Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 8, 2025

This is a copyright ownership dispute that spilled over to Spotify, who received takedown notices. Barrett Financial * 512(f) Once Again Ensnared in an Employment Ownership DisputeShande v. Summit Entertainment * Cease & Desist Letter to iTunes Isnt Covered by 17 USC 512(f)Red Rock v. BONUS 2: Hyphy Music, Inc.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In addition to the ‘collectible’ aspect, NFTs can also be used as proof of ownership or access. The NFT simply creates a chain of alleged ownership of the particular copy.” The recording industry group has already sent DMCA takedowns and cease and desist letters targeting unauthorized music-inspired NFT projects.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 2, 2022

The court remains skeptical of LinkedIn’s privacy-based arguments: LinkedIn has no protected property interest in the data contributed by its users, as the users retain ownership over their profiles. Are robots.txt, IP address blocks, or cease-and-desist letters still relevant to the CFAA at all? Eric’s Comments.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The Defendants contended that the plaintiff had not established ownership, and in any case, the impugned display or exhibition of allegedly infringing material was incidental and transient in the cinematographic films of the defendant. This, they argued, is exempted under S. 52(1)(a)(iii) of the Copyright Act.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 2, 2022

Creator Mason Rothschild revealed in an open letter to Hermès, which he posted on his Instagram account on December 22, that he received a cease-and-desist letter from the French luxury goods brand. disputes between domain names and trademarks). Julie Zerbo tells the rest of the story on The Fashion Law.

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The IPKat

MARCH 14, 2024

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Nkem Itanyi (University of Nigeria) on a recent dispute over copyright ownership of the movie, Shanty Town which premiered on Netflix in January 2023 and discussions over a sequel to the movie.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Defendant arguments The defendant argued that Infosys had previously issued a cease and desist notice on 27/04/2024 but failed to complete it. This argument weakens the plaintiff’s claim of sole ownership of the trademark. The defendants argued that this omission was a tactic for inadequate disclosures to the court.

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BYU Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In early September of this year, both Plaintiffs received Cease-and-Desist (C&D) letters from PSBA about the districts policies and annotations, which were created using the PSBAs policy service. For background, both MASD and SSSD were formerly members of PSBA, but they are no longer associated with PSBA.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A company/any person who can secure ownership over products and services, benefits not only the domestic income but also increases the recognition in the international market. When such a situation arises, do what you can to protect your brand; whether that means taking the matter before a judge or sending out cease and desist letters.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The court found that Microsoft was the owner of the copyright in its computer programs and supplementary user instructions and manuals and was entitled to the exclusive rights flowing from such ownership as set out in the Copyright Act, 1957. The court ordered the defendants to pay damages of Rs.20,00,000

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Barrett Financial * 512(f) Once Again Ensnared in an Employment Ownership DisputeShande v. Universal * Two 512(f) Rulings Where The Litigants Dispute Copyright Ownership * It Takes a Default Judgment to Win a 17 USC 512(f) CaseAutomattic v. Zoox * Surprise! Another 512(f) Claim FailsBored Ape Yacht Club v.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Registering your business name this way lets the world know you have the ownership rights to that name when it comes to the goods and services you provide. It means you can be the one to send a cease-and-desist letter to a copycat, rather than being on the receiving end of one.

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Kashishipr

JULY 21, 2021

Proof of IP Ownership – IP Registration Certificate or Copyright Recordal Certificate is necessary. According to the policy of the e-commerce sites, the company may have created specific programs where IPR holders can register as a member to provide in advance IP ownership by filling in a standard form notice.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2022

While common law trademark rights can and often do support federal infringement claims, an infringement plaintiff must show ownership of a valid mark as a threshold requirement for the cause of action. I predict a cease and desist letter”; “I WILL DEFINITELY BE CONTACTING NICKOLODEON TO ASK IF THIS GHETTO PLACE HAVE THE RIGHTS.”.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

At least one medical device manufacturer took issue with the online library and sent iFixit a cease-and-desist letter, citing its exclusive rights under copyright to reproduce and communicate the repair information online. Citing the U.S. by Alexander Puutio. € Internet Law: A Concise Guide to Regulation Around the World.

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The IPKat

MAY 26, 2023

After sending a cease-and-desist letter in October 2020, the Claimant commenced proceedings in December 2020 under Article 479 of the Code of Civil Procedure, a Polish law that implements Article 8 of the Enforcement Directive. The Claimant argued that Castorama Polska and Knor (the Defendant) infringed her copyright.

