Anita Marinelli

2 months ago | jdsupra.com | Anita Marinelli |Sarah Reasoner

For years, one of the world’s most popular online video games, Fortnite, profited from in-game purchases (or “microtransactions”) that, according to the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), were unlawful and deceptive. [1] Although Fortnite is “free-to-play,” individuals playing Fortnite—many of whom, the FTC says, are minors—use real-life money to buy in-game currency. But the game’s interface and controls make it easy to accidentally make purchases using in-game currency.

Nov 25, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Robin Asher |Kimberly Berger |Anita Marinelli

The United States Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") has issued its Final Rule adjusting filing fees at all stages of the trademark application and maintenance filing process. The new fees will take effect on January 18, 2025.

Nov 22, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Anita Marinelli |Kimberly Berger |Simone Francis |Matthew P. Gizzo

The United States Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") has issued its Final Rule adjusting filing fees at all stages of the trademark application and maintenance filing process. The new fees will take effect on January 18, 2025.

Apr 24, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Kimberly Berger |Anita Marinelli

Two of the busiest airports in the United States are battling with their smaller counterparts to retain trademark rights in the name of the major cities the airports serve. While the smaller airports want to capitalize on using big city names, the federal trademark-holding larger airports are fighting hard to prevent that, arguing it will sow confusion among travelers.

Apr 22, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Susie Ruiz-Lichter |Whitt Steineker |Anita Marinelli |Kimberly Berger

On April 17, 2024, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) adopted its non-binding Opinion 08/2024 on Valid Consent in the Context of Consent or Pay Models Implemented by Large Online Platforms (the “Opinion”), stating that such models generally are not compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), though their use should be considered on a case-by-case basis.