Entries tagged “binder v. disability group”
Using Competitor’s Trademark as Advertising Keyword Deemed Infringement
insights February 26, 2011
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California recently ruled that the purchase of a competitor’s registered trademark through Google Inc.’s AdWords program for sponsored keyword advertising on the search engine website constituted “use in commerce” under the Latham Act. Trademark owners scored a recent victory in the ongoing battle over the use…
New HSR Thresholds for 2011 to Take Effect
insights February 25, 2011
The annual adjustment of the dollar thresholds for preacquisition filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act will take effect February 24, 2011. All transactions closing on or after the effective date will be governed by the new thresholds. The annual adjustment of the dollar thresholds for preacquisition filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act will take effect February 24,…