43(B)log

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This case concerns major players in the world of professional polo, their efforts to produce and clone genetically superior horses, and the ownership disputes that have arisen from those efforts.” Allegedly, these statements, plus the use of the horses’ names as given by La Dolfina, constituted false advertising and false association.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Ownership 59

43(B)log

AUGUST 25, 2022

The false advertising parts: Jeong alleged that Nexo advertised to consumers that it does not own users’ collateral (e.g., Clients retain 100% ownership of their digital assets. while acting otherwise—eventually invoking its ownership right over users’ collateral to justify liquidation of that collateral (e.g.

False Advertising 45

False Advertising Ownership Advertising Advertising 45

43(B)log

JULY 20, 2022

Chiusa’s claims: willful copyright infringement; breach of the oral distribution agreement; trademark infringement, false advertising, trade dress/trade name infringement, and false designation of origin undre the Lanham Act; a Tennessee Consumer Protection Act claim; and conversion.

False Advertising 72

False Advertising Ownership Registration Design 72

43(B)log

OCTOBER 10, 2023

DealMaker alleged that defendants stole its trade secrets and also alleged violation of state and federal false advertising law. Challenged claim: DealMaker’s customers do not retain ownership over their own data. Defendants offered examples of contracts that, they argued, had a fee structure of 8-10%.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Ownership Advertising Advertising 59

43(B)log

JUNE 16, 2022

Defendants NGT and NGE advertised an ability to help customers terminate their timeshare contract or ownership; other defendants were part of the exit process. 439 people with timeshare contracts with Diamond hired one of the defendant companies. One defendant was a law firm. The mailer went to 315 of them, in 42 states.

False Advertising 45

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Contracts 45

43(B)log

APRIL 3, 2024

2024) The court of appeals affirmed the dismissal of FedEx’s false advertising claims (under the Lanham Act and Tennessee Consumer Protection Act), albeit on somewhat different grounds. Collectively they’re called “contracted service providers” (CSPs). Fedex Ground Package System, Inc. Route Consultant, Inc., 23-5456, F.4th

False Advertising 45

False Advertising Contracts Business Advertising 45

IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

However, in order to have legal proof of ownership, it is always advisable to register for copyright registration. If the Artist had registered his work as Copyright, he would have had legal proof of ownership in this situation. Obtain legal ownership verification. False advertising should be avoided when defaming a product.

Social Media 45

Social Media Intellectual Property Non-Fungible Tokens Music 45

43(B)log

MARCH 4, 2022

The law on the ownership of a social media pages created by employees for employers is evolving rapidly and varies between jurisdictions. But breach of fiduciary duty and contract claims survived, as did unjust enrichment and civil conspiracy. This could also be unfair competition under Maryland law.

Social Media 72

Social Media Advertising Advertising Business 72

43(B)log

MARCH 23, 2023

Apple argued that it wasn’t misleading to say “buy,” because to “buy” something means to “acquire possession, ownership, or rights to the use or services of by payment especially of money.” 20, 2021), given that the claims arose under “completely different state laws.”

Licensing 72

Licensing Advertising Advertising Ownership 72

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

[Delhi High Court] On May 23, the Delhi High Court passed an interesting jud gement on the issue of ownership of the copyright in a film screenplay and held that the copyright in the screenplay of the film ‘Nayak’, lay with Satyajit Ray and on his demise, with his son Sandip Ray and the Society for Preservation of Satyajit Ray Archives (SPSRA).

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

43(B)log

AUGUST 3, 2023

Most common reason: change of ownership or structure, merger, acquisition, sponsorship change, shift from private to public, demerger Change in corporate strategy—globalization or localization, diversify or divest. 57% say sellers could be liable for false etc. A single user can obfuscate its past identity from its present.

Social Media 40

Social Media Fair Use Advertising Advertising 40

IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In contrast, a tussle on fair use and free speech would be activated if companies contest ownership in respect to trademarking hashtags. This can place a brand at risk or give rise to claims of false advertising against it. Confusion can arise in the minds of individuals because of indefinite disclosures or vague messages.

Social Media 102

Social Media Trademark Branding Brands 102

43(B)log

MARCH 14, 2025

Its subhead was: Gordons Fine Wine Acquires Ownership Stake in One of the Nations Longest-Running Food and Wine Events. Amy Baxter, Licensing Administrator at the Nantucket Police Department, met with Gordon and subsequently emailed a third party about a change in ownership and management of the Wine Fest.

False Advertising 52

False Advertising Ownership Branding Branding 52

43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

For about a decade, courts had realized that IIC had gone way too far, and had expanded liability in ways that didn’t protect consumers and facilitated anticompetitive claims about false advertising. 30, 2021) Plaintiff Daniel Abrahams formerly contracted with a publisher to author a series related to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

IP 94

IP Trademark Advertising Advertising 94