SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Additionally, it is right-holder centric favouring authors and encouraging them to control the use of their works in new markets. Call for Applications: SpicyIP Tech Innovation Policy Fellowship 2025 (Apply by February 23) Attention IP and tech enthusiasts! The deadline is February 23. Read on for more details! Oracle America, Inc.,

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The IPKat

APRIL 19, 2025

Registration is also open for the CIPA annual congress, which will take place in Bristol on Thursday 9 October 2025. New Study on Digital Services Act's transparency rules A new IViR / ASCoR study explores whether the Digital Services Act's transparency rules help consumers escape personalized advertising "filter bubbles."

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

14-MD-2542 (VSB), 2025 WL 354671 (S.D.N.Y. 30, 2025) This is a ruling on 19 motions to exclude expert testimony in this case, which is mostly an antitrust case; I will focus only on some false advertising-relevant rulings. Butler was an expert on survey research, market research, sampling, and statistical analysis.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

[Sponsored] CRISP (BITS Law School) Invites Applications for Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship (1 April 2025) Centre for Research in Innovation Law for Shared Prosperity, BITS Law School is inviting applications for their Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship. The last day to send your applications is April 1, 2025.

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IP Tech Blog

MAY 19, 2023

billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate of 32%. Influencer marketing offers brands a unique opportunity to target and connect with online communities, using a personalized approach. Potential parties could be, a marketing agency, talent management or PR firms, the individual influencer, or the brand.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In a case involving a patent for herbicide compositions, the UPC Munich Local Division was asked to consider whether the alleged infringer's marketing of a product within the Contracting Member States under the same brand name as a clearly infringing product sold outside the Member States created a risk of first (or imminent) infringement.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 19, 2023

billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate of 32%. Influencer marketing offers brands a unique opportunity to target and connect with online communities, using a personalized approach. Potential parties could be, a marketing agency, talent management or PR firms, the individual influencer, or the brand.

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43(B)log

MARCH 13, 2025

TC Heartland LLC, 2025 WL 777001, No. 11, 2025) Karabas alleged that Heartland deceptively marketed its stevia-based sweetener as 100% Natural when the sweeteners two ingredients stevia leaf extract and erythritol are synthetic because of the process through which the defendant produced the ingredients, which were allegedly not natural.

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Intepat

MARCH 25, 2025

Several luxury brands, including Tom Ford, Chanel, and Dior, annually invest millions into developing and marketing their signature perfumes. billion in 2025. Dupe perfumes are often marketed as affordable alternatives to their premium counterparts, offering similar fragrances without the hefty price tag.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Allen Interchange LLC, 2025 WL 465815, No. 11, 2025) This discovery dispute says some interesting things about gray market goods. For the purposes of false advertising claims, the issue that the parties must address is whether there are material differences between the products, not why any such differences may exist.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

For instance, Googles 2024 release of its Gemma 2 model is advertised as an open model , yet, it comes with an expansive Prohibited Use Policy which disallows use for several applications (e.g. Regardless of their aims, RAIL terms are arguably at odds with currently accepted definitions of open source.

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 24, 2024

On 9 May, the law regulating the commercialization, consumption, advertising, and use of electronic cigarettes and vape devices was enacted. Fines between USD 680 to USD 1,020 for merchants who fail to comply with advertising prohibitions.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In a landmark ruling on February 25, 2025, the Delhi High court ordered Amazon to pay a hefty Rs. crore (USD 5 million) for the extra marketing and advertising costs that Plaintiffs incurred to repair its damaged reputation. Singh, ruled in favour of the Plaintiffs awarding Rs 292.7 crore (USD 33.78

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 13, 2025

Case Summaries Ktc India Pvt Ltd vs M/S Himalayan Nomad Ktc And Ors on 8 January, 2025 (Delhi District Court) The present suit was filed by the plaintiff seeking relief of permanent injunction restraining infringement of trademark. 2, a marketing/advertising agency acting under the instructions of defendant no.1,

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Further, YouTube disabled access to Season 25 of Skibidi Toilet in response to Next Level’s DCMA Takedown Notice, which caused Invisible Narratives to lose streaming revenue from advertising placement.” Next Level Apps Technology FZCO , 2025 WL 551866 (N.D. Case Citation : Invisible Narratives LLC v.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Running for four seasons from the 2025-26 campaign, the deal will see broadcasters Sky and TNT take the live games and the BBC continue with its popular highlights package. Early December the English Premier League announced a new broadcasting rights deal worth a staggering £6.7 billion (US$8.5 crackstreams.me (left), ronaldo7.io

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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 online short video marketing market in China increased from RMB30.2 2025????????7043???????????30.7%?.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

DECEMBER 13, 2021

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), HK), and online marketing solutions provider UJU Holding Limited (01948.HK). billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 40.1%. 53.2%?????????2016??5????2020??30?????2025???40.1%?????????????163??.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

4:24-cv-75, 2025 WL 438100 (E.D. 7, 2025) The defendants published an article in a scientific journal, asserting that they had identified 75 people, additional to 33 in an earlier study, who had malignant mesothelioma but no known exposure to asbestos except through cosmetic talc. What about commercial advertising or promotion?

