TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Launched in 2014 and controlled by the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), the ‘Infringing Website List’ (IWL) carries details of pirate sites nominated by rightsholders and provides the basis for future enforcement via escalating actions. More than 6,000 Domains Have Ever Appeared on the IWL.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

WCT’s app was first released in 2014 for the iPhone and Pebble watch as a metric-tracking cycling app that was designed to “track speed, distance, altitude, and grade.” initial Bike+ app with [bike more] in name and b+ in icon 2021 Bike+ name with logo and "Bike" in icon Like the 2014 app, the 2021 app is for metric tracking while cycling.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Government’s notorious markets report. The owners eventually decided to let go of the name and in 2014 rebranded as Firedrive. That isn’t a lot, but these are all people searching for something specific, which makes them more likely to click on advertising feeds. Not just once but two years in a row. 102,499 Auction.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

By recording the latest movies directly from the silver screen using concealed devices, ‘cammers’ fuel the illicit piracy market that thrives during the first few days of a film’s initial release. TGx is an open platform with an active and lively community, a relative rarity in today’s streaming-dominated market.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Entertainment Software Association ( ESA ) has submitted its latest overview of “Notorious Markets” to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR). These submissions serve as input for the USTR’s yearly overview of piracy ‘markets’ which helps to shape the Government’s global copyright enforcement agenda going forward.

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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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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

9, 2024) The parties compete in the sale of “chemical bonding products marketed for home and automotive use.” J-B has used unqualified “Made in USA” claims in its advertising. It also marketed certain products as epoxies despite their not fitting the chemical definition of an epoxy. Illinois Tool Works Inc. J-B Weld Co.,

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43(B)log

AUGUST 20, 2021

Shingle Savers counterclaimed, alleging, among other things, false advertising under the Lanham Act and violation of the Ohio Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Moreover, the alleged misrepresentations concerned the nature of Roof Maxx’s own roofing Product and were presented in official marketing material and conversations.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2021

It had to be decided how the marks would be perceived by the average consumer, in the relevant market, who is reasonably well-informed and observant, taking account of the type of goods and how they are marketed. The degree of similarity of the goods should be considered in relation to the degree of similarity of the marks.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

So-called ‘fully-loaded’ Android boxes were openly sold on eBay, Amazon, and other online platforms, while local markets, car boot sales, and dedicated retail units offered a same-day service. New Marketing Strategy Changed Nothing. This prompted a marketing review at DroidSticks.

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Intellectual Property Cinema Marketing Marketing 103

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 21, 2023

These uploads have irritated Athos since 2014. ” Further: Athos’ argument that YouTube’s management of advertising, monetization, and algorithmic video curation can be construed as control is unfounded. YouTube appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Athos owns the copyrights to many classic Mexican films.

Copyright 105

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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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43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

22, 2021) The parties compete in the market for “chemical bonding products—like epoxies, adhesives, threadlockers, gasket makers, and silicone sealants—that someone might buy at a hardware store to fix their car or for other mechanical projects.” J-B Weld began in 2014 to sell gasket makers as “Ultimate Black” and “Ultimate Grey.”

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TorrentFreak

MAY 17, 2022

Whether it always performs as advertised is up for debate but there are videos showing it in action on Amazon and other platforms quickly downloading files, rather than attempting to record the screen. Aside from living up to the significant functional claims in its marketing, the big questions revolve around legality.

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 3, 2022

Petitioner sunk its own claim that its marks acquired distinctiveness in 2008 by testifying that its sales that year were $256; furthermore there were no advertising expenditures during 2008-2010. Its sales figures prior to 2014 (totaling $514,798) were "unimpressive." Read comments and post your comment here. Text Copyright John L.

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43(B)log

APRIL 26, 2022

MaxRelief used to surce pain relief spray products in Australia from a non-party, but stopped in 2014. Painaway advertised its products as “Australia’s No. Painaway advertised its products as “Australia’s No. It also used radio and television outlets in select US markets.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 28, 2024

15, 2024) Pacira, which sells non-opioid pain management products, including Exparel, sued Nephron for false advertising. He allegedly “not only developed advertisements and marketing materials for BKK, but he also actively participated in sales pitches and other promotional events nationwide to sell.” Pom Wonderful LLC v.

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43(B)log

MARCH 23, 2022

Roughly: Orthodontists accused SDC of falsely advertising its plastic aligners as equivalent to traditional orthodontic treatment. Roughly: Orthodontists accused SDC of falsely advertising its plastic aligners as equivalent to traditional orthodontic treatment. POM Wonderful LLC v. Coca-Cola Co., Citing JHP Pharms., Hospira, Inc.,

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

AAA Alarm began in 1985, serving over 8000 customers across Arizona and spending nearly $200,000 since 2014. Indeed, if the American Automobile Association were permitted to claim seniority in the AAA mark over any product or service in such broad categories of business, it could protect the AAA mark in potentially unlimited markets.

