Corsearch

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This blog explores the threat of counterfeit hauls and livestreams, as first detailed in our Brand Protection: The Social Media Threat eBook. Digital influence: The role of social media and influencers in promoting dupes has normalized counterfeits, positioning them as stylish and savvy rather than deceptive.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Social Media 52

Corsearch

JANUARY 31, 2025

For many brands, the holiday season brings a surge of infringements on across marketplaces and social media. But seasonal infringement also stretches far beyond marketplaces, with social media used as a means to reach a wider audience under less scrutiny from platform operators.

Social Media 59

Social Media Branding Branding Brands 59

TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Had a crystal ball been available back in 2017, Merrell would’ve observed the operators of Flawless being sent to prison in 2023 for more than 30 years. 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.

Social Media 117

Social Media Reporting Advertising Advertising 117

IIPRD

JANUARY 7, 2025

A human inventor serves as the central figure in the design of the patent system. The selection and evaluation of the previous art are aided further by the appropriately designated relevant art. DESIGNS Artificial Intelligence is also capable of creating designs on its own, akin to the inventions made.

IP 98

IP Intellectual Property Invention Inventor 98

JD Supra Law

JULY 12, 2023

The new social media platform Threads was launched on July 5, 2023. The app is designed for text-based conversations instead of photo updates. Reports indicate that within the first day of launch, more than 30 million users have signed up.

Social Media 52

Social Media Branding Brands Branding 52

LexBlog IP

JULY 12, 2023

The new social media platform Threads was launched on July 5, 2023. The app is designed for text-based conversations instead of photo updates. Although social media activity is largely concentrated on a few major platforms, new networks have continued to pop up and compete for users.

Social Media 52

Social Media Branding Brands Branding 52

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. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media. Intellectual property is a company asset, just like inventory.

IP 98

IP Intellectual Property Social Media Cease and Desist 98

The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This Africa IP Highlights 2023 is the result of collaboration between myself and several IP practitioners and researchers across Africa: Clarisse Mideva ; Rita Chindah ; and Jessie Mgonga. The photographer, Esther Umoh called this person out for copyright infringement on social media platform “X”.

Copyright 92

Copyright IP Social Media Copyright Infringement 92

Patently-O

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

by Dennis Cxrouch In re Lizzo LLC (TTAB 2023) In a new precedential opinion, the PTAB has sided with the musical artist Lizzo — agreeing to register her mark “100% THAT B H” for use on apparel. Rather, Lizzo apparently saw a social media meme about being 100% that b h and then added it to her song.

Registration 128

Registration Trademark Social Media Designs 128

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

The victims sued social media companies for allegedly radicalizing the shooter by exposing him to third-party content. As usual nowadays, the plaintiffs relied heavily on product design theories to overcome the obvious Section 230 defense. 810316/2023 (N.Y. Case Citation : Jones v. Mean LLC , Index No.: Supreme Ct.

Social Media 111

Social Media Designs Design Blogging 111

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.

Copying 59

Copying Branding Branding Brands 59

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, in line with our annual tradition, we take stock of the top IP developments that occurred this year. We have also included a list of other notable IP developments of 2023. The judgement was passed in October 2022, but was uploaded in September 2023 on the High Court’s website. A special thanks to Mr. G.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

The IPKat

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Readers are reminded that they can vote for their favourite intellectual property law books of 2023 in the annual IPKat Book of the Year Awards! This can be a link to your work profile, LinkedIn or other social media page. Votes must be made via email before 15th January 2024 as per the instructions below.

Social Media 59

Social Media Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Law Related Rights 59

TorrentFreak

JUNE 19, 2024

And let’s not forget, a single prosecution put five men behind bars for over 30 years in 2023 ; deterrent messaging doesn’t get any better than that. In this case the discussion takes place on police social media accounts where piracy-related matters represent a tiny minority.

Social Media 123

Social Media Television Reporting Music 123

Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The judge did side with the airline on its copyright infringement claim, ruling that Skiplagged had used American’s flight symbol logo without permission as recently as August 2023. Let me know in the comments below or @copyrightlately on social media. As always, I’d love to hear what you think.

Copyright 86

Copyright Fair Use Social Media Business 86

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”).

Designs 57

Designs Design Social Media Privacy 57

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Background of the case On 26 October 2018, the Estonian company Eco Oil OÜ filed the following EU Registered Design No. The decision The BoA focused its attention on the (unproven) disclosure of prior designs under Article 7 CDR by means of printed screenshots of web pages. 5809746-0001 (the contested RCD).

Designs 64

Designs Design Social Media Intellectual Property 64

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 18, 2023

Today was the 2023 Super Bowl of Internet Law at the U.S. FN: I say the 2023 Super Bowl because the Supreme Court necessarily will be taking Internet Law cases every term for the foreseeable future, and each new Internet Law case they take has the capacity to rock our world.] Supreme Court [FN]. Taamneh and Gonzalez v. Twitter, Inc.

Social Media 142

Social Media Law Fair Use Blogging 142

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. Third, this lawsuit overlaps the broader censorial efforts to impose liability for social media addiction, including an MDL on that topic in the Northern District of California. ICS Provider.

False Advertising 105

False Advertising Social Media Publishing Advertising 105

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.” This was enough survive the motion to dismiss.

