43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The parties previously partnered nonexclusively so that PureThink would sell and support the commercial version of Neo4j; upon termination, PureThink expressly agreed to “cease using any trademarks, service marks and other designations of Plaintiffs.” Summary judgment granted on state and federal false advertising claims.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 6, 2022

[Section 2(d) refusal of the word-plus-design mark shown below for, inter alia , "non-metal tiles for countertops, walls, sinks, and floors in bathrooms and kitchens," in view of the registered mark BELLAVITA TILE registered for “Non-metal tiles for walls and floors; ceramic tiles; porcelain tiles; glass tiles.” Kuczma)[not precedential].

Social Media 62

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43(B)log

MAY 19, 2023

Roblox sued for copyright infringement, false advertising, trademark infringement, false association and false designation of origin, trade dress infringement, intentional interference with contractual relations, breach of contract, and false advertising and unfair competition under California law.

Copying 94

Copying False Advertising Social Media Advertising 94

Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

But the problems with expansive definitions in the bill are not limited to the “making available” provision. Bill C-18’s definitions for “news content”, “news business”, and “news outlet” are also exceptionally broad, raising their own series of concerns. solicitation, design or production of advertising; f.

Journalism 81

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It regularly involves organized crime groups that tap into source signals and rebroadcasts them to profit from the advertising views they generate. McKnight doesn’t offer a concrete definition but stresses that online services can take stricter actions against people who repeatedly post infringing content.

Social Media 94

Social Media Advertising Advertising Law 94

43(B)log

MARCH 20, 2023

WatsonSeal Marketing sued for false advertising under the Lanham Act, tortious interference with business relations under Alabama law, and unjust enrichment under Alabama law, but, having kicked out the Lanham Act claims, the court didn’t proceed any further with the state claims. Some versions of this look for advertising format in part 1.]

False Advertising 60

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Marketing 60

43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Toyota parts sold by Allen Interchange and Toyota bear the same part number, and according to Allen Interchange, are identical in design, function, and quality. Lanham Act false advertising: Allen alleged that Toyota’s statements that “[t]he purchase. The court declined to dismiss the counterclaims.

Marketing 59

Marketing Marketing False Advertising Advertising 59

43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

11, 2023) The parties compete in the design of buckling-restrained braces, which are structural devices that help buildings withstand seismic activity. The Design Manual also included several technical drawings of BRBs, which allegedly infringed plaintiff Core-Brace’s registered drawings. SME Steel Contractors, Inc.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Law Advertising Advertising 59

IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Trademark infringement has grown more complex and pervasive, ranging from counterfeit goods to digital squatting and keyword advertising. While keyword advertising uses trademarked words to divert customers, cybersquatting involves acquiring domain names to benefit from trademarks.

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Michael Geist

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Indeed, critics will rightly note the market distortion it creates for private entities who stand to lose further advertising-related revenues to the CBC, while supporters should be concerned that the bill undermines the CBC’s claim to a public interest role and makes an ad-free version of the service even less likely.

Advertising 93

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LexBlog IP

JULY 25, 2023

Whether your focus is privacy, advertising or both, there is a good chance that you have bumped into some thorny issues involving the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). COPPA has many exacting requirements, and we are seeing more FTC law enforcement focusing on making sure all the technical niceties of COPPA are met.

Privacy 52

Privacy Advertising Advertising Designs 52

The TTABlog

AUGUST 3, 2022

Based on third-party uses and registrations and on dictionary definitions, the Board concluded that "DOG COMPANY, considered as a whole, is a highly descriptive term for a characteristic of Petitioner’s Common Law Goods." Natural Dog Acquisition LLC v.

Law 52

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IPilogue

AUGUST 4, 2022

That case centered around the issue of whether the applicant’s “JU DIAN & Design Mark” was obtained in bad faith contrary to 18(1)(e) of TMA or was otherwise invalid per 18(1)(b) or 18(1)(d) of the TMA. On June 3, 2019, Judian became aware of an advertisement for sale of the trademark on an online marketplace, VanSky. Background.

