Category: Litigation
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Walmart Copyright Infringement: What Artists and Retailers Need to Know
If you are an artist or creator, discovering your work on Walmart products without your permission can be shocking and frustrating. Copyright law offers important protections against Walmart copyright infringement, but disputes involving large retailers like Walmart are often more complex than they appear. In this article, we’ll explain what artists should do when their work…
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Understanding TTAB Oppositions and Cancellations: A Complete Guide
When it comes to protecting your trademark rights, disputes don’t always happen in federal court. Many trademark conflicts are decided before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), a branch of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that handles oppositions and cancellations. If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or brand manager, understanding the TTAB process, including timelines,…
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How to Stop Unauthorized Resellers: A Legal Guide for Cosmetics, Makeup And Beauty Brands
Most beauty and cosmetics companies have at some point wondered how to stop unauthorized resellers. Few things are more frustrating than seeing your products resold on websites, or even at flea markets, while you struggle to regain control of your brand. Whether the products end up there due to leaks in your supply chain or…
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AI Hallucinations in Law: Why Human Oversight is Crucial
Artificial intelligence is transforming the legal industry, but recent high-profile mistakes highlight the risks of relying on AI-generated legal research without human oversight. One alarming trend is the rise of AI “hallucinations,” where AI fabricates case law, leading to serious ethical and procedural consequences. A recent case involving Morgan & Morgan, the nation’s largest personal…
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Don’t Copy My “Vibe”: Influencer Infringement Case Tests Copyright and Trade Dress on Social Media
In a headline-making influencer infringement case filed in the Western Texas Federal District Court, social media personality Sydney Nicole Gifford has sued rival influencer Alyssa Sheil for alleged copyright and trade dress infringement. The lawsuit stems from a dispute over aesthetics, branding, and creative content. It raises novel legal questions about how far intellectual property protections can extend in the…