Beatriz Beserra is an Attorney at Law with Daniel Law and passionate about intellectual property. At the moment, she is an Intellectual Property LL.M. candidate at the George Washington University, in Washington, D.C. She has experience in litigation, arbitration and research. Her work is focused on providing critical analysis regarding IP and clients’ needs.
On June 8, the United States Supreme Court handed down a surprisingly decisive ruling on trademark law and its relationship with First Amendment rights. The Court found that free speech rights did not protect a manufacturer of dog toys, which mimicked a bottle of Jack Daniels, against an action for trademark infringement. The case has provoked widespread discussion among IP lawyers across the world regarding similar cases in other jurisdictions.