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copying/explicit references let Roblox proceed with dubious (c) claim; Lego should be watching

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Wowwee sells a line of dolls called “My Avastars,” which plaintiffs allege were “copied directly from Roblox’s Classic Avatars.” Looking at the side by side pictures in the complaint, this is a bit hard to swallow, but the evidence of copying/references to Roblox clearly bleed over from the TM side.

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Monster wins permanent injunction against VPX in false advertising case

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12, 2023) Following a large verdict for Monster on false advertising claims, this opinion discusses extensively the requirements for injunctive relief in false advertising cases. Plus, they hadn’t removed existing false advertising from their social media accounts. and] expects to complete.

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Intellectual Property Rights for Social Media Influencers

IIPRD

A Social Media Influencer is someone who creates unique material that keeps people interested on multiple social media platforms, causing them to return for more high-quality information. One of the most significant methods to safeguard material on social media is through copyright. Make intangible assets.

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9th Circuit courts are very committed to letting juries hear testimony about surveys

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2, 2022) Before the jury verdict in favor of Monster’s false advertising claim was this opinion resolving evidentiary issues. However, they fail to show that Monster dirtied its hands to make the false advertising claims now alleged against Defendants.” Monster Energy Co. Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 2022 WL 17218077, No.

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Ten things to know about NFTs

The IPKat

Digital assets can be protected by IP and have always been capable of being licensed or assigned via a contract, or protected as a trade mark. There have also been complaints where creators have tried to NFT their own creativity but by doing so have breached a contract.

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false advertising & bankruptcy law: $18 million for deceptive campaign in violation of automatic stay

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As alleged in the initial complaint, Charter mailed solicitations whose envelopes “used Windstream’s trademark and copied the same distinct color pattern from Windstream’s current advertising campaign.” On social media: "Were U planning on telling UR customers" [to switch before they lose service]?

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IPSC Opening Plenary Session

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Are the outputs copies of the training data? Copying takes place prior to training; converted into tokens and training is a process of adjusting weights in the model, not copying tokens. 57% say sellers could be liable for false etc. Expand social media monitoring. But is generative AI really the same?