The Importance of Online Reviews in the Digital Age In today’s digital age, American consumers have come to trust online reviews as the modern word-of-mouth, guiding their purchasing decisions with a few swipes and clicks. From choosing the perfect restaurant to...
Here’s the scenario: Your brand has started selling on Amazon, and sales are strong. You’ve invested time and resources to build your presence, and you’re finally gaining traction. However, after some time, you begin to notice a decline in sales, and you are no longer...
The US Supreme Court granted certiorari to review the 4th Circuit's damages ruling in Dewberry Engineers v. Dewberry Group, which offers a unique examination of corporate separateness and the protection of trademarks under the Lanham Act, particularly in the context...
In the world of ecommerce, Amazon commands a considerable share of online retail transactions. Its dominance influences pricing strategies and market dynamics across the virtual storefront industry. This unparalleled market position gives Amazon significant leverage...
As Amazon maintains its chokehold on ecommerce sales, the United States Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is attempting to reclassify Amazon as a distributor of goods. If successful, this would expose Amazon to liability for third-party products sold on the Amazon...
The internet, characterized by its borderless nature, has introduced significant challenges to the traditional concepts of personal jurisdiction in federal courts. This issue was recently highlighted in the First Circuit Federal Appeals Court, where, after a Motion to...
The wild west of the e-commerce landscape keeps many trademark owners up at night trying to protect their brand. In the ever-expanding online marketplace, counterfeiters pop-up daily trying to make a quick buck passing off inferior products as strong household brand...
In a David vs. Goliath-esque legal saga, Rogue Fitness (ROGUE), a well-known workout products company, finds itself embroiled in a trademark dispute against Rogue Ridge LLC (Rogue Ridge), a mountain bike seller. At the heart of the matter lies the use of the term...
Earlier this year, a rare case of copyright infringement was brought against the National Football League (NFL) and the Detroit Lions over a statue of Hall of Fame player Barry Sanders. The case, filed in January in New York federal court by photographer Allen Kee,...
Is the dripping wax seal of Maker's Mark famous? What about the Texas Longhorn Football logo – surely that's famous, isn't it? While many would say those are famous and indelible American symbols, in the area of trademark law, specifically trademark dilution, there is...