Recently by Ira Jay Levy
Licensing Due Diligence
Much is written about the need for proper due diligence during the course of mergers, acquisitions, and other large corporate transactions.Often overlooked is the need for appropriate due diligence in the context of significant licensing activity.Whether representing the prospective licensor or...
Read MoreThe Federal Trademark Dilution Act - Much Hobbled One Year After Victoria's Secret
The purpose of the Federal Trademark Dilution Act (FTDA)1 is to protect famous trademarks from third party uses which, while not likely to confuse, nonetheless diminish the capacity of the mark to distinguish goods or services, or cause tarnishment to the mark. The enactment of the FTDA was...
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