Stolen Valor & the First Amendment: Does Trademark Infringement Law Leave Congress an Opening?

Authors

Susan Richey, University of New Hampshire School of Law
John M. Greabe, University of New Hampshire School of LawFollow

Abstract

This paper elaborates an argument the authors presented in an amicus brief filed in United States v. Alvarez, the "Stolen Valor" case. The paper contends that Congress could constitutionally protect the Congressional Medal of Honor as a collective membership mark by means of trademark infringement legislation.

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Journal Title

New England Law Review

Document Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Susan Richey & John M. Greabe, "Stolen Valor & the First Amendment: Does Trademark Infringement Law Leave Congress an Opening?," 47 NEW ENG. L. REV. 293 (2012).