azrights

OCTOBER 5, 2023

I would love to send you a signed copy of Brand Tuned, the new rules of branding, strategy and intellectual property if you’re UK based and are: EITHER: An Azrights client: OR An agency or freelancer supporting businesses to promote or create their brand. Just complete this form to receive a copy of the book.

Copying 52

Copying Branding Brands Branding 52

azrights

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Apple and MacDonalds are household brands that have lost their EU trademarks in recent years, meaning that third parties may now freely use ‘Think Different’ and Big Mac in the EU. What this means is that the legal system shifts the burden of proof so that the brand owners need to show that they’re still genuinely using their marks.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Marketing 52

IPilogue

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Comparative advertising is an effective marketing technique, in which a company’s product or service is compared to its competitor’s. Consumers are more willing to try out new things if they are assured that the new product is comparable or superior to those made by well-known brands. Operations (“Constellation”).

Advertising 105

Advertising Advertising Trademark Branding 105

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?

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Reporting Privacy 62

LexBlog IP

MAY 5, 2023

Heard of the climate activists defacing advertisements, billboards and bus shelters? Brandalism is a recent anti-advertising movement which uses a brand’s own assets and marketing channels against the brand itself, through replacing legitimate advertisements with spoofs and parodies (known as “subvertising”).

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Advertising 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

In the world of business, where brands are not merely labels but stories that resonate with consumers, effective brand building is a strategic imperative. Trademark registration aids in building a cohesive brand identity. Consistent Visual Identity Trademark registration solidifies your brand’s visual identity.

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Branding Brands Branding Registration 40

Kashishipr

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In the ongoing highly competitive working business environment, the elements of a good advertisement are likely to be copied or imitated by others in the industry. Brands and businesses are now exploring more innovative ways to advertise their offerings, i.e., products or services. Defendant no. Vini Cosmetics Pvt.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Advertising Advertising Branding 52

Olartemoure Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

the Super Bowl moves billions of dollars, mainly through advertising. The National Football League (NFL) , organizers of the event, have created and grown the brand of the Super Bowl to what it is today. Arguably the most important sports event in the U.S.A., THE SUPER BOWL TRADEMARK in 1969 In 1969, the NFL trademarked “Super Bowl”.

Cease and Desist 105

Cease and Desist Trademark Advertising Advertising 105

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.

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Reporting Privacy 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

In a marketplace teeming with similar offerings, where countless brands vie for attention, the risk of brand confusion is a looming threat. Registering a trademark helps prevent brand confusion and maintains the distinctiveness that sets your brand apart.

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Registration Branding Brands Branding 40

IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Corporations must establish online identities, such as logos, slogans, product names, and brands, to build consumer awareness, loyalty, and trust.

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Trademark Social Media Advertising Advertising 88

JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In response to the rapidly growing ubiquity of influencer-driven marketing, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published numerous guidelines for influencers and advertisers alike. By: ArentFox Schiff

Contracts 77

Contracts Advertising Advertising Branding 77

IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Fashion is a brand-driven industry, and few brands in the fashion space carry the same cachet as Chanel. But how much control do brands like Chanel have over merchants who resell name-brand items in the secondary market? The answer, according to a federal jury in the Southern District of New York, is “Quite a bit.”

False Advertising 72

False Advertising Trademark Branding Brands 72

IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Reason Behind This Evolutionary Development Brand and companies have made it a trend to evolve from time to time creating variants over their original/ main or core mark. It strengthens brand awareness, builds a better rapport, and a more intimate Business-to-consumer relation which builds trust and faith in their product.

Branding 86

Branding Brands Branding Trademark 86

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Keen to attract eyeballs wherever they might be, many of the world’s biggest brands exchanged cold hard cash for an appearance on prominent pirate portals. has performed well, on Wednesday it announced Project Brand Integrity 2.0. still aims to defund pirate sites and protect advertisers from undesirable associations.

Advertising 97

Advertising Advertising Branding Brands 97

Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2022

Business is booming for cannabis ventures, but the legal landscape for brand protection and product advertising is rife with complications that demand special consideration. Leveraging alternative IP strategies for brands. Advertising best practices and what not to say. CBD, hemp, and the 2018 Farm Bill.

Advertising 40

Advertising Advertising Trademark Intellectual Property 40

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Amazon is an ICS provider: Plaintiff alleges that Defendants “market” and “sell” products to retail consumers “through internet websites.” The plaintiff claimed that Amazon bears the responsibility to verify advertiser claims and product authenticity. This argument has failed so many times.

False Advertising 63

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Marketing 63

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. PayPal is committed to finding a workable solution to combat piracy’s impact on the industry and on their brand. IPTV and Cryptocurrencies.

