Business Competition and Consumer Protection

In California, you can often stop a competitor from using your trademark in Google Ads through Google’s trademark complaint process and (if needed) a Lanham Act lawsuit seeking an injunction. Trademark issues in paid search commonly involve ad text, keywords, and landing pages, and the legality turns on “likelihood of confusion.” This 2026 guide explains […]

On Amazon, AI-driven brand protection tools can generate dozens of trademark complaints per week against competitor listings, leading to rapid delistings. This tactic weaponizes takedown systems to suppress legitimate sellers, creating legal exposure for false claims and unfair competition. This article explains how it works, warning signs, and practical legal responses for targeted brands. When […]