TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lawsuits filed in the United States targeting pirate sites usually focus on breaches of copyright law, typically direct and secondary infringement, or violations of the DMCA, depending on individual circumstances. filed its complaint.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 14, 2022

In a Variety op-ed published in March, RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier wrote that the problem is much bigger as many more sites are selling ‘infringing’ NFTs. The RIAA doesn’t have any issue with the domain service itself but takes offense when third parties sell domains with RIAA branding and the names of its members and executives.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In this piece, I will recapitulate Strickland- Murphy’s exploration of IP ownership of Non-fungible Tokens and expand on recent developments since May. Unique identification is a valuable tool for the many luxury brands and auction houses that have started using the blockchain to sell or auction their products.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Allowing brands to connect with their consumers and establish a recognizable online presence, it is a crucial platform to reach audiences on a global scale. Provide steps on how to manually remove counterfeits and infringing content from the platform. The intention is often to spread misinformation and harm a brand’s reputation.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

[Image Sources : Istock] Metaverse- a Magnet to Fashion Brands Virtual worlds provide fashion brands with the opportunity to significantly cut down on the excessive resource consumption of lifestyle and create sustainability. For undisputed ownership of virtual designs, Intellectual Property (IP) laws must be thoroughly handled with.

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IPilogue

JUNE 21, 2022

NFTs are unique digital assets that are digital representations of ownership of real-world items. Nike claimed trademark dilution, pointing to StockX’s heavy use of trademarks in attracting consumers familiar with the Nike brand. The Nike Suit. StockX Vault NFTs.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The defendant did not claim ownership of the “Levi’s” trademark and only denied selling such goods. Consequently, their possession of numerous infringing products suggested they were selling counterfeit, prompting the Court to grant a permanent injunction in Plaintiff’s favour. Super Cassettes Industries Private Ltd.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 13, 2023

It is now the most prevalent form of online music copyright infringement. Denmark was the first country in the world to declare stream-ripping illegal and currently blocks sites with flvto, ytmp3, yt1s y2mate, and savefrom branding, among others. Similar brands appear in legal documents relating to a High Court ruling in the UK.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Brands are often targeted by bad actors looking to make a quick profit by stealing intellectual property and exploiting consumers. In this guide, we walk through the manual steps you can take to remove counterfeits and other infringements from both the most prominent global marketplaces and the regional powerhouses.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Identify the type of infringement on Alibaba If you’ve found a counterfeit, lookalike, or an otherwise infringing listing on Alibaba, it’s critical to cite the relevant intellectual property rights and type of infringement. That’s because the platform’s enforcement process varies depending on the type of infringement.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 11, 2022

In 2013, Afdah.com entered the already crowded market and quickly attracted millions of users tempted by a comprehensive library of copyright-infringing movies. But of course, along with a rise in Afdah’s popularity came increased interest from copyright holders determined to shut down or disrupt the site.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This principle is key for podcasters, as it means that if Podcaster A accuses Podcaster B of copying their interview format, the claim would likely fail because formats and factual content are not copyrightable. The key aspects of a podcast that are covered by copyright include: 1.Music: Also, in the Indian Musicians Association v.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 16, 2025

Plagiarism and PMLA: Taking a look at the EDs involvement in the Shankar- Tamilnandan Enthiran Copyright Saga MHC stays ED’s move to attach Shankar’s assets under PMLA in connection with the 15-year-old Robot copyright dispute with writer Arur Tamilnandan. The Court noted that defendant no.1 vs Telegram Fz Llc & Ors.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

CPL Industries Limited , dismissed an appeal from the High Court in a copyright infringement, trademark infringement and passing-off suit between two pharmaceutical companies. It therefore held that Morison was also liable for copyright infringement of the artwork in the registered trademark.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

With brands continuing to explore the opportunities offered by the digital world, do NFTs present a new type of commercial opportunity or a threat? A non-fungible token, also known as NFT, is a one-of-a-kind digital item stored on a public digital ledger (a blockchain), which provides a certificate of ownership to a particular individual².

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 31, 2023

This material includes legitimate videos from official Pornhub models, as well as thousands of videos that are copyrighted by MindGeek, such as the Brazzers and Reality Kings brands. “Defendant Kumar has made a claim of ownership of Plaintiff’s work and infringement by Plaintiff.

