Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Netscape and 2011 Network Automation cases modified it. Plus, does this mean that rival apps can’t advertise themselves as rivals or engage in comparative advertising because the app stores aren’t properly labeling the ads, even if the advertisers are engaging in nominative use? HEY APP STORES–FIX THIS.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 20, 2022

IP Cases Abound at the Supreme Court. On November 7 th , Conde Nast sued Drake and 21 Savage for $4 million for false advertising and infringing Vogue’s trademarks. 2011: [link]. The court issued a preliminary injunction and the duo agreed to no longer use Vogue’s marks in connection with the album. 2020: [link].

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 16, 2024

TRIBAL CONVERSION IN MADHYA PRADESH As per the Census of 1971, there was a 3,64,08,514 Scheduled Tribes population in India, which increased to 10,45,45,716 as per the 2011 Census. [i] The ST population has reached 1,53,16,784 in 2011, registering a growth of 210 percent in the four decades, accounting for nearly 14.65

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The empirical angle As stated, the UKIPO report makes for a timely addition to the growing body of literature, case law, and policy initiatives relating to online consumption behaviours and IP. If we consider at the outset the reasons why consumers access and purchase unlawful content/products, there are several of them.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 6, 2023

the Apex Court held that one of the inherent aspects of the right to privacy as enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution is the right to prevent others from using the person’s name or likeness without his consent for advertising or non-advertising purposes. 2662/2011 Douglas v. State of T.N.,

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Here is our weekly review containing briefs of posts from the past week, 22 case summaries, and a few national and international IP developments. Tata SIA Airlines, vacating the ex parte interim injunction granted against Vistara’s use of term “Fly Higher” in its advertisements. Highlights of the Week.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This brings me to my Octobers’ sift – a sift that yielded some sinuous ​​IP stories. of our IP Reveries series , while discussing the basics of clinical trials and drug innovation, have highlighted their implications. Corruption in IP Offices, Anything New? and Class 5.2 ruling on Indian businesses and trademark holders?

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 19, 2023

The Delhi High Court in its judgment in Arun Jaitley vs Network Solutions Private Limited and Ors Case (2011) observed that the popularity or reputation of an individual on the Internet is not different from reality. The same may be defended under section 35 if the same act is based on a bona fide belief. In Titan industries v.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Amul Girl herself is a well-known mark that has been associated in several different contexts with added slogans, at times to make Amul’s advertisement catchier and engaging to its consumers. Joy Creators, 2011 (45) PTC 541. [2] During the Covid times, we have seen several brands adopting fluid logos for a social cause. 2] Rintisch v.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Further, the section also provides that in case a pre-packaged commodity is advertised, then such advertisements shall also declare the net quantity or number of the commodities contained in the package along with the retail price. [1]. The font size of the net quantity in the advertisement shall be same as that of retail sale price.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 14, 2022

The Court, after assessing the matter, partially denied RealReal’s motion to dismiss the First Amended complaint, as it was found that 1) Chanel’s allegation that RealReal marketed and sold counterfeit Chanel products was adequate; 2) RealReal’s advertising regarding the authenticity of the products it sells was false.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 14, 2022

The Court, after assessing the matter, partially denied RealReal’s motion to dismiss the First Amended complaint, as it was found that: 1) Chanel’s allegation that RealReal marketed and sold counterfeit Chanel products was adequate; 2) RealReal’s advertising regarding the authenticity of the products it sells was false.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 4, 2022

The applicant, Beijing Judian Restaurant Co (“Judian”), has operated restaurants in Vancouver and Richmond since 2018, along with numerous well-known ( served over 5,750,000 customers between 2011 and 2019 ) restaurants in China since 2005.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Slogans are brief, memorable words that are commonly used in advertising to promote a specific company. Using a mark as an advertising slogan, on the other hand, does not prevent it from being registered as a trademark. Introduction. Companies seek to protect the value of their trademarks since they can be quite valuable to the brand.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Elden’s operative complaint alleges that the cover of Nevermind depicting him in the nude constitutes child pornography and that the defendants “knowingly possessed, transported, reproduced, advertised, promoted, presented, distributed, provided and obtained” this alleged child pornography depicting Mr. Elden.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The importance of having and using data while looking at the functioning of the various IP arms of the government is a point that the blog has often harped upon. Accepted & Advertised. Advertised before acceptance. Exam Report Issued. Rectification Filed. Registered. Under Division.

