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Category Archives: Advertising Law
New Publications: Intellectual Property Perspectives on Marketing and Advertising
Carswell is publishing a new IP and advertising law related text entitled Intellectual Property Perspectives on Marketing and Advertising (Henry Lue). From Carswell: “There are several forms of intellectual property law that are associated with marketing and advertising law. These include patents, trade-marks, copyright and … Read the rest of this entry »
“Babies Can Read!” or Consumers Can’t Think – May Be a Close Call – FTC Seeks $185 Million Settlement
In a recent case that I can only describe as bizarre, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has announced that it has filed false advertising charges against the marketers of “Your Baby Can Read!”, a learning program for toddlers that, according to the FTC, was “widely … Read the rest of this entry »
CPI International Launches Cool New Global Directory of Competition/Antitrust Individuals, Firms and Companies
Our friends at Competition Policy International, ever the innovators, have launched a very nice new “People and Organizations” application on their website, which lists hundreds of competition/antitrust law individuals, companies and firms around the world. From Competition Policy International: “Welcome to our people and organization … Read the rest of this entry »
A Few Regulatory, IP and Advertising Law Updates – Including Jury Award of $1 Billion in Apple/Samsung Patent Trial
A few regulatory, intellectual property and advertising law updates caught my eye today including: A flurry of media reports and notes relating to Apple’s $1 billion jury victory over Samsung in one of the largest patent fights in history (see e.g.: Check, Please: Experts Say Apple, … Read the rest of this entry »
Advertising: Conferences: “Digital Day Conference 2012: The New Digital Path to Purchase”
“Emerging technologies, new platforms and evolving digital tools are changing the way audiences consume media, connect with brands and ultimately make purchase decisions. With the rise of smartphones, tablets and social media, today’s empowered consumers are seeking out information, interacting with brands and sharing their … Read the rest of this entry »
Northern Gateway Pipeline: Were Enbridge Promotional Videos Misleading?
In a curious twist in the growing dispute between the Alberta and British Columbia governments, stakeholders and individuals on either side of the environmental debate, with some political seesawing by the Federal Government thrown in, a British Columbia resident has recently alleged that Enbridge promotional … Read the rest of this entry »
Advertising Law: New Publications: Word of Mouth Marketing Association: Social Media Marketing Disclosure Guide
The U.S. Word of Mouth Marketing Association (“WOMMA”) published earlier today a new edition of its Social Media Marketing Disclosure Guide (see: The WOMMA Guide to Disclosure in Social Media Marketing). From WOMMA: “As part of WOMMA’s continuing effort to advance and advocate ethical word of mouth, WOMMA … Read the rest of this entry »
Conferences: “What In-house Counsel Need to Know About Recent Competition Law Developments” – CBA/CCCA Canadian Legal Conference (Vancouver, August 12-14, 2012)
I am pleased to be participating in the Canadian Bar Association’s upcoming CBA Canadian Legal Conference in Vancouver on a panel on August 13th: “What In-house Counsel Need to Know About Recent Competition Law Developments”. From the Canadian Bar Association and Canadian Corporate Counsel Association … Read the rest of this entry »
