JD Supra Law

MAY 22, 2023

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Ed White and Amy Pruett take a look at advertising and media trends in 2023 that may affect intellectual property and your brands. By: Williams Mullen

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 15, 2023

2023 WL 8586681, No. 8, 2023) When does TM logic creep into false advertising cases? Tundra solicits sellers on Faire’s platform to provide their Faire Direct links to retailers registered with Tundra by “promising to promote their brands to new retailers and give them greater exposure” to Tundra retailers. Tundra, Inc.,

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Olartemoure Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

On 20 October 2023, COLJUEGOS issued Resolution No. ii) advertising investment ceilings were established for the operators. iii) operators must submit to COLJUEGOS each year an advertising investment plan that cannot exceed the defined ceilings. iv) advertising of games or practices not authorized by COLJUEGOS is prohibited.

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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

On August 21, 2023, the Advertising Guide for Influencers of the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (PROFECO) was published in the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF). Among the suggestions in the guide are: E Advertising must be clear, truthful and without misleading information.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

Heuberger , 2023 WL 5334192 (D. Alderwood Surgical Center, LLC, 2023 WL 3435305 (W.D. May 12, 2023); and State v. Alderwood Surgical Center, LLC, 2023 WL 3687053 (W.D. May 26, 2023). Pinho, 2023 WL 3017282 (Cal. April 20, 2023). Lulifama.com LLC, 2023 U.S. July 20, 2023). Strain, No.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

On 9 March 2023, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) took the rare step of issuing an Enforcement Notice against any advertiser distributing ads for electric plug-in mini-heaters that claim – directly or indirectly – that such products are a viable alternative to central heating.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

“[N]o legacy is so rich as honesty” 1 might fairly summarize the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s theme to the advertising industry for 2023, as gleaned from the National Advertising Division (NAD) 2022 Annual Report. What Privacy-Related Claims Does Your Company Make?

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43(B)log

APRIL 25, 2023

BBK Tobacco & Foods, LLP, 2023 WL 3004625, No. 19, 2023) Previous discussion. A jury found that defendant HBI engaged in unfair competition and violated the Illinois Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act (IUDTPA” in its packaging and promotional activities for its RAW Organic Hemp branded tobacco rolling paper products.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 21, 2023

On 9 March 2023, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) took the rare step of issuing an Enforcement Notice against any advertiser distributing ads for electric plug-in mini-heaters that claim – directly or indirectly – that such products are a viable alternative to central heating.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As is often the case, others have tried to hijack or take over the RARBG brand in the months that followed, but none come close to the original. This resulted in hours of primetime pirate advertising. marketing the brand to a massive TV audience of millions. Other torrent sites did notice a big traffic spike though.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

30, 2024) (R&R) Recommendation: Dastar should block Qingdao’s Lanham Act false advertising counterclaims based on Lashify’s claim to be the originator of lash technology, but false patent marking counterclaims should survive. 11, 2023 (claiming that various products were “patented”). 1, 2017 to Apr.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 20, 2023

“[N]o legacy is so rich as honesty” 1 might fairly summarize the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s theme to the advertising industry for 2023, as gleaned from the National Advertising Division (NAD) 2022 Annual Report. Nothing less will do.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Yesterday, it was all about key developments in the copyright field in the Africa IP Highlights 2023 – the result of collaboration between myself and several IP practitioners and researchers across Africa: Clarisse Mideva ; Rita Chindah ; and Jessie Mgonga. Today, it’s about the trade marks. Tinderet is an area in Kenya.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 17, 2024

From the Big Mac v Big Jack to the KFC v HFC – 2023 was the year of the burger. Further, considering the information before the Court, Justice Burley agreed with Hungry Jack’s in that ‘cheekiness’ was part of its brand and that they had no intention to confuse consumers.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The court says that Amazon “easily satisfies” this factor: Plaintiff’s claims are all based on the theory that Defendants ‘continue to allow unlawful sellers to maintain their accounts’ and ‘permit them to advertise’ on Defendants’ website. This argument has failed so many times. Google opinion.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 31, 2024

We presented a webinar last week entitled How to Win Your Next Trademark Battle: Lessons Learned in 2023 to give brand owners and their lawyers an overview of key takeaways from last year’s trademark cases. If you missed our live presentation, you can view a recording here. They may also consider the possibility of non-U.S.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 24, 2024

As publicly advertised, pirate site domains are nominated for placement on the IWL by rightsholder groups such as the MPA, BPI, IFPI, and the Publishers Association. Once police have carried out their own investigations, any domain subsequently added to the IWL finds itself blacklisted by most of the advertising industry.

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 21, 2023

90483463 (August 16, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Angela Lykos). 90820054 (August 14, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cindy B. Welch 2023. Answers will be found in the first comment. In re Brand3, Inc. In re Garan Services Corp. In re Genomma Lab Internacional, S.A.B. Serial Nos. Text Copyright John L.

