TorrentFreak

JANUARY 24, 2023

. “Digital piracy causes several damages to the market and the entertainment industry is especially affected by it,” the translation reads. For example, there is an impact on the attractiveness of audiovisual products for the advertising market,” it reads. So what can Globo staff do to help?

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Vampire Family Brands, LLC v. MPL Brands, Inc., CV 20-9482-DMG (ASx), 2021 WL 4134841 (C.D. 6, 2021) VFB sued MPL for Lanham Act, UCL, and FAL violations based on MPL’s “vampiro” cocktail. Unsurprisingly, the trademark claims survive a motion to dismiss, but associated false advertising claims don’t.

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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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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 17, 2021

However, “[b]ecause meta tags direct internet traffic and are invisible to the internet user (absent the user taking additional steps), meta tags are similar to keyword advertising” (citing a non-precedential metatags opinion from 20 years ago). It’s 2021 FFS. McNeil Consultants, LLC , 2021 WL 3508713 (5th Cir.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

2021) You probably know that the court of appeals sent this case back for retrial on an initial interest confusion theory. I won’t say much about that, though I do have a big question, but there are also false advertising aspects of the case. The parties compete in the market for adjustable air mattresses and related products.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 22, 2024

Hostess Brands, owner of the registered mark SUZY Q'S for "cake," opposed the application of Holly Sue Williams to register the mark SUZYQ for "Backpacks; Wallets” and “purses," claiming a likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d). Hostess Brands, LLC v. million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 respectively.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 20, 2021

Holsinger, 2021 WL 3617153, No. 16, 2021) Roof Maxx distributes “a soy-based liquid product that is sprayed on asphalt shingle roofs to extend the life of the shingles.” Shingle Savers counterclaimed, alleging, among other things, false advertising under the Lanham Act and violation of the Ohio Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 9, 2024

At $350 per unit, pricing is certainly steep when compared to other similarly-powered devices available on the market. Buyers simply need to follow a few basic instructions (those below come from a reseller’s advertising) and their device is instantly activated with almost all content imaginable. Next Day Delivery?

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Following the Competition and Markets Authority’s (“ CMA “) publication of the Green Claims Code (as discussed in our earlier blog ), the UK regulator is now moving forward with its greenwashing investigation , currently focusing on the fashion industry, with additional industries expected to be reviewed in future.

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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

JULY 25, 2021

lululemon’s brand also displays prominently in its keyword ads. If they really wanted to build their business, they could have invested that money into marketing instead of legal fees. Consistent with that, Aliign is spending more marketing dollars to appeal this lawsuit to the Ninth Circuit. 2021 WL 3117239 (C.D.

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IP Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Politico veterans Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer, along with newsman John Bresnahan, founded the publication in 2021. Punchbowl argued, as a threshold matter, that the Rogers analysis had no application because First Amendment protections do “not extend to ‘the brand name of [a] commercial enterprise.’” insider’s perspective.”

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 6, 2022

Welch 2021. Applicant pointed to five existing third-party registrations for marks containing the word SUNSET in arguing that the word "SUNSET" is a weak formative]. Applicant pointed to five existing third-party registrations for marks containing the word SUNSET in arguing that the word "SUNSET" is a weak formative]. See any WYHAs?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This case involves Jim Adler, a/k/a the “Texas Hammer,” a Texas lawyer who has spent $100M+ on advertising to build his brand. For background on the legal battles over keyword advertising by lawyers, see this article. Bye, Goff * Yet More Evidence That Keyword Advertising Lawsuits Are Stupid–Porta-Fab v.

