AMEC’S Women Who Lead Advisory Board Event: Fall Wine Soirée
Join AMEC’s Women Who Lead Advisory Board for an evening of wine and networking on Akerman LLP’s beautiful terrace located in DTLA. We’ll sample some wines with some tasty food pairings (vegan options will be available). We also encourage attendees to bring their own favorite bottle of wine to sample against other wines in a voting competition. The guest that brings the most delectable wine will win a prize!
We’re going to have fun, so please plan ahead by taking an Uber, Lyft or taxi. We look forward to seeing you there!
Where: Akerman LLP, 601 W. 5th Street, Suite 300, Los Angeles, California 90071
When: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 6:30-8:30 pm
Pricing: AMEC Members; $25, Non-Members $30
Registration – Click Here
Parking: The closest parking is at the US Bank Tower next door to Akerman’s office building. The entry to the parking lot is located at 633 Hope Place ($15 after 4:00 pm). Another alternative is the public parking lot at the L.A. Public Library located at 524 South Flower Street ($8.00 after 4:00 pm).
FTC Proposes New Round of Changes to Endorsement Guides
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made a splash in its May 2022 open meeting when all five commissioners—including newly confirmed Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya—unanimously voted to publish and seek public comments on its proposed changes to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (Endorsement Guides).
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In the bag (for now): Hermès survives motion to dismiss in MetaBirkin NFT lawsuit
Earlier this year, Hermès filed a trademark infringement suit against Los Angeles-based designer Mason Rothschild for creating and selling faux-fur digital renditions of the luxury Hermès Birkin handbags and using a collection of 100 NFTs, titled “MetaBirkins,” to authenticate the digital images.[1] In response, Rothschild filed a motion to dismiss Hermès’ trademark infringement claim under the Rogers test on the basis that the digital images of the Birkin bags are “art” and, therefore, receive First Amendment protection.[2] Hermès opposed, arguing that the Polaroid factors— instead of the Rogers test—should apply, to assess likelihood of confusion.[3] On May 18, 2022, the court denied Rothschild’s motion to dismiss, concluding that: (1) the Rogers test applies to the trademark infringement analysis of the “MetaBirkins” title, and (2) the Polaroid factors apply to the explicit misleadingness analysis.