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Tag: Rosetta Stone v. Google

The Rosetta Stone
Posted on September 3, 2023 Trademarks and trademark law

Rosetta Stone v. Google: Lost in translation

[stextbox id=”alert”]This is a summary and analysis of the recent (August 2, 2010) decision in Rosetta Stone Ltd. v. Google Inc., 2010 WL 3063152 (E.D.... Read more

Posted on October 21, 2013October 29, 2013 Keyword Advertising

Search for resolution

It’s two posts in one (I like to pull that off when I can), not even counting this one:  Mike Masnick on Eric Goldman on... Read more

Posted on May 16, 2012May 16, 2012 IP Institutions

A long blog thread’s journey INTA night

Now:  I had mentioned that the Managing IP link I provided in the first INTA post alluded to some pretty interesting fireworks involving the “empty... Read more

Posted on May 16, 2012 IP Institutions

Just not that INTA it

It felt like I could write a seven-part series about all the ideas I had in my head, driving me insane, about INTA 2012.  Maybe... Read more

Posted on April 9, 2012April 12, 2012 Keyword Advertising Secondary Liability

Rosetta Stone v. Google: Schwimmer, Goldman, Levy intervene, 4th Circuit listens – UPDATED

The Rosetta Stone v. Google appeal:  Marty, Eric and Paul — listed in the caption as limited intervenors, but, really, the biggest sticks in the... 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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