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Can Celebrity Catchphrases be Intellectually Protected?

IIPRD

This reportedly led her to secure appearances worth $30,000, and widening her social media presence. [i] ii] American media personality Paris Hilton used her now trademarked catchphrase “That’s Hot” in reality TV show The Simple Life routinely. v] 2007 (34) PTC 164 (Karnataka). [vi] iv] 2012(51)PTC 251(Del). [v]

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Can You Trademark A Hashtag?

Kashishipr

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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