43(B)log

JANUARY 13, 2023

Meadow Gold Dairies Hawaii, LLC, 2023 WL 159907, No. 11, 2023) Plaintiff alleged that defendant MGD advertises and sells milk that is one hundred percent from cows outside of Hawai‘i. Was a false geographic origin claim one for false association, § 1125(a)(1)(A), or false advertising, § 1125(a)(1)(B)? 21-00460 LEK-WRP (D.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The court says that Amazon “easily satisfies” this factor: Plaintiff’s claims are all based on the theory that Defendants ‘continue to allow unlawful sellers to maintain their accounts’ and ‘permit them to advertise’ on Defendants’ website. This argument has failed so many times. Google opinion.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

On April 21, 2023, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Additionally, on January 23, 2023, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) released the first version of its “ Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework ” (“AI RMF 1.0”). Patents On February 14, 2023, the U.S. Both the U.S.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

She graduated from National Law University, Delhi in 2023 & enjoys reading and writing on copyright laws. In pursuance of its goal to accelerate EV adoption, it developed a new vehicle design and coined the same EZIO. Tanishka is an advocate at the High Court of MP. Her previous posts can be found here.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 23, 2023

Note: The responses below were received in 2023. Last year, our No Logs policy also underwent an independent audit by Big Four firm, Deloitte, which found that PIA’s server configurations align with internal privacy policies and confirmed that our infrastructure is not designed to identify users or pinpoint their activities.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 24, 2025

Figures for 2023 indicate a 290 million loss of revenue due to all pirate sports broadcasts, representing around 15% of the market. Depending on how the measure is perceived (which probably depends on whether there is any visible enforcement), the final proposal encompassing advertising and promotion may be the one to watch.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Rampart Resources found out about Rampart/Wurths recent adoption of that name change in September 2023 when a FedEx driver told its president that another Rampart had just opened in Baton Rouge and that she had confused the two businesses. Mark similarity: It is visually apparent that all aspects of the marks (font, color, design, etc.)

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. Also, if the company has changed the graphic user interface to any of its technology products or has changed product packaging, point of sale displays, or product design, these may also be protectable trade dress. .

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 3, 2024

Whether that’s by choice or design isn’t clear but a lecture from someone who earns more in a day than many fans do in a year could be even more disastrous than it sounds. ” It contains over 400 domain names and, according to metadata, was last updated on December 26, 2023.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 3, 2024

EL’s design also includes the idea of different elastic strengths. As a result of the testing, EL made a number of tweaks to the design, including the connection mechanism and also determining the best force / elongation parameters for safety and comfort. By November 2019, EL was satisfied with the design. What do you think?

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled nine (IX) oral hearings for the month of January 2023. January 10, 2023 - 1 PM: In re OptConnect Management, LLC , Serial Nos. January 12, 2023 - 2 PM: Ultrasun AG v. January 17, 2023- 1 PM: In re Nature Cravings Pet Treats LLC , Serial Nos.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 17, 2023

To Be or Not To Be (Design): Calcutta HC Sways Against Trend of Denying Design Registrations Over GUIs Image from here Can a GUI be regarded as a Design? In what follows, Rahul Bajaj sets out the key arguments of the parties and the holding of the court, along with his analysis of the judgment. 2 (Lulu Mall).

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43(B)log

JULY 24, 2023

2023 WL 4681569 , No. But the FDA, independent reviews at scientific journals, and even some of Amgen’s own employees criticized the advertising claims as unsupported and misleading. According to Defendant’s internal memoranda, the advertising campaign was designed to “optimally position Onpro in [the] face of biosimilar competition.”

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 19, 2024

In the final days of 2023 as people were preparing to welcome in the new year, yet more pirate domains were being redirected or transferred into the hands of the MPA, presumably as part of a settlement agreement. 2) Responsive Design with VIP membership system. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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The TTABlog

JULY 31, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled nine oral hearings for the month of August 2023. August 3, 2023 - 11 AM: TF Intellectual Property Pty Ltd v. August 3, 2023 - 1 PM: Mealpass, Inc. August 8, 2023 - 11 AM: In re Molina Healthcare, Inc. August 9, 2023 - 11 AM: Billy Stott v.

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Garrigues Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

When tech giants turned to virtual worlds in 2021, haute couture designers did not hesitate to design digital clothing for avatars and open stores on these platforms. Thanks to their transparency and immutability, NFTs protect both designers and consumers from fakes. Other firms in the industry were soon to follow.

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Intepat

MARCH 25, 2025

These products are essentially replicas of luxury or designer fragrances, crafted to mimic the scent profile of high-end perfumes at a fraction of the cost. Counterfeit perfumes are unauthorized imitations that not only replicate the scent of a branded perfume but also copy its packaging, bottle design, and branding.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

The (unnecessarily confusing) majority opinion suggested several exclusions to Section 230’s immunity, including these statements: “If you don’t encourage illegal content, or design your website to require users to input illegal content , you will be immune.” ” So what exactly did Facebook do to forego Section 230 protection?

