The IPKat

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The findings The UKIPO’s findings are based on a quantitative survey of 1,000 female (studies suggest that influencer marketing is “ highly gendered ”) consumers in the UK, aged 16 to 60 and who use social media at least once per week.

Social Media 117

Social Media Reporting Advertising Advertising 117

The TTABlog

JANUARY 20, 2022

As to commercial strength, the LISTERINE product has been marketed continuously since 1879. J & J's advertising and sales figures were "quite impressive." Maher , 100 USPQ2d 1018, 1023 (TTAB 2011). The Board found the mark to be arbitrary, inherently distinctive, and conceptually strong. Nike, Inc.

Fair Use 143

Fair Use Advertising Advertising Licensing 143

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Earlier, before the movie started, you watched an advertisement for a soft drink, presented by none other than Marilyn Monroe and James Dean. Protection is against unauthorized commercial use, such as in advertising. The lights dim, and the film rolls. Bruce Lee enters the frame, encountering a young Sylvester Stallone as Rocky.

Personality Rights 129

Personality Rights Advertising Advertising Publishing 129

43(B)log

MARCH 18, 2022

Fresh Bourbon allegedly falsely advertises that Fresh Bourbon is the “first black-owned bourbon distillery in Kentucky,” and makes other related false claims, which is allegedly false because it’s not a distillery, which requires both federal (TTB) and Kentucky (KABC) licenses. Fresh Bourbon counterclaimed for Lanham Act false advertising.

False Advertising 69

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Marketing 69

43(B)log

JULY 3, 2023

But Industria does not advertise or sell its Zenú or Ranchera products in the United States and there are no market surveys specific to the United States for Zenú or Ranchera. Advertisements made for Latinfood Zenú products used the phrase “una deliciosa tradición,” which translates to “a delicious tradition.”

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Registration 59

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Late 2011, Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom published a promo video that surprised even the most hardened file-sharers. It’s currently available via free download and generates revenue from in-app advertising, some of it provided by Google according to a recent analysis. PikaShow Markets to the Masses.

Advertising 129

Advertising Advertising Copyright Editing 129

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.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding False Advertising 52

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.

False Advertising 52

False Advertising Branding Brands Branding 52

The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Although applicant's use of the term since 2011 was exclusive, it provided almost no information for the years 2011-2015. Its advertising expenditures of $524,000 for the period 2015-2019 were "quite modest" and it was unclear how these expenditures resulted in exposure of the proposed mark to consumers. Its claim of $2.5

Advertising 40

Advertising Advertising Marketing Marketing 40

43(B)log

DECEMBER 26, 2022

for unlawfully manufacturing, importing, advertising, marketing, selling, and distributing unauthorized, counterfeit versions of its popular CAKE brand of hemp-derived Delta-8 products. Here, however, AKF didn’t allege that Mothership ever marketed, sold, or advertised the “Cake” mark. AKF sued LCF etc. 3d 1068 (9th Cir.

Copyright Infringement 59

Copyright Infringement Branding Brands Branding 59

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.

Trademark 54

Trademark Advertising Advertising Registration 54

TorrentFreak

JULY 11, 2022

The BPI says this is the first time since website blocking began in 2011 that a mobile operator has begun blocking pirate sites. Considering the millions the company spends on advertising and marketing each year, EE makes absolutely zero personal appearance in the BPI’s announcement, not even a short comment from a spokesperson.

Music 134

Music Publishing Ownership Marketing 134

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Gardens Alive acquired the assets of Weeks on June 5, 2011 out of a bankruptcy through its wholly owned subsidiary IGP Acquisition LLC. In 2011, Weeks Roses entered into an arrangement with JPPA with regard to cultivation, marketing, distribution and sale of various rose varieties, including roses to be sold under the INGRIG BERGMAN mark.

Trademark 52

Trademark Branding Brands Branding 52

43(B)log

MAY 12, 2022

They are: the Unfair Competition Law (UCL); the False Advertising Law (FAL); and the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA). While they often cover the same conduct in false advertising cases and are cumulative of each other, they have differences. See, e.g., In re Coca-Cola Products Marketing & Sales Practices Litig.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Business 59

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

In conjunction with its claims, Sony filed a written statement with annexed evidence including: screenshots of announcements from websites regarding the launch of the PlayStation Vita console; press releases relating to the PlayStation Vita console and various games to be played on it; and various advertising brochures and videos.

Marketing 57

Marketing Marketing Ownership Advertising 57

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]. After this date, the product should not be marketed/ sold. [12]. Image source:Gettyimage].

Advertising 73

Advertising Advertising Due Diligence Government 73

LexBlog IP

MAY 3, 2023

The proposed Directive also regulates so-called environmental labels and their schemes, such as the EU Ecolabel and its national equivalents, awarded to products and/or services that are produced and marketed with a reduced environmental impact. 3] Court of Gorizia, order of 25 November 2021 (Alcantara S.p.A

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Marketing Marketing 52

Trading Secrets

JUNE 22, 2022

After years of developing these firms, Owen entered into a joint venture with Meyer Corporation in 2011, whereby Meyer would provide capital and business expertise to Owen’s firms. The joint venture was formalized over a five-day period in April 2011. At the same time, Owen would continue overseeing and managing the firms.

Ownership 98

Ownership Business Contracts Law 98

IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Through sharing their agenda and beliefs the trade mark holders try to connect to their users and have found this to be a successful way to strengthen their reputation and goodwill in the market. Joy Creators, 2011 (45) PTC 541. [2] During the Covid times, we have seen several brands adopting fluid logos for a social cause.

