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Intellectual Property Protections of Olympic Proportions: A Look at Tokyo 2020

IPilogue

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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The Hocus Pocus of Intellectual Property in Halloween Costumes

IPilogue

Nonetheless, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office notes that those in the jewellery industry may be granted industrial design registrations, offering a different kind of intellectual property protection. Scary Issues with Licensing and Trademarks. However, the case was settled before a trial of the issues.

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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

IP and Legal Filings

Trademarks are becoming even more significant assets for companies trying to stand out in a competitive market due to the growth of online platforms and e-commerce. Trademark violation raises significant issues. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement. For trademark owners, litigation was their main option.

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Takeaways from the Hermès Litigation over MetaBirkins NFTs

LexBlog IP

The highly anticipated jury verdict in the Hermès litigation over MetaBirkins NFTs has some important takeaways for both artists and sellers of NFTs as well as brand owners. Your internal and external communications will be used against you in litigation. ” ( Id. at *17-18.)

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Security Interests in Trademarks: Best Practices

Traverse Legal Blog

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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Baseball Versus Roller Derby – Cleveland’s Battle for the Guardians Trademark

The IP Law Blog

The baseball team allegedly indicated that it would evaluate the information once received and discuss whether it had any interest in acquiring the roller derby team’s intellectual property. So, clearly, the Cleveland Indians knew of the roller derby team’s ownership of the IP and exactly how it was used.

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Can Celebrity Catchphrases be Intellectually Protected?

IIPRD

Bregoli instantly became an internet meme worldwide, and her catchphrase gained much media attention, getting her worldwide recognition as the “Catch me outside girl.” This reportedly led her to secure appearances worth $30,000, and widening her social media presence. [i]