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 30, 2023

The Digital Markets Act is a groundbreaking law from the European Union that regulates the performance of large online platforms (designated as gatekeepers) in the digital economy to guarantee fair competition, which started applying on 2 May 2023. It controls an important gateway for business users toward final consumers.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 8, 2024

Last month, Japan-based anti-piracy group Authorized Books of Japan (ABJ) ran a newspaper advertising campaign in the United States, Italy, Spain, and France. It’s disorientating by design and can lead to the appearance of 100 new target sites in as little as a month. Piracy Campaign.”

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43(B)log

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

2023 WL 8006602, MDL No. 17, 2023) Because this is MDL with lots of claims, the facts are a bit complicated. It alleged that the Philips defendants, who make such devices, engaged in false advertising about one of SoClean’s devices in order to deflect blame for the Philips devices’ design defects. In re SoClean, Inc.,

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Despite the rhetorical moves to position the lawsuit about the defendants’ design choices, this is actually an easy case. .” Both apps allegedly were not responsive enough to complaints or unmasking requests, including not following their own purported policies. ” The defendants successfully defend on Section 230 grounds.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2023

On 28 June 2023, Coimisiún na Meán ( CnaM ) launched a consultation on the designation of video-sharing platform services ( VSPSs ) under the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 (the OSMR ), amending the Broadcasting Act 2009. It also requires Member States to ensure that VSPSs comply with advertising standards.

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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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43(B)log

MAY 19, 2023

2023 WL 2433970, -- F. 9, 2023) Roblox runs a “digital world where users create virtual games and experiences and connect with other users.” Roblox Corp. 22-cv-04476-SI (N.D. Users interact with the platform through virtual characters known as “Avatars.”

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

While the data provided by individuals are handled safely by the industry, yet, there exists an apprehension that sharing data could be misused and will lead to a flood of advertisements as based on the interests of individuals or even to potential fraud and scams.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The court’s single-minded determination to find a valid discrimination claim under these conditions casts a long and troubling shadow over the online advertising industry. Advertisers don’t have to advertise to consumers who aren’t likely to be interested in products not meant for them.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 2, 2023

Last week , the European Commission (the Commission ) adopted the first designation decisions under the Digital Services Act ( DSA ) which designated certain services as Very Large Online Platforms ( VLOPs ) and / or Very Large Online Search Engines ( VLOSEs ) in accordance with Article 33(4) of the DSA.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 19, 2024

Background “Habanos” (Spanish for “from Havana”) is a Cuban designation of origin (DO) [a type of geographical indication, GI, if this Kat may simplify this] for cigars that are produced in the entire territory of Cuba. This has prompted this Kat to comment on the OLG Munich’s ruling in Habana II, which is now final. Generic character (paras.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 7, 2024

Revolt Zycling , UPC_CFI_177/2023. myStomer tried to include Austria in the injunction too by way of a rectification of the order but this request was dismissed on 30 June 2023. Eurobike 2023" is an important leading trade fair that has considerable relevance for the entire industry. EUR for each contravention.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 22, 2023

Julius Bencko, Graphic Designer In the United States government’s superseding indictment dated February 16, 2012, Julius Bencko is described as a citizen and resident of Slovakia. Had designing logos and making websites look pretty begun to look less attractive to prosecuting authorities than they had done a couple of years earlier?

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SpicyIP

MAY 10, 2023

Image from here On April 28, 2023, Justice Amit Bansal of the Delhi High Court passed three separate orders, all dealing with a similar issue- unclear, unreasoned orders from the Patent Office and the Trademark Registry (IP Offices) that rejected the patent/ trademark applications. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs , N.V.

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Olartemoure Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The European Union, for instance, has introduced the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which designates certain tech firms as “gatekeepers” and subjects them to more stringent regulations. Between 2020 and 2023, in the U.S., Then, in January 2023, eight U.S. Finally, in April 2023, 19 U.S.

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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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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

On September 18, 2023, NetChoice, LLC — a national trade association with members from the tech and social media industry — obtained a preliminary injunction from the District Court for the Northern District of California preventing the State of California from enforcing the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (“AADC” or the “Act”).

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 18, 2023

2023 WL 8697700, No. The engineer of record must indicate on construction drawings the specific structural connectors that will be used on a given project, whether a custom connector designed by the engineer to join and transfer the load between members or a pre-engineered connector. Simpson Strong-Tie Co. 20-cv-06957-VKD (N.D.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 16, 2023

Interestingly, we did spot the site on an advertising blacklist maintained by City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU). Fast forward to 2023 and PIPCU has decided to take up the matter on behalf of music group BPI. ‘Criminal’ GitHub Subdomain.

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