TorrentFreak

JANUARY 8, 2022

It found that the majority (76%) openly advertised their payment options with Visa, Mastercard and PayPal leading the way. Pirates Expolit Payment Processor Branding. In 2018, of the sites that openly published payment methods, 21% offered Visa, 21% offered Mastercard, and 14% offered payment via PayPal.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 30, 2022

There has been an outpouring of concerned citizens the world over who are hoping to help provide assistance, and a number of brands have launched “cause marketing” campaigns aimed at expressing support for the Ukrainian cause and providing financial assistance to those who are displaced.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The regulators’ enhanced focus in this area is reflective of Australian consumers’ increasing demand for ethical and sustainable business practices, and business’ increasing marketing and advertising of their credentials in these areas in response.

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The IPKat

JULY 30, 2023

The IPKat is pleased to publish a guest post by Kat friend Theodora Goula (Hugo Boss), discussing second-hand fashion and trade mark rights per European law. Let’s start exploring the above issues from an EU perspective, aiming to give some guidance to brand owners. The answer is not simple. Article 15.1 Moreover, the CJEU in BMW v.

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43(B)log

MARCH 14, 2024

11, 2024) I have a long-running interest in Rule 68 offers of judgment, and this case involves an interaction with false advertising law! The parties compete in the shoe market. We are fiercely protective of the Crocs brand and our iconic DNA. Crocs, Inc., 2024 WL 1051951No. 23-cv-01790-PAB-KAS (D.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 22, 2022

The statements were “commercial advertising meant to sell a product, and generally there ‘can be no constitutional objection to the suppression of commercial messages that do not accurately inform the public.’” Not all marketing of artistic works is noncommercial speech. The California Supreme Court reversed.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Earlier this month, the RIAA shared its recommendations for the USTR’s annual review of overseas notorious markets. The RIAA also carved out a brand new category this year, labeled AI Based Extractors/Mixers. The featured vocals were extracted and published without permission. Operator Responds.

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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 appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Leonel Lops claims a trademark in the term “Confidence Empire” for shoes.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 24, 2023

. “Digital piracy causes several damages to the market and the entertainment industry is especially affected by it,” the translation reads. For example, there is an impact on the attractiveness of audiovisual products for the advertising market,” it reads. So what can Globo staff do to help?

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Corsearch

APRIL 19, 2023

With Gen Z ambivalent on the cost of counterfeiting to legitimate brands – and often actively seeking fakes out – how can brands educate consumers about their societal harms? Typically defined as people born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z are seen by many brands as the number one audience to connect with online.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 23, 2024

In 2019, advertising that promoted games with cash prizes was outlawed on TV, radio, in print, on social media, and all other internet platforms. Monitoring carried out by AGCOM over a 48-hour period in November 2019 noted the appearance of an ad for a casino, stating: ‘Join Now The Brand New Italian Online Casino. No downloads.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 16, 2021

Through various links and advertisements, people are lured into signing up for a website that offers ‘free’ movies, sports events, or books. Unsurprisingly, the selection doesn’t include the latest blockbusters that were advertised but relatively unknown licensed films instead. Perhaps a new brand will surface soon?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

In the ongoing legal battles over print-on-demand services, RedBubble and (more recently) Printify have sometimes achieved favorable results by disaggregating all of the functions and acting solely as a marketing agent for the disaggregated vendors. RageOn * CreateSpace Isn’t Liable for Publishing Allegedly Infringing Uploaded Book–King v.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 31, 2024

Each year around the end of January, the Office of the United States Trade Representative ( USTR ) publishes its annual review of so-called ‘notorious markets’ known for their connections to intellectual property crime. “Cuevana’s use of multiple domains has allowed variants of the site to remain operational.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 6, 2023

The upsurge of social media apps and their intervention in our lives have completely changed the marketing game for every business organization. Today, social networking and social media are becoming significant and considerable factors to make business strategies, particularly for marketing for all enterprises. Brand Protection.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 20, 2021

Shingle Savers counterclaimed, alleging, among other things, false advertising under the Lanham Act and violation of the Ohio Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Moreover, the alleged misrepresentations concerned the nature of Roof Maxx’s own roofing Product and were presented in official marketing material and conversations.

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43(B)log

MARCH 29, 2024

As for the implied FDA endorsement: (1) A coupon affixed to certain GSG containers described it as “the first and only formula brand made from 100% whey protein partially hydrolyzed, and that meets the criteria for a FDA Qualified Health Claim for atopic dermatitis.” A review of medical literature is generally reliable methodology.

