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.
New York City’s new Non-Primary Residence Property Surcharge—commonly known as the pied-...
AI tools are advancing faster than legal organizations can absorb them. This program examines why th...
AI agents — autonomous systems capable of planning, deciding, and acting independently across ...
Class action waivers in arbitration agreements remain enforceable, but a decade of U.S. Supreme Cour...
The practice of law places legal professionals under extraordinary and often chronic stress, making ...
Class action litigation continues to expand in both number of filings and monetary exposure, with se...
If there is one word we continue to hear more than any other term as we continue to navigate through...
This presentation provides a basic overview of AI governance in the United States for in-house attor...
The Aftermath of Scams and Cybercrime: A Practical Guide to Response and Recovery examines the immed...
Perfectionism is often rewarded in the legal profession. It drives attention to detail, thorough pre...