IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

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. One of the most significant methods to safeguard material on social media is through copyright. Make intangible assets.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 14, 2022

Navigating Brand Protection and Trademarks for Social Media Influencers. Building a brand or business as an influencer on social media is not easy. In this article, we share best practices for social media influencers to protect their brand, reputation, and business through trademark registration and prudent use.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Most restaurants do not have registered trademarks. The way people find the restaurant, the way people tell their friends about it, search for it online, or follow a social media page all revolves around the name of the restaurant. But many thousands of restaurants have not understood that value proposition.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Trademark registration empowers you to prevent domain name squatters from infringing upon your brand’s identity online. Social Media Security Social media platforms are integral to brand visibility and engagement. Search Engine Authority Search engines play a crucial role in brand visibility.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Those brand owners who invest in building up and maintaining a portfolio of registered trademarks and designs will then find it far easier to fighting any counterfeiters than would be the case than if just relying on copyright and/or trade dress and, in so doing, such remedies will be less costly and more effective.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

And one very important application for our purposes is that when it comes to trademark registration and the protections created by it–the benefits created by it–the sum really is greater than the parts. You see, there are maybe a dozen benefits of being a registered trademark and each one of them is valuable by itself.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

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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The IPKat

APRIL 2, 2023

More information here. The panel is going to include Marta Cantero Gamito (University of Tartu), Maria José Schmidt Kessen (Central European University), Giuseppe Mazzioti (Catolica Global School of Law, UCP), Heritiana Ranaivoson (Vrije Universiteit Brussels) and Jannick Kirk Sørensen (Aalborg University).

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Canadian Trademarks Office is experiencing significant delays and it is difficult to obtain a registration in less than 3 years. This is likely why Draft Regulations issued on January 10, 2024, expanded the scope of “registered trademark” to include trademarks for which an application is pending before the Trademarks Office.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 9, 2022

While finding out the right domain name that can be registered as a trademark, you must conduct a thorough trademark search to check if there are any names similar to your website. We recommend hiring the services of an IP attorney who will help find the right name and guide you throughout the trademark registration process.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Those brand owners who invest in building up and maintaining a portfolio of registered trademarks and designs will then find it far easier to fighting any counterfeiters than would be the case than if just relying on copyright and/or trade dress and, in so doing, such remedies will be less costly and more effective.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 19, 2022

Having that protected trademark in the USPTO also makes it easier to do takedown notices – takedown notices with online platforms, social media, domain names, Amazon and other e-commerce sites. It’s much easier to get a takedown when you have a registered trademark standing behind your brand.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

X (formerly Twitter) is one of the most popular social media platforms for businesses and individuals, with around 335 million monthly active users worldwide. Unfortunately, this global reach and accessibility to a large audience also attracts bad actors looking to exploit the popularity and features of social media platforms.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Without registered trademarks, consumers are left to navigate a sea of uncertainty, potentially leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Registered trademarks provide clarity by assuring consumers of the authenticity and quality associated with the brand.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

A registered trademark serves as a deterrent to potential infringers. When competitors or unauthorized entities see a registered mark, they are less likely to attempt to capitalize on its recognition due to the legal consequences that could ensue. Minimizing Brand Confusion Brand confusion can erode consumer trust and loyalty.

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IPilogue

MARCH 20, 2023

On November 2, 2022, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that goodwill does not exist when the registered trademark has not been used. v 2788610 Ontario Inc (“ Bhagwani ”) upheld trademark principles which state that an enforceable right does not exist on the mere filing of a trademark application absent use of the mark.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 4, 2021

The first is that a restaurant generally runs on a pretty tight budget, and the cost of a trademark issue or a trademark dispute can be tremendous for a small business like a restaurant.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Or maybe it isn’t a registered trademark but there’s a significant volume of use on social media for exactly this name? million active trademarks registered in Intellectual Property Offices around the world, which represents an increase of just over 11% from 2019 [1].

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 22, 2022

30(2)(a) permits usage of a mark relation to goods or services indicates the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographical origin, the time of production of goods or of rendering of services or other characteristics of goods or service without infringing on a registered trademark. The precedent set in Consim Info Pvt.

