Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 11, 2022

The bill regulates “social media platforms,” defined as an “electronic medium” that allows “users to create, share, and view user?generated Note: I’ve often told the story of how Epinions implemented COPPA in 2001. What The Bill Says. generated content.” They are not the same thing!).

Social Media 145

Social Media Privacy Law Government 145

Velocity of Content

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In my first post in this series, after discussing the basics of good copyright practice for bloggers (and other creators whose distribution is primarily through social media sites), I went on to look at the DMCA and how it may be seen as a useful first-line-of-defense bit of IP protection for content first appearing on such sites.

Copyright 116

Copyright Licensing Derivative Work Social Media 116

The IPKat

JULY 12, 2024

Brat green: from the streets of NYC to the domination of social media and then to the catwalks (?) This state of pandemonium across social media platforms swiftly led fashion brands and luxury retailers to capitalize on this frenzy by re-branding their green products as ‘brat’.

Social Media 71

Social Media IP Branding Brands 71

SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

Play Games 24X7 Private Limited vs R Y Easy Shop Private Limited & Anr on 29 July 2024 (Delhi High Court) The Court ordered that until the next date, the defendant and related parties are restrained from using the mark ‘RUMMYCIRCLE’ in any manner including the logo, domain name, or on social media, etc.

Social Media 105

Social Media Trademark Licensing Music 105

LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2024

Though the term “rose gold” is commonly used today, references to “red gold” continue; from 2001 to 2017, the Wristwatch Annual included more than 1,300 references to “red gold” by fifty-three different watchmakers.” ” Plaintiff alleged that it has used the mark RED GOLD on watches since 1989.

Fair Use 52

Fair Use Social Media Trademark Advertising 52

IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

The Bakery’s name and therefore the signage strongly resemble Facebooks’ official colours: blue- on- white colour scheme and patterns which is usually related to the social media giant facebook. Under Indian Trademark regulations, the deceptive similarity is additionally a ground to not grant a trademark registration.

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Trademark Branding Brands Branding 98

IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

billion in 2001 to USD 120 billion now. As a result, the UK Court of Appeals recently challenged Cadbury’s registration of a dark-purple colour for their chocolate packaging. [Image Sources : Shutterstock] The Coca-Cola firm is the best illustration of how much intellectual property rights (IPRs) might be worth.

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IP Intellectual Property Trademark Design 98