Dupe Culture Meets the Lunchbox: Uncrustables vs. Trader Joe’s

The growing popularity of ‘dupes’ and products inspired by well-known brands shows that even the food sector is not devoid of this trend. 🛒✨
An example would be J. M. Smucker Company v Trader Joe’s Company case, which concerned the infringement of the appearance of the Uncrustables product. 🥪🚫
Free Riding in Action: When ‘Inspired By’ Crosses the Line

One example of such a situation is the case of L’Oréal v Bellure NV (C-487/07), which concerned, among other things, comparative advertising of cheaper perfumes that directly or indirectly “suggested” to consumers that they were equivalent to well-known products.
Can a brand sue you even if your logo is “technically” different?

The answer is a resounding YES. In the world of Intellectual Property, there is a concept known as “Riding on the Coattails” (or Free Riding).
The Power Behind the Stag: How Jägermeister Protects Its Prestige

How has Jägermeister maintained its strong market position for years? It makes every effort to protect its trademarks and its reputation!
Eminem’s Royalty Battle: The Case That Changed Digital Music Deals

lim Shady case is not the first time Eminem has ended up in a legal dispute!
The previous case concerned Eminem in the context of sales and licensing contracts for music downloads and other downloadable copyrighted material.
Is Your Brand a Clever Joke or a Legal Ticking Time Bomb?

The “Parody Paradox” is one of the most misunderstood areas of trademark law. While the law protects free speech and humor, it doesn’t give you a free pass to use another brand’s fame to sell your own products.