Commodore, What Can You Learn From Drifters? By James P. Flynn, Epstein Becker Green Trademark lawyers eventually learn a hard truth: brands often do not die; instead, they drift. Sometimes they drift quietly into nostalgia. Sometimes they drift into the hands of the entrepreneurial and well-advised. Other times, they drift along unattended. Of course, sometimes, they drift straight into court. Few issues in intellectual property law reveal the fault lines … Continue Reading
In 2023, the Federal Court of Canada released its decision in Energizer Brands, LLC and Energizer Canada Inc. v. Gillette Company (2023 FC 804). The decision clarifies some of the laws applicable to comparative advertising in this country and should guide the conduct of parties that engage in this form of commercial activity. Energizer sued … Continue Reading
