Category: First Amendment

Supreme Court’s Jack Daniel’s Decision Clarifies That Traditional Trademark Use “Does Not Receive Special First Amendment Protection,” Even When it Has Expressive Message

Humor matters, but it’s not the most important thing when considering a trademark infringement or dilution claim. In a decision with references to The Hangover Part II, Aqua’s song “Barbie Girl” (good luck not getting that stuck in your head if you grew up in continue reading...