LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted an event to look at kids’ digital marketing. Here is a rough transcript ; and if you have a spare five hours, you can watch the videos, which will soon be posted on the event page. The event came out of the proposed changes to the Testimonial & Endorsement Guides.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Perhaps you only have one core trademark or perhaps you’re building a portfolio and helping create an entire synthesized brand. Finally, in internet keywords; on your website; in the coding to help attract traffic related to your brand. On media kits; on folders; in brochures; on travel bag tags.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 23, 2022

But I’ve been following the world of gaming and eSports competitions for many years, and in fact, have been lucky enough to work with eSports teams and several gamers to protect their brands. That’s why it is shocking that many of them are not registered with the USPTO and protecting their trademarks. They are vulnerable assets.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 31, 2023

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements on social media for perfumes that offer the same fragrance as a luxury one at a reasonably affordable rate. If you have come across such ads and have wondered whether such use of a mark infringes the mark of the luxury brand, then you are not alone.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 18, 2024

The event, which I recapped in more detail for another publication, presented an interesting set of questions and opportunity for future development of the conversation around an economy that Goldman Sachs predicts to reach $480 billion by 2027. The advertising revenues may eventually pass through in some portion to creators.

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43(B)log

APRIL 25, 2023

A jury found that defendant HBI engaged in unfair competition and violated the Illinois Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act (IUDTPA” in its packaging and promotional activities for its RAW Organic Hemp branded tobacco rolling paper products. There was no special verdict form.

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SpicyIP

JULY 1, 2024

By Aarav Gupta In an interesting turn of events, Dhruv Rathee, a YouTuber and Dabur have decided to settle their ongoing legal dispute in an ‘amicable’ manner. Dabur alleged that these depictions were disparaging their trademarks, infringing their copyright, could mislead viewers and negatively impact their brand. Anchor ( para 64 )).

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Ministry of Information and Communications expects companies in the advertising sector to avoid placement of ads on these platforms, many of which are illicit football streaming platforms or services offering text updates on live matches.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

On the occasion of the opening of a new store in NY, the well-known clothing brand created a collection of NFTs based on digital copies of works of famous artists such as Miró, Tàpies and Barceló, incorporating various outfits of the collection available at the store, to be displayed in the Decentraland Metaverse, at the coordinates 16.78

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TorrentFreak

JULY 17, 2024

Instead, Fmovies continued to focus on providing free entertainment to the masses, profiting from this activity through advertisements. So there must be a more concrete reason for recent events. The copyright infringement lawsuit and the $210,000 damages award were casually ignored by the site’s owners.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In a matter of weeks, the controversial Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren PPV boxing event will turn three years old and still be remembered for all that went wrong. In summary, H3 says that when it showed the fight along with biting commentary on YouTube, that was fair use, even though the video shown was sourced from a pirated copy of the PPV event.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Events during the summer seem to have taken everyone by surprise. What can be easily verified is the huge number of 1XBET-branded releases indexed on TorrentGalaxy, the site identified as offering the movies recorded in Liverpool cinemas. Advertising for 1XBET has appeared in thousands of pirate releases, most of them first-run movies.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 18, 2022

On the other, a good product coupled with brand awareness can lead to commercial success, at least until that profile attracts the wrong type of attention. As one of the most recognizable IPTV brands around, PrimeStreams appears to fall into the latter category. PrimeStreams Ignored Warning.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 26, 2023

Paid advertising is an option, but it can’t compete with free. Typically published in advance of a big PPV boxing event, articles appear with three components – sundry news about the fights, “ stark warnings ” not to pirate the fight (or go to prison ), and then details of where the fight can be legally bought.

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IP Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

is an events company, boasting clientele that includes The Walt Disney Company, Chuck E. It owns the trademark PUNCHBOWL for its event services as well as for related services (such as sending electronic invitations). Background. Punchbowl, Inc. Cheese, and Dave & Busters. insider’s perspective.” The case is Punchbowl Inc.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 8, 2023

However, in an interesting turn of events, Winzo, that operates a gaming app, sued Google for displaying a disclaimer on their website when their app is downloaded by any user. Nor is there any advertising for any goods or services. Comparative advertisement: A mandatory claim for disparagement ?

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The IPKat

JULY 18, 2021

The post also provides a useful recap on all events, which lead to the July 2021 hearing. Kat Friend James Nurton prepared an event report on the joint seminar on standard essential patents (SEPs), organised by The IPKat and the London School of Economics. The decision itself has also become available recently.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Well, NO… but… According to the Collins English Dictionary , a slogan is “ a short phrase that is easy to remember ”, and is “ used in advertisements… who want people to remember what they are saying or selling ”. The public is familiar with receiving such form of advertising messages. Such invitations to take or buy are commonplace.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 18, 2023

While sites returning under new branding may play some role in these persistently high numbers, the fact that full-blown pirate sites can now be deployed in minutes could be a more significant factor. One is to interfere with a platform’s ability to generate revenue through advertising.

