Intellectual Property Office Blog

JULY 29, 2021

As ITV2’s most successful show of all time, it’s no surprise that it attracts such huge sponsors and advertisers to invest. Molly Mae rose to fame following 2019’s season where she came in second place with her now long-term boyfriend Tommy Fury. The 9 partners include JD Sports, Boots, dating app Tinder and drinks brand WKD.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Interface interference is a tactic that hinders consumers from performing actions like cancelling subscriptions or deleting accounts, such as redirecting them to another page while trying to cancel a pop-up advertisement. This violates copyright laws and may lead to legal actions for copyright infringement.

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IIPRD

MARCH 4, 2024

For example, noodles people prefer Maggie over other companies noodles because of the uniqueness in the packaging, taste and also the advertisement which creates an impact on customers to buy the product. The brand image is created of the company. Sri Sri Ganesh Productions, AIRONLINE 2019 DEL 1017. [2] 2] Novartis v.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 26, 2022

for unlawfully manufacturing, importing, advertising, marketing, selling, and distributing unauthorized, counterfeit versions of its popular CAKE brand of hemp-derived Delta-8 products. Here, however, AKF didn’t allege that Mothership ever marketed, sold, or advertised the “Cake” mark. AKF sued LCF etc. 3d 1068 (9th Cir.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

P and P Imports (“P&P”) sells outdoor games under its GoSports brand, and in December 2016, it began selling its “Giant 4 in a Row Game” that was based on the classic tabletop version. The Ninth Circuit first recognized that “proof of copying strongly supports an inference of secondary meaning.”

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TorrentFreak

MAY 18, 2022

On the other, a good product coupled with brand awareness can lead to commercial success, at least until that profile attracts the wrong type of attention. As one of the most recognizable IPTV brands around, PrimeStreams appears to fall into the latter category. PrimeStreams Ignored Warning.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 5, 2023

and is strong evidence of Applicant’s intent to copy and create an association with Opposer’s mark." Opposer has continuously advertised and sold beverages under the mark PEPSI-COLA since 1898. Between the years 2017-2021 the PEPSI-COLA brand has fluctuated between being the 22nd and 28th best global brand.

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The IPKat

JUNE 23, 2023

During Summer 2019, Mercredie became aware of the fall-winter 2019 advertising campaign, entitled #MajeMyDogandI, by ready-to-wear company Maje. As a result, Mercredie sent a cease-and-desist letter to the French brand on 16 September 2019.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 14, 2023

Lux Vide Sues File-Hosting Platform Easybytez In a complaint filed at a Michigan district court in August 2019, Lux Vide (Lux Vide Finanziaria Per Iniziative Audiovisive e Telematiche S.p.A.) Lux Vide has also recently emerged from an extended copyright lawsuit, one that predates the coronavirus pandemic. District Judge Robert J.

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43(B)log

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

2, 2022) Before the jury verdict in favor of Monster’s false advertising claim was this opinion resolving evidentiary issues. They weren’t directly asked about the phrase “Super Creatine,” whether participants had prior experiences with or opinions of Bang, or whether they had seen Vital’s advertising in the market. Monster Energy Co.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Facebook advertising for the 2014 app continued until 2016 or 2019 and remained available for download; even though the Pebble Watch was discontinued in late 2016, WCT’s principal testified that “there remains a loyal following among the Pebble Watch community.” Peloton’s core brand is Peloton. Significantly favored Peloton.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

Since copying was for the purpose of criticism, it amounted to fair dealing and did not constitute infringement of the copyright. It has become a common to modify brand names, movie titles etc. Parody is often taken as a defence in trademark infringement suits. to create memes, satirical one-liners etc., s commercial.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Healthvana sued in May 2020 for trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising in violation of both federal and state law, as well for cybersquatting under ACPA. Telebrands’ TV ad didn’t use the word “Covid” [I bet litigation counsel is grateful for FDA compliance efforts carried out in writing the copy!].

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

P and P Imports (“P&P”) sells outdoor games under its GoSports brand, and in December 2016, it began selling its “Giant 4 in a Row Game” that was based on the classic tabletop version. The Ninth Circuit first recognized that “proof of copying strongly supports an inference of secondary meaning.”

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 31, 2023

This material includes legitimate videos from official Pornhub models, as well as thousands of videos that are copyrighted by MindGeek, such as the Brazzers and Reality Kings brands. This content is freely available and monetized through advertisements. A copy of the agreement is offered as evidence and signed by Kumar.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 16, 2022

The inaugural phase of 2019 – the original Operation 404 – claimed 210 illegal websites and 100 illegal apps. A little while back we became aware of a discussion about Nagra’s work based on documents made publicly available on a regional website of an advertising regulation authority with offices across South America.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

The re-recording is happening because Swift’s entire Big Machine Label Group catalog was sold without her knowledge to music manager Scooter Braun in 2019. All copies are made from this recording. IPR and Branding. It is reasonable that Swift would want to protect her brand. Author: Sonal Lalwani, a B.A.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Moritz College of Law The copyright – contract tension Stewart Brand famously said that information wants to be free. This is great for Google but highly harmful to Genius, which, like many websites, bases its business model on users’ traffic and advertisements. by guest blogger Prof. Guy Rub , The Ohio State University Michael E.

