Peter S. Sloane

This article illustrates the tension between showing images of your works to promote sales and providing access for others to copy the designs. If the former is needed, you may as well register the copyrights in the photos to have the tools to take down infringements. #copyright #counterfeits

Why Legal Teams Need to Develop, Maintain Strong Brand Guidelines - Today's General Counsel Learn why brand guidelines are so important to preserving brand integrity and value for your organization.

In apolitical developments, check out my article “Why Legal Teams Need to Develop, Maintain Strong Brand Guidelines" published by Today's General Counsel: todaysgeneralcounsel.com/why-legal-te.... #branding #brandguidelines #trademarks #inhouse

NewsNet, the notification system of the US Copyright Office, just announced a webinar on conducting public records searches using the #copyright public records system for Sep. 25 at 1 pm ET. See www.copyright.gov/events/cprs-....

Trademark friends. Is anyone on this webinar "Best Practices for CBP eRecordation Holders"?

The NYIPLA is hosting an event on Aug. 6 featuring Thomas Rinaldi, who will present "Patented: 1,000 Design #Patents," a visual archive celebrating over a century of product and industrial design through original patent documents: www.nyipla.org/assnfe/ev.as.... #designs #designpatents

Has trademark law become less predictable over time or are all the new decisions just the normal churn of case law as the years go by? Or is it a response to life becoming more complicated as new technologies and markets are developed at an exponential rate?

Nothing to see here.

The title of the post says it all.

Complaining about the Supreme Court’s decisions in this case or that case feels like a guy on the Titanic complaining about the song selection from the band.” - Well said.

I agree. And panels often speak to the lowest common denominator as if the audience is hearing about the subject matter for the first time. Or they pack the panel with so many speakers that there is no time for substantive discussion.

CAST IRONY SKILLET would at least have been incongruous and registerable.

#BigLaw just keeps getting bigger . . .

There are trademark considerations to keep in mind especially with red and blue crosses in the medical field. Consult with knowledgeable trademark counsel before adopting.

No Kings in Atlantic City!

And disclaimers are sometimes said to exacerbate confusion.

Fair point.

No likelihood of confusion here.

It reminds me of "infrastructure week." Talk of "trade deals" will similarly be forgotten.

There's also the dilution claim to consider to the extent that the sale of Aldi's products may weaken the distinctive quality of the Mondelez packaging if found to be famous.

Snack Maker Sues Aldi Grocery Chain Over Look-Alike Product Packaging

Mondelez sues Aldi for trademark infringement, dilution, and unfair competition: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/01/b.... #trademarklaw

Eh, this isn't me. I'm a trademark lawyer. I strive to avoid confusion. 😀

Contributory genericide?

Nestlé and French Government Accused of Cover-Up in Perrier Water Scandal

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/b... Is the treatment of water inconsistent with describing it as “natural”? #falseadvertisinglaw

In an age of distrust, #trademarks and their promise of quality and integrity, are more important to protect and enforce than ever. #INTA25

It looks like we’re getting a refreshing change of venue for #INTA26

Reading an article about one’s practice area, in my case, trademark law, shows how little reporters often know. To say that there is nothing that can be done because the hotel “obtained a trademark” shows a complete misunderstanding of the law, available causes of action, and remedies. #trademarklaw

As an attorney who practices copyright law, I can say that Shira Perlmutter was highly respected among practitioners and that this is nothing more than a chilling move which is highly damaging to the Copyright Office and its fair and efficient administration of the law.

The artichoke so prized that people sell fakes For just two weeks each spring, a rare violet artichoke is harvested by hand on Venice's northern islands – and locals go to great lengths to keep it authentic.

Counterfeits are not just limited to hard goods: www.bbc.com/travel/artic... #castraùre

They’re no fan of him in #Portugal

The End of the ‘Generic’ Grocery-Store Brand They’re no longer terrible—in fact, they’re often the draw.

The meaning of generic goods in stores has changed over time with basic goods being replaced by products which are sometimes better than the national brand names. This article ($) does a good job in exploring the change and considering its pros and cons: www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch... #branding