On June 8, the United States Supreme Court handed down a surprisingly decisive ruling on trademark law and its relationship with First Amendment rights. The Court found that free speech rights did not protect a manufacturer of dog toys, which mimicked a bottle of Jack Daniels, against an action for trademark infringement. The case has provoked widespread discussion among IP lawyers across the world regarding similar cases in other jurisdictions.
Recent Posts
- Thaler Tells SCOTUS Refusing Copyright to AI-Generated Works Endangers Photo Copyrights, Too
- Amici Urge SCOTUS to Address Uncertainty Around ‘After-Arising Technology’ Question
- Other Barks and Bites for Friday, October 10: SCOTUS Invites SG’s Views on RiseandShine’s Trademark Issues; MPA Urges OpenAI to Address Sora 2 Infringement; and UPC to Add Third Panel to Court of Appeal
- IP Experts Remind UKIPO: Global Device Markets Thrive Under Arm’s-Length SEP Licensing
- PERA 2025 Debated in Senate IP Subcommittee Hearing, with Business Methods, Diagnostics in Focus