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New Jersey Truth in Music Advertising Law Applies to Common Law Service Marks

Since 2004, Truth in Music Advertising statutes have been enacted in more than 26 states. These laws, aimed at preventing consumer confusion between a recording group and a performing group, set forth several conditions, at least one of which must be met to legally use the name of a music group in conjunction with a concert performance. In April 2009, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey issued a ruling in a case that involved the constitutionality of that state's law.

15 minute read April 30, 2009 at 11:24 AM
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Stan Soocher
New Jersey Truth in Music Advertising Law Applies to Common Law Service Marks

Since 2004, Truth in Music Advertising statutes have been enacted in more than 26 states.

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