The New FTC Green Guides have Arrived
Two years ago, the FTC proposed revisions to its Green Guides (Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, "the Guides") which first were released in 1992. The Guides then…
Geekview IP Weeks(ish) in Review: Cheeky Coverage of Recent IP News
Zynga out to topple Pyramidville. Zyngaville rules the world! Of gaming. Or so claims Zynga, clearly believing it to be true. Game maker Kobojo however, calls bullsh*t. I wrote about…
Imported, Indeed. Made in USA Foundation Confronts Automotive False Advertising
Yesterday, The Made in the USA Foundation (Foundation) filed two petitions with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The petitions requested that the FTC issue complaints, one against Chrysler (here) and…
FTC v. POM Wonderful, Wonderful for its Lawyers, but How Good is POM for You?
Yesterday, administrative law judge (ALJ), Michael Chappell heard arguments in a case that the FTC brought against POM Wonderful, its parent company, Roll International, and the three officers of the…
Publicity & Privacy
Yesterday, I wrote about the Section 2(c) refusal to register three marks that referenced President Barack Obama without his consent. Today I will explore the area of law that protects…