Why Are Competitor's Advertising Links Displayed When I Google My Product? An Analysis Of Internet Search Engine Liability for Trademark Infringement, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 431 (2006)

Authors

Isaiah A. Fishman

Abstract

Traditional federal trademark law is being challenged in the current case of Google v. AmericanBlind. When internet issues clash with trademark infringement, courts are often faced with the dangerous task of either refusing to stretch not specifically internet tailored trademark law to grant remedy to a perceived wrong or refusing to grant remedy because of the chilling effect the remedy may have on traditional trademark. By analyzing the history of trademark law in relation with internet issues, focusing on domain name cases, pop-up advertising cases, and search engine cases, it becomes clear that specific congressional action is the most viable solution.

Recommended Citation

Isaiah A. Fishman, Why Are Competitor's Advertising Links Displayed When I Google My Product? An Analysis Of Internet Search Engine Liability for Trademark Infringement, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 431 (2006)