Iancu v. Brunetti, U.S., No. 18-302, amicus brief filed 2/25/2019.
The Lanham Act’s ban against registering immoral and scandalous marks violates the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment because it has a viewpoint-discriminatory effect, AIPLA argued to the Supreme Court in a February 25, 2018 amicus brief.
In addition, the prohibition is unconstitutional because it does not reflect a substantial government interest that is advanced by an action that is no more extensive than necessary, according to the brief, citing Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. v. Public Service Comm’n of New York, 447 U.S. 557 (1980).
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2023 Trademark Boot Camp - Arlington, VA
June 15 to 16, 2023 | 960 CLE Minutes Including 90 Minutes of Ethics (pending)
2023 marks the 13th year that AIPLA has offered the Trademark Boot Camp. The program is a two-day comprehensive CLE program designed for new practitioners and others interested in learning the basics of trademark practice. Day one includes instructional sessions on trademark clearance, pre-filing considerations, trademark prosecution, and international trademark filing strategies. Day two focuses on disputes, including trademark investigations, cease-and-desist campaigns, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) practice, and an introduction to trademark litigation. -
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October 19 to 21, 2023
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