TorrentFreak

AUGUST 9, 2021

There is not really much of a privacy advantage for people who use Pirate Bay’s.onion domain to download torrents. The main advantage for The Pirate Bay is that a.onion domain can’t be seized or blocked by outsiders unless the site’s infrastructure is compromised.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This summer, California company PCR Distributing, which operates under various brands, including J18 and JAST USA, took action. Early Discovery nHentai Opposes Nhentai swiftly opposed this request, citing serious privacy concerns. According to the defense, PCR previously gave the site permission to use its content. Permission Granted?

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 11, 2021

” Prado was talking about the “fast fashion” brand Shein. The wildly popular brand is famed for its imitations of popular, luxury items at bargain-basement prices. This is especially true in the age of the internet, where one can easily order whatever they desire from the privacy of their home.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

That may suggest that they have been unlawfully blocked, especially since the regulations and Privacy Shield policy disallow any blocking of innocent parties. Don’t Get Too Optimistic Awkwardly, and after all that detective work, the domains of innocent third parties do not appear in blocking orders for obvious reasons.

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 9, 2022

In their statement, Julian Zehetmayer said, “We’ve obviously got this great mainstream brand that everybody’s nostalgic about. If anything, it just further connects NFTs with piracy and lack of security/privacy. We thought we needed to build a real mainstream user experience as well.”

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Michael Geist

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The policies it should have prioritized such as stronger privacy and competition rules were largely left to languish with Bill C-27 still in committee and now subject to mounting opposition over the decision fold AI regulation with minimal consultation into the bill.

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Social Media Privacy Government Technology 143

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

So as any good privacy pro knows, the Mozilla *privacy not included guide is the place to go to learn about the “creepiness” of the latest toy or gift that you are looking to buy. The purpose of the guide is to share information regarding the privacy and data collection practices for the smart products.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Events 17/18 February 2025: Privacy and Data: Law and Practice The Institute of Brand and Innovation Law of University College London offers a two-day course with a cross-disciplinary approach to privacy, data protection and data security. Your expertise would be invaluable and best applied here.

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IPilogue

MARCH 22, 2023

Privacy Misrepresentation According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) release , BetterHelp requires a questionnaire that asks for sensitive mental health information – “such as whether they have experienced depression or suicidal thoughts and are on any medications” – along with personal information.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In part one of the post he addresses concerns about economic gains and privacy. Sandeep Gogia and Ors 5 November 2024 (Delhi District Court) The plaintiffs, the owners of renowned watch brands like Rado, Tissot, Omega, and Longines, sought a permanent injunction against the defendants selling counterfeit products online.

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Personality Rights Trademark Social Media Patent Law 103

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

data privacy : what businesses NEED TO know. Keeping pace with the state of data privacy and data privacy regulations is becoming a pressing responsibility for businesses in the digital age. Data privacy legislation is on the rise, with jurisdictions adopting stricter protective measures on a national and global front.

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Privacy Government Intellectual Property Business 52

JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The wine industry, with its rich history and vibrant marketplace, relies heavily on branding and innovation. Protecting your brand and other intellectual property (IP) is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and safeguarding your business. By: Farella Braun + Martel LLP

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Intellectual Property IP Privacy Branding 70

TorrentFreak

JUNE 1, 2022

A year after Megaupload was shut down, Kim Dotcom launched a brand new file-hosting service called Mega. The platform, which has a strong privacy focus, is now the go-to file storage platform for millions of people. In the years that followed the New Zealand-based entrepreneur cut his ties with the company but Mega continued to expand.

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Reporting Copyright Copyright Infringement Privacy 140

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In August, the Constitution and Human Rights Division of the High Court of Kenya issued a decision on the question of image rights and its relationship with privacy rights and data protection laws in Kenya. Background The Petitioner, Wanjiru was an alumna of the respondent, Machakos University. Paragraph 31]. See paragraphs 47 and 55.

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Privacy Personality Rights Advertising Advertising 97

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

Chapter 12: Brand Protection and Usage. Chapter 15: Privacy. We reworked the privacy chapter, mostly to pare it down because the topic has mushroomed to the point where it’s not possible to summarize all of the details. Chapter 9: False Advertising Practice and Remedies. Chapter 10: Other Business Torts.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In the music industry, copyright does more than just credit originality—it helps artists build their brand and reputation. Utilize Privacy Controls Never underestimate the importance of privacy settings on your social media accounts.

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Social Media Copyright Ownership Copyright Law 52

TorrentFreak

MARCH 13, 2025

The same goes for the site’s users who, in their brand-new comment section, had a debate over which previously existing site Anime Kai had just replaced. Using generative AI for marketing isnt without its risks including accuracy, bias, privacy, and copyright infringement, for example.

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Social Media Privacy Copyright Infringement Copyright 85

Intepat

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In the music industry, copyright does more than just credit originality—it helps artists build their brand and reputation. Utilize Privacy Controls Never underestimate the importance of privacy settings on your social media accounts.

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Social Media Copyright Ownership Copyright Law 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 9, 2024

V Shrinivasan: Willing Posthumous Privacy/Publicity Rights into Existence SpicyIP Image from here Can someones wishes expressed in their Will overcome the precedents on descendability of publicity rights? Case Summaries Philip Morris Brands Sarl vs M/S Rahul Pan Shop & Ors. Music Academy v. Subbulakshmis name as part of an award.

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Trademark Registering Trademarks Brands Branding 58

Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

will continue to enrich our brand management with a comprehensive and innovative perspective, making significant contributions to the expansion of this strategic practice area.

