Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

The term “link taxes” refer to the government compulsion of large Internet services, such as social media or search engines, to pay news media for indexing and publishing their headlines and links. 4) Social media “defective design” lawsuits go forward. #StopTheSADScheme. Does anyone care?

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MAY 11, 2023

These contract law provisions, totally alien to the Irish legal tradition, are designed to apply in negotiations and contractual relationships between artists and commercial exploiters of their works, including social media platforms and streaming services.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Prabha Sridevan, Judge, MHC (2000-2010) and Chairperson, IPAB (2011-2013) was recently interviewed by SpicyIP Doctoral Fellow Malobika Sen as part of her doctoral research. The defendants were accused of illegally uploading copyrighted works online on social media and other online private groups.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Sometime around 2010, the massive success of YouTube and social media tore away any remaining mystique, with a new and seemingly oblivious generation openly flaunting their piracy tools and activities. With the rise of the Internet, however, discussion of how to obtain movies without paying for them was opened up to the masses.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration (issued in 2010) for the purported mark SMART WALLET for "wallets," on the ground of genericness. Significant evidence" convinced the Board that "wallets containing RFID blocking are referred to and understood by the public as 'smart wallets' —a sub-group of wallets."

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

I]n February 2010, Natorp’s began using approximately 24 of McCleese’s photos on its commercial website.” Natorp’s removed all of his photos from its website shortly after he complained, but the photos allegedly remained “online at various social media outlets including Natorp’s private website, Facebook, and Pinterest.”

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Copyright Lately

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

In a 2010 interview with “Time Out London,” he pronounced that “if you’re the type who gets sentimental about people scribbling over your stuff, I suggest graffiti is probably not the right hobby for you.” As always, let me know what you think in the comments below or on my social media accounts @copyrightlately.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 22, 2022

However, the content of the draft was criticised for being overly restrictive, consisting of heavy penalties for journalists and still has failed to address the importance of digitalisation in the media. In 2010, a chairman resolution No. The country had a history of regulating the social media influencers and the celebrities.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

All ardent social media users are aware of the latest trend of using hashtags to spread the word across a wide range of users for bolstering consumer engagement. The trend of incentivizing hashtags as trademarks began way back in 2010, and since then, the filing of such Trademark Applications has spiked globally.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 15, 2021

However, in February 2020, it came to her attention that Wenman had also been marketing and offering for sale an online course by reference to the sign ‘ARCHANGEL ALCHEMY’ from the previous autumn on her website and social media accounts.

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Copyright Lately

JUNE 6, 2022

Indeed, a bit of internet sleuthing shows that Vance gave an interview to Bayoubuzz.com discussing his views on Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” back in December 2010 : Vince Vance’s views on Carey’s song in 2010. The 2010 Bayoubuzz interview may give us a clue. Thanks for reading!

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This includes thousands of books the complete Wikipedia and nearly a trillion words extracted from blogs social media and various online platforms. The initial aim was to create General AI but the first significant breakthrough in the field came in 2010 focusing on narrow or specialized AI. 8] Infopaq International A/S.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2024

Breitling argued that the term was generic (as it was barred from arguing that the term was descriptive, due to the registration’s incontestable status).

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 26, 2024

2010), in which the Court upheld singer Daler Mehndi’s right to protect his public image, voice and appearance against unauthorised commercial use. Moreover, the enforcement of these protections over globally spread social media platforms, may prove to be a practically impossible pursuit. Entertainment Pvt.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From the 2009 rankings to the 2010 rankings, USC Rossier’s reported acceptance rate dropped 40 percentage points (from 50.7% USC likewise regularly touted USC Rossier’s ranking (and that USC Rossier was “top-ranked”) in press releases, on social media, on the Rossier Website, and in other promotional materials.

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Garrigues Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

We must not forget that today’s consumers are more demanding, that they ask themselves how their purchasing habits will affect the planet, that, thanks to social media, they are aware of a lot more brands, and that they will surely only take interest in those that share their same values.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Delhi HC seems to be on a spree, granting interim injunctions in cases concerning trademark disparagement (see here and here ), with posts by social media influencers and content creators now also under the radar of such actions. Note for the readers: The matter is listed for today before the Delhi High Court. ]

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SpicyIP

JULY 9, 2021

(CNR Number: KLTV010019372021) The reason for filing the suit was that certain unknown people had posted without authorisation original sound recordings created by Vempati Ravi Shankar (the plaintiff’s late husband) on the defendant’s social media platforms – Facebook and Instagram. In 2010, in Kirtibhai Raval v.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 31, 2022

Indeed, safety concerns about decorative lenses were newsworthy in 2010, when Lady Gaga appeared in her Bad Romance video with “ cartoonishly large eyes.” Any social media policy that you have should address the issue of employee reviews. The second issue to flag is going to be a common theme in 2022.

