U.S. Supreme Court Affirms Constitutionality of Lanham Act’s Names Clause in Unanimous Decision

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Names Clause in the Lanham Act. This provision prohibits the registration of trademarks that consist of or comprise the name of a particular living individual without that individual’s written consent. This ruling underscores the Court’s emphasis on the historical and traditional foundations of the Act. For further details, refer to the original article here.