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Understanding Copyright, Trademark and Halloween Costumes

Plagiarism Today

To answer that and other questions about Halloween costumes, we have to step back and look at how copyright and trademark law apply to costumes. Since the costume doesn’t have a mask or any accessories, from a copyright standpoint, it’s likely not breaking any laws. Trademark and Halloween Costumes.

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Zara vs. Boungiorno and the possibility (or not) of using third-party trademarks

Garrigues Blog

A judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) clarifies the scope of third-party use of trademarks, taking into account the changes introduced in the European Directive on trademarks. regarding the use of the ZARA trademark. The Commercial Court No.

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The Supreme Court confirms that a third party may not use the ZARA trademark.

Garrigues Blog

The Supreme Court has confirmed that the use of another’s trademark to identify the prize in an advertising campaign constitutes an act of trademark infringement and ordered the infringer to pay compensation for damages. regarding the use of the ZARA trademark, as previously discussed here.

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Effect Of Non-Use Of Trademark

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction Trademarks may include any distinctive sign or mark that contributes in differentiating goods or services those of the competitors. In order to maintain the owner’s rights, a trademark must be used and periodically renewed; otherwise, the proprietor might lose the validity and the right of enforcing the trademark.

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Cut! There’s a trademark there

Garrigues Blog

Trademarks displayed in audiovisual works can be a real headache if the associated legal aspects fail to be taken into account. Both Spanish and European trademark laws and case law have shed some light in this regard. What are trademark owners’ rights in this case?

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Google’s Search Disambiguation Doesn’t Create Initial Interest Confusion–Aliign v. lululemon

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Aliign “is an event, lifestyle, and apparel company” allegedly with a first trademark use in 2011. In 2008, it launched its successful “Align” yoga mat line. Aliign sued lululemon for trademark infringement. More Posts About Keyword Advertising. Ohio Bans Competitive Keyword Advertising by Lawyers.

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Hey Bulldog!

BYU Copyright Blog

a 501(c)(3) organization created to solicit and manage resources on behalf of Louisiana Tech University ("LTF"), alleged that a Florida corporation, Bel-Mac Roofing ("Bel-Mac"), violated numerous federal and Louisiana state laws by infringing copyright and trademark rights LTF has in the logo for Louisiana Tech's Bulldog mascot.