TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Police say that they uncovered a network, operating through various companies, that had been fraudulently commercializing video content since 2012. The service worked under various brands including TV Choice Spain, Great TV Choice, and Best TV Choice.

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Television Reporting Advertising Advertising 94

Patently-O

JULY 17, 2022

And, for the most part, the content of the generic label is derived directly from the brand-patentee’s label. Once a brand drug is no longer patented, the fact that some of the drug’s uses remain patented “will not foreclose marketing a generic drug for other unpatented [uses].” Caraco (2012). Teva Pharms.

Branding 60

Branding Brands Branding Marketing 60

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission Allison Herren Lee observed that “climate risks and sustainability are critical issues for the investing public and our capital markets.” In February 2022, the National Advertising Division (NAD), oversaw two cases concerning environmental claims. sustainable). million in penalties.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Advertising Advertising 52

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

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

Trademark 54

Trademark Advertising Advertising Registration 54

Intepat

MAY 16, 2023

If the property of a person can be protected, likewise, when a popular celebrity like Amitabh Bachchan faces possible harm regarding his brand, the same can be protected under his right to publicity. If that usage does not direct to any particular famous person then it would not lead to infringement of publicity rights.

Branding 98

Branding Brands Branding Personality Rights 98

Velocity of Content

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Unfortunately, much of what has been written about OA from the funder perspective looks at the journal market as comprised exclusively of two binary revenue inputs: APCs and institutional (academic) subscriptions. In other cases, revenue, plus brand protection and quality control block flipping. Refining “Open”.

Journalism 98

Journalism Publishing Licensing Copying 98

JIPL Online

APRIL 9, 2021

Brands have recently begun to co-opt this form of communication in an attempt to capitalize on the prevalence and effectiveness of memes. [ii] x] In fact, on the contrary, memes can operate as a source of marketing and a way to garner interest in creative works in a funny, generationally relevant way. 511, 523 (2012).

Copyright Infringement 98

Copyright Infringement Copyright Intellectual Property Blogging 98

Art Law Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2021

As if completing a project isn’t difficult enough, many artists find themselves seriously stuck when they begin establishing their initial market or when looking to increase their art’s value over time. In 2012, when Borbay first established the guide, he had been working full-time as an artist for three years. Borbay.com.

Artwork 52

Artwork Art Business Marketing 52

43(B)log

AUGUST 17, 2021

Plaintiffs sued for false advertising and false endorsement under the Lanham Act, violation of their right to publicity, deceptive trade practices under New York GBL Section 349, and defamation. 2021), which considered all these claims except for false advertising. The court was guided by Electra v. 59 Murray Enterprises, Inc.,

Social Media 59

Social Media False Advertising Advertising Advertising 59

IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, brand value, copyright, etc have become foundational assets for several businesses, seeking greater importance and attention. The risks include unauthorised use and infringement, technological obsolescence, and the marketable nature of IP as collateral. IP Financing Policies in Asia.

IP 40

IP Intellectual Property Branding Brands 40

SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In an October 2012 post, Kruttika Vijay highlighted the Supreme Court’s concerns over the lack of transparency in clinical trials in India. A brand owner’s injunction now depends on the ad’s content, checking if the same confuses or causes blurring or tarnishment. Whither Clinical Trial Data?:

Trademark 59

Trademark Publishing Journalism Copyright 59

DuetsBlog

JUNE 15, 2020

Rapala: Happy Fishing on Mother’s Day (2012). Rapala’s “More Hits Than Google” Billboard Update (Photo Included) (2009). Good Bye Google, Hello Whudjagiddumon? Rapala Taunts a Monster? Rapala Billboard Ads Continue to Engage (2013). Eat More Walleye? Top Ten Questions About Rapala Minnocchio (2015).

Registering Trademarks 52

Registering Trademarks Trademark Branding Brands 52

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Static Controls in 2012, a Lanham Act false advertising case, the Court gave us two more principles for interpreting section 43: a statutory cause of action extends only to plaintiffs whose interests “fall within the zone of interests protected by the law invoked.” If you just saw it, would you think that’s their brand?

