IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 14, 2022

. (“Chanel”), is an iconic fashion company based in New York known for its luxury fashion products and owns rights to several Chanel and CC monograms trademarks associated with the brand design. The brand was not involved with selling secondly handed or vintage goods. 3d 422 (S.D.N.Y. Veronique Idea Corp.,

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The regulators’ enhanced focus in this area is reflective of Australian consumers’ increasing demand for ethical and sustainable business practices, and business’ increasing marketing and advertising of their credentials in these areas in response.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 26, 2022

For many image conscious consumer-orientated businesses, a key to commercial success lies in carefully calibrated branding and marketing. Thousands of pirate sites rely on advertising to generate revenue but entertainment companies are keen to highlight the downsides of dealing with them. Other issues are even more tricky.

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azrights

MARCH 15, 2021

There are two drivers of brand asset strength: uniqueness and fame. For example, when you see the swoosh logo of the Nike brand you know it represents Nike even though it may be featured on its own with no name accompanying it. If an asset is less famous, it is more likely to be mistakenly attributed to a competitor’s brand.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 25, 2021

It is difficult to remember a time when keyword advertising did not dominate the internet. Most search engines, such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo, maintain keyword advertising programs which allow advertisers to bid on search terms and keywords that drive customers searching for a particular product or service to their website.

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Patently-O

JUNE 25, 2024

The basic setup involves a drug that has several different approved uses; with the branded manufacturer holding patents covering only some of the uses. Although the generic typically makes a profit on these sales, it those profits pale in comparison to the profits lost by the branded company. June 25, 2024). 355(j)(2)(A)(viii).

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TorrentFreak

MAY 23, 2024

In 2019, advertising that promoted games with cash prizes was outlawed on TV, radio, in print, on social media, and all other internet platforms. Monitoring carried out by AGCOM over a 48-hour period in November 2019 noted the appearance of an ad for a casino, stating: ‘Join Now The Brand New Italian Online Casino.

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IPilogue

MARCH 6, 2023

In May 2019, Louboutin sued Eizo under the Unfair Competition Prevention Law, seeking a permanent injunction against Eiko’s production of red-soled high heels and damages of approximately CAD 43,500. The court also took issue with Louboutin’s market research. Eizo”), to shut down Eizo’s use of red soles on high-heeled shoes.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

Apple could argue transborder reputation, asserting that its brand’s recognition and reputation extend beyond national borders. Inherent Distinctiveness: The Apple logo and brand name are inherently distinctive due to their unique design and association with the company’s products, such as iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, etc.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is a case involving a trademark owner and a competitive keyword advertiser. That’s certainly true for high-profile and well-advertised consumer items like fast food chains, mass-market phones, and major car labels, but is it true in this particular niche? However, the results are consistent with each other.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

TaylorMade Golf Company teed off a dispute over golf club design and filed a patent infringement lawsuit on January 31 st, 2024, in the Southern District of California against Costco and Southern California Design Company alleging infringement and false advertising relating to five of TaylorMade’s patents related to golf irons.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 14, 2022

. (“Chanel”), is an iconic fashion company based in New York known for its luxury fashion products and owns rights to several Chanel and CC monograms trademarks associated with the brand design. The brand was not involved with selling second handed or vintage goods. 3d 422 (S.D.N.Y. Veronique Idea Corp.,

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 29, 2023

Pirate Manga Site B9Good.com Manga piracy site B9Good initially appeared in 2008 and established itself under B9DM branding. B9Good had been featured in an MPA submission to the USTR’s notorious markets report in 2019. The women were allegedly paid by B9Good’s operator to upload pirated content.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

has offered design and marketing services under the name “Uber” since 1999. And Defendants began saying that they planned to expand into the display-advertising business: putting ads on a vehicle’s digital signage, a rider’s mobile app, and on digital screens like electronic billboards. Uber Technol., 20-cv-2320 (PKC) (S.D.N.Y.

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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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Above the Fold

AUGUST 31, 2022

The FTC’s complaint alleges that before 2019, Electrowarmth used U.S.-made made textiles and moved their production to China, while still advertising that their mattress pads were “Made in USA”, “Made in the USA since 1939,” and “made-in-America products.”. made textiles for their mattress pads.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 9, 2024

Mary Catherine Amerine, Reasonably Careless Consumers in False Advertising and Trademark Consumers can devote much more (or less) time to a decision than seems rational for the amount of risk/benefit in their lives. Court expects consumers to be reasonably prudent in both TM and false advertising. Class component as well.

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43(B)log

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

2, 2022) Before the jury verdict in favor of Monster’s false advertising claim was this opinion resolving evidentiary issues. They weren’t directly asked about the phrase “Super Creatine,” whether participants had prior experiences with or opinions of Bang, or whether they had seen Vital’s advertising in the market.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

JULY 29, 2021

As ITV2’s most successful show of all time, it’s no surprise that it attracts such huge sponsors and advertisers to invest. Molly Mae rose to fame following 2019’s season where she came in second place with her now long-term boyfriend Tommy Fury. The 9 partners include JD Sports, Boots, dating app Tinder and drinks brand WKD.

