McBayer IP Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Posted In copyright , Intellectual Property , Name, Image, and Likeness , Social Media Big business owners, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and influencers are all looking for boosts to their reputations that drive traffic and revenue their way.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 23, 2022

A trademark refers to a legally registered word or symbol representing a specific product or service of a company. Therefore, we can say that a trademark serves as a helping hand in gaining more uniqueness and popularity everywhere, including on platforms as prevalent as the internet. While Tony La Russa (the former manager of the St.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

IPNews® – A dispute has broken out between two legal services companies over the AMERICAN DREAM trademark. The American Dream US Greencard Service GmbH has filed a Trademark Cancellation against the American Dream Law Office PLLC. To continue reading, click: A Social Media Trademark Dispute Just Turned Ugly

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IIPRD

JANUARY 6, 2023

Trademark; Meaning and need of laws. Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark which is one of the various ways in which intellectual property rights are violated. Different kinds of misuse, unauthorized use, and infringement of trademarks are: Brand Protection. Hashtag and trademarks.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

APRIL 25, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office for World Intellectual Property Day! April 25, 2023 KCPullen@doc.gov Tue, 04/25/2023 - 09:48 Intellectual property Post by Kathi Vidal Every year on April 26, we join intellectual property (IP) organizations from across the globe to celebrate World Intellectual Property (IP) Day.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 14, 2022

Navigating Brand Protection and Trademarks for Social Media Influencers. Building a brand or business as an influencer on social media is not easy. In this article, we share best practices for social media influencers to protect their brand, reputation, and business through trademark registration and prudent use.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Intellectual property rights are statutory rights given to creators, inventors, and artists. The purpose of Intellectual Property Rights is to ensure that sufficient recognition is given to the creator’s work and skills, subsequently stimulating innovation and creativity in the country. Trademarks in the Tourism Industry.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 12, 2023

The new social media platform Threads was launched on July 5, 2023. Although social media activity is largely concentrated on a few major platforms, new networks have continued to pop up and compete for users. Acquiring social media handles that are owned by other people can be difficult (and sometimes expensive).

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Trademark violation raises significant issues. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 19, 2021

IOC regulations are only one of the many sets of rules that surround the intellectual property (IP) of the Olympic Games. During her time as a trademark law professor at Drake University, Shontavia Johnson wrote that she believed the laws created solely to protect the Olympics had been stretched too far.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Another exception, section 64(3)(b), states that copyright infringement may still be found when reproducing an article that contains “a trademark or a representation thereof or a label.” Scary Issues with Licensing and Trademarks. This explains why retailers cannot use logos like the Star Wars logo on their unlicensed costumes.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2021

Social media platforms present countless opportunities for companies looking to connect to consumers and clients in real time. Foley Hoag will present a 60-minute webinar offering guidance on social media issue spotting for in-house legal practitioners, with a focus on intellectual property, publicity rights and advertising.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Protecting fictional characters under intellectual property law is crucial given the economic and cultural value they can acquire. An example of this is the trademark “Pierre Cadault”, which monopolizes the name of the main character in Emily in Paris and was contested on the grounds of bad faith.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Digital assets and NFTs being all the rage, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is increasingly receiving trademark applications covering virtual goods and NFTs, the regulatory classification of which is one of the many new questions posed in the digital age where reality is increasingly mirrored by, and interwoven with, virtual (..)

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Barlow and Bear went on to become viral sensations on social media and Grammy-winning artists (2022 Best Musical Theatre Album) for their production. alleging infringement of federally registered copyrights and trademarks in violation of 17 U.S.C. § On July 29 th 2022, Netflix sued the TikTok stars Barlow and Bear in the U.S.

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SpicyIP

JULY 9, 2021

We’re pleased to inform you that The Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society is inviting submissions for Volume 102 of the journal. For further deatils, please see the announcement below: Call for Submissions: The Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (Vol. Logo of Patent & Trademark Office Society.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This year I’ll also have the opportunity once again to connect with other intellectual property lawyers and talk shop while enjoying some long runs. According to the complaint, ASC is suing Perfect Moment for trademark infringement, false association, unfair competition, and other claims.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 8 This is the eighth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. Domain Name Protection Trademark registration extends its protective umbrella to your domain name.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Bonnie Hassanzadeh is a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. Trademarks. Changes to a company’s name, logo, or slogans often engage trademark rights. Trademarks may be registered under the Act in Canada.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 9, 2022

In this blog, we will see brands and trademarks on the internet and how to protect them from infringement. Domain names and trademarks. A domain name can be registered as a trademark if it is distinct and is capable of differentiating your website from others. Protecting brands.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2024

Intellectual Property is often aligned with a set of intangible assets including invention & creation and when it comes to trademark prosecution it is highly crucial to substantiate your creation with appropriate supporting documents to make your case strong. How Does Evidence Shape Trademark Prosecution?

