Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Gutman created a Pinterest account in 2011 and an Instagram account in 2012, shortly after she began working for JLM. The last time we blogged this case , the district court had sided with JLM, initially restricting Gutman’s use of the social media accounts and then awarding control over the accounts to JLM.

Social Media 80

Social Media Ownership Designs Design 80

IIPRD

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Some classic examples of catchphrases in the commercial market include Nike’s “Just Do It,” KFC’s “Finger Lickin’ Good,” Thums Up’s “Taste the Thunder,” Redbull’s “Give you Wings,” among others. This reportedly led her to secure appearances worth $30,000, and widening her social media presence. [i] iv] 2012(51)PTC 251(Del). [v]

Copyright Law 59

Copyright Law Branding Brands Branding 59

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.” An online article used photos of the Lounge in its coverage of the series, and MGFB also submitted social media posts.

Artistic Work 64

Artistic Work Television Trademark Trademark Law 64

Intepat

MAY 16, 2023

A fraudulent lottery-winning message with Amitabh Bachchan’s voice from KBC was viral through various social media platforms and many people fell into this trap. Through various case laws, the scope of publicity rights has been expanded by the Indian judiciary. Under this Act, Sec. For instance, in Titan Industries Ltd.

Branding 98

Branding Brands Branding Personality Rights 98

SpicyIP

JANUARY 30, 2024

Recently, oncologist Dr. Vincent Rajkumar expressed his shock on social media over the fact that two different drugs, treating entirely different conditions, had identical brand names — ‘Linamac’. Image from here India’s Problem — Different Drugs, Identical Brand Names By Dinesh S. Thakur and Prashant Reddy T.

Branding 116

Branding Brands Branding Social Media 116

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

However, it may be more appropriate to consider trademark law as a comparable framework for comprehending the extent of the personality right. This is called personality merchandising or ” marketing of one’s persona. Social and Economic Studies , 61 (2), 99–125. Anil Kapoor and Mr. Amitabh Bachchan.

Personality Rights 61

Personality Rights Privacy Social Media Copyright 61

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. However, later the defendant served a termination notice against which the plaintiff filed this suit.

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IP Intellectual Property Copyright Trademark 143