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Social media ‘influencers’ are often lacking trademark protection

Erik K Pelton

The following is a transcript of my video Influencers Need Trademark Protection Too. On social media these days, much of the content and the news that I see relates to influencers. Many are not talking steps to register their trademarks. And registering trademarks is a prime way to do that.

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Intellectual Property Protection for Content Creators & Social Media Influencers

Kashishipr

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. How to Ensure Compliance with IP?

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Intellectual Property Rights for Social Media Influencers

IIPRD

A Social Media Influencer is someone who creates unique material that keeps people interested on multiple social media platforms, causing them to return for more high-quality information. A common issue among digital influencers is whether the content they generate is protected by intellectual property rights.

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IP rights for social media Influencers and content creators

IIPRD

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. Domain names are frequently acquired as trademarks.

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Are You Sure That’s Free? Content from Others in Your Social Media

McBayer IP Blog

Posted In copyright , Intellectual Property , Name, Image, and Likeness , Social Media Big business owners, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and influencers are all looking for boosts to their reputations that drive traffic and revenue their way.

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A Social Media Trademark Dispute Just Turned Ugly

LexBlog IP

IPNews® – A dispute has broken out between two legal services companies over the AMERICAN DREAM trademark. The American Dream US Greencard Service GmbH has filed a Trademark Cancellation against the American Dream Law Office PLLC. To continue reading, click: A Social Media Trademark Dispute Just Turned Ugly

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

Kashishipr

A trademark refers to a legally registered word or symbol representing a specific product or service of a company. Therefore, we can say that a trademark serves as a helping hand in gaining more uniqueness and popularity everywhere, including on platforms as prevalent as the internet. While Tony La Russa (the former manager of the St.