This happens a lot. People think they can use the Lanham Act to prevent you from using their trademark when you are criticizing their goods or services. How else are you supposed to identify what you are criticizing. Fortunately, most judges know better and in states with Anti-SLAPP laws, the cases can be quickly dismissed.
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This happens a lot. People think they can use the Lanham Act to prevent you from using their trademark when you are criticizing their goods or services. How else are you supposed to identify what you are criticizing. Fortunately, most judges know better and in states with Anti-SLAPP laws, the cases can be quickly dismissed.