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Copyright Lately

AUGUST 2, 2022

Netflix could have sent Barlow & Bear a cease and desist letter hand-delivered by Regé-Jean Page. Barlow & Bear claim copyright ownership in “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.” Just as remarkable as Barlow & Bear’s success was Netflix’s response.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 8, 2022

How are digital assets possessed and ownership proven? Digital assets, like NFTs and bitcoin, are registered on the blockchain to a specific wallet’s public address, proving ownership. Send a Cease and Desist Letter.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

If you are on the receiving end of a cease-and-desist letter or a trademark lawsuit, your common law trademark can serve as a defense against infringement claims. However, you may have certain burdens of proof in showing your earlier trademark use and ownership of the mark which could have been eased with a registration.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

Enforcing Your Rights If you discover infringement, take prompt action: Cease and Desist Letters : Send a formal notice to the infringer demanding they stop unauthorized use. Here are some ways to harness its potential: Digital Watermarking : Add invisible marks to digital content to prove ownership in case of unauthorized use.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 24, 2023

The lease agreement allows the NCAA to use the trademark “Sweet Sixteen” in its marketing, promotions, and other activities related to the tournament, but the KHSAA retains ownership of the trademark. In some cases, the NCAA has even taken legal action to protect its trademarks.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Cease & Desist Notice – If you are dealing with a repeat squatter, sending a cease & desist notice might probably do the trick. Considering this, it is good to know the actual extent of use of the infringing mark based on which you will be able to strategize your further actions more appropriately.

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IP Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Because ownership of original works, like a tattoo, vests with the author (here the tattoo artist), the tattoo artist owned the copyright in the tattoo, even though it was physically on the someone else’s body. The picture showing the tattoo was part of an 8-photo display that was on screen for approximately 2.2

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Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

For example, your mark will be presumed valid and ownership of the mark will be presumed as yours. In order for a challenger to argue otherwise, they would bear the burden showing invalidity or different ownership. Any reasons for refusing registration of your mark will be publicly available for anyone to see (if they know how).

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

These rights provide exclusive ownership and control over intangible assets, allowing creators to protect their innovations from unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution. Firstly, intellectual property rights grant startups exclusive ownership over their innovative ideas and inventions.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 28, 2023

In Matrimony.com Ltd v Google LLC 2012 CCI considers ownership and access to data as a crucial driver in technological markets but Vinod Kumar Gupta v WhatsApp Inc 2016 and Track Call Cab Pvt Ltd v ANI Technologies 2015 reveal the idea is often dispelled if there is multi-homing among users.

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azrights

MARCH 23, 2022

So, he was in disbelief when he received a cease and desist letter from lawyers acting for the high end China Tang at the Dorchester Hotel in Mayfair whose rights to use the name stemmed from a figurative trademark in class 43 (restaurant services, catering services, cafes, cafeterias, and self-service restaurants) registered in 2005.

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IP.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Copyrights: Register your copyrights with the relevant authorities to establish a public record of your ownership. Take prompt action against unauthorized use through cease-and-desist letters, negotiations, or legal proceedings if necessary. Conduct a thorough trademark search to avoid conflicts with existing marks.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Ownership Registered trademarks are easier to enforce since they typically carry a presumption of ownership. Furthermore, several nations have put in place mechanisms that allow customs officials to investigate and confiscate counterfeit items that violate a registered trademark.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Because ownership of original works, like a tattoo, vests with the author (here the tattoo artist), the tattoo artist owned the copyright in the tattoo, even though it was physically on the someone else’s body. The picture showing the tattoo was part of an 8-photo display that was on screen for approximately 2.2

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The TTABlog

JULY 29, 2021

Respondent, who then sent a cease-and-desist letter to petitioner, prompting the subject petition for cancellation. The Board observed that "[m]erely being a distributor does not confer ownership of a mark for the goods being distributed.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The court relied on the studies conducted by Lumen and “large volumes” of cease and desist complaints to prima facie establish that the App is a rogue website and deserves to be blocked as a whole. while also acknowledging the pending applications for change of ownership. M/S Prestige Estates Projects vs M/S Falcon Shelters Pvt.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It gives authors and artists the sole ownership rights to their original writings, music, films, and artwork. This entails a diligent search for copyright violations using tools including cease-and-desist letters, legal action, and requesting injunctions to prevent unauthorized use.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 17, 2021

In November 2016, Respondent sent a cease-and-desist letter to Petitioner, demanding transfer of the domain name to Respondent. Corcamore , 2020 USPQ2d 11277, at *7 (quoting Lexmark , 109 USPQ2d at 2068 (citation and quotation marks omitted)). Petitioner refused, but offered to sell the domain name for $1.2

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 25, 2022

The inventor’s rights to the patent vary depending on ownership, further explained below. Patent owners can use it to check for potential infringers, send cease and desist letters, or seek licensing opportunities. The most direct stakeholders are the inventors who conceptualized the invention that is now patented.

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IP Whiteboard

JUNE 7, 2021

This means that each time an NFT changes hands, the transaction is verified, adding a new record to the chain of ownership. The ownership of an NFT can be easily authenticated, meaning buyers can have confidence that they are buying the real deal. Interested parties can view this chain to see an accurate history of the NFT.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

3] An announcement on SuperFarm’s website noted that the sale would occur on the Ethereum blockchain, and that the auction was significant because it would “set a precedent for how artistically created value and its ownership can be proven, transferred, and monetized seamlessly through a public blockchain.” [4]. Miramax LLC v.

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