Bad Spaniels, Good Law? The Ninth Circuit Signals Skepticism of Tarnishment in Jack Daniel's-Parody Dog Toy

Background and Post-SCOTUS District Court Ruling - As previously discussed, following remand from the Supreme Court, the district court found that while VIP Products LLC's (VIP) "Bad Spaniels" dog toy closely mimicked the Jack Daniel's trade dress, its humorous alterations (e.g., "Old No. 2" in place of "Old No. 7") were sufficient to dispel the likelihood of consumer confusion. However, those same scatological juxtapositions that helped VIP avoid liability for trademark infringement ultimately...
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Ozempic changed obesity treatment, but experts say the real revolution is next

The obesity treatment landscape is changing fast, with GLP-1 drugs opening the door to more effective care than ever before. Experts now envision a future where medications, minimally invasive procedures, surgery, and precision medicine work together to deliver better long-term results.


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The real cause of a common stroke may have been missed for decades

Scientists have discovered that a common type of stroke may have a very different cause than doctors once thought. Instead of fatty plaque clogging arteries, the strongest link was found with enlarged and damaged blood vessels deep within the brain. The finding helps explain why standard treatments like aspirin are often less effective and is driving the search for new therapies that target the brain’s tiny blood vessels directly.


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Why Caregivers Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Calling Hospice

A billboard in my city carries a simple message: “Most families say, ‘Why did we wait so long to call hospice?’ “...


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The real cause of a common stroke may have been missed for decades

Scientists have discovered that a common type of stroke may have a very different cause than doctors once thought. Instead of fatty plaque clogging arteries, the strongest link was found with enlarged and damaged blood vessels deep within the brain. The finding helps explain why standard treatments like aspirin are often less effective and is driving the search for new therapies that target the brain’s tiny blood vessels directly.


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