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Vol. Ix, Tab 47 - Ex. 1 - Document "Our Collar - Rosetta Stone New Brand", Dawn Mcavoy Jan 2000

Vol. Ix, Tab 47 - Ex. 1 - Document "Our Collar - Rosetta Stone New Brand", Dawn Mcavoy

Rosetta Stone v. Google (Joint Appendix)

Exhibits from the un-sealed joint appendix for Rosetta Stone Ltd., v. Google Inc., No. 10-2007, on appeal to the 4th Circuit. Issue presented: Under the Lanham Act, does the use of trademarked terms in keyword advertising result in infringement when there is evidence of actual confusion?


Conflicts Between U.S. Law And International Treaties Concerning Geographical Indications, Christine Farley Jan 2000

Conflicts Between U.S. Law And International Treaties Concerning Geographical Indications, Christine Farley

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It should not be surprising that the United States is not a major proponent of the protection of geographical indications. Countries that stand to benefit the most from this protection are those that have a long history of traditional industries, such as many European countries. These historical differences may help explain the stance that the United States has taken with regard to the protection of geographical indications, as compared to its stance towards other intellectual property rights negotiated in TRIPs Agreement. But the inability of the U.S. to benefit to the same extent as European countries, because of its apparent …