IP and Legal Filings

JULY 8, 2022

Moreover, the free trade agreement with the United States has eliminated tariff barriers on all consumer and industrial products, and also provided strong protections for foreign businesses investing in Oman. Industrial Design in Oman. Illegally copying the registered design is punishable by imprisonment or fine.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

These platforms deployed various business models, but for consumers who signed up for a short trial, what followed was never good. In many cases busy people simply didn’t know that their opportunity to cancel had expired, or that they were being charged $50 or $60 every month for absolutely nothing.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Hiker has been in the business of designing and manufacturing customizable trailers for over a decade, earning a reputation for quality and durability. Hiker is the registered owner of the “HIKER TRAILER” and “HIKER DESIGN” marks, which are used in connection with trailers and related goods.

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Trademark Registering Trademarks Design Designs 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 18, 2021

It is inevitable in almost every business. Whether it’s a seasoned designer coming with plug-and-play experience or a fresh face just out of design school, sometimes it just doesn’t work out. Recently, several of my designer clients have had to fire an employee due to the employee’s misconduct.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 9, 2022

But, for the vast majority of businesses over time, they traditionally haven’t had a lot of need to protect non-traditional trademarks. They use it on the trucks, in the uniforms, in their advertising, in their logo, etc. The magenta color used by T-Mobile heavily in all of its advertising is a registered trademark.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The MPA has been conducting discovery against entities doing business with PrimeWire to establish the identity of its operator and any profits attributable to copyright infringement. Arm’s Length Advertising. To say that proved less than straightforward is a massive understatement. KickassTorrents.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 9, 2021

Similarly, “ordinary business transactions” can satisfy the substantial assistance element of an aiding and abetting claim “if the [defendant] actually knew those transactions were assisting the [principal] in committing a specific tort. They allegedly “directly run” ad campaigns for their clients, including Beyond Global.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Rampart Resources found out about Rampart/Wurths recent adoption of that name change in September 2023 when a FedEx driver told its president that another Rampart had just opened in Baton Rouge and that she had confused the two businesses. Mark similarity: It is visually apparent that all aspects of the marks (font, color, design, etc.)

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The court says that Amazon “easily satisfies” this factor: Plaintiff’s claims are all based on the theory that Defendants ‘continue to allow unlawful sellers to maintain their accounts’ and ‘permit them to advertise’ on Defendants’ website. This argument has failed so many times. Google opinion.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

First, design elements that are “physically or conceptually separate” from the article can be protected. trademark protects names, slogans and other things that identify a specific business, product or service. However, there are two key exceptions to this. The other major part of the question is trademark.

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Trademark Copyright Cease and Desist Copying 279

SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In pursuance of its goal to accelerate EV adoption, it developed a new vehicle design and coined the same EZIO. Gensol EV also created a “ezio” logo for the vehicle design and secured a registration of the word mark EZIO on a proposed to be used basis ( Class 12 ) with the Trade Marks Registry.

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Trademark Marketing Marketing Trademark Law 107

Patently-O

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Design Patent No. D450,839 looks like a set of clown feet (image below), but, in actuality it covers “the ornamental design for a handle for introducer sheath” and is used as part of a medical catheter kit. Junker designed the handle with “large, rounded Mickey-Mouse-shaped ears” to make it easier to handle.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

They allegedly wrongfully ousted Corkum and, when he asserted his rights, incorporated Oak City to continue the business, allegedly with LStar’s equipment, money, and intellectual property. False designation of origin: Failed to state a passing off claim, but Dastar didn’t bar a reverse passing off claim. Vining, 2021 WL 4344891, No.

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False Advertising Advertising Advertising Contracts 59

Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The credit line will grant loans of up to USD 450,000 for projects related to the Bioeconomy at an interest rate of 1% for small and medium-sized businesses and 4% for large businesses. The changes raise the burdens in relation to the labeling and advertising of products with excess critical nutrients.

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 18, 2024

Giselle asked for £50k and help with scaling-up her business Acu Seeds , in exchange for a 10% share in the business. Giselle told the Dragons about her inspirational story that led to starting her own business. Soon after this she fell pregnant, and it was whilst on maternity leave that she set up her business, Acu Seeds.

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Blogging IP Licensing Business 141

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Was this commercial advertising or promotion? Elysium argued that the website as a whole was a referral website for Tru Niagen, which advertised Tru Niagen at the top of every page. Thus, any false advertising claim would lie against Albaum, not [directly] against ChromaDex. You can find out more here: [link].

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

The court says: The offending content is generated by Classmates and the advertisement is not merely some passive display of content created by another entity, even if it contains a picture from a school yearbook. Here, the focus is on Classmates’ use of a yearbook photo in stand-alone advertisements it uses to lure in potential customers.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

2, 2021) Rex sued Zillow and the National Association of Realtors for antitrust and false advertising violations. Surprisingly, the antitrust claims survive, as do false advertising claims agains Zillow. Lanham Act claim: Was this commercial advertising or promotion? C21-312 TSZ, 2021 WL 3930694 (W.D. Picket Fence Preview, Inc.

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False Advertising Advertising Advertising Licensing 59

TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Whether the success of the business proved too intoxicating, or extra money became too useful, is unclear. By now operating under the name Media Maverick on social media, customers hoping to watch Sky TV and BT Sport were in plentiful supply. And at just £10 per month, presumably more than happy with the 90% discount versus official packages.

