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Pirate Site Shut Down For Trademark, Cybersquatting & Copyright Violations

TorrentFreak

Lawsuits filed in the United States targeting pirate sites usually focus on breaches of copyright law, typically direct and secondary infringement, or violations of the DMCA, depending on individual circumstances. Liburdi handed down his order on February 6, 2024. filed its complaint. filed its complaint. Judge Michael T.

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The Importance of Trademark Protection When Copyrighted Works Enter the Public Domain

Corsearch

The copyright for one of the first depictions of Mickey Mouse will expire in 2024. If and when the author’s name is shared with the US Copyright Office, the usual term of 70 years following the author’s death then takes effect[3]. So, why aren’t Disney concerned? The short answer is no.

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The Fantastical, Magical World of E-Sports

IPilogue

billion USD by 2024. Game publishers can decide what teams/players may compete, who may host tournaments, and how tournaments are advertised and broadcasted. Azubu, having contractually obtained the exclusive streaming rights for Sang-hyeok’s games, filed a complaint against Twitch alleging copyright infringement.

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Brazil Piracy Concerns at USTR Follow MPA Anti-Piracy Deal Controversy

TorrentFreak

Concerns Over Comments in Brazil In its submission to the USTR’s 2024 Special 301 Review, the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA), which counts the MPA among its members, raised concerns over the situation in Brazil. There was never any real mystery about what it hoped to achieve.

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Measuring device (c)able under Star Athletica; ignoring Dastar, court also allows false advertising claim

43(B)log

Kitchen Cube LLC, 2024 WL 1829620, No. 17, 2024) Leszczynski invented a measuring cube that combines various measuring volumes into a single cubical structure. Other defendants manufactured and sold the Cube with their unique branding through Kitchen Cube’s affiliate program. False advertising: Only ok against Kitchen Cube.

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Supermarket Showdown (Lidl v Tesco) – Lidl’s rights (trade marks and copyright) in the Lidl logo are infringed by Tesco’s “Clubcard Price” signs

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Trade mark infringement – Lidl’s trade mark for the Lidl logo was infringed by Tesco’s Clubcard Price(s) signs, which took unfair advantage of Lidl’s reputation for low prices and damaged the distinctive character of Lidl’s logo. These are currently expected to be heard by September / October of 2024. Here, it was arguably both.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (May 13- May 19) 

SpicyIP

Highlights of the Week Announcing the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on Intellectual Property Law Prof (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer’s 48th birth anniversary today, we are excited to announce the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on IP Law! Drop a comment below to let us know. On the occasion of Prof.