TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The Entertainment Software Association ( ESA ) has submitted its latest overview of “ Notorious Markets ” to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR). These submissions serve as input for the USTR’s yearly overview of piracy ‘markets’ which helps to shape the U.S. Both domains utilize a CDN,” ESA informs the USTR.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

There are dozens of recognizable brands in the illegal streaming market, all jostling for position in a chaotic market where trademarks are copied even more readily than movies or live TV streams. In Latin America, one brand stands out more than most, and not just because it has a bright orange logo.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 8, 2025

The United States Trade Representative ( USTR ) published its annual Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets a few hours ago. This brand has been around for many years as new versions typically come online when others are taken offline. — A copy of the USTRs 2024 Review of Notorious Markets is available here (pdf).

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Later in 2012, the RIAA submitted its regular report to the United States Trade Representative, requesting various sites to be branded notorious pirate markets. Servicing the local market in the Czech Republic, the platforms also rewarded uploaders based on the popularity of their files. Nevertheless, traffic appears to be good.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Mahindra, Tanishka Goswami analyzes the Court’s findings on the importance of house marks in infringement assessment, and the nature of the relevant market. Explaining the recent Delhi High Court decision in Gensol v. Tanishka is an advocate at the High Court of MP. Her previous posts can be found here. 3000 crores.

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Corsearch

JANUARY 31, 2025

For many brands, the holiday season brings a surge of infringements on across marketplaces and social media. To keep up with this increased seasonal activity, its critical that brand protection strategies are both flexible and targeted to priority platforms.

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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. For example, items that may sell on Prado’s website for up to $300 typical appear as copies on Shein’s app for less than $20.

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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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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

This guide outlines exactly what you canand can’tsay, helping you build a secure and compliant brand. Lets break down whats at stake, what you can and cant say, and how to build a strategy that protects your content, brand, and bottom line. FTC marketing guidelines are available to help. Each has its own mandate.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Trademarks Act, 1999, gives trademark protection to the identity of brands. An Insight into the Nexus between Customs and Trademark Laws Trademark laws protect the identity of brands through exclusive rights granted to the owners of registrations. Information about an individual suspected of counterfeiting or trading routes.

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Intepat

MARCH 25, 2025

INTRODUCTION A distinct scent has immense recall value and the potential to become a powerful identifier of a brand. Several luxury brands, including Tom Ford, Chanel, and Dior, annually invest millions into developing and marketing their signature perfumes. billion in 2025.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2025

Background Koninklijke Philips NV (Philips) marketed various air fryers under the brand Airfryer. This results, Versuni contends, in a broad scope of protection, which does not narrow because of similar designs coming on the market after the filing date. 001654591-0001 and no. 001654591-0001 and no.

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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]

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This case is crucial to understand not only the novel concept of Confidentiality Clubs in the Indian IP Litigation but also the issues with regard to the composition of such clubs and the accessibility of the members to confidential information vis-a-vis independently appointed Scientific Advisor. Dispute arose right at this juncture.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Moritz College of Law The copyright – contract tension Stewart Brand famously said that information wants to be free. We know, however, that many laws limit free access and use of information goods, most prominently copyright law (and IP law generally). by guest blogger Prof. Guy Rub , The Ohio State University Michael E.

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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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Intepat

APRIL 26, 2025

AI’s Impact: Opportunities and Challenges for Musicians AI is rapidly changing how music is created, performed, and marketed. This helps you establish your brand and prevent others from copying the look of your products. This helps you build your brand and prevent others from using it without permission.

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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. A message informed visitors that Korean authorities seized the domain. In a report sent to the U.S. At the time, it used the tv51.wiki

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 13, 2024

Some questions may be straightforward enough that getting information on a video is sufficient for some users to get their problem resolved. It’s a terrific marketing tool. Dropping a link to a video that explains the topic is a nice way for the client to get information and saves our firm time. To show authenticity.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 21, 2024

