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Cocaine-Cola, The Velvet Elvis, And Anti-Barbie: Defending The Trademark And Publicity Rights To Cultural Icons, Steven M. Cordero Dec 1997

Cocaine-Cola, The Velvet Elvis, And Anti-Barbie: Defending The Trademark And Publicity Rights To Cultural Icons, Steven M. Cordero

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.


How Early Did Anglo-American Trademark Law Begin? An Answer To Schechter's Conundrum, Keith M. Stolte Dec 1997

How Early Did Anglo-American Trademark Law Begin? An Answer To Schechter's Conundrum, Keith M. Stolte

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Trademark Surveys: Identifying The Relevant Universe Of Confused Consumers, Shashank Upadhye Dec 1997

Trademark Surveys: Identifying The Relevant Universe Of Confused Consumers, Shashank Upadhye

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Trademark Prosecution In The Patent And Trademark Office And Litigation In The Trademark Trial And Appeal Board, David W. Ehrlich, Richard A. Friedman, Donna L. Mirman, T. Jeffrey Quinn Dec 1997

Trademark Prosecution In The Patent And Trademark Office And Litigation In The Trademark Trial And Appeal Board, David W. Ehrlich, Richard A. Friedman, Donna L. Mirman, T. Jeffrey Quinn

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Keep It Real: A Call For A Broader Quality Control Requirement In Trademark Law , Noah D. Genel Oct 1997

Keep It Real: A Call For A Broader Quality Control Requirement In Trademark Law , Noah D. Genel

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The European "Community Trade Mark": Is It Worth The Bother?, Daniel G. Radler Jan 1997

The European "Community Trade Mark": Is It Worth The Bother?, Daniel G. Radler

Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review

In growing regional societies such as the European Union, there is a recognized need for standardization of trademark protection. Radler discusses the recent creation of the "Community Trade Mark" ("CTM") and analyzes the pros, the cons, and the alternatives to regional trademark protection within the EU. Concluding that the CTM is the most appropriate alternative, Radler suggests that the CTM provides uniformity, efficiency, and a means for further harmonization.


The Internet: Is It Broadcasting?, Jonathan I. Ezor, Peter Brown, Peggy Miles Jan 1997

The Internet: Is It Broadcasting?, Jonathan I. Ezor, Peter Brown, Peggy Miles

Touro Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Name Is Not Always The Same, Neal J. Friedman, Kevin Siebert Jan 1997

The Name Is Not Always The Same, Neal J. Friedman, Kevin Siebert

Seattle University Law Review

This Article explores the present Internet addressing system, the history of trademark disputes on the Internet, and proposals for resolving these disputes. Part I provides a brief history of the Internet, discusses its addressing system, and explains the use of domain names as identifiers for companies on the Internet. Part II introduces the current system for registering Internet domain names and the problems associated with its structure. Part III gives a brief background of trademark law and tracks the evolution of disputes that have arisen as a result of the intersection of the Internet and trademark law. Finally, Part IV …


Reverse Passing Off: Preventing Healthy Competition, Catherine Romero Wright Jan 1997

Reverse Passing Off: Preventing Healthy Competition, Catherine Romero Wright

Seattle University Law Review

In order to protect creativity, the development of products, and access to the marketplace, the Ninth Circuit should readopt the strict bodily appropriations test when determining whether a plaintiff has a legitimate claim under the Lanham Act for reverse passing off. This test protects product originators from having their products mislabeled and it protects entrepreneurs like Chad, who can make valuable contributions to products. This Comment begins with a brief description of the origins of reverse passing off, followed by its evolution in the Ninth Circuit. The expansion of this cause of action in some other circuits is examined; and …