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Who Knew The Life Of A Showgirl Sometimes Involves Trade Mark Battles?
Taylor Swift faces a trademark dispute over her album title "The Life of a Showgirl" with performer Maren Flagg, who holds a 12-year registration for "Confessions of a Showgirl." The case centers on reverse confusion claims and whether Swift's global fame could overwhelm Flagg's earlier trademark rights, raising questions about brand dilution and the commercial impact of similar marks in the entertainment industry.
United States IP
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Marks & Clerk
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June 2026 FZLZ Minute
This comprehensive intellectual property update examines recent developments across multiple jurisdictions, from a Second Circuit ruling on TTAB decision preclusion to new EU greenwashing regulations and state-level privacy legislation. The analysis explores how courts and legislators are adapting trademark, copyright, and data protection frameworks to address modern marketplace realities and technological advances.
United States IP
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Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, PC
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California Attorney General Escalates Attack On PC-MSO Model: What Venture-Backed, Private Equity, And Digital Health Companies Need To Know
Foley & Lardner LLP (Foley) represented Carbon Health in negotiating a settlement agreement with the California Attorney General (AG) to resolve alleged corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) violations against Carbon Health, a technology-based primary and urgent care company that recently emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
United States IP
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Foley & Lardner
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美国商标申请基础的选择与变更实务策略
Understanding the five types of trademark application bases in the United States is crucial for successful registration. This comprehensive guide explores the legal foundations, strategic advantages, and practical considerations of each basis—from actual use and intent-to-use to foreign registration and priority claims—providing actionable insights for navigating the USPTO application process and basis conversion strategies.
United States IP
CP
CCPIT Patent & Trademark Law Office
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In-House Counsel Solutions Series: 2Q 2026
This quarterly installment examines critical legal challenges facing in-house counsel, from WD-40's trade secret protection strategy and copyright ownership complexities to the emerging risks attorneys face when integrating generative AI into their practice. The series also explores how trademark law intersects with AI-generated deepfakes and why relying on public AI tools for legal guidance may compromise privilege protections.
United States IP
K
Klemchuk
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Is Traditional IP Enforcement Enough Protection In Vietnam’s Rapidly Digitalizing Economy? (Video)
Vietnam’s economic rise has been one of the defining stories of the last decade. With GDP growth averaging over 6% annually and a population of over 100 million, the country is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of global supply chain operations. Vietnam’s rapidly expanding middle class—projected to reach 56 million people by 2030—has also fueled a booming consumer market that international brands are eager to enter.
United States IP
G
Gamma Law
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