The IPKat

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A major contribution of economics to our understanding of trademarks is "search costs", generally here. This idea is that trademarks are an efficient tool for consumers because a consumer can rely on the mark, rather than having to search for sufficient information about the source of the product each time he wishes to make a purchase.

Law 126

Law Trademark Public Domain Licensing 126

Copyright Lately

AUGUST 2, 2022

Multiple times throughout June and July 2022, Netflix informed Barlow & Bear’s lawyers that their July 26 performance wasn’t authorized and would give rise to claims for willful copyright and trademark infringement unless they negotiated a license—which Netflix was willing to do. Netflix disagrees.

Music 102

Music Derivative Work Fair Use Cease and Desist 102

43(B)log

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Plaintiffs also alleged infringement of Monbo’s right of publicity, unjust enrichment, and violations of the Lanham Act and related Maryland trademark law. Plaintiffs allegedly used the 12 O’Clock Boyz trademarks since 2001 and registered the marks in 2016. Right of publicity and unjust enrichment claims were preempted.

Fair Use 52

Fair Use Trademark Copyright Editing 52