University of San Diego Law Professor. I teach IP law and write about potential conflicts between trademark laws and free speech rights. Author of “Trademarks and Free Speech: Conflicts and Resolutions” (Cambridge University Press 2026) www.lisapramsey.com
Lisa P. Ramsey
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i dug into the @patagonia lawsuit against drag queen activitist pattie gonia for trademark infringement & dilution & spoke with @sfgate yesterday about why i don't think it's a slam dunk:
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Under the approach in my new book, such uses of the Steamboat Willie image are OK if people don’t think Disney is the source of the beer, but the breweries should not be able to register or obtain trademark protection for this packaging design because this image is inherently valuable expression.
Major Publishers Challenge AI Training Practices in Landmark Copyright Suit Against Meta
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Trademark lawyers aren't convinced the suit would hold up in court.