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IP Tech Blog

MAY 19, 2022

Muzmatch is comparatively much smaller and was founded in 2011 by Mr Shahzad Younas and now has had around 666,069 sign-ups in the UK alone. An average consumer would have seen the word ‘Match’ as the dominant element in the Match.com trade marks and Match.com is often referred to as just ‘Match’ in advertisements.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

1183 (2021), noting in part (in an obvious allusion to Warhol’s famous Campbell Soup piece ) that “’[a]n ‘artistic painting’ might, for example, fall within the scope of fair use even though it precisely replicates a copyrighted advertising logo to make a comment about consumerism.'” 2d 1046, 1053 (C.D.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 3, 2023

Currently in Italy there are no specific legislations on environmental claims, so they are regulated by the general provisions of the Consumer Code on unfair commercial practices, those of the Civil Code on unfair competition, as well as the regulations on misleading advertising.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The viability of Tiffany blue was in doubt in 2011, when a court ruled that French shoe designer Christian Louboutin could not trademark his red bottomed shoes. Author: Shehenaj Sabnam, Dehradun, in case of any queries please contact/write back to us at support@ipandlegalfilings.com or IP & Legal Filing [1] Cadbury UK Limited V.

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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. During the Victorian British Rule, horse betting was also introduced in India. References C.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2024

Elden’s operative complaint alleges that the cover of Nevermind depicting him in the nude constitutes child pornography and that the defendants “knowingly possessed, transported, reproduced, advertised, promoted, presented, distributed, provided and obtained” this alleged child pornography depicting Mr. Elden.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The district court granted the motion, ruling that P&P had failed to produce evidence “of secondary meaning” because it failed to show that consumers would associate its trade dress specifically with P&P, relying on a 2011 Ninth Circuit case, Fleischer Studios, Inc. P&P appealed the summary judgment ruling to the Ninth Circuit.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 23, 2023

Do you keep (or share with third parties) ANY data that would allow you to match an IP-address and a timestamp to a current or former user of your service? Do you take any measures to ensure that payment details can’t be linked to account usage or IP-assignments? Note: The responses below were received in 2023. Are any ports blocked?

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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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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 2, 2022

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body established on 5 th August, 2011, under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regulated under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Misleading advertisement or false description. INTRODUCTION. Sub standard food. Misbranded food.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

With the fast-growing media and entertainment sector, the era of digital advertising for product branding and selling has also stepped up. With the fast-growing media and entertainment sector, the era of digital advertisement for the products branding and selling have also stepped up. The post Trademark for Colours.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

Musk bought Twitter, changing its competitive posture (more #MAGA, fewer journalists), decreasing its advertiser base, and otherwise causing Twitter’s implosion. Previous year-in-review lists from 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , 2008 , 2007 , and 2006.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 19, 2022

Muzmatch is comparatively much smaller and was founded in 2011 by Mr Shahzad Younas and now has had around 666,069 sign-ups in the UK alone. An average consumer would have seen the word ‘Match’ as the dominant element in the Match.com trade marks and Match.com is often referred to as just ‘Match’ in advertisements.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 2, 2022

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body established on 5 th August, 2011, under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regulated under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Misleading advertisement or false description. INTRODUCTION. Sub standard food. Misbranded food.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In an effort to connect with a younger, tech-savvy consumer base, more and more firms are deciding to debut their products and advertise them electronically through the Metaverse. 181 (2011) DLT 716. [2] SpicyIP Gucci Town [UPDATE] – Roblox [1] Mr. Arun Jaitley vs. Network Solutions Private Limited and Ors.,

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 3, 2023

Both engaged in fierce competition for Yellow Pages advertising. Author: Tanya Saraswat , in case of any queries please contact/write back to us at support@ipandlegalfilings.com or IP & Legal Filing. The 11 separate telephone service areas serviced by Feist’s directories span a large geographic area. 1] [1916] 2 Ch 601. [2]

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 19, 2022

After analyzing the law on intermediary liability under the IT Act, 2000 and IT Rules, 2011, the Delhi HC (High Court) ruled that the intermediaries must remove and prohibit all such illegal content and movies submitted on their platform from IP addresses in India. Author: Anuja Saraswat- a student of NMIMS Kirit P.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 10, 2023

Class 35: – Section 35 signifies the virtual advertisements by the business and retail stores. Green Peace Limited, 2011 , the court ruled in favor of the defendant who had used the trademark of the petitioner in a video game. At presently there is a classification of trademarks that can be used in the Metaverse.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The district court granted the motion, ruling that P&P had failed to produce evidence “of secondary meaning” because it failed to show that consumers would associate its trade dress specifically with P&P, relying on a 2011 Ninth Circuit case, Fleischer Studios, Inc.

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IIPRD

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The unlimited membership offer is no longer available on the site, although it did remove advertisements, which was the main difference between it and the free version. Apple music has been against freemium model as it believes it does not bring revenue to the music industry through advertising.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 26, 2023

So if a proprietor engages in a heavy advertisement campaign denoting the colour saying, “look for the one with the [blue] wrapper” [32] , the colour can acquire distinctiveness over time. 128, 141 (2011); Sanya Kapoor & Riya Gupta, The Five Senses and Non Traditional Trademarks , 8 Supremo Amicus. 1] Rachna R. 214, 230 (2018). [3]

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