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For every successful brand, it is critical to properly protect and to productively develop and use the underlying intellectual property (IP) in that brand to ensure its long-term growth. Trademark and registered design portfolio It goes without saying: maintaining a comprehensive trademark portfolio is key.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 24, 2021

Post after post after post, across numerous websites and social media platforms, alleging that Mr. Willison was a sociopathic criminal. A business associate had mentioned that Mr. Willison might want to Google himself, as some odd search results were appearing. And there they were.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Forthcoming events and call for papers WIPO has launched the 2025–2026 Training, Mentoring, and Matchmaking Program on Intellectual Property for Women Entrepreneurs from Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Pacific Island countries. The program supports women in leveraging IP for their businesses. Hurry up!

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43(B)log

JULY 25, 2024

Maybe companies can resurrect noncompetes by prohibiting uses of their trademarks in former employees’ resumes! Portkey sued for unfair competition/reverse passing off, false advertising, and trademark infringement under the Lanham Act, as well as related state-law claims. This is a joke, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen.)

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 27, 2023

The Bakery’s name and therefore the signage strongly resemble Facebooks’ official colours: blue-on-white color scheme and patterns which are usually related to the social media giant facebook. There are various important judgments, some stated below citing the role of deceptive similarity in the infringement of trademarks in India.

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The IP Law Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As a result, it is seeking an injunction precluding the baseball team from using the trademark. According to Cleveland Roller Derby, a non-profit entity, despite being valued at over $1 billion, the baseball team is trying to bulldoze the roller derby team’s superior trademark rights to the Guardians name.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

All ardent social media users are aware of the latest trend of using hashtags to spread the word across a wide range of users for bolstering consumer engagement. Therefore, the prime role of such hashtags needs to be assessed in line with the Trademark Law to deduce whether they qualify for trademark protection.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

By employing these deceptive tactics, they falsely accuse individuals or businesses of violating their alleged clients’ intellectual property rights and pressure them into making payments to avoid supposed legal action. When Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. v John Doe & Ors.). Anand and Anand v John Does & Ors.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

Trademark Collateral Security Agreements. Registered or pending trademarks ( intellectual property) can be used as a form of collateral to secure a loan from a financier. Obtaining a security interest in the intellectual property or physical property of a borrower allows a creditor to mitigate their own risk.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2024

The development of Artificial Intelligence, from being able to create edited photos to now generating deepfake videos that cannot be distinguished from real videos, has created an imminent threat to intellectual property rights and personality rights specifically. How can such rights be enforced under the existing legal framework?

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

About Intepat: Intepat® is the most intellectual property services company that provides a broad range of customized services in Intellectual Property matters, that includes patents, trademarks, copyright, and industrial design. Submitting the articles on time; 5.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 30, 2024

This culinary delight is now the subject of an intellectual property rights dispute before the Delhi High Court. This dispute has made its way to mainstream news both online and TV and has also sparked debates on social media. Social media debates are also unhelpful. But what exactly is this dispute about?

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As part of its marketing, Tyga posted a video on social media of a Wavy Baby shoe being pulled out of a microwave following the expiration of the microwave timer’s countdown, as if to show that heating a Vans Old Skool sneaker would melt it into the Wavy Baby. Grimaldi , 875 F. 22-1006 Dkt. 145 at 4).

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Corsearch

JULY 18, 2023

Millions across the globe have flocked to Instagram Threads – the newest social media platform on the block. As with Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and other social media platforms, businesses must be wary of bad actors targeting their brands and consumers with fake products and scams.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

Head of the firm’s China Intellectual Property team, Paolo Beconcini covers the complex challenges of fighting global counterfeiting for INDICAM (Italian Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property), with focus on the “offline” counterfeiting issues in China. Paolo explains the options.

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