JD Supra

Second Circuit Rejects FTC Challenge of 1-800 Contacts, Highlighting Procompetitive Trademark Policy

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated a final order of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which had found that agreements to refrain from bidding on keyword search terms for internet ...
Reuters

Warby Parker fends off 1-800 Contacts' keyword ad case at US appeals court

Oct 8 (Reuters) - Warby Parker (WRBY.N), opens new tab convinced a federal appeals court on Tuesday to uphold a decision that its use of a competitor's name to redirect search-engine users to its ...
Retail Dive

1-800 Contacts lawsuit takes aim at Warby Parker's ad search strategy

Online eyewear retailer 1-800 Contacts filed a lawsuit against Warby Parker in New York district court, claiming the direct-to-consumer brand infringed on its trademarks and deceived customers. In its ...
JD Supra

Court of Appeals' Reversal of the FTC's 1-800 Contacts Decision Draws Internet Keyword Advertising Agreements into Focus for Trademark Holders

Antitrust regulators around the globe are heavily scrutinizing online advertising platforms. That scrutiny extends to the activities of advertisers making use of those platforms. On June 11, 2021, the ...