Monthly Archives: February 2026

“ambiguity” is taking hold in consumer protection class actions, but it’s not the Lanham Act concept

Posted on February 6, 2026 by rtushnet

Ramirez v. S. Martinelli & Co., 2026 WL 272621, No. 25-cv-07569-NC (N.D. Cal. Feb. 2, 2026) Martinelli’s apple juice products’ front labels state either “Premium 100% Juice Not From Concentrate” or “100% Juice From U.S. Grown Fresh Apples.” The products … Continue reading →

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conducting dueling internet searches converts attys into fact witnesses in TM case

Posted on February 6, 2026 by rtushnet

Vicious Brands, Inc. v. Face Co., No. 24-cv-04996-LJC, 2026 WL 276178 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 3, 2026) (magistrate) Plaintiff, aka Saints & Sinners, sued Face, aka Skin Saint, alleging trademark infringement and false advertising. The court granted the motion to dismiss … Continue reading →

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