Overview
Whether before the federal courts, state courts or before administrative agencies like the NAD, FTC and FDA, our litigation teams can assist you in asserting claims against others related to mislabeling, false advertising, and greenwashing, ensuring that your rivals’ messaging aligns with legal requirements and regulations, and comports with fair advertising law.
On the defense side, if mislabeling or false advertising claims are asserted against you, our team defends clients in such litigation, both in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings and proceedings before regulatory agencies.
Our Services Include:
- Risk analysis and strategy for advertising campaigns
- Promotions, sweepstakes, and contests
- Self-regulatory organization actions
- Social media advertising and campaigns
- False advertising litigation and NAD, FTC, and FDA actions
Latest Updates and News
Falsely Claiming Patent Protection May Violate the Lanham Act
CROCS, INC. v. EFFERVESCENT, INC.
Before Reyna, Cunningham and Albright. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.
Summary: A claim that an unpatented product feature is “patented,” “proprietary,” or “exclusive” may violate Section 43(a)(1)(B) of the Lanham Act.
In QSR Magazine, Lynda Zadra-Symes, Jonathan Hyman and Rachel Zacuto Discuss False Advertising Lawsuits in the Food and Beverage Industry
Partners Lynda Zadra-Symes and Jonathan Hyman, and associate Rachel Zacuto authored the article “The Rise of False Advertising Lawsuits in the Food and Beverage Industry,” published in QSR Magazine. In...
WTR Quotes Jonathan Hyman and Jonathan Menkes Regarding FTC’s Actions on Copycat Edible Cannabis Products
Jonathan Hyman and Jonathan Menkes, who co-chair Knobbe Martens’ CBD and legal cannabis group, were quoted by World Trademark Review (WTR) in the article, “FTC clamps down on copycat edible...