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

Despite the uncertainty around the long-term success of NFTs, we have certainly seen a “land grab” from brands filing trade marks, including ITV (for LOVE ISLAND), Heineken and even The Empire State Building [Katpost with details from Becky Knott here ].

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A trademark is an important business asset that offers protection to a brand. Licensing your trademark can be a beneficial business strategy that can not only strengthen the brand but also allow for expansion into new markets. Today, the majority of successful, well-known brands rely on the licensing model for their success.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In recent years, rightsholders of major sports events have repeatedly complained that piracy of live sports is getting out of hand. Earlier this week, several websites associated with brands that were targeted by U.S. These comments have prompted lawmakers to look into the matter but, for now, the status quo remains.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 27, 2024

Plaid allegedly then presented PNC consumers who were trying to connect to fintech apps via Plaid Link with messaging screens, using allegedly confusing branding, that said, “we’re currently experiencing connectivity issues with this bank” and “PNC has made a change that prevents you from being able to link your accounts.”

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

Of course, each use stems from the shorter phrase “make your mark,” embodying the mere notion of the archer hitting the target , or maybe even the less educated simply indicating agreement with an initial, an X, or a cross , or at times a craftsman adding “ a maker’s mark—essentially personal branding.”

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 24, 2023

As March presses on, sports fans across the country are turning their attention to one of the most exciting events in college sports: the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, also known as March Madness. From trademarks to copyrights, the NCAA is diligent in protecting its rights and the value of its brand.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The book explains that despite these events, DEG adulteration continues due to regulatory failures. The authors also discuss supply chain aspects of the system, including online pharmacies and issues with branding and drug advertisements. India has had at least five major cases of DEG poisoning in the past.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

CRI Events Private Limited [Delhi High Court]. The second suit was filed by IPRS and PPL against an event management company for broadcasting music without authorization. If a sub-brand performs the function, as Asava possibly does in this case, it must be treated as a trademark.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

is an events company, boasting clientele that includes The Walt Disney Company, Chuck E. It owns the trademark PUNCHBOWL for its event services as well as for related services (such as sending electronic invitations). Background. Punchbowl, Inc. Cheese, and Dave & Busters. insider’s perspective.”

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 18, 2022

The position of ‘Anti-Piracy Analyst’ is being offered by brand protection/anti-piracy company Corsearch. ” Friend MTS prefer not to give an indication of salary but in recent weeks the company has advertised several other positions , so there might be more than one opportunity. Site-Blocking Gurus Needed.

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IP Tech Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Prize draws and promotions are a popular choice for brands to engage with its consumers, particularly through online social media platforms. As discussed in a previous blog post, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has emphasised that prize draws must comply with provisions of its CAP Code.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 17, 2023

The court held that since it does not have the statistical data regarding market presence of other pharmaceutical compounds, the brand names that ends with “Dex” and when one removes from the cited examples the products containing dexamethasone and dextromethorphan, the remaining examples cannot make out a case u/s 17(2).

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Five years ago , several of the world’s largest entertainment industry companies teamed up to create a brand new anti-piracy coalition. A major event in 2022 saw Qatari media company beIN join the coalition and with it, a new focus area for ACE – live sports streaming protection. all over the globe.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

The court is emphatic that the accounts “served as critical advertising platforms for JLM’s products affiliated with the Hailey Paige brands.” Gutman and JLM employees worked together to strategize as to how best to leverage the social media platforms to market the HP brands.” The court also found “Ms.

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The IPKat

MAY 26, 2024

The IPKat is back with the latest overview of opportunities, events and IP news! Events From May 30 to June 7, the University of Alicante is offering a 20-hours advanced course on creation and exploitation of intangibles in the digital society. Candidates with expertise in law and digital technologies are welcome to apply until May 29.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 31, 2023

At times like these, it’s good to realize that, for people who are featured or closely involved, those events are often life-altering. As is often the case, others have tried to hijack or take over the RARBG brand in the months that followed, but none come close to the original. But perhaps I’m getting sentimental.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As a fan of gin, this guest Kat could not help but notice a recent decision of the UK IPO Opposition division involving two “Hare” brands. Whittaker’s also claimed that there was a risk that Little Hare Gin’s product would be of lower quality, thereby causing damage to its brand. The Hearing Officer rejected this request.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Combining illegal streaming subscriptions and Facebook advertising with PayPal payments isn’t exactly ideal for avoiding detection and by May 2019, Trading Standards had seen enough. Two warrants were executed in Dover and Tonbridge, one of them against a man who used his own name to brand his piracy business.

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