IP Tech Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

As reported in our previous article published in 2019, the Committees of Advertising Practice ( CAP ) have been focussing for some time on protecting children and young persons through their regulation of gambling advertising. The Advertising Standards Authority ( ASA ) is responsible for enforcement of the advertising codes.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 15, 2021

While the details of any particular case will imbue certain factors with more importance than others, more often than not, copyright plaintiffs are quick to note (and criticize) when defendants are for-profit entities and when the contested material is posted on a website that contains advertising – e.g., online news sites and social media.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

6th Edition of Advertising & Marketing Law: Cases and Materials (with Rebecca Tushnet). Regulation of Political Advertising (2022 Edition). Regulation of Housing Advertising (2022 Edition). Comments to the CPPA’s Proposed Regulations Pursuant to the Consumer Privacy Rights Act of 2020, Aug. Analysis of CA AB587).

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It has opened wide range of facilities for us like entertainment, education, advertisements, communication etc. Wide impact of Multimedia and Social media Multimedia is a much broader concept consisting of text, sounds, audio-video, images, graphics etc. 2019 SCC Online Del 8002 Disney Enterprise inc. Kim cartoon and Ors.,

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Initially filed in August 2020, the complaint targeted five ‘doe’ defendants, together doing business as Universe IPTV and Universe TV. In December 2020, DISH’s first amended complaint named three people as the alleged operators of Universe IPTV – Mohamed Omar, Hossam Abd Elghany, and Moustafa Maatouk.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 14, 2022

The new 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract (the 2022 Contract), which is retroactively effective to April 1, 2022, appears to offer certain benefits to advertiser and agency signatories of the Commercials Contract, particularly JPC authorizers, as well as Union member performers.

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Olartemoure Blog

JULY 14, 2022

As part of ongoing probes into anti-trust practices, the SIC recommended the regional spirit manufacturer who set the discount caps in Antioquia, to implement compliance programs in order to prevent the risk of restricting free competition, specifically as it relates to Colombian Technical Standard CTS 6378/2020. 07/14/22 – Corporate.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 6, 2022

As reported in our previous article published in 2019, the Committees of Advertising Practice ( CAP ) have been focussing for some time on protecting children and young persons through their regulation of gambling advertising. The Advertising Standards Authority ( ASA ) is responsible for enforcement of the advertising codes.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

22, 2021) This case should be of interest to people working on contextual advertising. Common sense tells us that this is not a simple advertisement.” “It It is a work of fashion journalism that, like every fashion magazine, happens to contain advertisements.” Champion v. Moda Operandi, Inc., 3d -, 2021 WL 4340670, No.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2021

In the wake of the 2020 Lukis v. As another example, when the search results provide the records associated with Mr. Abraham, “adjacent to the list of records containing [his] name, photograph, and likeness” is an advertisement promoting the subscription membership. I’ve blogged three yearbook cases so far this year ( Callahan v.

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IP Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Over the past few years the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been actively taking steps to address consumer protection concerns with sponsorships and endorsements within social media posts that have not been clearly disclosed. Social media platforms. Proactively promote and facilitate compliance by brands.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

It submitted 14 social media posts “which it contends shows consumers and retailers attributed a particular source to Defendants’ liquor and Plaintiff’s television show.” False advertising/passing off: Same basic problems. And Mandabach failed to show actual association of the TV show with a particular source.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Over the past few years the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been actively taking steps to address consumer protection concerns with sponsorships and endorsements within social media posts that have not been clearly disclosed. Social media platforms.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria Limited neglected to renew their contract with actor and filmmaker Adewole Ojo to use his photographs for advertisements. The photographer, Esther Umoh called this person out for copyright infringement on social media platform “X”. The company was ordered to pay Ojo, ₦20 million (US$44 448) in damages.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 13, 2024

— Bright Data has long sold the data of all the major social media companies. seeks only damages based on the reactions of advertisers (third parties) to CCDH’s speech in the Toxic Twitter report, which CCDH created after the scraping. In November 2023, X corp. on all counts. Bright Data Ltd. , 3:23-cv-03698 (N.D.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In 2020, Amazon teamed up with publisher Penguin Random House and authors including John Grisham, Scott Turow and Lee Child to sue several pirate ‘Kiss Library’ eBook sites operating out of Ukraine. Curious as to how such a lawsuit might progress, we monitored every filing in the case. Whois Privacy Corp., and NameCheap, Inc.,

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Defendants allegedly copied key components of Trackman’s copyrighted software and falsely suggested, in promotions and advertisements, that defendants were authorized to use the well-known courses in their game. Although the court dismissed a contract claim, copyright and false advertising claims survived. 3d 1137 (9th Cir.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Media Maverick Without the benefit of such foresight, Merrell continued to run a school during the day and began reselling Flawless subscriptions on the side. By now operating under the name Media Maverick on social media, customers hoping to watch Sky TV and BT Sport were in plentiful supply.

