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Lexmark allows direct and contributory false advertising claims against certifier

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After a settlement with one defendant, the two remaining defendants “are the sole licensors of the PS 1-09 stamp to 36 Brazilian plywood mills that export structural plywood to the United States.” As for the contributory false advertising claim, it too was well pled. Plaintiffs brought negligence and Lanham Act claims.

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is there a difference between "clinically tested" and "clinically proven" to reasonable consumers?

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15, 2021) (R&R) This long and citation-heavy opinion would be a good cheat sheet for looking at class action settlement approvals generally, especially in the 11th Circuit. But when it comes to surveys or, here, approving settlements, matters can differ. The court would have continuing jurisdiction to rule on any challenge.

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Google’s Search Disambiguation Doesn’t Create Initial Interest Confusion–Aliign v. lululemon

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

McNeil. * Three Keyword Advertising Decisions in a Week, and the Trademark Owners Lost Them All. * Competitor Gets Pyrrhic Victory in False Advertising Suit Over Search Ads–Harbor Breeze v. 1-800 Contacts. * FTC Explains Why It Thinks 1-800 Contacts’ Keyword Ad Settlements Were Anti-Competitive–FTC v.

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Illinois court finds insurance coverage for alleged trade dress infringement

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15, 2022) The court of appeals reversed summary judgment in favor of an insurer, and ordered partial summary judgment for the insured, on the duty to defend in underlying litigation based on advertising injury coverage for trade dress infringement (depicting allegedly infringing products) in the insured’s advertising.

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Atari’s Copyright Claim Against State Farm Survives Challenge

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The judge dismissed the business disparagement, false advertising, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment claims. Whether State Farm will settle this dispute or continue to litigate remains to be seen. Other Claims: Dismissed The court was less forgiving when it came to Atari’s other claims.

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timeshare exit firm wins fee award where plaintiff failed to show key elements of claim

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Moreover, the Court’s finding as to the first two elements had little to do with the strength of Plaintiffs’ litigation position.” Thus, this case was exceptional because it “stands out from others with respect to the substantive strength of the party’s litigating position” and in “the unreasonable manner in which the case was litigated.”

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J&J Subsidiary Wins $18 Million Judgment Against Surgical Tool Counterfeiter

IP Watchdog

The laundry list of accusations also included trademark dilution, false advertising, common law unjust enrichment, common law tortious interference with contract, and breach of settlement agreement.