Monthly Archives: June 2026

9th Circuit applies Dastar to bar false advertising liability based on “first to market” claims

Posted on June 1, 2026 by rtushnet

Vericool World, LLC v. Igloo Products Corp., No. 24-192, 2026 WL 1239879, — F.4th —- (9th Cir. May 6, 2026) Judge Bumatay dissented from this decision extending Dastar to bar Lanham Act false advertising claims over who was “first” to … Continue reading →

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claim that entity sells unapproved drugs does not misrepresent “origin, sponsorship, or approval” for Lanham Act purposes

Posted on June 1, 2026 by rtushnet

Peptide Tech LLC v. Avidia Bank, 2026 WL 1506049, No. 25-13179-MJJ (D. Mass. May 28, 2026) Plaintiff sells peptides; Avidia is a bank and acquiring bank for merchants who accept credit and debit card payments. Doe defendants allegedly reported Peptide … Continue reading →

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