https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=33906 Intellectual-property and product-safety issues arise from Happenstance's marketing of Shocksorb Shoes and Sandals built using an patented compound and proprietary designs. The announcement stresses in-house development rather than white-label sourcing, implicating patent and trade secret rights. Consumer-facing claims that the footwear is non-toxic, skin friendly, and controls odor and moisture engage regulatory requirements for product safety, labeling, testing, and truthful advertising, particularly for online direct to consumer sales. en-us Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:16:03 +0530 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=33906 Intellectual-property and product-safety issues arise from Happenstance's marketing of Shocksorb Shoes and Sandals built using an patented compound and proprietary designs. The announcement stresses in-house development rather than white-label sourcing, implicating patent and trade secret rights. Consumer-facing claims that the footwear is non-toxic, skin friendly, and controls odor and moisture engage regulatory requirements for product safety, labeling, testing, and truthful advertising, particularly for online direct to consumer sales. News - Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=33906