SpicyIP

AUGUST 2, 2024

Image from here Manu Bhaker’s Olympics Victory: Do Brands Violate Publicity Rights by Putting out Congratulatory Posts? Moment marketing” refers to a strategy where brands can take advantage of ongoing events to gain relevance, and especially for some of the sheen of patriotic athletic victories to wear off on them.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The destruction of Megaupload by the US government had serious implications for sites with a similar business model. Later in 2012, the RIAA submitted its regular report to the United States Trade Representative, requesting various sites to be branded notorious pirate markets.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 24, 2022

If the brand sounds familiar, there’s a reason for that. The MPA branded BestBuyIPTV a ‘notorious market’ back in 2018, noting that it was “likely” to be located in Italy. LaLiga reported the service to the US Government in 2020 but didn’t elaborate with a precise country or location.

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IPilogue

JULY 29, 2022

Big-name celebrities like Halsey and Florence Welch of the indie rock band Florence and the Machine have taken to TikTok to discuss their discontent with the new marketing approach of creating viral TikTok audios as promotion. Michelle Mao is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School.

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Intepat

APRIL 25, 2025

The growing reliance on NFTs necessitates careful evaluation of their implications, not just for creators and brands, but also for consumers and regulators navigating this uncharted territory. The Intersection of Fashion and NFTs The fashion industrys adoption of NFTs has transformed how brands and creators interact with consumers.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s digital era where social media is at the core of all business, influencers have emerged as pivotal players in the world of marketing, wielding significant influence over their followers and the brands they represent.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This is an exciting time for cannabis entrepreneurs as the US government is poised to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug in a move that recognizes cannabis’ medical and therapeutic uses and may open the door for new cannabis trademark registrations.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

TVWIKI’s rapid rise in popularity quickly made it a prime anti-piracy target, with Hollywood’s Motion Picture Association (MPA) labeling the operation a notorious piracy market. Government, MPA wrote that TVWIKI has millions of monthly visitors, who accounted for nearly 40 million visits in August.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Trademarks Act, 1999, gives trademark protection to the identity of brands. As against this, customs law governs the entry and exit of goods in and out of the country under the Customs Act, 1962. It deprives trademark owners of losing market and financial losses through apprehension of infringing imports.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The issue of counterfeiting not only compromises a brand’s reputation or brand value, but also puts consumer safety at risk by allowing the sale and uninformed purchase of sub-standard goods. In the year 2017 the market value of the E-commerce was $38.5 Nakul Bajaj & Ors. [4] Nakul Bajaj &Ors, [Civil Suit No.

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JIPL Online

APRIL 7, 2021

million,” showing that despite government agency efforts, the prevalence of counterfeit merchandise that infringes on sports team trademarks remains a constant problem. v] Thus, the market for counterfeit sports apparel in the United States is quite large.

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IIPRD

MARCH 13, 2025

Intellectual Property Rights are the bundle of rights given to the owner or creator of IP by the virtue of law that governs that specific IP. Trademarks are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 in India. It helps in building brand identity, goodwill and consumer trust. These are governed by the Copyright Act, 1957.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Non-conventional or Non-Traditional trademarks such as sounds, color, shape, scent or any other motion marks have emerged as a new innovative tools widely being used in the todays changing and competitive market era that redefine how brands connect with the public at large.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2024

On 19 November 2024, the Institute of Brand and Innovation Law (IBIL) at UCL Laws hosted a closed doors roundtable on academic publishing. In the complicated landscape of genAI and copyright law, several different themes have emerged as particularly thorny and triggering the interests of different stakeholders.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 27, 2021

Coca-Cola Company has a rich history and well-established global brand in its products originating in the U.S. It has also purchased and invested in the development of other brands and distribution of beverage products outside of the U.S., including in India. By: Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Introduction In the quickly developing scenery of the recent business the startups stand as the indications of modernization which brings the new concepts and fresh products or the amenities to the market. Moreover, the IPR eases the market development and establishes a solid brand identity.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 3, 2023

Government, it branded the site a “notorious market” among a list of other piracy targets. Government did eventually seize SoccerStreams.net and SoccerStreams.to. The Premier League was also determined to deal with SoccerStreams, however. In a recent submission to the U.S.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Government which launched a criminal prosecution of three group members. The Government saw him as part of the Team-Xecuter conspiracy. Government sheds more light on how Team-Xecuter operated. The affected game companies disagreed, with Nintendo front and center. One of the defendants is Canadian Gary Bowser. soon after.

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Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Photographers, writers, and other artists often register multiple works as part of a group to save costs and streamline the process, even when the individual works are marketed and consumed independently. Gifford accused Sheil of both direct and vicarious infringement for mimicking the neutral tones of her brand identity.