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43(B)log

MARCH 4, 2022

3, 2022) Plaintiffs alleged that they employed the individual defendants in part to manage social media advertising and promotion for plaintiffs’ baking businesses, aka La Baguette. In spring 2020, the page allegedly had over 4,000 followers. Tito & Tita Food Truck, LLC, 2022 WL 622234, No. DLB-21-401 (D.

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 4, 2022

“Embedding” means the process of copying unique HTML code assigned to the location of a digital copy of the photo or video published to the Internet, and the insertion of that code into a target webpage or social media post so that photo or video is linked for display within the target post. In September, U.S. District Judge Charles R.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 5, 2021

The Counterclaim alleges that Kid Car purchased “KIDMOTO” as keyword on Google and that by using ‘kid car’ in the resulting advertisement there is a likelihood of consumer confusion.” ” * RVC Floor Decor, Ltd. Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc., 2021 WL 1163117 (E.D.N.Y. March 18, 2021).

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43(B)log

MAY 2, 2022

28, 2022) Chanel sued What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA), alleging trademark infringement, false advertising, false association/endorsement, and related NY GBL claims for deceptive/unfair trade practices and false advertising. Until 2017, it also used the hashtag #WGACACHANEL in its social media posts.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Finally, in October 2020, Facebook nuked the Shared account (and the personal accounts of some of its employees) and blocked Shared’s ads. Cod § 17200, for failing to provide sufficient details regarding ad rejections in violation of the Advertising Policies. & Prof.

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Trading Secrets

MARCH 22, 2022

As part of Hayley Paige’s responsibilities for JLM, she was tasked with growing the “Hayley Paige” brand for the company, including “assisting with advertising programs.” On November 23, 2020, Hayley Paige informed JLM that would “not be posting any JLM related business” to her social media accounts. 4th at 789.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 7, 2022

TikTok, a video-sharing platform, has quickly become one of the most popular social media platforms to date. ” After entering into this agreement with NMPA in 2020, TikTok went on to make licensing agreements with large music labels. By: Noelle Henry. were copyright related.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

JULY 29, 2021

million viewers back in 2020. As ITV2’s most successful show of all time, it’s no surprise that it attracts such huge sponsors and advertisers to invest. A huge chunk of Molly Mae’s success comes from social media channel Instagram, where she is reported to charge over £10,000 for each sponsored post.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

BrandTotal “provides advertising consulting services to corporate clients regarding how those clients’ and their competitors’ digital advertisements are presented to social media users.” This blog post will show how data snarfers vex the courts and expose unfortunate gaps in existing legal doctrines. * * *.

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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. Monster Energy Co.

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Garrigues Blog

JULY 11, 2022

Consequently, the Supreme Court has confirmed the previous judgment by the Madrid Appellate Court, which was appealed by the sponsor of the festival, ordering it to pay compensation of 20,000 euros, and to partially publish the judgment in a media outlet in print and on two social media outlets. The Supreme Court’s opinion.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

2020 WL 9422352, No. 14, 2020) BHRS, which makes water cooler products, sued its competitor Brio for state and federal false advertising and trade libel. Brio Water Technol. 2:20-CV-07652-JWH-JCx (C.D. Reflecting the continuing confusion in the courts about fake reviews, the court dismissed the claims.

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Velocity of Content

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Chaos and frustration are often translated into memes, sarcastic tweets or funny videos that go viral on social media. In addition to commercial advertising for large brands, the duo also uses their platform to discuss social issues. Humour, even during the darkest of times, creates a sense of comfort for many.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 30, 2023

In February 2020, the Commission sought comments on the Guides. Definitions Endorsements – The Commission broadened the list of examples, including social media post tags, though it also clarified that such things “can” be endorsements but are not always. We blogged about that here. Below are some highlights.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Technologies that are reshaping the trademark protection landscape include, [Image Sources: Shutterstock] AI and Machine Learning [6] , via monitory trademarks AI systems, can handle large volumes of websites, social media, and any e-commerce site to detect infringement of their trademarks. html> accessed 21 November 2024. [8]

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

The power of the internet, in particular that of social media is humungous. When used strategically, social media becomes one of the most powerful tools of digital marketing. With the evolution of social media, the concept of moment marketing has also become increasingly common.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 22, 2024

The Hostess Brands’ gross profit for 2022 was $465,679,000, and the advertising and marketing expenditures for Hostess Brands was $21.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 respectively. The witnesses provided no specific sales or advertising information for the SUZY Q’s brand alone. million, $9.5

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Copyright Lately

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In 2020, photographer Carlos Vila took a picture of Russian model Irina Shayk wearing Deadly Doll sweats that incorporated its “Pin-Up Girl” artwork on the right pant leg. As always, please leave comments or questions below or at @copyrightlately on social media. 17 U.S.C. § View Fullscreen.

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IP Tech Blog

MAY 19, 2023

According to the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport report on influencer culture , the global sector is expected to grow from $6.0 billion in 2020 to $24.1 The above is a non-exhaustive list of areas to consider when thinking about engaging an influencer in respect of advertising or marketing campaigns.

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