Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 30, 2021

On social media these days, much of the content and the news that I see relates to influencers. The post Social media ‘influencers’ are often lacking trademark protection appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. The following is a transcript of my video Influencers Need Trademark Protection Too.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 2, 2024

X is increasingly the home of unlawful social media piracy,” the letter reads. What’s clear, however, is that X stands out in comparison to other platforms, with rightsholders stating that it “lacks many of the features which other responsible social media operators deploy to combat piracy.”

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The Threat of Creative Theft Creative theft poses a significant challenge for independent artists, manifesting as the unauthorized appropriation of original works through reposts, remixes, and style imitations on social media platforms. Employ social media monitoring tools that alert you whenever your work appears on other platforms.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 16, 2024

Social media has revolutionized the ways in which brands target and market to consumers and the value of successful social media pages has become increasingly recognized, resulting in disputes over the ownership of these “assets.”. By: ArentFox Schiff

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 28, 2024

By: Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media Fake reviews are a significant problem for the big e-commerce platforms, given that a robust customer review system is crucial to modern e-commerce business models.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Threat of Creative Theft Creative theft poses a significant challenge for independent artists, manifesting as the unauthorized appropriation of original works through reposts, remixes, and style imitations on social media platforms. Employ social media monitoring tools that alert you whenever your work appears on other platforms.

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Connecticut attorney general's office has reached a settlement with EnergyBillCruncher.com to resolve claims that it ran deceptive social media ads falsely claiming that the "government will cover the cost" of solar panel installation and improperly displaying the state seal.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Social media (aka Facebook) were not a part of the conversation. This raises the question: does the press publishers’ right apply to social media? While social media were not explicitly singled out, they seem to comfortably fall within the ISSP definition. Do social media make content available?

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IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In an era of information overload, attorneys can use social media strategically — from making infographics to leveraging targeted advertising — to cut through the noise and establish a reputation among current and potential clients, says Marly Broudie at SocialEyes Communications.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 7, 2024

Dramatic Announcement On ‘Official’ Social Media Channels To strengthen its presence in China, back in January Z-Library registered official accounts on WeChat and Bilibili, two Chinese social media platforms with massive reach. Our mainland China social accounts will be logged out within seven days.

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The Illusion of More

OCTOBER 13, 2023

these days; and after my own party botched the budget/Speaker crisis […] The post Does Social Media Make Leadership Impossible? The irony may be cited to describe the state of political leadership in the U.S. appeared first on The Illusion of More.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 26, 2023

Social Media Piracy Panel To help with this ongoing process, Danish anti-piracy group Rights Alliance plans to involve youth directly. “We want to know more about young people’s ways of being and behaving on social media – and online in general. Online piracy remains a major challenge in Denmark.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

” BBC : Facebook’s growth not linked to psychological harm, study finds * Science : How do social media feed algorithms affect attitudes and behavior in an election campaign? Plaintiffs have not submitted the Resort’s pages on third-party travel websites or presented social media posts. Kallinen v.

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Michael Geist

JUNE 13, 2024

This week Ministry of Justice lawyers provided their take, arguing on behalf of the government in a court filing that “the Act does allow for regulation of user-uploaded programs on social media services.” It allows the CRTC to prescribe user-uploaded programs on a social media service in multiple different situations.

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Copyright Alliance

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The last thing anyone wants to do on social media is to get into trouble. But trouble on social media can come from more than just cringey or offensive posts. […]. The post Top 5 Fair Use Myths on Social Media appeared first on Copyright Alliance.

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Art Law Journal

AUGUST 14, 2023

Explore the undeniable impact of social media for artists. Dive deep into advanced tactics that blend artistry with digital strategies, all rooted in human psychology. Discover how artists can elevate their online presence, resonate with their audience, and leave an indelible mark in the digital gallery of the world.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2023

The categorization of social media accounts into “business” and “personal” accounts was a hot issue a decade ago, when states across the country passed laws to protect employees from invasive employer demands to access or control their personal social media accounts. See Musk, Elon).

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Introduction What separates long-established print and electronic media from social media is that it comes along with a bunch of techniques for its usage. These are tools that shaped social media to be more significant than the long-established medias. How can Influencers protect their IP?

