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Dabur v. Dhruv Rathee: A Closure or Gateway for the Future? 

SpicyIP

In light of the recent settlement between Youtuber Dhruv Rathee and Dabur in a trademark and copyright infringement dispute, SpicyIP intern Aarav Gupta writes on how use of a mark in commentaries and critiques should not amount to infringement and highlights the larger public interest in such commentaries/ critiques.

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Reusing Social Media Photos for Ads? Be Careful!–Khachatryan v. 1 Hotel

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The photo depicts two children (“Brave” is the one on the right) at the 1 Hotel in West Hollywood wearing the hotel’s branded robes. Copyright Infringement. If you plan to depict people in advertising, you need both copyright and publicity rights permissions. ” This is confused. Be Careful!–Khachatryan

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Pirate Site Shut Down For Trademark, Cybersquatting & Copyright Violations

TorrentFreak

Lawsuits filed in the United States targeting pirate sites usually focus on breaches of copyright law, typically direct and secondary infringement, or violations of the DMCA, depending on individual circumstances. Liburdi handed down his order on February 6, 2024. filed its complaint. filed its complaint. Judge Michael T.

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Copyright Copycat?

BYU Copyright Blog

Logo,Pictorial Works,Work for Hire,University June 03, 11:35 AM June 03, 11:35 AM On May 15, 2024, Sophia Boyages (Plaintiff or Ms. Boyages) filed a Complaint against the University of Vermont and the State Agricultural College (Defendants or the University) alleging copyright infringement under 17 U.S.C. In her complaint, Ms.

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The Importance of Trademark Protection When Copyrighted Works Enter the Public Domain

Corsearch

The copyright for one of the first depictions of Mickey Mouse will expire in 2024. If and when the author’s name is shared with the US Copyright Office, the usual term of 70 years following the author’s death then takes effect[3]. So, why aren’t Disney concerned? The short answer is no.

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The Fantastical, Magical World of E-Sports

IPilogue

billion USD by 2024. Game publishers can decide what teams/players may compete, who may host tournaments, and how tournaments are advertised and broadcasted. Azubu, having contractually obtained the exclusive streaming rights for Sang-hyeok’s games, filed a complaint against Twitch alleging copyright infringement.

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Brazil Piracy Concerns at USTR Follow MPA Anti-Piracy Deal Controversy

TorrentFreak

Concerns Over Comments in Brazil In its submission to the USTR’s 2024 Special 301 Review, the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA), which counts the MPA among its members, raised concerns over the situation in Brazil. There was never any real mystery about what it hoped to achieve.

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