Alphabet (Google) has beaten back challenges claiming that “google” is a generic term for searching in an internet search engine. More recently, Lego took the comedian and talk show host Seth Meyers to task for referring to “Legos” on-air, which led to a flurry of social media commentary expressing strong opinions. Has brand awareness gone far enough that trademark owners no longer need to be concerned that their brands will suffer the fate of ESCALATOR, LAUNDROMAT, and TRAMPOLINE? This audio CLE will consider whether using a trademark as an adjective and conducting awareness campaigns like “Not Even Xerox Can Xerox” and Velcro’s classic 2017 “Don’t Say Velcro” video are still necessary to keep trademarks from becoming generic. We will also take a look at the Booking.com case and consider whether this has lowered the bar for ordinary terms as trademarks.
Lawyers lose hundreds of billable and operational hours every year to poorly managed meetings. Unfoc...
Confidentiality Agreements (also called NDAs) are too often treated as routine. So routine, th...
Class action litigation presents significant legal and business challenges for employers and corpora...
Join us for this presentation to learn about the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit litig...
This program examines the legal standards and factors courts throughout the United States apply when...
During this course you will take a deep dive into federal bid protest litigation at the U.S. Court o...
The United States Constitution is one of the most influential legal documents in history, establishi...
Incorrect military records prevent active duty and reserve Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, Marines, Sai...
Turn decades of client relationships into lasting equity. This practical CLE shows attorneys how to ...
2026 was a very important year when it comes to federal procurement developments, Artificial Intelli...