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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.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2023

False urgency is a marketing tactic that creates a false sense of scarcity to pressure consumers into making a purchase, often resulting in dark patterns, limited stock, and unexpected delivery. False advertising and misleading representations: Dark patterns often involve misleading representations about products, services, or offers.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 10, 2022

Indeed, we report way more than they do but according to van Voorn, the North American market is being hit hard. From a high of 1,400 illegal platforms in that region in 2019, various anti-piracy campaigns reportedly reduced that number to 238 in 2021. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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The IPKat

APRIL 13, 2023

The case On 7 May 2019 Dutch company Chiever B.V. Thirdly, the examiner considered that the sign should be analysed as an advertisement for television and that it would not identify company of origin of the products/services. Such an analogy with advertisements was also rejected. This has changed with the digital evolution.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This court answers yes, though limits the effect of that by applying what looks like ordinary false advertising analysis. Through a licensing agreement, Hilti also markets and sells the Firestop Box Insert based in part on that same patent. In 2019, RectorSeal requested that Hilti’s Firestop Box Insert be added back.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In late 2019, AAA Alarm began receiving “communications from people who believed they were AAA Alarm & Security customers, but who were actually customers of Defendant.” It began operating under the brands “AAA Smart Home” and “AAA Smart Business.” 30, 2021) Another expansion case, like the ones Uber has had.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

DECEMBER 13, 2021

SZ), and operated independently in 2019. HK), AI-based mobile app developer and mobile advertising platform services provider Newborn Town Inc (09911.HK), HK), online marketing solutions provider Netjoy Holdings Limited (02131.HK), HK), brand e-commerce retail and wholesale solutions provider UNQ Holdings Limited (02177.HK),

Marketing 52

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Nintendo also obtained a UK High Court injunction to block four Team-Xecuter-related websites back in 2019 but that did little to stop pirated game ROMs from being shared online. Earlier this month Nintendo celebrated a win in a civil case against former Team-Xecuter member Gary Bowser, who agreed to pay the gaming giant $10m in damages.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 18, 2022

On the other, a good product coupled with brand awareness can lead to commercial success, at least until that profile attracts the wrong type of attention. As one of the most recognizable IPTV brands around, PrimeStreams appears to fall into the latter category. PrimeStreams Ignored Warning.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 5, 2024

In 2019, defendants launched the “Florida Online School,” abbreviated “FLOS.” While multiple witnesses testified as to Plaintiff’s significant marketing and advertising efforts, that alone is not indicative of strength. And they targeted school districts in their marketing. Plaintiff focuses on parents and students.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 5, 2023

Applicant's "test mode" website indicated that it would be marketing itself as “the pet drink specialist” and it asserted that "Pet C Cola is the nutritional and super tasty drink for dogs and cats." Opposer has continuously advertised and sold beverages under the mark PEPSI-COLA since 1898. Pet C Cola Corporation , Opposition No.

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JIPL Online

APRIL 9, 2021

Brands have recently begun to co-opt this form of communication in an attempt to capitalize on the prevalence and effectiveness of memes. [ii] x] In fact, on the contrary, memes can operate as a source of marketing and a way to garner interest in creative works in a funny, generationally relevant way. 29, 2013), [link]. [ii]

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 29, 2021

According to Lifestyle Equities, BHPC products that were lawfully made, advertised, and distributed in the United States with the permission of the US rights owner are being marketed and sold by Amazon in the United Kingdom and the European Union, which is a kind of counterfeiting.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 14, 2022

In 2019, after spotting a perfume product in China’s market highly similar to its classic N°5 perfume, Chanel took a ‘notarization-throughout purchase’ online and located the alleged infringing product shown below on the right. The side-by-side comparison captures several common features.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 29, 2021

According to Lifestyle Equities, BHPC products that were lawfully made, advertised, and distributed in the United States with the permission of the US rights owner are being marketed and sold by Amazon in the United Kingdom and the European Union, which is a kind of counterfeiting.

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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. 2] Novartis v. Cipla, I.A.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 15, 2021

From 3 October 2019, Stone was the registered proprietor of the UK word trade mark, “ARCHANGEL ALCHEMY”, in respect of “training course - for soul development - yogic sciences - quantum physics - altered states of awareness - relaxation - holistic health - celestial beings - natural living” in class 41.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Stephen further stated that he was in the process of registering the word for advertising and media business with the aim of providing marketing, branding, and related services, there was a lot of interest in the possibility of registering such a term. Should it not be the chant that may be copyright-protected as a musical work?]

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