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Court Not Charmed by Tootsie Roll’s Copying of Dum Dums’ Packaging

Balough March 17, 2019 0

(March 17, 2019) Dum Dums spent $220,000 and 20 months to redesign its packaging in 2011, resulting in an increase in its share of the lollipop market. Its rival Charms Mini Pops took only five months and ignored its usual third-party consultant to come up with a package using elements of the Dum Dums’ package, […]

Trademark Suit Out of Sync with Copyright Infringement

Balough July 26, 2016 0

(July 26, 2016) A karaoke track distributor’s attempt to claim trademark infringement for what really was copyright infringement hit a sour note with the Seventh Circuit. Phoenix Entertainment Partners, formerly Slep-Tone, distributes karaoke accompaniment tracks under the trademark Sound Choice to bars. Because of changing technology, the company allows its customers to transfer the tracks […]