Howard J Shire

Howard J Shire

August 28, 2024 | Law.com

Supreme Court Upholds Names Clause in Trademark Law, Emphasizing Historical and Traditional Foundations

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the Lanham Act's provision that prohibits the registration of trademarks consisting of or comprising the name of a particular living individual without the individual's written consent.

By Howard J. Shire and Justin Tilghman

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