Branding 86

Branding Brands Branding Trademark 86

43(B)log

JANUARY 5, 2024

In 2011, Plaintiff sued defendants for using the marks “Florida Virtual Academy/Program” and the associated acronyms, “FLVA/P.” While multiple witnesses testified as to Plaintiff’s significant marketing and advertising efforts, that alone is not indicative of strength. And they targeted school districts in their marketing.

Branding 59

Branding Brands Branding Marketing 59

SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Speaking of this topic, I can’t miss Bedaquiline , the first new drug to receive approval to treat tuberculosis (TB) in over 40 years, which raised serious questions about its marketing approval without mandatory Phase III clinical trials in India and around informed consent of Indian patients. Corruption in IP Offices, Anything New?

Trademark 59

Trademark Publishing Journalism Copyright 59

IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Barbie, a name synonymous with an unattainable standard of femininity and the concept of commercial feminism, was designed to captivate the toy market with all its glittery pink magnificence. 2011) [3] Christian Louboutin S.A. Ultimately, Guangdong was ordered to pay Louboutin over one million dollars in damages. Yves Saint Laurent Am.,

Trademark 87

Trademark Branding Brands Branding 87

43(B)log

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In a 2011 presentation, Walkowicz discussed their work on NASA’s Kepler Mission studying the constellation Lyra, including the constellation’s brightest star, called Vega.” American Girl applied for trademarks on a space-themed doll named Luciana Vega, which it began marketing in 2018 as its “Girl of the Year” doll.

Law 59

Law Privacy False Advertising Social Media 59

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.

Law 73

Law Licensing Government Advertising 73

DuetsBlog

JUNE 15, 2020

And, by the way, what is your all-time favorite from the annual Rapala line up that we’ve been covering for a dozen seasons now (minus 2019, given my move)? Rapala’s “More Hits Than Google” Billboard Update (Photo Included) (2009). Good Bye Google, Hello Whudjagiddumon? Rapala Taunts a Monster? Rapala: Happy Fishing on Mother’s Day (2012).

Registering Trademarks 52

Registering Trademarks Trademark Branding Brands 52

The IPKat

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Since 2011, she had provided spiritual and holistic education, training and therapy services to the public in person and online. In that regard, the use made of the sign in advertising and commercial correspondence is of particular relevance.”

Business 83

Business Social Media Registration Intellectual Property 83

TorrentFreak

JULY 2, 2023

NIT eventually came up with the ‘ GMTA System ‘ that, among other things, was able to replace traditional advertising posters with digital versions displayed on a plasma screen. In 2011, he eventually sold the site to a third party, which aimed to unite several gaming sites.

Business 145

Business Government Technology Advertising 145

IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 10, 2023

These new technologies will lead to new behavioral changes and these new activities would power new markets that no one can predict at present. Class 35: – Section 35 signifies the virtual advertisements by the business and retail stores. The metaverse is no more a dream rather a possibility. IPR in Metaverse.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Invention Trademark Government 59

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

According to the Court, the advertising and promotional activities for the marks relating to hotel and ancillary services constitute acts of use of an EU trade mark. The EU trade mark was registered in 2011. For the most part, when looking for a hotel room, Merpel does not look for "standard" services.

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Intellectual Property Marketing 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

2011) (citing to ProCD in rejecting preemption in the context of a Desny claim). In return for users agreeing to the TOU, Craigslist provides services to its users “including but not limited to classified advertising, forums, and email forwarding.” Guest Blog Post) appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

Blogging 78

Blogging Copyright Contracts Cease and Desist 78

Michael Geist

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

When the company appeared before committee back in 2022, it said its primary risk was competition from foreign streaming services accessing the Canadian market directly and by-passing Canadian broadcasters. In fact, in 2011 I wrote about how this was likely to become a major issue for Canadian broadcasters dependent on licensing U.S.

Government 145

Government Licensing Television Journalism 145

The IPKat

JUNE 23, 2022

In most trade mark cases waiting a little longer to see the Defendant off the market would not, in my view, cause the Claimant a huge additional loss. The Defendant, Muzmatc h , was launched in 2011 and, you guessed it, offers online dating for Muslims. The judge was very much in the former camp.

Branding 73

Branding Brands Branding Litigation 73

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Netscape and 2011 Network Automation cases modified it. Marketing channels. 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?

Advertising 98

Advertising Advertising Trademark Settlement 98

43(B)log

JANUARY 2, 2024

10-CV-1662, 2011 WL 13224118 (E.D. July 22, 2011)). Bayer AG, No. 17-CV-647, 2017 WL 3168525 (N.D. July 26, 2017), vacated and remanded, 742 F. App’x 325 (9th Cir. 2018); and Howard v. Bayer Corp., But, under Mantikas v. Kellogg Co., 3d 633 (2d Cir. The interpretation “one serving a day,” by contrast, was “a stretch.” “An

Branding 59

Branding Brands Branding Marketing 59

The IPKat

JUNE 11, 2022

However, upon further examination, it appears that the outcome was to be expected, given that revocation proceedings were based on a lack of genuine use of the mark between 2011 and 2016. from 14 October 2011 to 13 October 2016). Trying to follow Apple's words of wisdom.

Advertising 97

Advertising Advertising Reporting Branding 97

SpicyIP

JUNE 26, 2022

Second, it questions how much similarity ought to be enough to prevent two designs from co-existing in the same market. Note for readers: SpicyIP is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.in.

Designs 133

Designs Design Law Intellectual Property 133

The IPKat

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Prosecco from Northern Italy had been in the Singapore market since about 2011. However, the statistics and advertising materials did not address the perspective of the Singapore consumer, and some of the materials even used 'Glera' as the name of the grape variety.

Registration 134

Registration Advertising Advertising Law 134