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Intepat

APRIL 23, 2025

In the contemporary music industry, a band’s or artist’s name, logo, and visual identity constitute critical brand assets, demanding the same rigorous protection afforded to their musical compositions. This accrued recognition forms the bedrock of their brand equity. Consider the trajectory of a musical act.

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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

The legal nuances surrounding trademarks, counterfeiting, collaborations, and the ever-expanding resale market fascinated me as I delved deeper into understanding the mechanisms that governed our beloved hobby. Sneaker companies invest substantial resources in designing unique logos, branding, and shoe designs.

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The IPKat

JULY 18, 2021

If the Government takes on board this recommendation it would mean, as Tom Gray put it “that for the first time ever, our entire music community get something” - since it provides for non-featured artists, who typically transfer their rights in exchange for a one-off session fee rather than a royalty.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When law enforcement agencies support these initiatives thanks to direct government backing, opportunities for action can open up signficantly. TGx is an open platform with an active and lively community, a relative rarity in today’s streaming-dominated market. Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 26, 2022

For many image conscious consumer-orientated businesses, a key to commercial success lies in carefully calibrated branding and marketing. The problem is that the 1XBET brand is almost synonymous with a specific type of piracy. GOAL… sponsored by 1XBET. “1XBET is not an ad network but an advertiser.

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Patently-O

JUNE 29, 2022

That divide allows the company to cater to local market preferences and regulations and also avoid potential arbitrage. In the 1970’s Coca-Cola withdrew its flagship sugary cola from the Indian market at a time of heavy regulation of foreign companies. In the 1990s, the Indian market opened again to foreign competition.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Facing an existential crisis and no support from the government, some elements in the cinema industry began screening unlicensed Western movies , for example. After President Putin asked for input and opinions, the government department responsible for Russia’s economic growth issued its response late last week.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 30, 2022

There has been an outpouring of concerned citizens the world over who are hoping to help provide assistance, and a number of brands have launched “cause marketing” campaigns aimed at expressing support for the Ukrainian cause and providing financial assistance to those who are displaced.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Apple rejected it based on its policy that any COVID-19 apps had to come from the government or medical institutions. The court couldn’t sufficiently discern the relevant market from the complaint, so the court can’t figure out any cross-elasticities. Apple appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

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azrights

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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The IPKat

APRIL 19, 2025

Antony Taubman has served as Director of the Intellectual Property, Government Procurement and Competition Division of the WTO and as Director of the Traditional Knowledge Division of WIPO. Full results and policy recommendations will appear in the upcoming issue of the Journal of European Consumer and Market Law.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In September 2021, a grand jury returned a 62-count indictment charging Bill Omar Carrasquillo with crimes related to his Gears-branded IPTV services. Government Attorneys Submit Sentencing Memorandum In a sentencing memorandum submitted in a Pennsylvania federal court on Tuesday, U.S. Possible 98 Years’ Imprisonment, $3.5

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

Trade in counterfeit goods is not only a threat to public governance by fueling organized crime and terrorism but harms the business of nearly every industry. Also, it is often a significant threat to the health and safety of consumers and to the reputation of brands. Train and educate the customs authorities about your brand.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 26, 2025

Union of India The Delhi HC passed a slew of directions to the Union of India including directing the Union Government to allocate 974 crore to the National Fund for Rare Diseases (NFRD). The Court emphasized the territoriality principle, noting that international reputation does not automatically translate to Indian market recognition.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 16, 2021

This week, beIN Media Group and subsidiary Miramax submitted their recommendations to the Office of the United States Trade Representative for the purposes of the USTR’s 2021 Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets. “Dream TV is a well-known and widely viewed Moroccan-based pirate IPTV service provider.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This has led to consumers opting for brands that pledge their duty to contributing towards environmental protection by means of minimalism and sustainability. In today’s era of eco-branding, wherein trademarks are used to distinguish sustainable brands from the mainstream commercial ones, the latter engage in the practise of “greenwashing”.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Kat friend Iana Kazeeva provides an enlightening discussion on steps taken by the Russian government and courts with respect to IP following the invasion of Ukraine. Article 1360 enumerates situations in which the Russian government can allow use of an invention, utility model, or industrial design without the patent owner’s authorization.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 30, 2024

In fact, the MPA nominated it for the USTR’s annual list of notorious piracy markets for the past two years. Generally, IPTV services popular in Latin America repeatedly change domain names and/or brands to avoid detection and enforcement actions,” MPA wrote last October. However, aniwatchtv.to

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