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43(B)log

APRIL 29, 2024

23, 2024) Hetronic has US registrations; Abitron sold Hetronic-branded products without permission to customers around the world, including in the United States. Hetronic terminated its licensing and distribution agreements with Abitron, but Abitron continued to sell Hetronic-branded remotes without Hetronic’s authorization.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While Morison branded its medicine with the generic “PARACETAMOL”, with reference to its registered trademarks “MSJ” and “MORISON” on the packaging, CPL used the name “CONPHAMOL”. The Africa IP Highlights is an initiative of this Kat and is a series of posts put together to highlight some of the key developments in IP in Africa each year.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised CMBC Securities Company Limited and Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited as joint global coordinators of online marketing solutions provider UJU Holding Limited (01948.HK)'s The IPO raised over HK$800 million (approximately US$103 million), and listed on 8 November 2021.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 7, 2023

for trademark infringement, false advertising and patent infringement. The Muscle Stimulator is marketed and sold as a non-invasive device that uses electromagnetic energy to stimulate muscle contraction, and it is intended for use in body contouring and muscle strengthening applications.

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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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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Well, NO… but… According to the Collins English Dictionary , a slogan is “ a short phrase that is easy to remember ”, and is “ used in advertisements… who want people to remember what they are saying or selling ”. The public is familiar with receiving such form of advertising messages. Such invitations to take or buy are commonplace.

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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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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Following the Competition and Markets Authority’s (“ CMA “) publication of the Green Claims Code (as discussed in our earlier blog ), the UK regulator is now moving forward with its greenwashing investigation , currently focusing on the fashion industry, with additional industries expected to be reviewed in future.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

What began as a fairly bitter and personal affair has left both sides with little to celebrate since the lawsuit was filed in 2021. TEI), the company behind various H3-branded channels, filed a counter-complaint against counter-defendant Triller. Consequently, on April 17, 2021 (i.e., For its part, Triller disagrees, bitterly.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 31, 2024

Each year around the end of January, the Office of the United States Trade Representative ( USTR ) publishes its annual review of so-called ‘notorious markets’ known for their connections to intellectual property crime. After an unexplained absence in 2021, YTS.mx reappeared in the report last year.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But in an interesting twist, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has recently set aside the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA’s) infringement decision in its Compare The Market investigation relating to use of wide MFN clauses.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But in an interesting twist, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has recently set aside the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA’s) infringement decision in its Compare The Market investigation relating to use of wide MFN clauses.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

24, 2021) Uber Inc. 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.,

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

In 2021, the global travel and tourism sector contributed over 5.8 The brands need to identify the Class under which they can register their trademark, and this is done through the NICE Classification adopted by India. This trademark was obtained with the objective of protecting and highlighting the distinctiveness of the brand.

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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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IIPRD

JUNE 26, 2024

They create content in various social sites such as Instagram, Facebook, You Tube, Snapchat to name a few and mostly make a living through ad revenue, brand endorsements, collaborations as well as other income sources. Image Sources: Shutterstock] In addition to the aforementioned, a major issue lies in our intellectual property laws.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Rothschild began selling his METABIRKINS NFTs in December 2021. 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. Brand owners have already begun to catch up.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 23, 2021

2021 WL 6049964, No. 12, 2021) After Lexmark , can a competitor bring a false association claim when the false association is with an unrelated third party? This court answers yes, though limits the effect of that by applying what looks like ordinary false advertising analysis. FireBlok IP Holdings, LLC v. Hilti, Inc.,

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

A3 Smart Home LP, 2021 WL 3857417, No. 30, 2021) Another expansion case, like the ones Uber has had. It began operating under the brands “AAA Smart Home” and “AAA Smart Business.” These advertising expenditures and the arbitrary nature of the mark support a finding that the mark is strong enough to be protectable.”

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

With a background in data analytics, as well as an impressive portfolio of celebrity connections, Alex noticed that the independent music sector didn’t have the tools to promote music across various marketing channels. And so in December 2021, he launched an ‘in your pocket music promotions hub’.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

DECEMBER 13, 2021

billion (approximately US$276 million), with the listing on 14 December 2021. "We 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), Last update: Tuesday, 14 December, 2021 - 13:15.

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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.

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