43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

They alleged that defendants copied the program and infringed the patent, as well as engaged in a smear campaign against plaintiffs in an effort to steal market share in the pediatric orthopedic industry. I’m only going to discuss the false advertising aspects. They didn’t advertise any alternative or promote a specific product.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 11, 2022

30, 2022) Pegasystems alleged that defendants, which compete with it in the business process management (BPM) software field, engaged in false advertising and commercial disparagement in an online report that portrayed Pegasystems unfavorably. Appian disseminated the report through its sales team, social media, and other marketing.

Marketing 57

Marketing Marketing Business False Advertising 57

IPilogue

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

On October 25, 2022, following a string of antisemitic remarks and hate speech from Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) on social media, Adidas announced their decision to terminate their co-branding partnership with Ye and end production of all Yeezy branded products.

Business 131

Business Contracts Branding Brands 131

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

He also stated that he created Intellectual Property for the Defendants’ social media accounts, digital marketing, and other advertising vehicles. He also stated that he created Intellectual Property for the Defendants’ social media accounts, digital marketing, and other advertising vehicles.

Copyright Infringement 52

Copyright Infringement Social Media Copyright Intellectual Property 52

The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

The non-fungible part means that it is something that has unique value based on the buyer’s sentiment and/or market dynamics. In practice, what this means is that a whole new market has been opened-up as NFTs have provided a system that has enabled the sale of digital items by transforming them into collectables, such as a tweet.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

All three are functionally similar tools (marketing and community approaches aside) but Applinked is perhaps the most interesting for a couple of reasons. In fact, Applinked was initially served from the developer’s own website and is still advertised and linked from there, despite what happened to its predecessor.

Social Media 138

Social Media Ownership Advertising Advertising 138

43(B)log

JULY 15, 2024

NFT background: In early 2022, StockX introduced Vault NFTs, which featured Nike’s trademarks and provided the holder ownership of an associated physical item. As for the positivity of the ads, “consumer surveys in false advertising cases commonly display the challenged advertisement.”

False Advertising 67

False Advertising Branding Brands Branding 67

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Moreover, contrary to The Satanic Temple’s novel argument, domain registration is not the same as registration for a social media website.” Code § 3344, which is predicated upon “knowing[ ] use[ ] … for purposes of advertising.” 512(f) case in the context of an ownership dispute is sent to a jury.

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Michael Geist

DECEMBER 19, 2022

From the mass layoffs to journalist suspensions to this weekend’s seemingly short-lived policy blocking some links to rival services, it has been a head-spinning stretch since Elon Musk assumed ownership of the service in late October. paid advertising). removed) or can remain on the platforms with compensation (ie.

Social Media 80

Social Media Advertising Advertising Government 80

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2022

Judging from the Rusty Krab’s marketing efforts and social media promotion as detailed in Viacom’s complaint, the pop-up was far more focused on providing the backdrop for Instagram-worthy selfies than it was on producing edible food. The court begins with findings of fact, lavishing attention on the show’s plot and popularity.

Blogging 93

Blogging Social Media Television Fair Use 93

Intepat

JULY 11, 2024

Introduction The issue came to light when one of the founders of a company named Dorje Teas put up a post on LinkedIn claiming that they have been served a copyright infringement notice by Shark Tank India for the unauthorized use of clips of their pitch on the show to advertise on Youtube and Meta ads. In the case of Myspace Inc.

Copyright 52

Copyright IP Social Media Copyright Law 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Establishing Legal Ownership and Exclusivity Trademark registration establishes your legal ownership over a distinctive mark. This ownership comes with exclusive rights to use the mark in connection with specific goods or services.

Branding 40

Branding Brands Branding Registration 40

IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2024

In this technologically advanced age, success or failure of a business depends heavily on the marketing strategies that have been adopted. A very common way of marketing a product is to have it advertised and endorsed by celebrities that the public holds in good opinion. and includes both commercial and non-commercial aspects.