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Trademark Registration Designs Design 115

43(B)log

MARCH 25, 2024

These warnings “shall comprise the top 50 percent of the front and rear panels of the package” of cigarettes and “at least 20 percent of the area of [any] advertisement.” A facial challenge was rejected by the Sixth Circuit in 2012, but the DC Circuit struck down the FDA’s first attempt on an as-applied challenge. What about the images?

Advertising 64

Advertising Advertising Social Media Government 64

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It isn’t clear if the estate tried some of the more modern Section 230 workarounds, such as negligent design. The Florida legislature (bless their hearts) amended the statute in 2023 (after Lindsey’s rental) to broaden the definition of a livery. portion of the total rental fee.

Contracts 73

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43(B)log

AUGUST 25, 2021

Plaintiff alleges that subscribers “universally understand[ ] that a product designated ‘O’ is an [over-the-counter (“OTC”) ] drug, available over-the-counter and without physician supervision.” Although Alfasigma’s products were historically designated as F, First Databank reclassified them as O.

False Advertising 72

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Designs 72

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

While the data provided by individuals are handled safely by the industry, yet, there exists an apprehension that sharing data could be misused and will lead to a flood of advertisements as based on the interests of individuals or even to potential fraud and scams. As long as the purpose is deemed lawful, it can be utilised.

Privacy 89

Privacy Social Media Advertising Advertising 89

The IPKat

JUNE 6, 2022

CIVC also argued that GB is taking unfair advantage of the reputation of the PDO “Champagne”, and asked the court to order GB to cease use of all logos and advertisement documents with “Champanillo” sign, to cancel the registration for the domain name “champanillo.es” and close all social media accounts with this name.

Social Media 128

Social Media Advertising Advertising Designs 128

43(B)log

MARCH 27, 2023

24, 2023) Courts in particular kinds of false advertising cases say that scientific claims are not falsifiable, even as the majority of workaday false advertising claims involving scientific fact are (correctly) treated as falsifiable. American Soc’y of Anesthesiologists, Inc., 4th -, 2023 WL 2621131, No. 22-1411 (3d Cir.

Journalism 111

Journalism False Advertising Advertising Advertising 111

The TTABlog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The CAFC upheld the Board's dismissal [ TTABlogged here ] of Trek Bicycle's Section 2(d) opposition to registration of the mark RANGER TREK , in standard character and design form, for bags and clothing. As to the fame of the TREK mark, the Board properly discounted Trek's raw sales and advertising numbers as insufficient.

Registration 70

Registration Advertising Advertising Designs 70

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

But back here, other than high-level, broad definitions that could theoretically deem advertising itself a dark pattern, there has been a lack of clarity on the issue. First up are the design elements that induce false beliefs. The reader is simply left to speculate.

Reporting 52

Reporting Privacy Advertising Advertising 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

We are still developing our travel plans (not as much fun in the COVID era), but we will definitely take advantage of our freedom!]. 6th Edition of Advertising & Marketing Law: Cases and Materials (with Rebecca Tushnet). Regulation of Political Advertising (2022 Edition). Regulation of Housing Advertising (2022 Edition).

Editing 88

Editing Social Media Blogging Advertising 88

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

This judge is vexed by the definition of volitional conduct. And although Plaintiff also alleged Defendants marketed, advertised, and sold merchandise bearing his copyrighted illustrations. If not, the print-on-demand industry may not be commercially viable under prevailing law. The supervising judge agrees. Volitional Conduct.

Copyright 99

Copyright Trademark Law Publishing Copyright Infringement 99

TorrentFreak

AUGUST 24, 2021

“Nitro TV was advertised as a subscription-based streaming service providing 7500 high-definition channels, movies and television series on demand, pay-per-view events, and sports programming, among other content, all for a low monthly fee.

Television 133

Television Copyright Infringement Advertising Advertising 133

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It claims to focus on “counterfeits” that could harm consumer “health and safety,” but those are both lies designed to make the bill seem narrower and more balanced than it actually is. If the latter, then the definition will pick up smallish online retailers that have small marketplace components.