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Social Media Reporting Advertising Advertising 114

Olartemoure Blog

MAY 30, 2023

The Digital Markets Act is a groundbreaking law from the European Union that regulates the performance of large online platforms (designated as gatekeepers) in the digital economy to guarantee fair competition, which started applying on 2 May 2023. It controls an important gateway for business users toward final consumers.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 27, 2021

The stamps thus allegedly operate as powerful advertising, allowing Brazilian plywood companies to market their products as conforming to an important American safety standard. Google didn’t attest to anything about the locksmiths; it was like a building that rents space to business owners.

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False Advertising Advertising Advertising Business 59

IPilogue

JULY 15, 2021

Behind every costume is a designer whose vision and design breathes life into characters. But behind every designer, other figures may undercut and miscredit them. Disney’s Cruella , released in May 2021 , tells the story of two haute couture designers battling for recognition in the fashion industry.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 7, 2021

1, 2021) De Cortes, an 84-year old woman, worked for defendants/predecessors from 2003-2020 in their real estate business. The Agreement restricts her from doing business with BIR’s clients and from working for any of BIR’s competitors for a five-year period after her employment ends. Brickell Investment Realty, LLC, F.Supp.3d

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43(B)log

APRIL 25, 2022

The plaintiffs alleged that the stamps themselves were “a powerful form of advertising because they allow the Brazilian plywood companies to market their products as conforming to an important American safety standard.” pictures of not-good plywood from case Plaintiffs alleged both direct and contributory false advertising.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Despite all of this negative attention, PrimeWire has managed to stay in business but last month there were fresh signs that the MPA and Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment hadn’t given up the fight. Advertising and Referral Schemes. “The ad networks link advertisers to the PrimeWire service. .

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Advertising Advertising Copying Copyright Infringement 139

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

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. Keurig sought to exclude Hal Porets testimony, offered primarily for the purpose of showing that Keurig statements misled consumers into believing that its 2.0

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False Advertising Advertising Advertising Licensing 52

Copyright Lately

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Atari’s copyright infringement lawsuit against State Farm advances, underscoring the importance of careful clearance in advertising. In addition to copyright infringement, Atari brought claims for business disparagement, false information and advertising, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2022

” The false designation of origin claim is similarly governed by the Ninth Circuit’s Lasoff v. More Posts About Keyword Advertising. Google. * Competitive Keyword Advertising Claim Fails–Reflex Media v. Google. * Competitive Keyword Advertising Still Isn’t Trademark Infringement, Unless…. Amazon ruling.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 26, 2021

The lawsuit aimed to put the sites out of business and also claw back damages from Ukrainian nationals Rodion Vynnychenko and Artem Besshapochny, who were said to be behind the platforms. Together they provided access to copyrighted works at “unbeatable prices”, largely due to the eBooks being pirated, the plaintiffs said.

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Web Design Copyright Publishing Copyright Infringement 145

Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and Industrial design.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

crore (USD 5 million) for the extra marketing and advertising costs that Plaintiffs incurred to repair its damaged reputation. The case also touches upon the question of Amazons business model, which actively promotes third-party sellers through its platform. Singh, ruled in favour of the Plaintiffs awarding Rs 292.7 crore (USD 33.78

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 3, 2024

Whether that’s by choice or design isn’t clear but a lecture from someone who earns more in a day than many fans do in a year could be even more disastrous than it sounds. Despite the Premier League acting as a business venture in which the clubs are the major shareholders, negative publicity rarely travels down the line.

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Advertising Advertising Reporting Business 120

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 17, 2021

The ads “are designed to display generic terms that consumers might associate with any personal injury firm.” More Posts About Keyword Advertising. lululemon. * Ohio Bans Competitive Keyword Advertising by Lawyers. * Want to Engage in Anti-Competitive Trademark Bullying? Distraction is insufficient. OK, I guess.

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Advertising Advertising Trademark Settlement 105

43(B)log

JULY 24, 2023

But the FDA, independent reviews at scientific journals, and even some of Amgen’s own employees criticized the advertising claims as unsupported and misleading. According to Defendant’s internal memoranda, the advertising campaign was designed to “optimally position Onpro in [the] face of biosimilar competition.” Sandoz Inc.

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False Advertising Advertising Advertising Marketing 92

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JUNE 17, 2022

Otisco, Indiana – Design Tascono, Inc. the Plaintiff claims to have numerous copyright registrations for its unique statue designs, 5 of which are at issue in this case (“Tascono Works”). According to the Complaint, Design Tascono is the owner of numerous copyrights for various decorative pieces, including wall sculptures.

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Copyright Infringement Design Designs Copyright 52

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Design patents protect the look of something functional, regardless of whether the functional aspects are new. Because of this, a popular use of design patents is to protect the outside of common consumer products. Increasingly, companies are investing in designing unique and aesthetically pleasing typefaces.

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Design Patent Design Designs Patent 52

43(B)log

JUNE 11, 2024

The court refuses to dismiss Malwarebyte’s claims for violations of the Lanham Act; violations of New York General Business Law § 349; and tortious interference with business (the last on the ground that the 9 th Circuit already said it was sufficiently pled). Were the statements in an advertisement?

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