Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

To many trademark owners, it’s a simple decision to sue when the advertiser includes the trademark in the ad copy. 1-800 Contacts. * FTC Explains Why It Thinks 1-800 Contacts’ Keyword Ad Settlements Were Anti-Competitive–FTC v. OxBlue. * Want To Know Amazon’s Confidential Settlement Terms For A Keyword Advertising Lawsuit?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2024

Among other limits, the court refuses to enjoin the defendants’ keyword ad buys, though the restriction applies to trademark references in the ad copy: District courts in the Fifth Circuit have held that “in and of itself—using a competitor’s trademark as a Google AdWords or keyword does not constitute trademark infringement.”

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 1, 2022

At a Florida court, DISH and encryption partner NagraStar sued several individuals, companies and trusts collectively doing business as SetTV via the domain settvnow.com. The plaintiffs stated that the complex business structure was designed to frustrate enforcement efforts and hide profits made by SET Broadcast LLC and various individuals.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 17, 2023

Instead of copied streams, captured from broadcasts, HeheStreams users were directed to genuine streams offered by sports broadcasters. A settlement agreement was reached but the terms remain confidential. Focusing on MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL content, Hehestreams was no ordinary IPTV service.

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JIPL Online

MARCH 15, 2021

Then, the post will predict how Netflix may shift its content practices, defense strategies, and settlement tactics as a result of their past litigation successes in copyright actions. SETTLEMENT CASES. 9] Both parties reached an amicable settlement. [10] 9] Both parties reached an amicable settlement. [10] TRIAL CASES.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

It would be accurate to classify this ruling as another trademark owner loss in a competitive keyword advertising case, despite the fact that the trademark appears in the ad copy. 1-800 Contacts * FTC Explains Why It Thinks 1-800 Contacts’ Keyword Ad Settlements Were Anti-Competitive–FTC v. That is the most common outcome.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Significantly, even intentional copying of a plaintiff’s trademark does not, standing alone, state a misrepresentation claim.” accused product another another The subsequent stipulation to a permanent injunction did not cover the registrations, but there is apparently a confidential settlement agreement that may have covered them.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The LoanStreet court didn’t even go that far with the “educational leaflet service” trick; it simply said that gripers ads that could damage a business’ reputation constitute a use in commerce, even when there’s zero commercial activity. Likelihood of Consumer Confusion.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

the rival included ad copy telling consumers they were buying the trademark owner’s items when they weren’t. 1-800 Contacts * FTC Explains Why It Thinks 1-800 Contacts’ Keyword Ad Settlements Were Anti-Competitive–FTC v. OxBlue * Want To Know Amazon’s Confidential Settlement Terms For A Keyword Advertising Lawsuit?

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Prashant raises questions as to the influence of business lobbying groups, and concerns regarding the then proposed changes to the Rules. Zydus Lifesciences Limited, on 13 March 2024 (Delhi High Court ) The case centered on the establishment of a confidentiality club in a biosimilar litigation dispute.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Business-to-Business Data Sharing Agreements Article 13 of the Act sets out a number of rules concerning the contractual terms between businesses which relate to the sharing of and access to data. As such, we await further detail in this area for the complete picture here.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

The International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. The nodes authenticate transactions, add the data to their copy of the common ledger and transfer the ledger additions to all other nodes. to various entities dealing with the same.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

The International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. The nodes authenticate transactions, add the data to their copy of the common ledger and transfer the ledger additions to all other nodes. to various entities dealing with the same.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

The International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. The nodes authenticate transactions, add the data to their copy of the common ledger and transfer the ledger additions to all other nodes. to various entities dealing with the same.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

No earlier than July 31, 2023 per settlement. No earlier than November 20, 2023 per settlement. . No earlier than June 30, 2023 per settlement. No earlier than September 30, 2023 per settlement. No earlier than July 1, 2023 per settlement. No earlier than January 31, 2023 per settlement. January 2021.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Ever since it’s been technically possible to distribute pirated copies of movies and TV shows online, the Motion Picture Association has been attempting to stop it. Indeed, the groups do seem to prefer confidential settlements and controlled shutdowns when it is deemed appropriate.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 12, 2022

Similarity to Doe defendants—one advantages is plaintiff can use the revelation of identities of defendants as leverage to get settlement, as in the porn/© cases. No confidentiality of Ds’ identities—defendants can coordinate; asset freezes may not work. First settlement in copyright class action providing for future royalties.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

1-800 Contacts. * FTC Explains Why It Thinks 1-800 Contacts’ Keyword Ad Settlements Were Anti-Competitive–FTC v. OxBlue. * Want To Know Amazon’s Confidential Settlement Terms For A Keyword Advertising Lawsuit? 1-800 Contacts. * Amazon Defeats Lawsuit Over Its Keyword Ad Purchases–Lasoff v.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

There’s also a copyright claim for Luxy copying the plaintiff’s TOS/privacy policy. 1-800 Contacts. * FTC Explains Why It Thinks 1-800 Contacts’ Keyword Ad Settlements Were Anti-Competitive–FTC v. OxBlue. * Want To Know Amazon’s Confidential Settlement Terms For A Keyword Advertising Lawsuit?

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

PDF copy available. For example, patents protect inventions, whereas copyrights protect written or recorded expressive content; trademarks protect words, symbols, logos, designs, and slogans that identify or distinguish products or services; and trade secrets protect confidential business information.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 20, 2022

See Business Standard article entitled Spring cleaning in the Supreme Court: The new Chief Justice swats frivolous litigation but more measures are needed. in this case (at page 3 of this March 21 st ( i.e., first business day of Spring) Orders’ List ). So, with that background, let’s turn to our own cleaning.

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