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Above the Fold

MAY 25, 2022

Beyond traditional advertisements, companies leverage “influencers” – from the micro-influencer to the Kardashians to showcase their products. The scope and reasonableness of the program depends largely on the potential risks for consumer harm, based on the product or service being advertised. billion in 2016, to 4.2 billion in 2021.

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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

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The petitioner through the simple means of regular and massive use and advertising of its FEVIKWIK trademark already holding a strong market with a design not changed since 1987, argued that it had a right to the recognition of goodwill in such a name. General Mills Marketing Inc., General Mills Marketing Inc.,

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

According to rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment of Directors) Rules, 2014, an ID must have relevant abilities, knowledge, and experience in at least one of his main areas of expertise, which may include law, management, marketing, sales, and other disciplines linked to the firm.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 25, 2022

Beyond traditional advertisements, companies leverage “influencers” – from the micro-influencer to the Kardashians to showcase their products. The scope and reasonableness of the program depends largely on the potential risks for consumer harm, based on the product or service being advertised. billion in 2016, to 4.2

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The TTABlog

MAY 16, 2023

Comptime spent about $13,000 per year on advertising, but the Board was not impressed with these relatively modest expenditures. TTABlogger comment: Shouldn't the Board be asking whether Comptime established acquired distinctiveness before respondent's first use date, which apparently was in 2014? Text Copyright John L. Welch 2023.

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IIPRD

MARCH 4, 2024

For example, noodles people prefer Maggie over other companies noodles because of the uniqueness in the packaging, taste and also the advertisement which creates an impact on customers to buy the product. It creates an impact in the market, like at the time of collaboration or merger with foreign companies. 24863/2014. [3]

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

The Amended Complaint emphasizes the growing importance of NFTs in the fashion and brand markets, and accuses Rothschild of usurping opportunities that rightfully belong to the brand owner, Hermès. Although NFTs have been around since 2014, their far-reaching, multi-layered legal implications are just now being recognized.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

The ruling overturns a “seismic” district court ruling from 2014 that I wrote about in a previous blog post , one that “threaten[ed] to undo a 75-year-old consensus that state law does not provide a public performance right for sound recordings.” Sirius XM (Guest Blog Post) appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

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Above the Fold

JANUARY 31, 2023

As anyone even tangentially familiar with advertising and marketing knows, the importance of labels on products cannot be overstated. Court documents allege between 2014 and 2021, Wolf grew grains using chemical fertilizers and pesticides, violating organic standards. The label on a product grabs the attention of the consumer.

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DuetsBlog

JUNE 15, 2020

My vote for lost creative opportunity of the decade, circa 2014: Eat More Walleye. Good Bye Google, Hello Whudjagiddumon? Rapala Taunts a Monster? Rapala: Happy Fishing on Mother’s Day (2012). Rapala Billboard Ads Continue to Engage (2013). Eat More Walleye? Top Ten Questions About Rapala Minnocchio (2015).

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Registering Trademarks Trademark Brands Branding 52

43(B)log

AUGUST 9, 2021

It brought Lanham Act and California FAL/UCL claims over defendants’ allegedly false advertising of their respective OTC lidocaine patches. Scilex isn’t required to show that the ads were the only reason for reduced sales, so arguments about the crowded market weren’t helpful at this stage. back and spinal pain).

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The TTABlog

APRIL 2, 2024

There was no evidence as to how products are developed or marketed in the dice box field, or what features are desirable, or why Three Frog's design is superior. Three Frog has been selling its dice box configuration since 2014 and sales have been substantially exclusive and have increased exponentially.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In our view, the FTC plays a vital role in keeping markets open and honest, and we have long been admirers of the intelligence and energy that the agency brings to that task. 2014); Authors Guild v. 4) Relatedly, the hostility that the FTC Comments express in relation to indemnification is puzzling. Connectix Corp., Vanderhye v.

Copyright 96

Copyright Fair Use Copyright Law Copyright Infringement 96

43(B)log

AUGUST 30, 2024

In 2014, GCE chartered GCU as an Arizona nonprofit corporation. He made a similar statement in 2019 during a GCE earnings call attributing unexpectedly good new student online growth to the non-profit advertising. The DOE also ordered GCU to cease advertising “nonprofit” status. Defendants mostly complied.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Plaintiffs argued, in essence: “1) Ford advertised all Shelbys as track-capable, the advertising induced Plaintiffs to purchase the car, and then the car did not perform as advertised. It advertised the entire Shelby lineup as “track-ready” and “track-capable.” Ford argued that its ads were puffery.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 6, 2022

The FTC voted out two documents that discuss the 114 comments that were filed back in 2014 when the rulemaking was initiated. One of the issues the FTC wants to explore is how to deal with subscriptions and negative options that are marketed via telemarketing. With that, we turn to the TSR.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 31, 2023

” As anyone even tangentially familiar with advertising and marketing knows, the importance of labels on products cannot be overstated. Court documents allege between 2014 and 2021, Wolf grew grains using chemical fertilizers and pesticides, violating organic standards. Let’s turn back to the case at hand.

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