Copying 94

Copying False Advertising Social Media Advertising 94

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The transition from simply turning on the television to logging into accounts such as social media and OTT platforms, has resulted the entertainment industry to witness an astonishing evolution. To address these alarming concerns, India has introduced Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, a long-awaited legislation.

Privacy 105

Privacy Social Media Advertising Advertising 105

SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Highlight of the Week Comments on the Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2023 Image by rawpixel.com on Freepix Comments pertaining to transparency and on substantive proposals within the draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2023, submitted to the Ministry of Commerce. Ltd vs Poi Social Media Pvt. Humans Of Bombay Stories Pvt.

Cease and Desist 105

Cease and Desist Copyright Infringement Invention Social Media 105

LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2024

DPIA Report Requirement: The State argued that these extensive and time-consuming reports will require businesses to assess “how their products use children’s data and whether their data management practices or product designs pose risks to children.” Implications for the Future The NetChoice case makes a few things clear.

Designs 52

Designs Design Social Media Privacy 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of the posts on IPO’s patent application rejection of HIV drug Dolutegravir, another judgement in the long-running Section 3(k) saga, this time on the patentability of business methods and the DHC IPD’s Annual Report 2023-24. Anything we are missing out on?

Invention 52

Invention Trademark Reporting Editing 52

JD Supra Law

MAY 11, 2023

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the U.S. These panelists included representatives from GAI platform companies, graphic design software companies, By: Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

Art 55

Art Graphic Design Copyright Social Media 55

The TTABlog

JANUARY 13, 2023

92076013 (January 6, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cheryl S. The Board first found that the genus of goods at issue is "wallets,' but it could "by definition, encompass more-narrowly defined goods or a sub-category such as wallets with technological and/or design features." Welch 2023. Text Copyright John L.

Social Media 92

Social Media Technology Registration Designs 92

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The “has two main requirements: (1) a mechanism for social media users to file complaints about instances of “hateful conduct” and (2) disclosure of the social media network’s policy for how it will respond to any such complaints.” Law § 394-ccc. Unsurprisingly, the law fails strict scrutiny.

Social Media 64

Social Media Law Publishing Blogging 64

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media. Intellectual property is a company asset, just like inventory.

IP 52

IP Intellectual Property Social Media Cease and Desist 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

While that is pretty sweet, I will pay for it next year when I teach Internet Law in both Spring and Fall 2023. [FN: Comments on CA AB 2273, The Age-Appropriate Design Code Act). Will California Clone-and-Revise Some Terrible Ideas from Florida/Texas’ Social Media Censorship Laws? Analysis of CA AB587). Attorney General.

Editing 98

Editing Social Media Blogging Advertising 98

Copyright Lately

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Goldsmith in the days following the Supreme Courts 2023 landmark fair use decision. The Ninth Circuit held that Accolades interim copying was a fair use because it was a necessary step in acquiring the compatibility code (which was not protected by copyright) and because it increased the publics access to independently designed video games.

Fair Use 69

Fair Use Copying Public Domain Copyright 69

Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

21, Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 ), New Zealand ( section 5(2)(a), Copyright Act 1994 ), South Africa (section 2(h), Copyright Act 1978 ) and the UK ( Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, section 9(3) ). More from our authors: Guide to EU and UK Pharmaceutical Regulatory Law, Eighth Edition by Sally Shorthose € 265

Copyright 145

Copyright Art Registration Fair Use 145

LexBlog IP

MAY 11, 2023

Interesting Patents | Rolex: A New Era in Wristwatch Design: Minimizing Frictional Wear with Innovative Fixing Device by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Thursday, May 11, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

Designs 52

Designs Design Editing Patent Application 52

Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

To create its product, Clearview scraped billions of publicly available photos from websites and social media platforms. The defendants to be required to implement, maintain, regularly review and revise as necessary a threat management program designed to appropriately monitor the defendants’ information networks for threats.

Fair Use 137

Fair Use Privacy Copyright Technology 137

LexBlog IP

JUNE 26, 2023

The court concluded that JSC’s unique designs acquired secondary meaning in the eyes of consumers in the furniture market, particularly because of Trendily’s copying, and possessed protectable trade dress. JSC designs high-end furniture hand-crafted by woodworkers in Indonesia. Trendily appealed.

Copying 52

Copying Social Media Designs Design 52

U.S. Department of Commerce

APRIL 20, 2022

And we’re ramping up our efforts as we move into the future: NOAA’s Fiscal Year 2023 proposed budget advances a Climate-Ready Nation , New Blue Economy and Equity, and allows us to increase our efforts to deliver accurate climate products and services to all Americans. . We’re investing in our planet every day.

Social Media 70

Social Media Designs Design Reporting 70

TorrentFreak

MARCH 4, 2024

The site is designed to be user-friendly while remaining resilient to enforcement measures. The proposed injunction also mentions hosting services, search engines, proxy services, CDNs, donation platforms, browser extensions, social media, payment providers, and advertising services, among others.

Publishing 123

Publishing Social Media Copyright Infringement Copyright 123

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The lower court was unpersuaded: “Doe’s negligent design claim similarly aims to hold Snap liable for communications exchanged between Doe and Guess-Mazock.” ” In June 2023, the Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal in a 3-page per curiam opinion. Here, Doe brings a design defect claim.

Designs 98

Designs Design Social Media Publishing 98