As a TV broadcaster, Sky has an exceptional view of the legal subscription TV market and how the illegal IPTV market encroaches on that. As an ISP that supplies 20% of the market, Sky’s view of its own customers using Sky Broadband to pirate Sky’s pay TV content is a persistent irritant that comes with the territory.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Earlier this month, the RIAA shared its recommendations for the USTR’s annual review of overseas notorious markets. The RIAA also carved out a brand new category this year, labeled AI Based Extractors/Mixers. In addition, they argue that the sites don’t deserve the ‘notorious’ brand for several reasons.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Other Posts Hachette Book Group v Internet Archive: Archiving Access to Information or Strengthening Copyright Laws? Internet Archive, Tanishka Goswami explains the implication of the decision on fair use and access to information. Discussing the US decision in Hachette Book Group v. Luker Ecommerce Pvt.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 17, 2023

Yet when unfiltered piracy information leaks out unexpectedly, people suddenly develop an interest in what anti-piracy groups have to say. Hovering a cursor over the blacked-out area revealed what should’ve been hidden and click led directly to the site considered most damaging to the home market in Japan.

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Velocity of Content

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

provider of must-have intelligence to data, information, and analytics businesses worldwide, to conduct independent research and analysis into content consumption in the workplace by professionals across industries. The number of people that middle managers report sharing information with increased by 48.5% respectively.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Anil Kumar, Proprietor M/S Singla Food … vs Deepak Kumar @ Deepak Manocha on 25 October, 2024 (Delhi District Court) The plaintiff sought permanent injunction restraining the defendants from infringing on its trademark and passing off goods in South Delhi markets. New Balance Athletics, Inc.

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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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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 16, 2021

The company reportedly used the services of the marketing company AdCenter, which is based in Montreal. However, behind the scenes, there was plenty going on and a few days ago, affiliates were informed that the “AdCenter” brand had been shut down with immediate effect. Perhaps a new brand will surface soon?

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

.” LFP Reportedly Wasted No Time While the meeting arranged for yesterday (February 12) was described as “unfortunately urgent,” a report from l’Inform suggests that LFP responded to the part payment as early as last week. The ambitious target of 1.5

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This case highlights the intersection of trademark law and e-commerce regulation, raising questions about the accountability of online marketplaces in protecting brand integrity. of facilitating the sale of counterfeit BHPC products, tarnishing the brands image and causing substantial financial loss. and Amazon Seller Services Pvt.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The following is an excerpt from my book, Building a Bold Brand. Believe it or not, I even had to face changing my brand name early on as a result of receiving a cease and desist letter! Small businesses are just as capable of creating and building great brands as big businesses are. a great trademark: Marketing department.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

Also, it is often a significant threat to the health and safety of consumers and to the reputation of brands. As a result, it is harder for brand owners to track counterfeiters down and seize shipments given that fakes travel often in small parcels. Train and educate the customs authorities about your brand.

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Velocity of Content

APRIL 20, 2022

When we marketers think about a branding initiative, our eyes light up at the notion of limitless creative possibilities. But to use these creative assets to power your brand, you must first get the strategy right. How is our company’s broader strategic plan reflected in our brand strategy? What’s in a Name?

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SpicyIP

JULY 13, 2021

In the soap war between HUL and Sebamed, Sebamed released an advertisement comparing an HUL branded soap with RIN detergent stating that HUL’s soap’s pH values are similar to that of RIN. Pertinently, Article 19(1)(a) also includes the right to information, which protects ( para 64) consumers’ right to know and receive information.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 26, 2023

Like many times before, ACE – via the MPA – wants Cloudflare to give up information on its customers, 9anime included. This information typically includes names, physical addresses, IP addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and payment information. At the time of writing the 9animetv.to

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TorrentFreak

MAY 19, 2024

In the Scandinavian pirate market, Viking IPTV is a well-known brand and according to Rights Alliance, business appears to have been brisk. “At the time of the raid, the man had several open windows on his computer where information about the service and its scope were on display.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 30, 2024

MPA/ACE Subpoenas Identify Piracy Targets This week, a new series of subpoenas appeared on our radar, requesting Cloudflare and the Tonic domain registry to share all information they have on allegedly pirating customers. In fact, the MPA nominated it for the USTR’s annual list of notorious piracy markets for the past two years.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

The North American Free Trade Agreement defines a trade secret as “Information having commercial value, which is not in the public domain, and for which reasonable steps have been taken to maintain its secrecy.” A trade secret gives a competitive edge to brands and businesses over their rivals in the industry.

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