the caselaw: employment ads arent commercial advertising and promotion for the business trying to hire. If youre interested in food, want to make money, or want to learn the restaurant business, we want to hear from you. Kangnam1957, Inc., 2024 WL 5440252, No.

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ChatUSG: What Companies Doing Business with the Government Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence

Intellectual Property Law Blog

Some of these issues are specific to doing business with the government and others are broader issues that all companies face when using AI, and generative AI (GAI) in particular. Some companies are advising employees not to advertise the use of AI. AI RMF 1.0

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Griper’s Keyword Ads May Constitute False Advertising (Huh?)–LoanStreet v. Troia

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

” I’ll focus on the false designation of origin claim regarding Troia’s keyword ads. Also, there should not be a “use in commerce” when the advertiser (here, Troia) doesn’t actually offer any goods or services in the marketplace. The court displays some of the ads: Use in Commerce.

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1H 2021 Quick Links, Part 4 (Advertising, Contracts, & More)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Advertising/E-Commerce. While such social media posts may not have the indicia of a traditional advertisement, there can belittle doubt that these paid posts are in fact advertisements… Today, consumers face waves of advertisements amid a sea of product choices. Ariix, LLC v. NutriSearch Corp., Kauders v.

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Trade Dress Protection for Non-Traditional Marks in the Fashion Industry

IP and Legal Filings

However, proving that the design is distinctive enough to be protected and does not serve a functional purpose remains problematic. This protection allows the brand to safeguard its visual identity, as well as stop other businesses from using their designs’ look and feel, maintaining exclusivity and value of designs.

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Retailer has standing to assert Lanham Act false advertising claims against its own supplier

43(B)log

Lynd advertised the Product as effective against the coronavirus. Ultimately, AHBP took an exclusive license to sell the product in Argentina, with purchasing and advertising/marketing spend minimums. the Lanham Act false advertising claim survived.

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Thirteen Reasons Why Businesses Fail

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It’s well known that the failure rate of small businesses is extremely high. Entrepreneur.com rates people’s chances of surviving in business beyond 5 years at 50/50, while the chances of failure after 10 years are 70%. With that in mind, here are the top 13 reasons why businesses are less successful than they might otherwise be.