Personality Rights 77

Personality Rights Intellectual Property Social Media Intellectual Property Law 77

The IPKat

JANUARY 2, 2022

The well-known company was sued in a California federal court last year for using photos Schroeder took of Sumida posing next to a Volvo S60 as part of a "global advertising campaign" on Instagram without her permission. disputes between domain names and trademarks).

Blogging 124

Blogging IP Non-Fungible Tokens Cease and Desist 124

The IPKat

JULY 18, 2021

To address the market distortions and the music streaming ‘value gap’, the Government should introduce robust and legally enforceable obligations to normalise licensing arrangements for UGC-hosting services. AIM stated that the independent community accounts for 25% of the UK recording market, thereby putting the majors’ share at 75%.

Music 138

Music Contracts Reporting Marketing 138

LexBlog IP

JULY 26, 2022

I recently joined BakerHostetler’s Chicago office in the Digital Assets and Data Management Practice Group after spending almost eight years at Publicis Groupe, where I led a team of attorneys supporting business units focused on media, data and advertising technology (“ad tech”).

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43(B)log

JUNE 26, 2023

It developed the show with Big Fish, but the parties agreed that A&E would have exclusive ownership of the rights in Live PD. “In REELZ allegedly told advertisers that the “working title” of the show was “PD Live,” and went so far as to announce that “REELZ ADDS #1 TV SHOW TO OUR PROGRAMS LINEUP” with “ALL NEW LIVE EPISODES.”

Social Media 57

Social Media Copying Fair Use Advertising 57

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

used in those generated logos retain the ownership to that original art and do not give you a license to use it exclusively. usually you won’t be given the rights needed to have ownership or apply for registration, but even if you are, your logo could still be refused copyright and trademark registration for other reasons.

Designs 52

Designs Design Trademark Copyright 52

Kashishipr

JULY 21, 2021

The world’s largest markets for e-commerce are the United States of America, China, the United Kingdom, etc., Proof of IP Ownership – IP Registration Certificate or Copyright Recordal Certificate is necessary. with electronics, fashion, books, and tickets being the top categories for e-commerce.

Branding 105

Branding Brands Branding Cease and Desist 105

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Kaira District Co-Operative Milk Producers’ Union Limited and Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. The Defendants were advertising, marketing and selling milk products in Canada through LinkedIn in association with the trademark AMUL and claiming to be Kaira. Kaira also established trademark infringement.

False Advertising 40

False Advertising Social Media Trademark Branding 40

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

BrandTotal “provides advertising consulting services to corporate clients regarding how those clients’ and their competitors’ digital advertisements are presented to social media users.” BrandTotal appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. ” Click on the image to see the animation.

Contracts 105

Contracts Privacy Social Media Advertising 105

The IPKat

JULY 12, 2024

Brat green: from the streets of NYC to the domination of social media and then to the catwalks (?) slime green (now ‘brat green’) in various means of advertising throughout the promotional campaign. slime green (now ‘brat green’) in various means of advertising throughout the promotional campaign.

Social Media 67

Social Media IP Branding Brands 67

43(B)log

JANUARY 18, 2022

This seems wrong to me—like holding a skateboard nonfunctional because you can also use roller skates if you want personal wheels, or the Dippin’ Dots ice cream configuration nonfunctional because one can eat regular ice cream instead—but does provide a nice illustration of the importance of market definition to functionality determinations.

Registration 44

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43(B)log

AUGUST 3, 2023

So too w/false advertising. Advertising: false endorsement potential. Actors’ strike is in part about who controls past performances if they’re being used to populate new media productions? Assumptions skipped over in TM/false advertising analysis.] Keep up with the culture by considering social media.

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Registration False Advertising Advertising Advertising 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Based on the facts alleged, there is no reason to believe that even if Schmidt’s estranged husband had not purchased a gun from a person who posted an advertisement on the Armslist website, Schmidt would still be alive. Jones purchased a gun from Caldwell and then resold it in Chicago. Leggehette has been sentenced to life in prison.