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JD Supra Law

MAY 8, 2024

This month, we are discussing ownership and proprietary rights to social media accounts. Grab your morning coffee or afternoon tea and dig into our Tech Contract Quick Bytes—small servings of technical contract insights prepared by our seasoned attorneys. By: Venable LLP

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Following Elon Musk’s bold rebrand of social media platform Twitter, the many lawsuits that have been expected have begun to roll in. In what is said to be the first, X Social Media, LLC has filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, charging Musk’s X Corp.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

This is a case focusing on ownership of social media accounts. See “ Social Media Ownership Disputes Part II: Bridal Wear Company Takes Back Control of Instagram Account from Ex-Employee ” and “ Another Confused Entry in the Social Media Account Ownership Jurisprudence–JLM v. (See The court also found “Ms.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 19, 2024

In this episode, partner Melissa Landau Steinman talks to host Shahin Rothermel about social media, influencers, and endorsements. Listen to Episode 8 of our podcast, the Ad Law Tool Kit Show. Check out the episode. By: Venable LLP

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Patently-O

MARCH 16, 2024

This recent decision from the Supreme Court case grapples with the issue of when a public official’s social media activity constitutes state action for purposes of a First Amendment claim under 42 U.S.C. I’ve been following the case as part of my work on internet and media law issues. by Dennis Crouch Lindke v.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

That decision could have significant implications for this case as well as all other First Amendment challenges of states’ efforts to censor social media.] The analogy is an imperfect one—social media operators are arguably less involved in the curation of their websites’ content than these traditional examples.

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IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Gutman — which held that ownership of social media accounts must be resolved using traditional property law analysis — will guide employers and employees alike in future cases, and underscores the importance of express agreements in establishing ownership of social media accounts, says Joshua Glasgow at Phillips Lytle.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 18, 2023

Social media continues to grow at an extraordinary pace. Companies regularly introduce new social media platforms to the marketplace and seek new ways to utilize such platforms to advance their businesses.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

The last time we blogged this case , the district court had sided with JLM, initially restricting Gutman’s use of the social media accounts and then awarding control over the accounts to JLM. What does a 200+ year old fox have to say about who owns social media accounts?). ” (Cite to Pierson v.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2022

Today, I’m covering AB 2408, a performative “protect kids online” bill that kick kids off social media entirely and ruin the Internet for adults too. This will be a major shock to millions of Californians who value and enjoy social media. Monday, I covered AB 2273, the Age-Appropriate Design Code.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Film company sues Tesla over Blade Runner clips, NBA teams deny social media infringement, and News Corp sues Perplexity The post 3 Count: Blade Runner 2024 appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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The Illusion of More

JUNE 27, 2022

The post Maybe Don’t Talk About Your CCB Claim on Social Media appeared first on The Illusion of More. After all, the foundation of small claims court or alternative dispute resolution is to save money. And indeed, we are seeing some early pro […].

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

While the judiciary is permitted to use electronic social media, judges and judicial candidates should protect themselves from accusations of ethics violations by studying the growing body of ethics opinions and disciplinary cases centering on who judges connect with and how they behave online, says Justice Daniel Crothers at the North Dakota Supreme (..)

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The Illusion of More

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The post On Fixing Social Media: Why Fear Unintended Consequences? The article lands direct hits on most of the big nails (for instance, that we cannot trust Facebook to fix Facebook), but perhaps its most critical observation is the one about […]. appeared first on The Illusion of More.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

June 14, 2024) The post Reusing Social Media Photos for Ads? The hotel apparently thought it could get away with something less than clear consent from the copyright owner and depicted individuals (or because they were minors, their parents/guardians), and it will likely pay for that corner-cut. Case Citation : Khachatryan v.

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Legal Zoom

AUGUST 16, 2022

Using social media marketing can be very effective for small businesses. Here's a guide on how to get started.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 13, 2023

Taamneh, the Supreme Court unanimously held that social media companies are not liable for aiding and abetting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in its terrorist acts that victims claimed resulted from promoting terrorist content on social media platforms absent proof of “knowing and substantial assistance.”.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 5, 2024

Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 Delve into the legal terrain of influencer marketing from IP infringement risks to FTC guidelines compliance.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Social Media Sales Attract Attention According to information released by Spain’s National Police on Monday, a broadcaster’s representative filed a complaint after spotting a profile on social media platforms offering pirate IPTV subscriptions.

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