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SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

Shamnad Basheer 1976-2019; taken at NUJS, Kolkata circa 2009. The Court ruled that the defendants have tried to slavishly copy the plaintiffs’ trademark by adopting a visually, structurally and phonetically similar trademark. Intergrow Brands Pvt. Drop a comment below to let us know. On the occasion of Prof.

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In November 2021, fast-food chain Jack in the Box sued FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange launched in 2019, over an allegedly infringing mascot named Lunar, referred to as “Moon Man”. The commercial context in which consumers encounter FTX Moon Man is to to promote FTX’s status as the official cryptocurrency exchange brand of the MLB.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 31, 2023

This material includes legitimate videos from official Pornhub models, as well as thousands of videos that are copyrighted by MindGeek, such as the Brazzers and Reality Kings brands. This content is freely available and monetized through advertisements. A copy of the agreement is offered as evidence and signed by Kumar.

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Copyright Infringement Contracts Ownership Copyright 71

JIPL Online

APRIL 9, 2021

Brands have recently begun to co-opt this form of communication in an attempt to capitalize on the prevalence and effectiveness of memes. [ii] 405 (2019); Terrica Carrington, Grumpy Cat or Copy Cat? xi] See Diana Bradley, 5 Brands Insert Themselves into the Viral ‘Distracted Boyfriend’ Stock Picture , PRWEEK (Aug.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 8, 2023

Furthermore, the Information Technology Act of 2000 makes it a crime to copy or transfer data from another person’s device without their permission. By repealing the Consumer Protection Act 2019, the government recognized the critical need to protect consumers from misleading advertisements for products endorsed by such celebrities.

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Privacy Law Intellectual Property Music 75

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The Court of Appeals affirmed the previous decision of the district court which found that Australian Leather had wilfully infringed Deckers’ “UGG” trademarks by selling less than 15 pairs of UGG branded boots in the U.S., However, on 7 May 2021, the U.S.

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The IPKat

MARCH 27, 2022

One of these brands that has popped up on the AmeriKat's Instagram are riding boots from Fairfox & Favor. Fairfax & Favor brought design right infringement proceedings against the House of Bruar in August 2019 in respect of the design for the Regina and another boot - the Amira.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 18, 2022

With all the opportunities that NFTs present for a business, there is also the inevitable opportunity for misuse of a business’s or brand owner’s intellectual property rights held in any underlying asset through minting of unauthorized NFTs. the restriction against reproducing or copying copyright works) or communication right is infringed.

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The IPKat

JUNE 23, 2022

Given that finding and clearing a new brand purely from a legal perspective can take months, it is interesting to note that when a Defendant loses an infringement case it will almost certainly be ordered to rebrand within days, weeks at the most. A claim for copyright infringement and passing off was issued in December 2019.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In November 2021, fast-food chain Jack in the Box sued FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange launched in 2019, over an allegedly infringing mascot named Lunar, referred to as “Moon Man” FTX featured its Moon Man character in commercials running during MLB games. Jack in the Box is not happy.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Yet 2020 saw a slowdown in biosimilar activity with the lowest number of annual biosimilar approvals since 2016 and fewer product launches than 2019—as well as a decrease in district court litigation and post-grant proceedings. In 2019, FDA approved a record-breaking ten biosimilars. December 6, 2019. November 15, 2019.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 12, 2021

Collected 330 cases 2000-2019. My reaction: hysteresis is very plausible in general—after the TMA and its explicit statutory command, we’re still getting cases citing eBay in TM/advertising cases and that’s just a matter of diffusion of knowledge. Social movements brought down brands that TM law couldn’t.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While Morison branded its medicine with the generic “PARACETAMOL”, with reference to its registered trademarks “MSJ” and “MORISON” on the packaging, CPL used the name “CONPHAMOL”. In this regard, the Court concluded that the defendants’ song appears to be a case of copying and reproduction of the plaintiff’s work.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Eventually, Johnson and Johnson announced that it would no longer enforce their patents for Bedaquiline (brand name: Sirturo) which is used in the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in 134 low- and middle-income countries. The rejection order is authored by Dr. Latika Dawara, Asst. HULM Entertainment v.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

While filing trademarks is important for brand protection, the examination stage can take upwards of two years to complete. common law) trademarks recognized under the Trademarks Act may appear on public signs, posters, and commercial advertising in Quebec, in languages exclusively other than French.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Varsity Brands , 137 S.Ct. Claire Germain, a US law professor, wrote a 2019 article comparing French and US intellectual property law on the question of recipe rights. In 2022, the NFL branded the Thanksgiving games as the John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration, to honor the memory of head coach and broadcaster John Madden. [

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