TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In response to a request from the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has submitted a list of so-called ‘Notorious Markets’ to the US government. Nsw2u.xyz (previously branded Switch-xci) offers links to pirated games for most platforms including PC.

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Intepat

APRIL 25, 2025

The growing reliance on NFTs necessitates careful evaluation of their implications, not just for creators and brands, but also for consumers and regulators navigating this uncharted territory. The Intersection of Fashion and NFTs The fashion industrys adoption of NFTs has transformed how brands and creators interact with consumers.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 26, 2022

For many image conscious consumer-orientated businesses, a key to commercial success lies in carefully calibrated branding and marketing. Thousands of pirate sites rely on advertising to generate revenue but entertainment companies are keen to highlight the downsides of dealing with them. Other issues are even more tricky.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 24, 2024

Unlike in other countries, the federal government does not fund Team USA, so our athletes mostly rely on sponsorship dollars to compete. When advertisers use the Olympics brand without authorization, the USOC views this as a loss of sponsorship dollars.

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The IPKat

APRIL 19, 2025

Antony Taubman has served as Director of the Intellectual Property, Government Procurement and Competition Division of the WTO and as Director of the Traditional Knowledge Division of WIPO. The lecture will be on the topic "Pacta erant servanda? Treaties, transactions and trade-relatedness at a critical time for international IP."

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Government which launched a criminal prosecution of three group members. The Government saw him as part of the Team-Xecuter conspiracy. Among other things, he allegedly advertised and trafficked circumvention devices, while maintaining regular contact with resellers throughout the world. soon after. Bowser Pleads Guilty.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When law enforcement agencies support these initiatives thanks to direct government backing, opportunities for action can open up signficantly. The FDA/FCPA investigation received support from PIPCU/City of London Police, the UK Government’s Intellectual Property Office, and unidentified cinema operators.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 3, 2023

A new government initiative launched today on the website of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) sounded interesting; at least until the website started delivering broken and insecure HTTP pages in an apparent protest against an encrypted connection. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

22, 2021) This case should be of interest to people working on contextual advertising. Common sense tells us that this is not a simple advertisement.” “It It is a work of fashion journalism that, like every fashion magazine, happens to contain advertisements.” Champion v. Moda Operandi, Inc., 3d -, 2021 WL 4340670, No.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In pirate streaming, in part due to the way sites tend to copy each other’s branding, obvious long-standing players are less easy to identify. However, one platform that has stood the test of time is PrimeWire, which in one form or another has been around for perhaps eight years – even longer if its previous branding 1channel.ch

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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. What it does, however, is open the door to collaboration with intermediaries, governments, and law enforcement agencies in other countries. Collaborating with Governments and Law Enforcement.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Non-conventional or Non-Traditional trademarks such as sounds, color, shape, scent or any other motion marks have emerged as a new innovative tools widely being used in the todays changing and competitive market era that redefine how brands connect with the public at large.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 22, 2022

The statements were “commercial advertising meant to sell a product, and generally there ‘can be no constitutional objection to the suppression of commercial messages that do not accurately inform the public.’” The First Amendment has long coexisted with no-fault false advertising laws. The California Supreme Court reversed.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 23, 2024

Italy’s Gambling Ad Ban Friction between what citizens believe they have a right to say, do, or see online, and what their governments believe is appropriate, is rarely a product of negotiation between the parties. Because, in a nutshell, Google’s advertising service can’t be considered passive. No downloads.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Corporations must establish online identities, such as logos, slogans, product names, and brands, to build consumer awareness, loyalty, and trust.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Apple rejected it based on its policy that any COVID-19 apps had to come from the government or medical institutions. The court rejects the plaintiffs’ attempts to create single-brand markets. ” Sounds sketchy as hell. Apple rejected the Bitcoin Lottery app based on its anti-blockchain policy. Breach of Contract.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 31, 2020

The extensions can total up to three years, and the government charges a filing fee ($125 per Class) for each extension. Say you’re a realtor or an attorney and the business card makes some reference to the actual nature of the work, as well as the trademark of the brand name that would generally be acceptable.

