Michael Geist

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

When the company appeared before committee back in 2022, it said its primary risk was competition from foreign streaming services accessing the Canadian market directly and by-passing Canadian broadcasters. In fact, in 2011 I wrote about how this was likely to become a major issue for Canadian broadcasters dependent on licensing U.S.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The findings The UKIPO’s findings are based on a quantitative survey of 1,000 female (studies suggest that influencer marketing is “ highly gendered ”) consumers in the UK, aged 16 to 60 and who use social media at least once per week.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

In 2011 the file-hosting service was added to Hollywood’s list of notorious pirate sites and subsequently featured in the U.S. Government’s notorious markets report. That isn’t a lot, but these are all people searching for something specific, which makes them more likely to click on advertising feeds.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Late 2011, Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom published a promo video that surprised even the most hardened file-sharers. It’s currently available via free download and generates revenue from in-app advertising, some of it provided by Google according to a recent analysis. PikaShow Markets to the Masses.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

My roundup of the top Internet Law developments of 2023: 10) California court bans targeted advertising (?). Regulators have sought to suppress online targeted advertising for years, with only minimal success. In turn, advertisers have fled Twitter. Then, in Liapes v. Musk has bridged that gap. unless you are a Nazi or wannabe.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 26, 2022

Second, it questions how much similarity ought to be enough to prevent two designs from co-existing in the same market. Note for readers: SpicyIP is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.in.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 11, 2022

The BPI says this is the first time since website blocking began in 2011 that a mobile operator has begun blocking pirate sites. Considering the millions the company spends on advertising and marketing each year, EE makes absolutely zero personal appearance in the BPI’s announcement, not even a short comment from a spokesperson.

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43(B)log

MARCH 29, 2024

2) A print magazine advertisement described GSG as the “1st Formula with FDA qualified health claim.” (3) He would further opine that “there is a significant and substantial body of scientific evidence to support the representations in the Challenged Advertisements.” and] an allergy risk reduction benefit.”

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The IPKat

JULY 29, 2024

The contested products were condiments marketed under names such as “Balsamico di.” Background of the case The Consortium found that two Italian Companies marketed bulk condiments labelled with names such as “Balsamico di” and “Ristretto di Balsamico”. 238 (Law no. Balsamic reduction), alone or combined with the word “Aceto” (vinegar).

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Earlier, before the movie started, you watched an advertisement for a soft drink, presented by none other than Marilyn Monroe and James Dean. Protection is against unauthorized commercial use, such as in advertising. The lights dim, and the film rolls. Bruce Lee enters the frame, encountering a young Sylvester Stallone as Rocky.

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The IPKat

JUNE 11, 2022

However, upon further examination, it appears that the outcome was to be expected, given that revocation proceedings were based on a lack of genuine use of the mark between 2011 and 2016. from 14 October 2011 to 13 October 2016). Trying to follow Apple's words of wisdom.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Non-conventional or Non-Traditional trademarks such as sounds, color, shape, scent or any other motion marks have emerged as a new innovative tools widely being used in the todays changing and competitive market era that redefine how brands connect with the public at large.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Prosecco from Northern Italy had been in the Singapore market since about 2011. However, the statistics and advertising materials did not address the perspective of the Singapore consumer, and some of the materials even used 'Glera' as the name of the grape variety.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It apparently conducted market research and discovered that P&P was one of the most successful sellers on Amazon in this category. It further alleged that Johnson Enterprises intended to “deceive the public as to the source or origin” of its game to benefit from “P&P’s goodwill and reputation in the four in a row market.”.

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43(B)log

MARCH 18, 2022

Fresh Bourbon allegedly falsely advertises that Fresh Bourbon is the “first black-owned bourbon distillery in Kentucky,” and makes other related false claims, which is allegedly false because it’s not a distillery, which requires both federal (TTB) and Kentucky (KABC) licenses. Fresh Bourbon counterclaimed for Lanham Act false advertising.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Slogans are brief, memorable words that are commonly used in advertising to promote a specific company. Using a mark as an advertising slogan, on the other hand, does not prevent it from being registered as a trademark. Introduction. Companies seek to protect the value of their trademarks since they can be quite valuable to the brand.

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SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2024

Their application for a “tobacco-based nicotine aerosol generation system” (Application number 7127/DELNP/2011) in 2020 also faced rejection (discussed here ). Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Phillip Morris’s patent application has been rejected by the Controller on these very grounds.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Further, the section also provides that in case a pre-packaged commodity is advertised, then such advertisements shall also declare the net quantity or number of the commodities contained in the package along with the retail price. [1]. After this date, the product should not be marketed/ sold. [12]. Image source:Gettyimage].