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IP Whiteboard

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

16 February 2010. g) placing apparent weight on evidence of confusion from social media posts and no weight on the absence of evidence of actual confusion. Class 30: All products in class 30 including, hamburger sandwiches and cheeseburger sandwiches, hot coffee for consumption on or off the premises. IN-N-OUT BURGER.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Walkowicz allegedly received multiple emails and social-media messages commenting on the similarities between Walkowicz and Luciana and inquiries about whether they had endorsed the doll. Her accessories include a model telescope, a Mars habitat playset, and a space suit.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 31, 2022

While these plastic containers could not hold as much candy as a pillow case, they were the pièce de résistance of containers – a review of social media hashtags reveals that these containers are still en vogue. This container also includes a digital media player that plays recorded sounds. Patent Application No.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

Although the order drew a chuckle on social media due to the sheer absurdity of its background, it highlights the difficulty and struggles IP practitioners and IP Owners have to go through to safeguard their rights. The sudden imposition of these changes without the input of key stakeholders is a potential source of concern.

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JIPL Online

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

First Monday , (May 3, 2010) [link]. First Monday , (May 3, 2010) [link]. [34] 35] Charitable Solicitations In The Digital Age: Crowdfunding, Social Media, And Compliance/Best Practices (Outline), 20181029p NYC bar 217. [36] Good, Nexus Mods outlines plans to compensate modders , Polygon (Dec. 20, 2017), [link]. [3]

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Copyright Lately

MAY 22, 2023

Alas, Campbell’s discontinued Pepper Pot in 2010. Drop me a note in the comments below or @copyrightlately on social media. In most cases, a new use doesn’t serve precisely the same role as the original, which means that fair use battles will simply shift to new battlefields.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The majority ( 83% ) of Roblox users are under 16 years old[2], signalling that the future generation is shifting to Roblox to hang with their friends instead of more conventional social media. This represents a unique opportunity for brands to reach a highly engaged user base. What Can Brands Do Today?

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SpicyIP

JUNE 13, 2024

and Ors (2010), to argue that the initial diversion of consumer attention is sufficient to constitute TM infringement. This interpretation is crucial in today’s digital age, where consumers often make quick, preliminary judgments based on search engine results, online advertisements, or initial impressions from social media.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From Big-B Baritone to Anil Kapoor’s Jhakaas, the life of Personality rights : Since Shouvik’s 2010 post about Amitabh Bachhan’s concern over the use of his voice to sell Gutka (an addictive substance), we have come to a long way! Basheer’s two larger-than-law type posts: The Seed(y) Saga and Pest Policy. Sounds “Jhakaas!”

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Madras High Court Fixes Compulsory Licences Royalty Rates against Radio Broadcast, under Section 31(1)(b) The Madras High Court delivered a judgement against the appeal from the 2010 Copyright Board’s order, fixing compulsory licence royalty rates for radio broadcasters under Section 31(1)(b).

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The IPKat

MARCH 27, 2022

An iterative design process commenced over emails between Mr Parker and Mr Lazo when producing the designs, resulting in what was referred to as the 1856 design which was also relied on by the House of Bruar as prior art: Although this was never sold, photographs of this 1856 design was posted on Fairfox & Favor's social media in November 2014.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Working with Corsearch, AstraZeneca’s Global Security Team was able to quickly establish strong relationships with both marketplaces and social media, with a focus on swiftly removing scam posts that purported to sell vaccines. Katie has worked in the pharma industry since 2010, working for a number of companies.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

million Facebook “likes” (and its millions of followers on other social media platforms) evidences widespread recognition of the mark by a substantial fraction of the United States population. 96 USPQ2d 1479, 1497 (TTAB 2010). states had residents. Evidence of public recognition of the SPOTIFY mark was expansive.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2022

The court says this is a fact question to address at trial: “the parties should provide evidence of whether and in what way the internet and social media platforms have altered the community standard.” For example, Facebook was launched in 2004, YouTube in 2005, Twitter in 2006, Instagram in 2010, and Snapchat in 2011).

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 25, 2023

See Byrnes’ We Would Be Friends: Fans, Musicians and Social Media and Jarzyna’s Parasocial Interaction, the COVID-19 Quarantine, and Digital Age Media. Now social media has allowed for PSRs with reality TV celebrities, Instagram influencers, and the like.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2022

Around 2010, some studios started enforcing, e.g., Twentieth Century Fox sued over copying of plot of Phone Booth and was successful. Might be different than when a company uses TM on a social media post. But there weren’t reported lawsuits against Bollywood films. It’s like using quotes.

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Copyright Lately

APRIL 17, 2023

Because Minden’s complaint didn’t allege any allegedly infringing actions taken by Complex after posting Minden’s photo in 2010, Judge Abrams dismissed the case. Let me know in the comments below or on social media @copyrightlately. Complex Media. What do you think?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2022

In general, the court limits the plaintiff’s damages and otherwise generally rejects summary judgment on the statute of limitations…despite this case involving activity from 2010 and before. * * *. REDDIT LITIGATION. Reddit, Inc., 2021 WL 5860904 (C.D. This is a putative class action claiming that Reddit hosted CSAM. .”

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