Abstract
The rights and obligations of online advertisers are uncertain in light of recent technological developments. There is not yet a consensus regarding the application of existing advertising law doctrines to the use of trademarks to trigger search result ads or “pop-up” ads on the Internet. However, the developing majority position will allow trademark-triggered ads that properly identify their source, and who’s content is not confusing to consumers. In addition, pending legislation may restrict or even outlaw adware.
First Page
12
Recommended Citation
Kendall Bodden,
Pop Goes the Trademark? Competitive Advertising on the Internet,
1 Shidler J. L. Com. & Tech.
12
(2005).
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.law.uw.edu/wjlta/vol1/iss3/4