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Intellectual Property Privacy Business Branding 105

TorrentFreak

JUNE 6, 2023

The copycat operation doesn’t share any ‘original’ content and sneakily monetizes the RARBG brand, which is obviously starting to pay off now. That site releases its ‘own’ branded content today, but it has privacy issues that put it into a bad light in recent years. There are many sites like this.

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Brands Branding Branding Privacy 142

The IPKat

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The event was, as ever, chaired by PermaKat Prof Dr Eleonora Rosati together with Giulia Gasparin, and the calibre and range of the speakers was bound to result in lively discussion; with panellists from marketplaces such as Amazon, Zalando and Etsy engaging in discussion with brand and consumer voices as well as private practice lawyers.

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Reporting Law Due Diligence Brands 130

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Domain names also play an important role in conveying branding and as a result can be worth considerable sums of money. Probably Not What Rightsholders Are Pleading For There appears to be little restriction on who can sign up for RDRS, something that already has some worried about what that could mean for their privacy.

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Registration Public Domain Privacy Intellectual Property 123

Patently-O

JULY 19, 2023

Although publicity rights initially emerged as a privacy interest, I find that students are quick to see its kinship to trademark law and unfair competition. While typical privacy rights focus on personal interests and one’s peace of mind, the right of publicity is more economic and commercial in nature.

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Privacy Trademark Law Fair Use Trademark 98

TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this week, several websites associated with brands that were targeted by U.S. These domains were registered through Njalla, which advertises itself as the “world’s most notorious privacy provider for domains.” ” Privacy doesn’t mean that domains will remain online at all costs though.

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Privacy Government Advertising Advertising 127

IP and Legal Filings

MAY 13, 2023

For example, can personality rights be viewed as an extension of the right to privacy? Scripps-Howard, the US Supreme Court distinguished the right of publicity from the right to privacy and ruled in favor of Zaccchini for the unauthorized broadcast of his performance by the defendant under publicity rights. Spelling-Goldberg Prods.,

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Personality Rights Privacy Trademark Law False Advertising 105

IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Merely put, it is an individual’s right to handle the commercial use of their name, image, individuality and personal brand. Publicity, such as character, reputation and personal brand, will be protected under various statutes, such as the Copyright Act 1957 and the Trade Marks Act 1999.

Intellectual Property 105

Intellectual Property Privacy Brands Branding 105

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

“plaintiffs’ computer fraud and privacy claims are based on Apple’s reproduction of an app, Toast Plus, intended for public consumption, via the App Store. . “Apple creates and maintains the App Store as a virtual marketplace where it makes apps primarily created by other developers available to consumers.”

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False Advertising Privacy Publishing Advertising 143

SpicyIP

AUGUST 8, 2021

In the interim order, it was found that there is a prima facie case to uphold the petitioner’s RTBF, based on (1) the protection of his right to privacy and reputation both online and offline, and (2) providing an acquitted person the right to have their name redacted and stop being identified as an accused person. News from India.

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Privacy Journalism Inventor Music 105

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 24, 2024

“Nicholas Air acts as the brand, and Corr Flight employs ‘all employees who perform duties for the Nicholas Air brand.'” The case is confusing in part because it involves two companies that seem like they are alter egos of each other (the court describes them as “closely related”).

Privacy 98

Privacy Brands Branding Branding 98

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 23, 2024

Reasonable Consumers and Materiality Chapter 6: Omissions and Disclosures Chapter 7: Special Topics in Competitor Lawsuits Chapter 8: Consumer Class Actions Chapter 9: False Advertising Practice and Remedies Chapter 10: Other Business Torts Chapter 11: Copyrights Chapter 12: Brand Protection and Usage Chapter 13: Competitive Restrictions Chapter 14: (..)

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Editing Advertising Advertising Marketing 98

IP Law 360

JANUARY 21, 2025

Stoel Rives LLP has brought on the former chair of Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP's trademark and brand protection practice and its privacy and data security practice as a partner in Sacramento, California.

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Privacy Branding Branding Brands 52

The IPKat

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The Congress is aimed at discussing six main topics and their relation to the Metaverse: the European Digital Acts, the Legal Status of Avatars and Digital Identity, Privacy and Personal Data Protection, Content and Conduct Moderation, Virtual Worlds as Markets and Cybersecurity.

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Privacy Related Rights Copyright Marketing 69

TorrentFreak

JUNE 14, 2024

Today, some clone and mirror sites still exist for the same purpose but most fall off the end of a streaming site conveyor belt, to trade on the popularity of sites with known brands, generate confusion with similar domains, or both. With no blanket of redactions, no wall-to-wall privacy service, Irdeto.fr

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Copyright Privacy Reporting Copying 120

TorrentFreak

JULY 13, 2023

Pirate site brands, including 123movies, Putlocker, Kisscartoon, 123movieshub, and GoMovies, were suddenly recognized all over the world, despite in many cases having been copied from ‘pirate’ brands already in existence. Running in parallel, news began to emerge of big changes at Zoro.to. Aniwatch.to

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Brands Branding Branding Registration 98

The IPKat

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The UCL Institute of Brand & Innovation Law 's Sir Hugh Laddie Annual Lecture 2021 is to be delivered by Professor Barton Beebe (NYU), considering the question: 'Is Europe Running Out of Trademarks?'. Register here.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A copy letter obtained by Iilsole24ore identifies the send as the Nucleo Speciale Tutela Privacy e Frodi Tecnologiche , a Guardia di Finanza unit specializing in IT-related crime. A Telegram channel with exactly the same branding suffered a traffic collapse at exactly the same time. No Bluff: Police Tracked IPTV Subscribers.

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