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Above the Fold

JULY 3, 2023

Late last week, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it had updated its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (“Endorsements Guides”) to clarify guidance for advertisers with the goal of combating deceptive reviews and endorsements in violation of the FTC Act.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 31, 2022

While movie and music piracy tends to generate the most headlines, the publishing industry is facing similar issues. Publishers and authors are not happy with the site and are actively trying to limit its exposure. This growth is facilitated by users who openly advertise the site on social media, TikTok included.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

” Publisher/Speaker Claims. A couple of specifics: The false advertising claims don’t escape 230: “Had those third-party users refrained from posting harmful content, Plaintiffs’ claims that Defendants falsely advertised and misrepresented their applications’ safety would not be cognizable.” ICS Provider.

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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

On September 8, 2022, the Mexican Government published the amendment to the Labeling Standard for food and non-alcoholic beverages (NOM). The changes raise the burdens in relation to the labeling and advertising of products with excess critical nutrients. Original source in Spanish. 09/22/22 – Consumer Protection.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 26, 2022

I recently joined BakerHostetler’s Chicago office in the Digital Assets and Data Management Practice Group after spending almost eight years at Publicis Groupe, where I led a team of attorneys supporting business units focused on media, data and advertising technology (“ad tech”). Ad tech helps advertisers do exactly that.

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43(B)log

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

2, 2022) Before the jury verdict in favor of Monster’s false advertising claim was this opinion resolving evidentiary issues. They weren’t directly asked about the phrase “Super Creatine,” whether participants had prior experiences with or opinions of Bang, or whether they had seen Vital’s advertising in the market.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But in an interesting twist, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has recently set aside the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA’s) infringement decision in its Compare The Market investigation relating to use of wide MFN clauses.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But in an interesting twist, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has recently set aside the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA’s) infringement decision in its Compare The Market investigation relating to use of wide MFN clauses.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The two defendants were also ordered to publish a statement on “China Intellectual Property News” for four consecutive weeks to eliminate the impact on Decathlon caused by the acts of unfair competition committed. Decathlon’s victory is perhaps a glimmer of hope for foreign brand owners. Was there in fact unfair competition?

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

As a result, the sector works closely with various performers, artists, authors, publishers, production companies, record labels, online content providers, broadcasters, advertising, distributors, etc. Intellectual Property rights influence almost every aspect ofthis industry and its creative process. Image Source:iStock].

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

has offered design and marketing services under the name “Uber” since 1999. And Defendants began saying that they planned to expand into the display-advertising business: putting ads on a vehicle’s digital signage, a rider’s mobile app, and on digital screens like electronic billboards. Uber Technol., 20-cv-2320 (PKC) (S.D.N.Y.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 31, 2020

An application filed under intent to use that gets approved by the USPTO initially, and then gets published in the public record without any opposition or extension filed, will then be issued what’s called a Notice of Allowance. It could include a brochure. It could sometimes include a business card if it references the service.

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Velocity of Content

OCTOBER 4, 2022

One obvious impact of the recent OSTP memo calling for zero embargo public access policies for articles resulting from research funded by US Federal agencies is that it will increase the speed at which publishers commit to an Open Access (OA) future. In addition, it must: gradually increase the share of OA content and. emphasis added).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

” Publisher/Speaker Claims. Plaintiffs seek to hold Apple liable for its role in reviewing and making the Toast Plus app available, activity that satisfies the second prong of the Barnes test as publishing activity. False Advertising. ICS Provider. ” Cite to Opperman v. Third-Party Content. eBay case from 2008.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Several of these also appear on the USTR’s annual list of notorious foreign markets. Finally, the publishing sector calls out Libgen and Sci-Hub as problematic sites. These films eventually end up online, often with branding from gambling companies, who appear to see these releases as a great advertising venue.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MAY 23, 2022

8276/2022, published on 14 March 2022). The Supreme Court first noted that marketing claims which include references to famous trademarks aim at catching the public’s attention by mainly exploiting the selling power associated with the sign. The dispute was started by the author of the slogan against the Italian carmaker FIAT.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

Printify doesn’t process consumer purchases for its merchants (except in its “Pop-Up Shops” offering) and doesn’t display its brand on any manufactured items. Sunfrog decision: there is no evidence in this record that Printify engages in any advertising or trains or encourages anyone to use infringing designs.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Center for Countering Digital Hate is a not for profit organization that publishes reports on among other things, hate speech and disinformation on social media. CCDH urges brands to not advertise on sites that promote disinformation. X Corp suggests that these efforts have resulted in reduced advertising levels on Twitter.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

Indeed, for the most part, the UGC policies surveyed in this project are far more enabling of UGC than copyright itself – for example, more than half of the game publishers surveyed permit streaming of the entirety of a game without restriction. using a game character in an advertisement), which is universally prohibited. merchandise).

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 23, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) in a pair of precedential decisions published this summer. Thus, brand owners can, and do, register their trade dress at the PTO. Lessons for Brand Owners 1. The TTAB was unmoved.

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