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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. Just complete this form to receive a copy of the book.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

30, 2024) (R&R) Recommendation: Dastar should block Qingdao’s Lanham Act false advertising counterclaims based on Lashify’s claim to be the originator of lash technology, but false patent marking counterclaims should survive. Qingdao Lashbeauty Cosmetic Co., 2024 WL 629985, No. W-22-CV-00776-ADA-DTG, No. W-22-CV-00777-ADA-DTG (W.D.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration, protection, and illegal use of trademarks in India. Creating a brand image for the goods/services in the minds of the public at large. Trademark Registration safeguards the brand or business name from unauthorized use. Trademark Search.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

All of these sites have long since disappeared, but interestingly their brands live on. Government’s notorious markets report. That isn’t a lot, but these are all people searching for something specific, which makes them more likely to click on advertising feeds. Not just once but two years in a row.

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SpicyIP

JULY 1, 2024

Dabur alleged that these depictions were disparaging their trademarks, infringing their copyright, could mislead viewers and negatively impact their brand. Way Forward These incidents raise pertinent questions about the regulatory frameworks governing advertisements. Anchor ( para 64 )).

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

A recent trend in branding, however, is the use of non-traditional trademarks such as haptic markings. These markings play a crucial role in differentiating brands and improving the customer experience. The importance of tactile branding in the space, beverage, and high-end goods industries has been well-established. [1]

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This marks another order in a series of orders (which are discussed here and here by Srujan Sangai and Prashant Reddy) where the court invokes the test of disparagement, which is used in comparative advertising cases, for setting the threshold for reviewing a product. It must be noted that the guidelines are not binding, however elegant.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

The brands need to identify the Class under which they can register their trademark, and this is done through the NICE Classification adopted by India. This trademark was obtained with the objective of protecting and highlighting the distinctiveness of the brand. IP Branding: Certification marks and GI. are a few examples.

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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

On September 8, 2022, the Mexican Government published the amendment to the Labeling Standard for food and non-alcoholic beverages (NOM). The changes raise the burdens in relation to the labeling and advertising of products with excess critical nutrients. Original source in Spanish. 09/22/22 – Consumer Protection.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 24, 2021

It targeted six major ISPs (BT, EE, Plusnet, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media) demanding that they block subscriber access to five domains carrying NSW2U and NSWROM branding. In an injunction application dated December 2, 2021, Nintendo requested a website blocking order under section 97A of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

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Intepat

APRIL 10, 2022

The Government offers several supports to companies registered in MSME. Overall, the MSME scheme fosters the growth and development of these enterprises and assists them to flourish among existing top brands. Trademarks will build trust and increase the reputation of the brand in the minds of customers. Registration fee.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Government also proved its abilities late last year, when it seized dozens of sports streaming-related domains in a FIFA World Cup-themed enforcement push. Earlier this week, several websites associated with brands that were targeted by U.S. Government might be involved, but that’s not the case. Domain Seizures The U.S.

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The IPKat

JULY 18, 2021

If the Government takes on board this recommendation it would mean, as Tom Gray put it “that for the first time ever, our entire music community get something” - since it provides for non-featured artists, who typically transfer their rights in exchange for a one-off session fee rather than a royalty.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 14, 2022

A new collective bargaining agreement governing the use of SAG-AFTRA (the Union) performers in commercials has been reached between the Union and the Joint Policy Committee (JPC). Read on to learn more about notable changes and how they will affect advertiser and agency signatories and the Union’s member performers.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

While we were unable to confirm excess ‘pirate’ domain registrations in early February, domains registered over the past 48 hours alone include large numbers of instantly recognizable ‘pirate’ brands on a wide range of TLDs. The Russian government says it’s all part of a Western conspiracy.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This has led to consumers opting for brands that pledge their duty to contributing towards environmental protection by means of minimalism and sustainability. In today’s era of eco-branding, wherein trademarks are used to distinguish sustainable brands from the mainstream commercial ones, the latter engage in the practise of “greenwashing”.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 1, 2022

Jaguar Land Rover had used the imagery of the Maasai community to enhance the aesthetics of their advertisement. A shoe company called Masai Barefoot Technology as well used Maasai iconography while launching their brand. The Maasai Brand.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 26, 2023

In this combined winter issue, we cover top issues affecting brands in fashion, retail and advertising. On the hot topic of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) issues, our lead article covers greenwashing and sustainability claims.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs the use of trademarks in India. As such a proprietary right is granted by way of registration of a trademark, whereby the owner of the mark or other parties granted a license to use the brand has the exclusive right to use it for the purpose of making money. FEVIKWIK, FEVICOL, FEVISTIK).

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 22, 2023

Julius Bencko, Graphic Designer In the United States government’s superseding indictment dated February 16, 2012, Julius Bencko is described as a citizen and resident of Slovakia. According to the United States government, this work earned Bencko more than $1 million in 2010 alone. of Megaupload’s shares. .

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