LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Prize draws and promotions are a popular choice for brands to engage with its consumers, particularly through online social media platforms. As discussed in a previous blog post, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has emphasised that prize draws must comply with provisions of its CAP Code.

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Social Media Advertising Advertising Branding 52

TorrentFreak

MAY 14, 2022

On the flip side, today’s interconnected world has the ability to transform leaks into powerful advertising and hype, keeping message boards and social media alive with discussion of exciting new products, at zero cost to official marketing teams. Aggressive Promotion – Not Really a ‘Pirate’ Trait.

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Copying Social Media Copyright Copyright Law 98

LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Amendments to several existing pieces of EU consumer protection legislation, including the Unfair Contract Terms (Directive 93/13/EEC), Price Indications (Directive 98/6/EC), Unfair Commercial Practices (Directive 2005/29/EC) and Consumer Rights (Directive (2011/83/EU). Key changes explored in more detail.

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Social Media Business Contracts Advertising 52

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Today, the prevalence of such activities can be seen in online rummy advertisements on social media and the 2013 IPL match-fixing scandal. Advertisements for these games are allowed as long as they are not indecent or immoral. 3] United Kingdom Gambling Act, 2005. [4] Black, Black’s Law Dictionary (6th ed.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 5, 2021

The Counterclaim alleges that Kid Car purchased “KIDMOTO” as keyword on Google and that by using ‘kid car’ in the resulting advertisement there is a likelihood of consumer confusion.” ” * RVC Floor Decor, Ltd. Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc., 2021 WL 1163117 (E.D.N.Y. March 18, 2021).

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IP Social Media Fair Use Branding 85

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Consumer rights abuses, deceptive advertising, and unfair commercial practices are examples. Rights are crucial in today’s competitive world of celebrities competing for fame and advertising. Content made with Deepfake AI technology is abundant on social media sites; in fact, many producers exclusively use it for their work.

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Personality Rights Privacy Social Media Intellectual Property 63

The IPKat

MARCH 27, 2022

An iterative design process commenced over emails between Mr Parker and Mr Lazo when producing the designs, resulting in what was referred to as the 1856 design which was also relied on by the House of Bruar as prior art: Although this was never sold, photographs of this 1856 design was posted on Fairfox & Favor's social media in November 2014.

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Designs Design Copying Art 52

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Influence of law, desire to contract, social norms. Industries: advertising, merchandising, movies/TV, and video games. Even where permission not legally required, thought was better results due to advances in technology—social media influencing: the advertiser wants customized content. Accolade, Sony v.

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Fair Use Contracts Litigation Copying 59

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Paxton ruling , saying “in NetChoice II the [Texas] legislature explicitly defined social media platforms as common carriers, whereas the California legislature has not.” City of Livermore, 87 Cal. 4th 684, 698 (2001). The cited precedents are older than some of my Internet Law students LOL. ” Again, judges hate spam.

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Marketing Marketing Social Media Law 111

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

On the heels of the mandatory editorial transparency provisions in Florida and Texas’ social media censorship laws, the California legislature thought it could one-up those states by passing a law with at least 161 different disclosure requirements. The opinion upheld every aspect of Texas’ social media censorship law.

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