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43(B)log

MAY 19, 2023

WowWee’s Vice President of Brand Development & Creative Strategy, Sydney Wiseman, used her WowWee email address to create a Roblox user account and used her Roblox account to promote My Avastars dolls on social media, including videos on her TikTok account.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Branding has become more important than ever, particularly in developing an online presence through search engines, various online platforms, and social media. Further, the rise of the “influencer” has opened additional opportunities to deliver brands and products to targeted demographics. Online Marketplace Protection.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Your business has likely collectively spent countless hours and resources to build a strong brand presence on Amazon. However, counterfeiters will continuously undermine these efforts by listing counterfeit products and passing them off under your brand name. Copyright infringement as the unauthorized use of a protected work.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 31, 2023

This material includes legitimate videos from official Pornhub models, as well as thousands of videos that are copyrighted by MindGeek, such as the Brazzers and Reality Kings brands. “Defendant Kumar has made a claim of ownership of Plaintiff’s work and infringement by Plaintiff.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 13, 2024

Defendants’ conduct will continue to harm consumers and third-party businesses, stifle competition, and risk damaging Google’s brand.” “If this Court does not grant default judgment, Google will suffer prejudice because it will be without legal recourse to stop Defendants’ fraud and misrepresentation.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 27, 2022

A task in particular that stood out was the drafting of a response to a copyright infringement claim. For instance, I got to see the process behind integrating brands and their products in CBC programming. I was challenged to step outside of my comfort zone and take full ownership over my tasks.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 20, 2025

Further, the defendant was alleged to be a repeat offender, having previously copied the marks of other well-known brands such as Louis Vuitton. The Court held that the plaintiff established a prima facie case of infringement and passing off, and granted a temporary injunction against the defendant. 63, Copyright Act.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

Case Summaries Abbott Healthcare Private Limited vs Vinsac Pharma on 17 February, 2025 (Delhi High Court) Abbott Healthcare sued two defendants for trademark and copyright infringement, claiming they deceptively copied its well-known LIMCEE Vitamin C tablets by selling LIMEECEE with similar packaging. Read the post for more details.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Interestingly, T-Series enjoys joint ownership of the franchise “Aashiqui” with Vishesh Films. Titles of works are not considered suitable subjects for copyright protection, as they are essentially names of the work and are not complete by themselves without the work. In Krishika Lulla v. Does the Plaintiff Have a Trademark?

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 3, 2023

Filed in February 2022, a DISH Network copyright infringement lawsuit demanded $32.5m The complaint alleged that DataCamp failed to take appropriate action against 11 pirate IPTV services flagged by DISH as repeat infringers, through the sending of more than 400 DMCA notices to DataCamp. Copyright Office.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

In 1982, Universal filed suit in the Southern District of New York for trademark and copyright infringement , and also threatened, and extracted license fees from, Nintendo’s various US Donkey Kong licensees.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 16, 2021

The business must establish itself as a brand which must be in a sense which can provide the distinctive nature of the business in the market. To address this, it is advisable that the company must have a fluent search on the database to not create any risk of infringement.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 26, 2022

28, 2022) Brick and mortar infringement still exists, and this opinion considers both copyright and trademark claims. for unlawfully manufacturing, importing, advertising, marketing, selling, and distributing unauthorized, counterfeit versions of its popular CAKE brand of hemp-derived Delta-8 products. AKF sued LCF etc.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 14, 2023

Rahi’s albums were legally obtained by one company and then transferred to another; both companies operated under Moviebox branding. Celebrating Suspensions In September 2020, with copyright strikes accumulating, YouTube’s repeat infringer policy kicked in and Moviebox had its channel suspended.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Crocodile International’ Impasse By Samridhi Chugh Marking the end of a protracted copyright and trademark battle, spanning nearly 23 years, the Delhi High Court in a recent landmark ruling permanently injuncted Singapore’s Crocodile International Pte. CIPL) from infringing the French brand Lacoste’s iconic “Crocodile” device.

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Copyright Lately

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

But that doesn’t mean you should have exclusive ownership over the result. The Ninth Circuit held that Accolades interim copying was a fair use because it was a necessary step in acquiring the compatibility code (which was not protected by copyright) and because it increased the publics access to independently designed video games.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

An NFT, or “non-fungible token” is a token added to a blockchain that links ownership to unique digital items (images, video files, audio files, artworks, etc.). Non- fungible tokens have been designed to give a person ownership of something, kind of like modern day digital collectibles. Copyrighting vs Trademarking NFTs.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Intellectual property should be registered with the USPTO or Copyright office to receive maximum protection. Linking your copyrighted work to a NFT and recording ownership on the blockchain shows provenance or immutable ownership. What is a Fair Use Defense to a Copyright Infringement Claim?

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 26, 2024

However, its specific emphasis on protecting certain elements of the whole scheme of copyrighted content, such as fictional characters and the distinctive personas they embody, has been a focal point, contributing substantially to the discourse surrounding the ever-expanding ambit of copyrightability as well as personality rights.

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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.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 16, 2023

Have you ever felt lost in the labyrinth of legal jargon when it comes to protecting your creative works or brand identity? In this short blog we demystify the realms of copyright and trademarks, using the U.S. Unlike copyright, trademarks are all about the name game. intellectual property system as a baseline.

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