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Update on Encyclopaedia Iranica Case

BYU Copyright Blog

Our last report on this case detailed the Second Amended Complaint that Columbia University ("Columbia") filed against the Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation ("EIF") in early 2021. March 2, 2022, EIF filed an Answer to the Second Amended Complaint. March 2, 2022, EIF filed an Answer to the Second Amended Complaint.

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When Do Inbound Call Logs Show Consumer Confusion?–Adler v McNeil

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The defendants bought competitive keyword ads on Adler’s trademarks, which Adler objected to. The district court initially dismissed Adler’s trademark claims , but the Fifth Circuit unfortunately revived the claims citing initial interest confusion (UGH). LoanStreet v. Second Circuit Says: Great, Have a Nice Day!–1-800

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Competitive Keyword Advertising Claim Fails–Reflex Media v. Luxy

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Earlier this year, I blogged a ruling holding that Seeking Arrangements’ trademark infringement claim against Luxy could proceed because Luxy included Seeking Arrangements’ purported trademarks in its keyword metatags. Yes, this was a 2021 decision. 2021 WL 5936974 (C.D. More Posts About Keyword Advertising.

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Coach narrowly alleges grounds for cancellation of similar marks

43(B)log

2021 WL 1534988, No. The claim for cancellation of the ‘675 Mark was based on fraud in obtaining the trademark registration and misrepresentation of source, whereas their claim for cancellation of the ’549 and ’077 Marks was based on misrepresentation of source alone. Tapestry, Inc. Chunma USA, Inc., 20-CV-0271 (JMF) (S.D.N.Y.

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Fifth Circuit Says Keyword Ads Could Contribute to Initial Interest Confusion (UGH)–Adler v. McNeil

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Jim Adler runs a personal injury law firm that claims trademarks in JIM ADLER, THE HAMMER, TEXAS HAMMER, and EL MARTILLO TEJANO. It bids on the Adler trademarks for “click-to-call” keyword ads. ” Adler sued for trademark and related claims. ” Adler sued for trademark and related claims.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (April 10- April 16)

SpicyIP

On 24 th February, Justice Navin Chawla of the Delhi High Court passed an interesting judgment that discusses the parameters for a trademark to be considered descriptive/laudatory and the evidence needed to establish the same. The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2021 or the Landmark Cases? Where to lean on? 2 (Lulu Mall).

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Think Keyword Metatags Are Dead? They Are (Except in Court)–Reflex v. Luxy

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Yes, it’s 2021. But trademark plaintiffs and judges are still partying like it’s 1999. The court starts its trademark analysis nostalgically: “Turn back the clock to the Internet’s nascent age—1999.” Luxy Limited , 2021 WL 4134839 (C.D. July 13, 2021). Check your calendar.