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Corsearch

MARCH 13, 2023

Disney still own the copyright on more recent works featuring the character and, most importantly, have protected his name, likeness, and associated imagery by registering trademarks. The short answer is no. Copyright infringement continues to plague global businesses, threatening the livelihoods of content creators and innovators.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

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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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

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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Selvam & Selvam Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

vs Tata Sia Airlines Limited CS(COMM) 54/2022 was instituted by Frankfinn to refrain Tata from using their registered trademark ‘Fly High’. Further, they recorded their dissatisfaction with the defendant’s use of the mark ‘Fly High’ as hashtags on popular social media websites to promote their services.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 31, 2023

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements on social media for perfumes that offer the same fragrance as a luxury one at a reasonably affordable rate. Likelihood of Confusion to the Public or Likelihood of Association with the Registered Trademark I.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 2, 2023

A title of a social media page—like that of a book or a movie— is speech subject to First Amendment protections… Plaintiffs did not use the term “Los Lunas School” in connection with the sale of goods or services, but instead in connection with the expression of their views about the District. Aliign Activation Wear LLC v.

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Kashishipr

JULY 20, 2022

The American video and photo sharing social media platform Instagram has been accused of copying Snapchat. As per Kevin, Snapchat adopted filters because Instagram and many other social media platforms had them. The stories feature on Instagram is the same as that of its rival and competitor in the market, Snapchat.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Given the huge commercial opportunity, it is clear to see why there is great demand in trademarks for goods and services linked to the holiday name and others throughout the year. Can you trademark a holiday name?

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43(B)log

JUNE 26, 2023

Media critics allegedly readily observed that the new show was “a clone of A&E’s Live PD,” and that “On Patrol: Live is Live PD.” Fan reactions on social media included “Ok. Query: what percentage of social media comments about On Patrol: Live does this represent? I’m confused. Is Live PD back on the air?

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 16, 2022

The most recent of them is the metaverse, and similar to what has happened to other parallel realities such as video games and social media, the metaverse is being invaded by fashion brands. The new gems being mined are the non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are already at the center of several trademark battles.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

The dramatic rise in e-commerce in the last two decades saw many brand and business owners struggling to safeguard their Intellectual Property (IP) assets in cyberspace, starting from domain names and then going onto social media handles.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Branding has become more important than ever, particularly in developing an online presence through search engines, various online platforms, and social media. Nearly every mainstream marketplace and social media platform has Acceptable Use Policies, which provide procedures for reporting intellectual property infringements.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Trademark infringement is defined as a mark that looks and/or sounds like yours is used without your authorization. Counterfeiting is one type of trademark infringement, where individuals or businesses use exact copies of registered trademarks to mislead customers and pass them off as your brand.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 5, 2024

2, 2024) Some interesting comments on when individual instances of “confusion” don’t count, as well as their relevance to evaluating out-of-court social media etc. Plaintiff has seven registered trademarks involving Florida Virtual School or FLVS; two of the registrations are incontestable.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2023

They have domain names, use the RPG trademark, and participate on well-known social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn.The RPG/RPG marks have acquired distinctiveness owing to the continuous, extensive, and uninterrupted use and promotion of the said trademarks in India and abroad.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The Defendants were permanently enjoined from infringing Kaira’s trademark and copyright and were required to disclose the names of anyone participating in the infringing activities. Included within Kaira’s request for relief was an order transferring ownership and all rights in the infringing LinkedIn and social media accounts.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 19, 2021

CasperLabs, meanwhile, alleged that “Casper” and “CasperLabs” had become widely recognized on social media to refer to its network. Without assessing whether Zamfir owned any valid interest, reasoning that ownership of a valid mark is not a requirement under §43(a), the court jumped straight to the Sleekcraft factors.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

John Doe And Others on 18 March 2024 (Delhi High Court ) Plaintiffs filed a suit contending that the Defendants are using the Plaintiff’s DASNAC trademark as a part of their domain name, on their websites, and on their social media thereby constituting infringement of the Plaintiff’s statutory rights vesting in the DASNAC trademark.

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