In an Opinion issued today, the Sixth Circuit affirmed that (1) Maker’s Mark’s registered trademark for its red dripping wax seal is not “aesthetically functional” and is thus a protectable mark, and (2) Casa…
Excellent article in QSR Magazine about In-N-Out Burger being drawn into a battle over its identity in China even though it has no presence in China and, indeed, has been reluctant to expand beyond the West…
This week’s big news is Disney’s announcement that all products advertised on its children-focused television channels, radio stations and web sites must comply with nutritional guidelines designed to promote…
Food companies received some good news regarding the recent onslaught of “all natural” class action litigation. A federal judge has dismissed with prejudice the Complaint against PepsiCo and its subsidiary…
Here’s a link to my new Q&A with Food Manufacturing.com, ”Judging by the Label ,” regarding the recent Nutella class action settlement and its ramifications for other food companies.