Parody Products: When Should Brand Owners 'Smile or Laugh' and When Should They Sue?

• Author: Jeffrey A. Kobulnick - Michael A. Bernet
• Position: Jeffrey A. Kobulnick is a partner at Brutzkus Gubner in Los Angeles, California. He regularly litigates claims for copyright and trademark infringement and related claims under federal and state law, and extensively counsels and represents clients on the selection, clearance, and registration of trademarks and service marks worldwide. He can be...
• Pages: 21-25

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When Should Brand Owners

“Smile or Laugh” and When

Should They Sue?

By JeffreyA. Kobulnick and MichaelA. Bernet

PARODY

PRODUCTS