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Category: Private Labels

Posted on June 11, 2021 Private Labels

“Private Label Store Brand OTC Naming Architecture”!

Now that’s a mouthful, eh?  Yes, that is one ba-a-a-ad phrase to have handy for your next trademarks-and-branding over pigs-in-blankets soirée! Oh… you don’t… know what... Read more

Posted on May 28, 2021 False Advertising Private Labels

Scalping consumers

Private-label branding is a huge topic, and a very interesting one. I wrote a huge post about it here, focusing on Hellman’s (or, for you... Read more

Posted on September 18, 2019 Private Labels

Best of 2012: Scalping consumers

First posted March 6, 2012. Private-label branding is a huge topic, and a very interesting one. I wrote a huge post about it here, focusing... Read more

Posted on November 4, 2016November 4, 2016 Private Labels

Heads up, lookalike scammers

Another consumer victory for blogging! https://t.co/Ze8MJM5Zlg No fees were earned to achieve this result. https://t.co/PFjknX5ggz — Likelihood ®© Blog (@likely2confuse) November 4, 2016 I can’t... Read more

Posted on November 27, 2015November 27, 2015 Private Labels

Truvia and friends

Is there really something new to add on the topic of private labels and confusion?  After all, I’ve explored various aspects of this phenomenon, through: The Hellman’s... Read more

Posted on January 22, 2015December 9, 2016 Private Labels

Best of 2008: Bring out The Best?

I’ve always been fascinated* with the concept of the lookalike packaging of “house brands” or private labels, which are usually priced a good one-third cheaper... Read more

Posted on August 8, 2012January 13, 2022 Private Labels

Bring out The Best?

I’ve always been fascinated* with the concept of the lookalike packaging of “house brands” or private labels, which are usually priced a good one-third cheaper... Read more

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The question of whether consumers are likely to be confused is the signal inquiry that determines if a trademark infringement claim is valid. I write here about trademark law, copyright law, brands, free speech (mostly as it relates to the Internet and social media). That may sound like a lot, but it's just a blog.

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