Branding 131

Branding Brands Branding Due Diligence 131

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.

Business 57

Business Advertising Advertising Blogging 57

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In a recent speech at the Sydney Morning Herald Sustainability Summit, ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard cautioned businesses in that the ACCC is working closely with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ( ASIC ) and the Clean Energy Regulator to address greenwashing issues. This is a global issue.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Business Branding 52

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.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Cease and Desist Branding 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

In the fast-paced world of commerce, where imitation and unauthorized use can compromise a brand’s integrity, safeguarding your unique identity is of paramount importance. Armed with this exclusivity, you send a clear message to potential infringers that your brand is protected and defended by law.

Branding 40

Branding Brands Branding Registration 40

JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The Notice did not allege that any of the recipients had engaged in wrongdoing.

Marketing 75

Marketing Marketing Advertising Advertising 75

The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In re HIFI Brands, LLC , Serial Nos. The Board found the services to be overlapping, but what about the marks? How do you think this appeal came out? 88905094 and 88905116 (September 9, 2022) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Melanye K.

Marketing 70

Marketing Marketing Graphic Design Branding 70

SpicyIP

AUGUST 31, 2023

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements on social media for perfumes that offer the same fragrance as a luxury one at a reasonably affordable rate. If you have come across such ads and have wondered whether such use of a mark infringes the mark of the luxury brand, then you are not alone.

Trademark 111

Trademark Advertising Advertising Branding 111

azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The brand name and codes play an important role in the management of competition. Inevitably competitors will try to capture some of the market shares of any brand that discovers a lucrative market opportunity. Much of the copying that takes place in business is impossible or very difficult to put a stop to.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Copying 52

IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 14, 2022

. (“Chanel”), is an iconic fashion company based in New York known for its luxury fashion products and owns rights to several Chanel and CC monograms trademarks associated with the brand design. The brand was not involved with selling secondly handed or vintage goods. Veronique Idea Corp., 2d 262, 267 (S.D.N.Y.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding False Advertising 52

azrights

JUNE 19, 2023

Unless a business has intellectual property protecting its innovation, such as a trademark, patent, copyright, design, or trade secret, competitors are free to copy its differentiation strategy immediately. The brand name is a prime way to protect innovations. The company tried in vain to register Clubcard as a trademark.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding IP 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Whether we go shopping for groceries in a supermarket like ‘Spencers’ or to a local sellers hub (sabzi mandi), we are making a subconscious choice or preference, based on the quality of the products, the price point, the goodwill of the brands or service providers and our previous experience in availing their products and services.

Business 52

Business Trademark Branding Brands 52

azrights

MARCH 15, 2021

There are two drivers of brand asset strength: uniqueness and fame. For example, when you see the swoosh logo of the Nike brand you know it represents Nike even though it may be featured on its own with no name accompanying it. If an asset is less famous, it is more likely to be mistakenly attributed to a competitor’s brand.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Trademark 52

LexBlog IP

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 ”). misleading advertising) and 11.1

Business 52

Business Advertising Advertising Blogging 52

The TTABlog

JUNE 21, 2021

Opposer James Barnard claimed prior use of the mark MANDALA for business consulting and branding services, and alleged likelihood of confusion with the Applicant's proposed mark MANDALAEVERYWEAR for marketing consulting services. The was fatal to his priority claim and so the Board dismissed the opposition.

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Service Mark Branding 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Whether we go shopping for groceries in a supermarket like ‘Spencers’ or to a local sellers hub (sabzi mandi), we are making a subconscious choice or preference, based on the quality of the products, the price point, the goodwill of the brands or service providers and our previous experience in availing their products and services.

Business 52

Business Trademark Branding Brands 52

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.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Artistic Work 59

azrights

JUNE 19, 2023

Last week I mentioned that Tesco lost the benefit of its million-pound marketing spend because it used the Clubcard name instead of a stronger name like Tescocard. Although Tesco received an inadequate service from its advertising agency, chances are that at the time, Tesco didn’t realise its agency had delivered a poor service!

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Business 52

LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 25, 2021

It is difficult to remember a time when keyword advertising did not dominate the internet. Most search engines, such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo, maintain keyword advertising programs which allow advertisers to bid on search terms and keywords that drive customers searching for a particular product or service to their website.

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Trademark Cease and Desist 52

Art Law Journal

JULY 26, 2022

There are many different uses for social media accounts, from personal profiles intended for sharing life’s moments with friends to professional accounts used for networking and expanding an individual or brand’s influence. If you’re a solo artist and want to put a memorable face to your brand, start with a headshot.

Social Media 67

Social Media Business Art Branding 67