Trademark 136

Trademark False Advertising Advertising Advertising 136

43(B)log

JULY 20, 2022

CC has a recent trademark registration for a design mark “consist[ing] of the stylized wording ‘COLOR COPPER.COM”, [with] a diamond shape between the wording ‘COLOR’ and ‘COPPER’ made up of four smaller diamonds, each diamond having a pattern inside of it,” COPPER.COM disclaimed. There’s no written agreement” will do it.]

False Advertising 72

False Advertising Ownership Registration Designs 72

43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The court thought that the lack of actual recycling was “extrinsic” to the product—not the product’s fault (despite false advertising’s strict liability)—while the lack of RIC designations was “intrinsic.” There’s also a label on the back of the package: “CHECK YOUR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY FOR RECYCLING GUIDELINES.”

Advertising 59

Advertising Advertising Designs Design 59

43(B)log

JUNE 6, 2023

Enigma sued its competitor Malwarebytes for Lanham Act false advertising and NY business torts for designating its products as “malicious,” “threats,” and “potentially unwanted programs” (PUPs). The district court dismissed the complaint on the grounds that these designations were “non-actionable statements of opinion.”

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Business 59

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Introduction The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) was designated as the focal ministry for all issues pertaining to the online gaming sector on December 23, 2022. MeitY has extended a deadline for comments on the proposed amendment of January 17, 2023.

Due Diligence 79

Due Diligence Registration Government Technology 79

43(B)log

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Although expressing some skepticism, the court found that they stated a valid false advertising claim. Thus, Universal argued that the alleged misrepresentation was too vague and non-specific to definitely represent that viewers would see De Armas or her segment in the movie. of a motion picture.”

False Advertising 72

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Social Media 72

The TTABlog

DECEMBER 20, 2022

McMorrow relied on dictionary definitions of the constituent words, on website evidence showing that one type of data is "human" data, and on several media articles using the term "human data." In re Human Data Labs, Inc. 88526515 (December 15, 2022) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Michael B.

Service Mark 62

Service Mark Advertising Advertising Licensing 62

43(B)log

MAY 12, 2022

They are: the Unfair Competition Law (UCL); the False Advertising Law (FAL); and the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA). While they often cover the same conduct in false advertising cases and are cumulative of each other, they have differences. UCL: The UCL, California Business and Professions Code § 17200 et seq., 5th 642, 651 (2020).

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Business 59

IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 29, 2023

In some cases, the courts agree with this idea, however its elusive to imagine definitive rulings in such domains as the rulings are based on the circumstances of each case.Henceforth, with the assistance of cases, we will explore how the names we know and the rules of trademarks can come together.

Trademark 84

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43(B)log

JUNE 16, 2022

It contracts with Charities Aid Foundation of America, which in turn delivers donated funds to designated charities. For certain “celebrity experiences,” 60% of the money donated goes to CAFA to be paid to the designated charity, but for Omaze-owned campaigns, Omaze keeps 85%. Omaze now buys its own swag for contests.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Designs 59

43(B)log

AUGUST 3, 2023

So too w/false advertising. Advertising: false endorsement potential. Assumptions skipped over in TM/false advertising analysis.] That’s where disclosure rules need the most attention: definition and relation to what courts are going to do with the registration. It’s market definition. Color, product design.

Registration 52

Registration False Advertising Advertising Advertising 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The lower court was unpersuaded: “Doe’s negligent design claim similarly aims to hold Snap liable for communications exchanged between Doe and Guess-Mazock.” Here, Doe brings a design defect claim. Take away those messages, and the plaintiff’s negligent design claim would be nonsensical.

Designs 70

Designs Design Social Media Publishing 70

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Well, that definition worries us more than a little bit because, as we’ve repeatedly said, isn’t advertising in part intended to manipulate, even if in the nicest possible, non-misleading way? And we hear there may be more consent orders with dark pattern language in the proverbial pipeline.

Web Design 52

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