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Supreme Court Affirms "Booking.com" Trademark
On June 30, 2020, The Supreme Court of the United States issued its opinion in United States Patent and Trademark Office v. Booking.com B. V. , holding that a mark consisting of a generic term combined with “.com” is not necessarily generic, and may be eligible for trademark protection...
COVID-19 Safety Checklist for Reopening Your Workplace
Step 1: Prepare for employees to return to the workplace. Assess the risk level of your workplace according to OSHA Guidelines. Lower exposure risk (caution) jobs are those that do not require contact with people known to be, or suspected of being, infected with SARS-CoV-2 nor frequent close contact...
Protecting the Popular Brand: Considerations to Avoid Genericide
When it comes to trademark registration, there is such a thing as being too popular. Marks such as Aspirin, Fiberglass, Zipper and Flip Phone became so ubiquitous that they were found to be generic—a commonly used name or description of a kind of product. When a trademark becomes so...
Sustainability in the Fashion Industry: Kering Group's Innovative Approach in the Luxury Sphere
Retailers are facing an increasing population of ethically minded consumers . A Nielsen 2015 global survey found that 66% of respondents were “ willing to pay more for products and services that come from companies that are committed to positive social and environmental impact ,” up from 55% in...
Supreme Court Removes Patent Litigation from the Heartland of Texas
For years, patent assertion entities have filed patent lawsuits against retailers in federal court in Texas. The Supreme Court’s recent decision in TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC may give retailers the ability to insist they defend such lawsuits on their home turf. Deep In the Heart...