Plessy Day 2012 *

USA - October 18 2012
The Louisiana Supreme Court Historical Society, with board members Donna Fraiche, Mimi Koch and Ben Janke (New Orleans), co-sponsored "Plessy Day" – an event to memorialize the history and legacy of Plessy v.

Co-authors: Amelia Williams Koch, Donna Fraiche.

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Hershey's protects candy bar design *

USA - August 6 2012
Hershey Chocolate and Confectionary Corporation ("Hershey's") recently gained registered trademark protection for the design and configuration of its candy bar after prevailing in an appeal before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the TTAB).

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What's in a name? Trademarks and your business name | Podcast *

USA - June 20 2012
Ben Janke, associate at Baker Donelson, explains how trademarks play an important role in creating a company’s name.

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Hardee’s successfully defends market contraction claims after franchisee blames “lewd” advertisements *

USA - December 8 2011
The advertising by the super-competitive QSR burger–themed chains clamors for viewer attention.

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Revived threat bites hotels *

USA - January 6 2011
After more than 50 years of dormancy, cases of bed bugs are on the rise at an alarming rate.

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