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The TTABlog

JULY 31, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled nine oral hearings for the month of August 2023. August 3, 2023 - 11 AM: TF Intellectual Property Pty Ltd v. August 3, 2023 - 1 PM: Mealpass, Inc. August 8, 2023 - 11 AM: In re Molina Healthcare, Inc. August 9, 2023 - 11 AM: Billy Stott v.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, in line with our annual tradition, we take stock of the top IP developments that occurred this year. We have also included a list of other notable IP developments of 2023. The judgement was passed in October 2022, but was uploaded in September 2023 on the High Court’s website. A special thanks to Mr. G.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 26, 2023

We’re delighted to welcome in 2023 with our second crossover edition of Katten Kattwalk/Kattison Avenue. In this combined winter issue, we cover top issues affecting brands in fashion, retail and advertising.

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The IPKat

MAY 26, 2024

On 23 November 2023 The Smiley Company (the Applicant) filed the trade mark application no. The EUIPO confirmed the following conclusions raised by the Office on 19 December 2023. The history of The Smiley is an example of the work by brand licensors to protect their heritage.

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SpicyIP

MAY 15, 2024

Critiquing the 2023 decisions on Keywords by the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court, we are pleased to bring to you this two part post by Malak Sheth. Therefore, this offline advertisement creates brand awareness amongst the people who usually associate goods and services, often maverick or innovative, with the trademark.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

He alleges that YouTube sold items under the “Confidence Empire” brand and published videos from a dance troupe named Confidence Empire (maybe this one ?). YouTube, LLC, 2023 WL 2349597 (D. March 3, 2023). Leonel Lops claims a trademark in the term “Confidence Empire” for shoes. Case Citation : Lops v.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This month, we discuss Pantone's 2023 Color of the Year and a preliminary ruling in Europe regarding an online marketplace's potential liability for advertisements for counterfeit goods offered on its platform. We also share how our Trademark & Brand Protection team gave back this holiday season.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

92075125, 92075180, and 92075185 (September 30, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge David K. Petitioner did not challenge any of the evidence showing display of the RASCAL HOUSE marks on Jerry's Deli menus and on advertising while the RASCAL HOUSE restaurants were operating. Welch 2023. Jerry’s Famous Deli, Inc.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 11, 2023

CV 17-7539 FMO (GJSx), 2023 WL 6296900 (C.D. 27, 2023) Interesting bench trial result that finds no proximate causation of plaintiff’s injury from defendant’s false advertising. Tortilla Factory, LLC v. GT’s Living Foods, LLC, No. Tortilla Factory simply couldn’t show the requisite harm.

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43(B)log

JULY 21, 2023

2:20-cv-01344-JAD-VCF , |2023 WL 4636917 ( D. 19, 2023) In what seems likely a missed opportunity due to insufficient investment in the defense, the court grants summary judgment against an argument that “Taser” is generic (quick quiz before reading further: what is the generic name for a Taser device?) Axon Enterprise, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 23, 2023

Courts have long recognized that “trade dress,” i.e., the visual appearance of a company’s goods or services and their associated packaging, can serve the same source-identifying function as more traditional trademarks, such as brand names and logos. Thus, brand owners can, and do, register their trade dress at the PTO.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 7, 2023

2023 WL 4952576, No. 3, 2023) Potentially interesting pretrial rulings in this false advertising/TM case: Goli’s motion to exclude the testimony of Dr. Jerry Wind was granted in part to preclude him from opining on the ultimate question of likely confusion or balancing the trademark infringement factors, which was for the jury.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 2, 2023

The influencing game of brand endorsements is one of many examples where technology goes faster than the government’s ability to regulate and enforce. Brands are more likely to require disclosures in their influencing and endorsement contracts. Material Connection Disclosures Remain Central To Compliance.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 14, 2022

The new 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract (the 2022 Contract), which is retroactively effective to April 1, 2022, appears to offer certain benefits to advertiser and agency signatories of the Commercials Contract, particularly JPC authorizers, as well as Union member performers.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In the first few months of 2023, the UK Regulator – the Competition and Markets Authority (“ CMA ”) – continues to be active in cracking down on misleading green claims, this time targeting the fast-moving consumer goods industry (“ FMCG ”). Advertisers are reminded to not mislead consumers by omitting material information.

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APRIL 17, 2023

LLC, 2023 WL 2933464, No. 13, 2023) I don’t usually blog default cases because there’s usually little legal analysis; this case is an exception around the fraught area of first sale, showing unusual diligence by the court. Quincy Bioscience, LLC v. BRYK Enters., 22-cv-658-jdp (W.D.

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43(B)log

MARCH 27, 2023

EDCV 22-1861 JGB (KKx), 2023 WL 2629020 (C.D. 9, 2023) Hernandez brought the usual California claims against RSC for allegedly false and misleading advertising of its electric collar products for pets under the brand name PetSafe. Hernandez v. Radio Systems Corp.,

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 29, 2023

Pirate Manga Site B9Good.com Manga piracy site B9Good initially appeared in 2008 and established itself under B9DM branding. The man is said to have uploaded pirated content to file-hosting platforms while earning revenue from advertising. The women were allegedly paid by B9Good’s operator to upload pirated content.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

79303731 (December 12, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cheryl S. It spent $500,000 advertising the GIGANTOSAURUS brand and enjoyed unsolicited press coverage for the GIGANTOSAURUS television show prior to its premiere date. Welch 2023. In re Cyber Group Studios , Serial No. TTABlogger comment: Is this a WHYB?

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