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FTC Enforcement of Unfair and Deceptive Advertising in a Crowdfunding Campaign

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has brought its first successful case against a crowdfunded company for unfair and deceptive advertising. Section 5 of the FTC Act (15 U.S.C. §45) prohibits ‘‘unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce.’’  The prohibition applies to all persons and companies.  Frankly, most cases the FTC brings for […]

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Anthony Verna on CYACYL (sound clip)

Anthony Verna appeared on Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life on May 31, 2015. Anthony discussed the importance of registering a trademark and the difference between "TM" and (R) in trademark protection.  Listen here! Here is a lightly-edited transcript of the...
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Episode 13 – Three Internet Policy Thoughts – Business and Legal Management

Episode 13 of the "Law & Business" podcast welcomes Oz Sultan again. In this episode, Oz and Anthony talk about three internet policy thoughts. Domain Name Issues Management and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Economic Rationals for Enforcement Also - was...
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Episode 12 – Comic Books, Geek Life, and Trademark & Copyright Law

In Episode 12 - Comic Books, Geek Life, and Trademark & Copyright Law, Jim Cushing joins Anthony Verna to talk about comic books, some history of comic books (Jim and Anthony let their geek sides out), and the intellectual property issues of comic books. A...
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