Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 25, 2022

The opinion holds that the key parts of Florida’s social media censorship law (SB 7072) likely violate the First Amendment and should remain enjoined. ” The opinion also highlights the madness of the Fifth Circuit allowing the Texas social media censorship law to take effect via a 1-line order. “S.B.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2021

Social media platforms present countless opportunities for companies looking to connect to consumers and clients in real time. Foley Hoag will present a 60-minute webinar offering guidance on social media issue spotting for in-house legal practitioners, with a focus on intellectual property, publicity rights and advertising.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Government’s Patent and Trademark Office to help tackle live-streaming piracy. Together with the NBA and UFC, the football league asked the government to make DMCA takedown requests more effective. This includes social media platforms, where pirate streams are often openly advertised.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Subsequently, the Committee published a report which set out a number of recommendations to Government [ Katpost here ] that included equitable remuneration for streaming, contract adjustments as well as referrals to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA).

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Recently, Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Zydus against social media influencer Prashant Desai’s allegedly disparaging post on nutritional health drinks. 29(8) is meant for “infringement by advertising of the mark ”, and the ASCI guidelines too, as the title indicates, are influencer “advertising”.

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Michael Geist

APRIL 20, 2023

With Bill C-11 in the final stretch – Senate approval could come this week – the government finally provided a more detailed explanation for rejecting the Senate’s user content regulation fix. It is sad that as the bill nears passage, the government doesn’t seem to understand or misleads on the impact of its own legislation.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 16, 2021

Advertising/E-Commerce. 22, 2021): companies now pay so-called “influencers” to issue posts on social media touting their products or services. To navigate the seemingly unending stream of advertisements, consumers often depend on independent reviews for candid and accurate assessments. Ariix, LLC v. NutriSearch Corp.,

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43(B)log

APRIL 18, 2023

12, 2023) Following a large verdict for Monster on false advertising claims, this opinion discusses extensively the requirements for injunctive relief in false advertising cases. The jury awarded $271,924,174 for damages sustained by Defendants’ false advertising and found that the false advertising was willful and deliberate. “As

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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. 1, 2017 to Apr. 11, 2023 (claiming that various products were “patented”).

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 6, 2022

As reported in our previous article published in 2019, the Committees of Advertising Practice ( CAP ) have been focussing for some time on protecting children and young persons through their regulation of gambling advertising. The Advertising Standards Authority ( ASA ) is responsible for enforcement of the advertising codes.

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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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IIPRD

JUNE 26, 2024

A social media influencer is someone who creates content based on their niche in various social media platforms where they deliver information by uploading in the mediums of long format videos, short format videos or reels, static posts and stories.

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43(B)log

JULY 20, 2023

for deceptive advertising of dietary supplements in violation of the FTCA and the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act. Since early 2020, Defendant Nepute and Quickwork have used several platforms, including social media, emails, and radio, to tout the purported benefits of Vitamin D and zinc and to promote Wellness Warrior supplements. ”

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IP Watchdog

MAY 2, 2022

This week in Washington IP news, Senate committees are planning to host hearings on the applications that artificial intelligence can have in cyberspace, both for good and bad actors, as well as legislative proposals that could force social media platforms to increase transparency regarding algorithms for targeted advertising and news feeds.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 26, 2024

Report Streaming Piracy Campaign To address the ongoing problem, anti-piracy group FACT has teamed up with the Crimestoppers charity to launch a new social media campaign. Example of a social media ad These types of ‘report piracy’ initiatives aren’t new.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

JANUARY 14, 2021

Advertising can take many forms, including statements about a company’s products on websites and social media platforms. In this 60-minute webinar, designed exclusively for in-house counsel, you will learn how you can protect your company against legal challenges based on its advertising practices.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 25, 2024

98, 107 (2017) for the passage that social media has become the “modern public square.” — Justice Alito writes that “research suggests that social media are having a devastating effect on many young people, leading to depression, isolation, bullying, and intense pressure to endorse the trend or cause of the day.” .

