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

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

It then went further and used the photo to promote the robe: In 2023, Sunny Khachatryan obtained a copyright registration for “Brave’s” photo. Other arguments fail because “there is value in Minor Plaintiffs’ image and likeness, which Defendants then used for the purpose of commercial advertising and sales.

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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 presenting the art design to the working group, the University started using the logo in its products and advertised it as one of its brands. Copyright Copycat? According to Ms.

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Charter of the French Language

LexBlog IP

It includes many rules, several of them directed at the language of business in Quebec, and some regarding the use of French on both product packaging and signage/advertising. The Canadian Trademarks Office is experiencing significant delays and it is difficult to obtain a registration in less than 3 years.

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TTAB Affirms Mere Descriptiveness Refusal of SPICED CHAI for Tobacco

The TTABlog

88437933 (April 19, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Thomas L. The evidence submitted by Examining Attorney Robert Guliano "overwhelmingly" showed that Fumari and the media refer "descriptively to SPICED CHAI as one of Applicant’s tobacco flavors." Welch 2024. In re Fumari, Inc. Casagrande). TTABlogger comment: WYHA?

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TTABlog Test: Are Backpacks, Wallets, and Purses Related to Cake Under Section 2(d)?

The TTABlog

91272724 (April 18, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cheryl S. As to the strength of opposer's registered mark, two third-party registrations for non-food items were insufficient to dent the commercial strength of SUZY Q'S, and there was no evidence of use in the marketplace of SUZY or SUZY Q’S with cake. Welch 2024.

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TTAB Says "No Dice" to Opposer's Claim of Functionality of Dice Box Configuration

The TTABlog

The Board dismissed this opposition to registration of a mark comprising the product configuration of boxes for storing board game components or dice, rejecting Opposer Chris Taylor's claims of de jure functionality and lack of acquired distinctiveness. 91255161 (March 29, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Elizabeth A.

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Show the pictures to your clients and say “this is descriptive fair use”: Solid 21 v Breitling (2d Circuit RED GOLD)

LexBlog IP

Throughout the twentieth century, many newspapers, advertisements, magazines, textbooks, and other reference materials used the term “red gold” to describe the gold-copper combination. Text of Solid 21 v Breitling, 22-366 (2d Cir March 14, 2024). From the decision: “Left untouched, pure gold is yellow.