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UK Regulator Bans Misleading “Hot Air” Ads

IP Tech Blog

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned four separate adverts which relate to electric plug-in mini heaters. Although the ads which were investigated were placed by different advertisers, the ads were representing the same mini-heater product. None of the advertisers responded to the ASA.

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In First Stage of Cancellation Proceeding, TTAB Finds Discontinuance of Use of RASCAL HOUSE for Restaurant Services

The TTABlog

Petitioner did not challenge any of the evidence showing display of the RASCAL HOUSE marks on Jerry's Deli menus and on advertising while the RASCAL HOUSE restaurants were operating. The Board found that Jerry's evidence purporting to show use of the three marks for restaurant services failed to pass mustard muster.

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UK Regulator Bans Misleading “Hot Air” Ads

LexBlog IP

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned four separate adverts which relate to electric plug-in mini heaters. Although the ads which were investigated were placed by different advertisers, the ads were representing the same mini-heater product. None of the advertisers responded to the ASA.

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Well Known Trademarks

IP and Legal Filings

However, the Delhi High Court recently declared that the stylized “H” mark of French luxury brand Hermes International qualifies as a “well-known trademark” under the terms of section 2(1)(zg) of the Trademark Act, 1999 (hereinafter, the act). This is the extra protection that a brand obtains after being named Popular. 264/2008. [vi]

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China Shuts Down Major Manga Piracy Site Following Complaint From Japan

TorrentFreak

Pirate Manga Site B9Good.com Manga piracy site B9Good initially appeared in 2008 and established itself under B9DM branding. The man is said to have uploaded pirated content to file-hosting platforms while earning revenue from advertising. The women were allegedly paid by B9Good’s operator to upload pirated content.

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Practical Considerations for Prize Draws – New Guidance Issued by the ASA

IP Tech Blog

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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Practical Considerations for Prize Draws – New Guidance Issued by the ASA

LexBlog IP

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.