More Fees and Requirements for Filing Trademark Applications in the USPTO   

With an increase in both the number of trademark applications and fraudulent trademark applications over the last several years, the USPTO has recently instituted several additional filing requirements, increased most filing fees, and added new fee categories.

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FCC Implements New TCPA Requirement for Prior Express Written Consent on a “One-to-One” Basis

On January 27, 2025, there will be a significant legal change that will fundamentally affect the operations of all lead generators and those who rely on them. Many businesses are aware that the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is a federal law that requires prior express written consent in order to send auto-dialed calls, pre-recorded [...]

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Cracking Down on Review Manipulation

Given consumers' increasing reliance on customer reviews for online purchases combined with the increasing use of AI, we can expect more regulatory (and likely plaintiff’s attorney) enforcement combating false or manipulated consumer reviews. Recognizing these trends, the FTC’s recently-effective Final Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials focuses heavily on fake reviews and [...]

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Anatomy of an addiction industry

Smoking has an image problem, because everyone knows: it can kill you. That’s why tobacco multinationals are increasingly focused on e-cigarettes, enticing consumers with bright colors and fruity flavors. The target group: young people. The World Health Organization says smoking results in the death of eight million people every year. That’s one reason why you’ll [...]

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