From environmental concerns to accessibility in online shopping and the seemingly never-ending battle against counterfeiting, retail issues are making news—and presenting legal challenges to the industry. In this issue, we take a hard look at the developments shaping retail. Welcome to our latest edition of Retail Rap.
– David Landau, Practice Group Leader
As courts determine the applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the digital landscape, litigation involving the accessibility of online services is continuing to evolve. Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that Domino’s Pizza must comply with the ADA to make online services—namely, their website and mobile application—fully accessible to people with visual impairments.
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A global fashion sustainability effort is kicking off in France, where fashion brands soon may find that they are barred from destroying or disposing of their unsold consumer products. According to recent press reports, the French government has announced its plans to consider, this summer, a measure that would require non-food products, such as clothing, electronics, and hygiene and cosmetic products, to be donated, reused, or recycled.
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A Q&A with Lynn E. Rzonca, Chair of Ballard Spahr’s Intellectual Property Department
Lynn E. Rzonca has more than 25 years of experience litigating trademark, advertising, copyright, and patent cases. On any given day, she may be enforcing trademark rights in federal court or before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, addressing infringement on social media, registering marks, or responding to a threat of patent infringement. In addition to helping leading retail clients protect and increase the value of their brands and IP assets, she advises clients during brand launches and advertising campaigns.
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