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

According to the Court, the advertising and promotional activities for the marks relating to hotel and ancillary services constitute acts of use of an EU trade mark. The EU trade mark was registered in 2011. For the most part, when looking for a hotel room, Merpel does not look for "standard" services.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The parties compete in the market for buying gold from ordinary people. The Today Show received the highest offer from Defendant, which offered 90% of market value. The Today Show received the highest offer from Defendant, which offered 90% of market value. That’s a question of fact.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Samsung : This was a case, from 2011 to 2018, where Apple took the word against Samsung, claiming infringement of its smartphone design and utility patents. It was another case of how hard it is for big brands to defend their marks against light-hearted references where the respective products have different markets.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 22, 2022

After years of developing these firms, Owen entered into a joint venture with Meyer Corporation in 2011, whereby Meyer would provide capital and business expertise to Owen’s firms. The joint venture was formalized over a five-day period in April 2011. At the same time, Owen would continue overseeing and managing the firms.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 2, 2024

10-CV-1662, 2011 WL 13224118 (E.D. July 22, 2011)). Bayer AG, No. 17-CV-647, 2017 WL 3168525 (N.D. July 26, 2017), vacated and remanded, 742 F. App’x 325 (9th Cir. 2018); and Howard v. Bayer Corp., But, under Mantikas v. Kellogg Co., 3d 633 (2d Cir. The interpretation “one serving a day,” by contrast, was “a stretch.” “An

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Brands Branding Branding Marketing 59

IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Through sharing their agenda and beliefs the trade mark holders try to connect to their users and have found this to be a successful way to strengthen their reputation and goodwill in the market. Joy Creators, 2011 (45) PTC 541. [2] During the Covid times, we have seen several brands adopting fluid logos for a social cause.

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Branding Brands Branding Trademark 98

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In an effort to connect with a younger, tech-savvy consumer base, more and more firms are deciding to debut their products and advertise them electronically through the Metaverse. Users are expressing their annoyance at the frauds that have already taken over the NFT market. Trademark dangers abound in this outlaw setting.

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The IPKat

JULY 5, 2024

The defendant manufactured and sold high-priced model cars, in particular for collectors and advertising clients. Both dates were rather close together and they covered March/April 2011 to March/April 2016. On the market for model cars, the reputation of the model car manufacturer may also play an important role.

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43(B)log

JULY 3, 2023

But Industria does not advertise or sell its Zenú or Ranchera products in the United States and there are no market surveys specific to the United States for Zenú or Ranchera. Advertisements made for Latinfood Zenú products used the phrase “una deliciosa tradición,” which translates to “a delicious tradition.”

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Registration 59

IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 14, 2022

The Court, after assessing the matter, partially denied RealReal’s motion to dismiss the First Amended complaint, as it was found that 1) Chanel’s allegation that RealReal marketed and sold counterfeit Chanel products was adequate; 2) RealReal’s advertising regarding the authenticity of the products it sells was false.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 14, 2022

The Court, after assessing the matter, partially denied RealReal’s motion to dismiss the First Amended complaint, as it was found that: 1) Chanel’s allegation that RealReal marketed and sold counterfeit Chanel products was adequate; 2) RealReal’s advertising regarding the authenticity of the products it sells was false.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

In conjunction with its claims, Sony filed a written statement with annexed evidence including: screenshots of announcements from websites regarding the launch of the PlayStation Vita console; press releases relating to the PlayStation Vita console and various games to be played on it; and various advertising brochures and videos.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 26, 2022

for unlawfully manufacturing, importing, advertising, marketing, selling, and distributing unauthorized, counterfeit versions of its popular CAKE brand of hemp-derived Delta-8 products. Here, however, AKF didn’t allege that Mothership ever marketed, sold, or advertised the “Cake” mark. AKF sued LCF etc. 3d 1068 (9th Cir.

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43(B)log

MAY 12, 2022

They are: the Unfair Competition Law (UCL); the False Advertising Law (FAL); and the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA). While they often cover the same conduct in false advertising cases and are cumulative of each other, they have differences. See, e.g., In re Coca-Cola Products Marketing & Sales Practices Litig.

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False Advertising Advertising Advertising Business 59

43(B)log

AUGUST 28, 2024

Premier sold Joint Juice for treating/preventing joint pain; a jury found it liable to a consumer class for false advertising under NY law; and the district court awarded statutory damages to the class, but cut them by over 90%. When Premier considered running its own study, its president wrote: “if poor—don’t publish.”

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The TTABlog

MARCH 15, 2024

The mark has been widely advertised and promoted, has enjoyed high sales for the years since 2011, and has been the subject of numerous unsolicited media references. However, MHCS did not provide sales or advertising figures for the VEUVE CLICQUOT mark alone, but rather as to total figures for all of its “VEUVE Marks.”

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Since 2011, she had provided spiritual and holistic education, training and therapy services to the public in person and online. In that regard, the use made of the sign in advertising and commercial correspondence is of particular relevance.”

Business 84

Business Social Media Registration Intellectual Property 84

IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Barbie, a name synonymous with an unattainable standard of femininity and the concept of commercial feminism, was designed to captivate the toy market with all its glittery pink magnificence. 2011) [3] Christian Louboutin S.A. Ultimately, Guangdong was ordered to pay Louboutin over one million dollars in damages. Yves Saint Laurent Am.,

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Gardens Alive acquired the assets of Weeks on June 5, 2011 out of a bankruptcy through its wholly owned subsidiary IGP Acquisition LLC. In 2011, Weeks Roses entered into an arrangement with JPPA with regard to cultivation, marketing, distribution and sale of various rose varieties, including roses to be sold under the INGRIG BERGMAN mark.

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