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43(B)log

AUGUST 30, 2024

Consumer Protection Procedures Act, alleging that Coca-Cola engages in deceptive marketing that “misleads consumers into thinking that its business is environmentally sustainable, or at least that it is currently making serious strides toward environmental sustainability.” Coca-Cola Co., 3d -, 2024 WL 3976560, No. 22-CV-0895 (D.C.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 12, 2021

1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2025, and requires 15% PCR by weight. The Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (Green Guides) are set to be reviewed and revamped in 2022. The Green Guides help marketers ensure their environmental claims are not unfair or deceptive. 1, 2022, to Dec. And by Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 16, 2023

The European Commission expressed its hope that the provisions of the regulation will enter into force across all EU member states in 2025. These include, among others, the use to take decisions that may be detrimental to a natural person or the use for advertising or marketing.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 13, 2025

In the second week of April we have a post looking closely at the Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 (deadline today for submitting comments!), Highlights of the Week Taking a closer look at the Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 Short on Time, Big on Impact: Draft CRI Guidelines close for comments on 15th April. Anything we are missing out on?

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

on 14 February, 2025, (Delhi HC) Manash Lifestyle Pvt. on 14 February, 2025 (Delhi HC) TThe plaintiff, a manufacturer of Ayurvedic and Unani medicines, filed a suit seeking a permanent injunction against the defendants for trademark and copyright infringement of its well-known ‘KUKA’ brand. Read the post for more.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

on 14 February, 2025, (Delhi HC) Manash Lifestyle Pvt. on 14 February, 2025 (Delhi HC) TThe plaintiff, a manufacturer of Ayurvedic and Unani medicines, filed a suit seeking a permanent injunction against the defendants for trademark and copyright infringement of its well-known ‘KUKA’ brand. Read the post for more.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2025

In fact, the website advertises [n]o commitments. I note that cellphone companies frequently advertise “no contract” as part of their come-ons (when what they really mean to say is that there’s no minimum term to the contract), and this is like nails-on-chalkboard to a contracts law nerd. 2025 WL 630813 (9th Cir.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

At the same time, market uptake of biosimilars in the United States continued to increase, suggesting that there is room for expansion of biosimilars in the U.S. In addition, fewer new biosimilars entered the market this past year, with five biosimilar launches in 2020 as compared to seven in 2019. Yet biosimilars of anti-TNF?

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SpicyIP

JULY 8, 2024

CGPDTM Announces Dates for 2025 Trademark and Patent Agent Exams Dates for Trademark and Patent Agent Exams 2025 have been announced by the CGPDTM. The Trademark Agent Exam is likely to be held on January 04, 2025 and the Patent Agent Exam is likely to be held on January 5, 2025.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 25, 2025

This is a long-running litigation battle over Google’s advertising practices. In 2021, many individual advertiser claims were consolidated into an MDL in SDNY. Because other advertisers probably have similar facts, I assume much of this litigation is headed to arbitration unless the appeals court intervenes.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 17, 2025

Long Grove Pharmaceuticals, LLC, 2025 WL 81877, No. 13, 2025) Nexus sued its competitor Long Grove under the Lanham Act, alleging that Long Grove made false statements about a shortage of fluorescein, a drug, which allegedly diverted consumers from buying Nexuss fluorescein product and preventing Nexus from converting customers.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

2025 WL 579957, No. 21, 2025) Yodice sued Touro for reimbursement of tuition and fees he paid during the Spring 2020 semester, when Touros campuses were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yodice alleged that TCDM markets various aspects of the on-campus student experience to the public. Touro College & Univ.

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43(B)log

MARCH 12, 2025

2025 WL 751542, No. 10, 2025) I just taught this case!The A jury found Premier liable to a class of New York purchasers for deceptive advertisement of Joint Juice under GBL Sections 349 and 350, which impose statutory damages of $50 and $500, respectively, or actual damages, whichever is greater. Premier Nutrition Corp.,

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43(B)log

APRIL 1, 2025

Torch Electronics, LLC, 2025 WL 947506, No. 28, 2025) The parties compete in the market for retail amusement devices. Here, the Lanham Act false advertising claim survives for a jury, but the RICO claims are tossed out on summary judgment because theyre RICO claims. TNT Amusements, Inc. 4:23-CV-330-JAR (E.D.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2025

Here's what Oliver has to say: Image created by DALL-E 3 "Most UK readers will know all about the Thatchers Cider v Aldi case ( [2025] EWCA Civ 5 ), which was summarised by the IPKat here. Aldis intention to mimic Thatchers brand and avoidance of spending money on advertising its own product appeared decisive.

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43(B)log

APRIL 21, 2025

Old Navy, LLC, 2025 WL 1132243, P.3d 17, 2025) Deciding a certified question, the Washington Supreme Court held over dissent that the states anti-spam law covers all commercial emails with false or misleading information in their subject lines, not just false or misleading information about the commercial nature of the message.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

It has been estimated to reach the market valuation of 1100 crore by the financial year 2025.[ The worldwide market is of $3 Billion with millennial and Gen-Z population as core engagers. Introduction: The advancement in Internet and penetration rate has positively boomed the E-Sports sector of India. The Companies Act, No.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The judgment in Abbott v Sinocare [2025] EWHC 206 (Ch) , handed down earlier this month, demonstrates this difficulty, and the attempt to use shape marks to protect against similar products. That evidence included the volume of sales, Abbotts market share, and extensive advertising. 11(2)(b) (i.e.

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