Design Patents as an Efficient Brand Enforcement Strategy

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Let’s talk about design patents. Just hearing the word “patent” can invoke apprehension that what follows involves a complicated, highly technical discussion about a topic you haven’t thought about since you were forced to take physics in high school. We get it. As enforcement experts, Vorys eControl can help translate the language of patents so […]

Tech Companies Playing Lawyer, Oh My!

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What Happens When Companies Play Lawyer? In the fast-paced world of online marketplaces, the allure of quick and seemingly cost-effective solutions can lead brands into risky territory. At Vorys eControl, we’ve witnessed a growing trend of tech companies playing lawyer and positioning themselves as legal experts, promising easy takedowns and high success rates. As the […]

PFAS (Forever Chemicals) and What eControl Brands Should Know

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What do mascara, menstrual underwear, and outdoor jackets have in common? Manufacturers of all of these products have been sued by consumers because their products contain one of the thousands of man-made chemicals referred to as PFAS (forever chemicals).  There are many other PFAS-containing products on the market, even now. In addition to consumer lawsuits, […]

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