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SECTION 43(A) ACTION

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A quick definition of SECTION 43(A) ACTION:

Section 43(a) action: A law that allows people to sue others for doing things that are dishonest in business, like pretending to be someone else or lying about their products. This law covers many different types of dishonest behavior, including copying someone else's style or logo, making false claims about a product, and using someone else's name or brand without permission.

A more thorough explanation:

A Section 43(a) action is a type of legal action that can be taken by a person or company if they believe someone else is engaging in deceptive trade practices. This type of action is covered by the Lanham Trademark Act and can include a variety of different practices, such as:

  • Passing off: When someone tries to pass off their product or service as being associated with another company or brand.
  • False advertising: When someone makes false or misleading claims about their product or service in order to sell more of it.
  • Trade-dress infringement: When someone uses a design or packaging that is similar to another company's in order to confuse customers.
  • Trademark dilution: When someone uses a well-known trademark in a way that weakens its distinctiveness or reputation.
  • Cyberpiracy: When someone registers a domain name that is similar to another company's in order to profit from their brand recognition.

For example, if a company creates a product that looks very similar to a popular brand's product and uses similar packaging, they could be accused of trade-dress infringement. Similarly, if a company makes false claims about the benefits of their product in order to sell more of it, they could be accused of false advertising.

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m10
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i spelled her fucking name wrong lmfao, Kaley. Lmfao.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:24
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babycat
11:24
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: no booboo I’m just trying to increase flexibility a little. I feel like if u develop too much muscle on ur legs and don’t stretch they get tight
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:26
my hips are so tight its acc miserable
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:26
@babycat: got to keep those legs flexible so you don't pull anything, I need to get back into yoga to release and stretch out tension in my muscles. Stretching is where I fail the most with fitness
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11:26
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1a2b3c4d26z
11:26
Need to stretch more
1a2b3c4d26z
11:27
Run this morning felt like legs were made of goop
glovediedthisishismom
11:27
a secret home remedy for chapped lips is to lick them. your saliva will moisten the lips and relieve the chapping
1a2b3c4d26z
11:27
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11:28
@glovediedthisishismom: just bite your lip,. gives good brain feel when peelin the dry skin
babycat
11:28
yeah it’s insane how much better hip flexor stretches can make you feel sometimes
11:28
Probably the most important long term mobility thing you can do
1a2b3c4d26z
11:28
Pigeon stretch GOAT
1a2b3c4d26z
11:29
Stretching was probably the biggest factor in becoming elite in my sport tbh
1a2b3c4d26z
11:29
well mobility in general
m10
11:29
Nah you wanna be wound up tight like a clock. All your parts working in synchronization, never missing a second.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:30
When I get home I think I will pull up a youtube yoga video and lay out the mat by the fireplace now, feeling guilty I haven't been stretching properly
1a2b3c4d26z
11:30
tighter you are, more potential energy you have. Your body is a spring. It's just physics
m10
11:30
Exactly.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:30
yoga classes stress me out
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11:31
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m10
11:31
Gotta always be ready to release that energy. Like if I am in a fight at the bar, I just gotta bust out a couple punches. No stretching.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:31
the instructor will be like "forget all of the things that youre stressing about" which reminds me of all of the things im stressing about
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:32
I am too competitive to do yoga classes with other people. Try to stretch better or further then hurt myself lmao I am beyond competitive in anything physical.
babycat
11:32
if you guys all pay me to be your lsat tutor I can afford to do Pilates classes
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:32
hot yoga was fun
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