43(B)log

DECEMBER 7, 2023

17, 2023) Super-interesting holding that, while there’s no patent field preemption against bringing false patent marking claims under the Lanham Act, Dastar (as expansively interpreted to cover false advertising claims) does preclude such claims, possibly only because of party argument. A party pleading false marking claim under 35 U.S.C. §

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Social Media Advertising Advertising 59

IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 22, 2022

However, in 2021, this regulator was further replaced by the Medical Regulatory Office, following the merger of the National Media Council and the Federal Youth Authority. The Media Law is considered to be out of date owing to its evident focus on print and not digital media.

Social Media 52

Social Media Publishing Law Government 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 4, 2024

Same thing with the Lori Drew prosecution from 2009). I’m ignoring the complicating effects of various social media censorship laws that may require Internet services to enforce their TOSes as written, a requirement I think is unconstitutional). AOL from 2003, a case I still include in my Internet Law casebook.

Contracts 77

Contracts Designs Design False Advertising 77

43(B)log

AUGUST 17, 2021

Facts in the light most favorable to the plaintiffs: Each of the plaintiffs has a significant number of followers on various social media platforms, ranging from greater than ten thousand to several million, and most are “considered social media influencers.” The court was guided by Electra v. 59 Murray Enterprises, Inc.,

Social Media 59

Social Media False Advertising Advertising Advertising 59

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.

Law 74

Law Licensing Government Advertising 74

TorrentFreak

JULY 21, 2022

Founded in 2009 and based in Sweden, Epidemic Sound has a library of more than 35,000 music soundtracks and 90,000 sound effects. If third parties such as Meta want to use Epidemic content directly, they need to obtain their own license on the correct terms. “Defendant Meta is not merely aware of this infringement.

Music 127

Music Copyright Infringement Licensing Copyright 127

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.

Trademark 45

Trademark Advertising Advertising Copyright 45