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Trademark Issues: How is Social Media Becoming the New Target for Cybersquatting?

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At a later stage, these fraudulent entities attempt to sell the internet domains in question with the Registered Trademarks to the brands or companies to which the names belong, with the intent of making colossal profits. How Cybersquatters Tarnish a Brand on Social Media.

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Intellectual Property Protection for Content Creators & Social Media Influencers

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When it comes to promoting, marketing, and advertising, social media is one of the most effective and powerful ways. Content creators and social media influencers work sincerely to build their reputation for expertise in specific industries, products, and topics.

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The Implications of Intellectual Property Laws in the Tourism Industry

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has registered its wordmarks “Oberoi,” “Oberoi Residencies,” and “Oberoi Spa,” and Radisson Hotels International Inc. has registered several trademarks. With the rise in the popularity of social media and networking, copyright becomes particularly relevant.

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Trademark Enforcement Strategies – The Ultimate Path to Protection

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Have Proper Symbols of Trademark Registration & Ownership. If you don’t have a Registered Trademark in place but a good faith belief concerning you owning a mark exclusively, you should use the ‘TM’ symbol with your mark. Secure Social Media Handles & Domain Names Incorporating Your Trademark.

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Advent of AI Voice Generation and Threat to Personality Rights

IP and Legal Filings

There are no separate legal provisions for these rights and they have been included under the existing Intellectual Property laws. Daler Mehendi, a known singer and the plaintiff in the present case, had a registered trademark over the letters “DM” and established a business called “D.M. Entertainment v.

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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Landscape The internet and digital technology have enabled new types of trademark infringement through channels such as cybersquatting, keyword advertising, and social media misuse, making it more challenging for companies to safeguard their intellectual property rights.

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Can You Trademark A Hashtag?

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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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