WIPO Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As the value of intangible assets rises, brands can inspire meaningful connections with a broader range of consumers and boost business growth by introducing diversity, inclusion and equity into their advertising campaigns.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Advertising Advertising Branding 52

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The app in question uses popular piracy brands such as “Gomovies” and “123movies” in its name, and lives up to expectations. Users who manage to crawl through a web of advertisements eventually have access to a wide range of popular movies and TV-shows. It’s clearly not perfect, however.

Branding 108

Branding Brands Branding Reporting 108

IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Modelo and Constellation Brand have sued a Texas-based beer distribution company in federal court, accusing it of selling and advertising beer products that imitate the names, color schemes and marks of their beers, including Corona, Pacifico, Barrilito and Victoria.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Advertising 52

Traverse Legal Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Our technology and internet lawyers are constantly contacted by Amazon sellers trying to protect their brand names and products on the Amazon marketplace. One of the most common brand protection issues involves gray market sellers and counterfeits on Amazon. There’s both good news and bad news.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Marketing 52

IP Tech Blog

MAY 5, 2023

Heard of the climate activists defacing advertisements, billboards and bus shelters? Brandalism is a recent anti-advertising movement which uses a brand’s own assets and marketing channels against the brand itself, through replacing legitimate advertisements with spoofs and parodies (known as “subvertising”).

Branding 62

Branding Brands Branding Advertising 62

IP Watchdog

JULY 24, 2024

When advertisers use the Olympics brand without authorization, the USOC views this as a loss of sponsorship dollars. The Olympics benefits from extra special trademark protection here in the United States.

Cease and Desist 64

Cease and Desist Branding Brands Branding 64

Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 21 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Small Business Concerns Small businesses are just as capable of creating and building great brands as big businesses are. All a business really needs is some creativity and wit so that it can begin building a bold brand via a great name.

Business 130

Business Trademark Social Media Branding 130

IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Reason Behind This Evolutionary Development Brand and companies have made it a trend to evolve from time to time creating variants over their original/ main or core mark. It strengthens brand awareness, builds a better rapport, and a more intimate Business-to-consumer relation which builds trust and faith in their product.

Branding 96

Branding Brands Branding Trademark 96

JD Supra Law

AUGUST 31, 2023

In each photograph, a blonde woman stands in a Barbie-pink gym beside lifting equipment and a pack of pink-branded energy drinks. By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Branding 62

Branding Brands Branding Advertising 62

SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

issued a significant order directing for a permanent injunction and INR 5,00,000 as damages to Louis Vuitton for the unauthorized use of the brand’s copyrighted photos and promotional materials on the website [link]. This is the sale of products that are sold legally, but without the brand’s permission. www.haute24.com com & Ors.

Advertising 82

Advertising Advertising Copyright Branding 82

JD Supra Law

APRIL 17, 2024

In recent years, the advent of the social media “influencer” has revolutionized advertising. Likewise, influencers create certain content to secure brand deals and attract advertisers. Companies often partner with influencers to market their products, hoping to tap into the influencer’s devoted audience.

Copyright Law 77

Copyright Law Social Media Branding Brands 77

azrights

OCTOBER 5, 2023

I would love to send you a signed copy of Brand Tuned, the new rules of branding, strategy and intellectual property if you’re UK based and are: EITHER: An Azrights client: OR An agency or freelancer supporting businesses to promote or create their brand. Effectively, the reputation of a business is its brand.

Copying 52

Copying Branding Brands Branding 52

LexBlog IP

MAY 5, 2023

Heard of the climate activists defacing advertisements, billboards and bus shelters? Brandalism is a recent anti-advertising movement which uses a brand’s own assets and marketing channels against the brand itself, through replacing legitimate advertisements with spoofs and parodies (known as “subvertising”).

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Advertising 52

azrights

JUNE 27, 2023

Do you: Know what ‘brand’ means and signifies to the value of your business? Have the knowledge and skills in Brand IP and branding to be your own brand manager? You as the business owner need a solid understanding of Brand and IP so you can be its brand manager. Why brand management?

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Business 52

JD Supra Law

JULY 22, 2024

Now is a good time for brand owners who are planning promotional activities related to the Olympic games, or have endorsement agreements with Olympic athletes, to review the rules and make sure they are in compliance with advertising “dos and don’ts.” The Olympics are coming! Olympic Committee (“USOC”) have their own guidelines.

Advertising 75

Advertising Advertising Branding Brands 75

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Earlier in April, the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa (SCA) ruled on the appeal brought by the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) against the decision of the High Court (discussed on the IPKat here ), which held inter alia that the certain provisions of the ARB’s Code of Advertising Practice (the “Code”) were unconstitutional.

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Branding Brands 52

TorrentFreak

JANUARY 8, 2022

It found that the majority (76%) openly advertised their payment options with Visa, Mastercard and PayPal leading the way. Pirates Expolit Payment Processor Branding. PayPal is committed to finding a workable solution to combat piracy’s impact on the industry and on their brand. IPTV and Cryptocurrencies.

Branding 139

Branding Brands Branding Due Diligence 139

azrights

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Apple and MacDonalds are household brands that have lost their EU trademarks in recent years, meaning that third parties may now freely use ‘Think Different’ and Big Mac in the EU. What this means is that the legal system shifts the burden of proof so that the brand owners need to show that they’re still genuinely using their marks.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Marketing 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

In the world of business, where brands are not merely labels but stories that resonate with consumers, effective brand building is a strategic imperative. Trademark registration aids in building a cohesive brand identity. Consistent Visual Identity Trademark registration solidifies your brand’s visual identity.