Trademark 59

Trademark Fair Use Registration False Advertising 59

The IPKat

JUNE 23, 2022

Given that finding and clearing a new brand purely from a legal perspective can take months, it is interesting to note that when a Defendant loses an infringement case it will almost certainly be ordered to rebrand within days, weeks at the most. The parties were back in court in January for a form of order hearing.

Branding 72

Branding Brands Branding Litigation 72

IP Whiteboard

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In this article, we serve you up all the juicy details of the Full Court of the Federal Court decision on the appeal and cross-claim , and consider what the latest development in this case means for businesses feeling “inspired” by another company’s branding, trade marks and reputation. Lettuce recap. the In-N-Out Marks ). passing off.

Social Media 52

Social Media Branding Brands Branding 52

43(B)log

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Viacom also engaged a market research company to learn more about “southern beach culture,” which suggested that the term Flora-bama was “either unknown or though [sic] to refer strictly to the bar.” But: “Famous trademark holders use their marks to brand and market all sorts of goods—some of which are artistic in nature….

Artistic Work 64

Artistic Work Television Trademark Trademark Law 64

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

At the same time, market uptake of biosimilars in the United States continued to increase, suggesting that there is room for expansion of biosimilars in the U.S. In addition, fewer new biosimilars entered the market this past year, with five biosimilar launches in 2020 as compared to seven in 2019. Yet biosimilars of anti-TNF?

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Litigation Settlement Marketing Marketing 52

IP Tech Blog

MAY 19, 2022

It first registered a word mark ‘MATCH.COM’ in 1996 and also owns other dating-related brands including Tinder and Hinge with other marks including the word mark ‘TINDER’. This was due to the reputation of Match.com’s trade marks and because a consumer would believe that Muzmatch was a sub-brand of Match.com. The lack of the suffix ‘.com’

Branding 57

Branding Brands Branding Intellectual Property 57

LexBlog IP

MAY 19, 2022

The average consumer would conclude that the portion ‘Match’ is the badge of origin for Match.com due to its reputation as a brand and the very substantial degree of distinctiveness in the dating industry. ’ Muzmatch is a comparatively niche but growing dating platform, which aims to provide a halal (i.e.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Intellectual Property 52

IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2023

In Europe, it owns and runs a variety of bike and cycling brands, including “RALEIGH.” Sen-Raleigh Cycle Factory, Asansol (West Bengal), first produced bicycle products in Siliguri, India, in the late 1920s and early 1930s, and they were marketed under the name “SEN-RALEIGH.”

Trademark 76

Trademark Registering Trademarks Social Media Business 76

SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

Both suits were filed before the 2012 amendment to the Copyright Act. Further, given that the 2012 amendment does not have a retrospective effect, the Court held that the amendment has no effect on the legal position. If a sub-brand performs the function, as Asava possibly does in this case, it must be treated as a trademark.

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IP Intellectual Property Copyright Trademark 143

The IPKat

JUNE 11, 2022

Do a quick Google search and you will find many sites explaining the history and significance of the phrase to Apple and its branding, and how it brought a new wave of popularity and interest to a floundering Apple company as of 1997. from 14 October 2011 to 13 October 2016).

Advertising 97

Advertising Advertising Reporting Branding 97

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Consumer rights abuses, deceptive advertising, and unfair commercial practices are examples. The complaint claims that artificial intelligence-created deepfakes of Anil Kapoor and his name-branded websites defraud customers. This is called personality merchandising or ” marketing of one’s persona. link] Luthra, S.

Personality Rights 63

Personality Rights Privacy Social Media Copyright 63

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The Court reasoned that when the Act was amended in 2012 – internet broadcasting was not alien to India and if the Legislature intended Section 31D to apply to internet broadcasting, it would’ve done so by specifically amending the provision. The rejection order is authored by Dr. Latika Dawara, Asst. Music Broadcast Ltd.

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