Copyright Infringement 116

Copyright Infringement Publishing Designs Design 116

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In making this finding I draw an adverse inference from Defendant’s failure to initiate litigation against Plaintiff…by November 19, 2018, Defendant was using the DMCA Takedown Notices to suppress a market competitor rather than to enforce a legitimate good faith claim of copyright infringement.

Registration 113

Registration Fair Use Copyright Designs 113

Copyright Lately

MAY 1, 2023

That is, in fact, the very nature of sound recording copyright and ownership.” As I explained in my discussion of the Rick Astley lawsuit , right of publicity and trademark law provided viable claims to Bette Midler and Tom Waits when imitations of their voices were used in advertising.

Music 84

Music Copyright Copying Copyright Law 84

IP and Legal Filings

JULY 24, 2023

It removes the restrictions on budget and print reproductions, enabling web distribution, copy printing and packaging, and out-of-home advertising impressions. 6] When it comes to using Shutterstock content for client projects, it is essential to understand the intricacies of licensing and content ownership.

Licensing 93

Licensing Advertising Advertising Copying 93

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Trademarks perform the following functions- Trademark or logo helps identify the goods and services easily: A trademark serves as a means of identification for a certain brand, corporation, or other entity, allowing it to be clearly distinguished from the other brands on the market.

Business 52

Business Trademark Registration Cease and Desist 52

LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

As previously reported on this blog , non-fungible tokens (or “NFTs”) recently emerged as one of the hottest new items on the art market—artists, auction houses, museums, sports organizations and others have jumped at the chance to create and sell their own versions of these unique tokens. Copyright Claims: Roc-A-Fella Records Inc.

Non-Fungible Tokens 52

Non-Fungible Tokens Social Media Contracts Branding 52

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In an effort to connect with a younger, tech-savvy consumer base, more and more firms are deciding to debut their products and advertise them electronically through the Metaverse. Users are expressing their annoyance at the frauds that have already taken over the NFT market. Trademark dangers abound in this outlaw setting.

Trademark 87

Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens Branding Brands 87

SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

The plaintiff was granted, through an agreement, an exclusive non-transferable, non-assignable license for selling, supplying, and distributing the defendant’s brands in domestic and international markets. The Court held that the use of the Google Ads program undisputedly qualifies as advertising, which falls under Indian trademark law.

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IP Intellectual Property Copyright Trademark 143

43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2022

But there was pressure from the market: this is a business trying to make money. Comparative advertising is another example of free riding that is actually a very good idea. One company does the market research and the other follows. Another use: branding function for purposes of parody/humorously assert rights or ownership.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 18, 2022

The idea has spread across all market sectors, and now luxury fashion retailers have joined the tokenization bandwagon. NFTs are created using “smart contracts,” which are software codes that govern actions such as validating ownership and regulating their transferability. is here to stay, and there’s no end in sight.

Non-Fungible Tokens 40

Non-Fungible Tokens Intellectual Property Ownership Branding 40

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

It is not part of a government-run enterprise that only allows incidental expressive activities, such as the advertising space on the side of a city bus” Strict Scrutiny. We’ve already seen how trying to moderate social media activity has become a liability trap for government actors. 11) Anonymous posts.

Social Media 106

Social Media Government Designs Design 106

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

[Delhi High Court] On May 23, the Delhi High Court passed an interesting jud gement on the issue of ownership of the copyright in a film screenplay and held that the copyright in the screenplay of the film ‘Nayak’, lay with Satyajit Ray and on his demise, with his son Sandip Ray and the Society for Preservation of Satyajit Ray Archives (SPSRA).

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

43(B)log

AUGUST 3, 2023

Most common reason: change of ownership or structure, merger, acquisition, sponsorship change, shift from private to public, demerger Change in corporate strategy—globalization or localization, diversify or divest. TM law should facilitate disclosure or it will fall behind market. Did they influence how you advertise?

Social Media 52

Social Media Fair Use Advertising Advertising 52