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Andrei Iancu, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director, Patent and Trademark Office, Petitioner v. Erik Brunetti
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December 19, 2019
Top 10 Trademark Rulings Of 2019
From Amazon to "Woodstock" weed to offensive words at the U.S. Supreme Court, it was a busy year in the world of trademark law. As 2019 comes to a close, here are the 10 biggest rulings you need to remember, plus seven more you should know that didn't make the cut.
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June 24, 2019
Offensive Trademarks Ruling: 4 Parts You Need To Read
The U.S. Supreme Court says the government can no longer refuse to register curse words and other offensive material as trademarks, but don't go filing that profanity-laden application until you read Monday's decision. As you do, here are four big things you shouldn't miss.
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June 24, 2019
High Court Strikes Down Ban On Offensive Trademarks
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that a federal ban on the registration of "scandalous" trademarks like "Fuct" violates the First Amendment, less than two years after striking down a similar rule against racist terms.
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June 05, 2019
7 Cases To Watch As Supreme Court Enters Home Stretch
With the end of the term just weeks away, the U.S. Supreme Court must now tackle the tough cases it has saved for last, which tend to produce bitter divisions on the court and major changes in the law. Here is a look at seven of the biggest cases awaiting decisions.
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April 15, 2019
Justices Avoid Foul Language, Point To Inconsistency
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case challenging a federal ban on "scandalous" trademarks, during which the justices avoided using dirty words but voiced concern about the "erratic" way the rule has been enforced.
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April 12, 2019
Up Next At High Court: Dirty Trademarks, Pleading Standards
The first week of the U.S. Supreme Court's final oral argument session this term will feature a busy lineup of civil cases involving everything from trademarks for dirty words to wage-and-hour protections for offshore drilling employees. Here's what to expect.
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April 12, 2019
Dirty Words At The High Court: Everything You Need To Know
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday in a closely watched case over vulgar trademarks and free speech. To get you up to speed before the big day, here's everything you need to know about Iancu v. Brunetti and the issues at stake.
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April 04, 2019
'Scandalous' TM Ban Is Different, Gov't Tells High Court
The federal government is making a final plea to the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a ban on "scandalous" trademark registrations, saying the rule can be treated differently from a ban on racist trademarks that the court struck down in 2017.