Branding 40

Branding Brands Branding Registration 40

IP Law 360

JANUARY 24, 2023

Intellectual property owners who can't justify the cost of trademark, copyright or advertising litigation in the current uncertain economic climate should consider less expensive brand-protection options, such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act's uniform takedown procedure for online copyright infringement, says Michael Justus at Katten.

Branding 75

Branding Brands Branding Litigation 75

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In the competitive world of mattresses and bedding, brand recognition and trust are paramount. recently filed a lawsuit against Defendant Luxury Mattress & Furniture LLC , a suit highlighting the significance of safeguarding trademarks and brand integrity. Plaintiff Tempur Sealy International Inc. Continue reading

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Intellectual Property 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 23, 2024

Rebecca Tushnet and I are pleased to announce the seventh edition of our casebook, Advertising & Marketing Law: Cases & Materials. We also have two online-only chapters on housing discrimination (Chapter 20) and political advertising (Chapter 21), both also freely downloadable. Price: $12 * Kindle.

Editing 96

Editing Advertising Advertising Marketing 96

JD Supra Law

APRIL 1, 2024

A properly maintained copyright portfolio is essential to any successful brand owner. Copyright can extend to advertisement copy, manuals, visuals, art, photography, storyboards, scripts, film, video, online components, mobile apps, social media posts, websites, music, developed characters appearing in ads, and logos. By: Venable LLP

Advertising 75

Advertising Advertising Social Media Copyright 75

azrights

MARCH 15, 2021

There are two drivers of brand asset strength: uniqueness and fame. For example, when you see the swoosh logo of the Nike brand you know it represents Nike even though it may be featured on its own with no name accompanying it. If an asset is less famous, it is more likely to be mistakenly attributed to a competitor’s brand.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Trademark 52

JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The metaverse virtual world is a shiny new sandbox for brands to play in. Just as sponsored content dominates social media, so too will advertising blanket the metaverse. Platform terms and features for branded content on social media is quite developed, but that is not yet the case for the metaverse.

Advertising 98

Advertising Advertising Social Media Branding 98

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 9, 2022

The growth of internet and internet related facilities have made brands shift a major part of their business online, some generating the entirety of their income through online sales. In this blog, we will see brands and trademarks on the internet and how to protect them from infringement. Protecting brands.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Social Media 52

The IPKat

JULY 7, 2021

Late in May, a High Court in South Africa delivered judgment in Bliss Brands (Pty) Ltd v Advertising Regulatory Board NPC & Others , on the issue of the extent of the powers of the Advertising Regulatory Board (‘ARB’) in matters relating to trade mark and copyright laws. you are not one of us! [An you are not one of us!*

Advertising 56

Advertising Advertising Branding Brands 56

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

In a marketplace teeming with similar offerings, where countless brands vie for attention, the risk of brand confusion is a looming threat. Registering a trademark helps prevent brand confusion and maintains the distinctiveness that sets your brand apart.

Registration 40

Registration Branding Brands Branding 40

JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The weekend has just closed on another very rainy Floridian ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference (Last year we had a hurricane, so this would qualify as an uninspiring upgrade).

Advertising 70

Advertising Advertising Marketing Marketing 70

IP Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Indeed, the scale of the issue was highlighted in the Influencer Monitoring Report , published in March 2021 by another regulator, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which found that a staggering 65% of the advertisements it monitored in September 2020 were not properly disclosed as ‘paid for’ content. Content creators.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Social Media 52

Olartemoure Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

The photograph in question features Shayk wearing sweatpants designed by the brand Deadly Doll, which is protected by copyright. The trademark claimed that it had the rights over the photograph and published it on its social media as advertising , without the authorization of the author.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Derivative Work 52

azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The brand name and codes play an important role in the management of competition. Inevitably competitors will try to capture some of the market shares of any brand that discovers a lucrative market opportunity. Protecting brand identifiers is the way to avoid the possibility of consumer confusion as to the source or origin of a brand.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Copying 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

In the fast-paced world of commerce, where imitation and unauthorized use can compromise a brand’s integrity, safeguarding your unique identity is of paramount importance. Armed with this exclusivity, you send a clear message to potential infringers that your brand is protected and defended by law.

Branding 40

Branding Brands Branding Registration 40

IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Since the Association of National Advertisers recently updated its master media buying services template agreement, brand owners should consider how their contracted agencies are using artificial intelligence to create and implement campaigns and media purchases, say Kyle-Beth Hilfer and John Miranda at Cowan Liebowitz.

Branding 40

Branding Brands Branding Contracts 40

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.

False Advertising 52

False Advertising Contracts Advertising Advertising 52

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Indeed, the scale of the issue was highlighted in the Influencer Monitoring Report , published in March 2021 by another regulator, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which found that a staggering 65% of the advertisements it monitored in September 2020 were not properly disclosed as ‘paid for’ content.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Social Media 52

IP Watchdog

APRIL 3, 2024

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an experienced Advertising, Marketing, and Promotions Partner to help grow our Advertising and Brand Protection team.

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Marketing Marketing 52