Understanding the FTC's Updated Endorsement Guidelines for Social Media and Online Advertising
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently made significant changes to its Endorsement Guides, which provide guidance on fair and honest practices in advertising. The updates primarily focus on the use of social media, online advertising, and artificial intelligence. In this blog post, we'll break down the key changes and what they mean for advertisers, brand ambassadors, and endorsers.
Understanding the Impact of Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith: A Landmark Copyright Case
SCOTUS handed down a seminal ruling interpreting the Fair use Doctrine
FDA Goes Modern: Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022
The US cosmetics industry is getting a face-lift with the recent passage of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act on December 29, 2022. MoCRA is attempting to create a more regulated framework for cosmetics production and manufacturing, a feat not prioritized for decades.
Descriptive Trademarks: what to know.
Descriptive trademarks are marks that describe the products. Instead of being distinct from the product the descriptive trademark is only telling the consumer what the product is and does not distinguish the source of the product well.
Trademark Registration: Principal or Supplemental?
When it comes to trademarks, there are two different registers you need to know about: the Principal and Supplemental Register. What are the differences between the two?