Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 4, 2024

Same thing with the Lori Drew prosecution from 2009). However, if you’re an old-timer like me, you’ll recognize how this exact argument was tried–and failed–in Noah v. AOL from 2003, a case I still include in my Internet Law casebook.

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43(B)log

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

ThermoLife’s website also advertises its “Patented Nitrate Technology.” (DE It states: If you are interested in making a dietary supplement with nitrates in it there is a very good chance your intended use or composition is covered by one or more of the 450 valid claims in our patent portfolio, so make sure to speak with us about a license.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 18, 2022

The district court certified a class of those who purchased the coffeemaker at a New Mexico Wal-Mart store from 2009 to 2013, approximately 40,600 members. They argued that B&D could grant a license and be protected as long as the owner exercised quality control. The coffeemaker evidently proved unsatisfactory, and the Pumas sued.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Today, the prevalence of such activities can be seen in online rummy advertisements on social media and the 2013 IPL match-fixing scandal. In states like Goa and Sikkim, gambling is allowed to varying degrees, with licenses granted for activities like slot machines and casinos.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

15/2009 on Tobacco Control, Cabinet Decision No. 15/2009 on Tobacco Control: Article 1: The law defines “Tobacco Products” as anything made from tobacco leaves, whether it is the whole leaf, chopped pieces, or mixed with other substances. Strict regulations on tobacco and vaping advertisements. Federal Law No.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Algthough Logan published the photos on Wikimedia under a Creative Commons license, he alleged that Meta stripped the photos of all identifying information and falsely identified itself as the owner by displaying its “copyright tag on the bottom of each Facebook user page,” breaching the license. 3d 1137 (9th Cir. Baden Sports, Inc.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 18, 2021

were valid and infringed, but the latter wasn’t counterfeited; SMRI’s dilution victory was vacated, but not its victories on deceptive trade practices, ACPA, false advertising, and unfair competition. It also stopped using “Officially Licensed Sturgis,” “Licensed Sturgis,” and “Authentic Sturgis.” SMRI had unclean hands.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 22, 2022

In 2009, there was a draft revision to the media law which was circulated. The circulars were released by the competent authority regarding the clarification of rules on advertisements to use a non-vague language and the restrictions on how to advertise health-related products and drugs.

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Intepat

APRIL 7, 2022

Not only is a trademark essential for the consumer, but for businesses without a trademark, a company may lose out on customers or profits, as trademarks are quintessential for successful business advertising. However, they do discuss similar concepts of licensing and assignment. To license, a registered user is a licensee.

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Intepat

APRIL 7, 2022

Not only is a trademark essential for the consumer, but businesses for without a trademark, it is possible that a business may lose out on customers or profits as trademarks are quintessential for successful advertising of a business. However, they do discuss similar concepts of licensing and assignment. Tyfield Importers Inc.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The picture on the album was licensed for use on other merchandise, such as t-shirts, and was also the subject of various parodies. He turned 18 in 2009. Many will remember the cover of Nevermind that featured a naked baby swimming underwater and reaching for a dollar bill on a fishing hook.

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 2, 2021

For only the second time since the CAFC's 2009 decision in In re Bose , the Board upheld a claim of fraud, ordering cancellation of a registration for the mark FUJIIRYOKI for massage chairs. 2009); Nationstar Mortg. In any case, However, there was no evidence that ACIGI was manufacturing its own chairs or sub-licensing the mark.

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 15, 2022

The Board found that the registrant, despite claiming attempts to sell or license the mark, had discontinued use of the mark with an intent not to resume use. Nor was there any evidence of advertising. Here, Respondent Branded never intended to use the mark itself, but claimed that it always intended to license or sell it.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 17, 2021

Plaintiffs sued for false advertising and false endorsement under the Lanham Act, violation of their right to publicity, deceptive trade practices under New York GBL Section 349, and defamation. 2021), which considered all these claims except for false advertising. The court was guided by Electra v. 59 Murray Enterprises, Inc.,

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2024

The picture on the album was licensed for use on other merchandise, such as t-shirts, and was also the subject of various parodies. He turned 18 in 2009. Many will remember the cover of Nevermind that featured a naked baby swimming underwater and reaching for a dollar bill on a fishing hook.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In that case, Judge Easterbrook wrote, in finding that a “shrinkwrap” license was enforceable against the defendant: But are rights created by contract “equivalent to any of the exclusive rights within the general scope of copyright”? 2009) (holding that a contract was not preempted by copyright). Health Grades, Inc.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Copyright Office published a Notice of inquiry (“NOI”) and request for comments, Artificial Intelligence and Copyright, Docket No. 2023-6 on August 30, 2023, calling for comments from interested parties addressing dozens of questions. Accolade, Inc., 2d 1510, 1514 (9th Cir. 1992); Sony Computer Ent. Connectix Corp., 3d 596, 608 (9th Cir.

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SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

Shamnad Basheer 1976-2019; taken at NUJS, Kolkata circa 2009. Bentley Systems Inc & Anr vs Pnc Infratech Limited & Ors on 13 May, 2024 (Delhi High Court) The plaintiff instituted the present copyright infringement suit against the defendant for continuing to use the plaintiff’s software after the expiry of its license.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

General Motors pledged its “Green Technology” patents for a period of 2 years when it faced bankruptcy in 2009. The telecom industry is one such sector that relies heavily on debt-funding with most businesses pledging their towers and spectrum licenses as their collateral assets. In 2009, State Bank of India advanced a loan of over Rs.

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SpicyIP

MAY 2, 2022

It was revealed in Court that the Plaintiff and Defendant had entered into an agreement wherein the Plaintiff had licensed, in a non-exclusive manner, its right to broadcast and exploit the audio-visual song clips, scenes and dialogues/clips to the Defendants’ channels. This agreement was for a period from 1 st July 2019 to 30 th June 2022.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

Citing this joint statement in a July 2021 press release , FDA announced that it had issued an untitled letter to Amgen citing issues with a banner advertisement of its biological product, Neulasta ® (pegfilgrastim). Alvotech USA “is the applicant for FDA biologics license application (‘BLA’) No. 1 at ¶¶ 20–21.) 262(k)” for AVT02. (

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 6, 2023

the Apex Court held that one of the inherent aspects of the right to privacy as enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution is the right to prevent others from using the person’s name or likeness without his consent for advertising or non-advertising purposes. OS) 1745/2009 Rajagopal and Ors. State of T.N.,

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

Musk bought Twitter, changing its competitive posture (more #MAGA, fewer journalists), decreasing its advertiser base, and otherwise causing Twitter’s implosion. Previous year-in-review lists from 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , 2008 , 2007 , and 2006.

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