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Michael Geist

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Indeed, for all the talk that user generated content is out, the truth is that everything from podcasts to TikTok videos fit neatly into the new exception that gives the CRTC the power to regulate such content as a “program” To be fair, the government has tried to assuage some concerns. was restored, the government has added 4.1

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 11, 2022

The bill regulates “social media platforms,” defined as an “electronic medium” that allows “users to create, share, and view user?generated As they realize the bill’s implications, I’m hoping Minnesota parents will tell their Senators to scrap this effort. What The Bill Says. generated content.”

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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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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 2, 2023

The influencing game of brand endorsements is one of many examples where technology goes faster than the government’s ability to regulate and enforce. In the world of social media, everyone’s got an angle. Celebrities and influencers who provide endorsements for a living are more likely to comply with Part 255.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2024

In the Indian jurisdiction, various forms of evidence are presented in court daily and the field of evidence law within our country is governed under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Advertisements : Documentation of advertising efforts, including e-commerce platforms play a key role to show engagement and reputation amongst the consumers.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria Limited neglected to renew their contract with actor and filmmaker Adewole Ojo to use his photographs for advertisements. The photographer, Esther Umoh called this person out for copyright infringement on social media platform “X”. The company was ordered to pay Ojo, ₦20 million (US$44 448) in damages.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It has opened wide range of facilities for us like entertainment, education, advertisements, communication etc. However, it is not so and such use will be unauthorized unless and until the permission of the owner has been taken, or he has been referenced or if the information has been made available by the government.

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43(B)log

JUNE 21, 2023

5, 2023) Hicks alleged that defendant, a California agricultural corporation, misrepresented the environmental impact of its farming practices through its advertising and “Inaugural Report on Environmental, Social and Governance Actions.”

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2022

This is one of the dozens of lawsuits alleging that social media services addict kids. Snap also relies heavily on its ability to collect and disclose to its advertisers the personal data and metrics collected from Oregon residents, including M.K. by collecting her data for use and distribution to advertisers while M.K.

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Michael Geist

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In Twitter’s case, the company took the position that certain links posted by users – namely links to rival services – create unfair competition since Twitter is competing with services such as Instagram for the same user base and the same advertisers. paid advertising). negotiated or arbitrated licence).

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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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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Granted by the court yesterday, the injunction requires third-party services such as advertising networks, payment processors, hosting providers, CDN services, and IPFS gateways to restrict access to the site. EPAG Domainservices Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands / Cloudflare libgen.li Cloudflare libgen.ee

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 13, 2024

UEFA is the international body that governs football throughout Europe. Systems are in place to detect and shut down pirate streams within minutes, and social media will be heavily monitored as well. UEFA is not the only organization preparing for the major tournament; pirates are planning ahead as well.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

On September 18, 2023, NetChoice, LLC — a national trade association with members from the tech and social media industry — obtained a preliminary injunction from the District Court for the Northern District of California preventing the State of California from enforcing the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (“AADC” or the “Act”).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How would the web and social media change? for more on this point, see this short piece ] This case has drawn attention because of its potential implications for recommendation algorithms and content moderation on social media platforms. What might the court get wrong in this case? Who do you think will win?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Similar to celebrity-filled ads, collaborative relationships between influencers and companies on social media continue to be prevalent. Like Patrick + Brittany and Travis + Taylor: Partnerships Are Key Nowadays, celebrities and social media influencers are more business savvy. Edited by Coby Turner and Cathy Feldman

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TorrentFreak

MAY 2, 2022

Around the middle of April, posts on social media sites popular in Russia (VK, Telegram) suggested that cinemas in several regions would begin screening big Hollywood movies, including ones that should not be available. Where There’s The Will, There’s a Way.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Governments around the world have recognized this challenge and, where possible, lend a helping hand to identify and address these threats. The full list, available at the bottom of this article, also includes less obvious targets, such as the messaging app Telegram, Russian social media network VK, and various domain name registries.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

6th Edition of Advertising & Marketing Law: Cases and Materials (with Rebecca Tushnet). Regulation of Political Advertising (2022 Edition). Regulation of Housing Advertising (2022 Edition). Will California Clone-and-Revise Some Terrible Ideas from Florida/Texas’ Social Media Censorship Laws? Attorney General.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 25, 2022

that is created by users and pushed on social media and other online platforms. These platforms have content that fall within the category of UGC, however the rules governing them are often unclear. In such a case, the content may be removed or de-monetised if it has been receiving any kind of advertisement revenue.

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