Michael Geist

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Indeed, critics will rightly note the market distortion it creates for private entities who stand to lose further advertising-related revenues to the CBC, while supporters should be concerned that the bill undermines the CBC’s claim to a public interest role and makes an ad-free version of the service even less likely.

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Michael Geist

APRIL 19, 2022

After obtaining hundreds of millions in taxpayer support with programs such as the Local Journalism Initiative (made permanent in Budget 2022), the Journalism Labour Tax Credit, and the Digital Subscription Tax Credit, the organization set its sights on the Internet platforms. Designated Public Office Holders. 2022-04-14.

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SpicyIP

JULY 19, 2021

Serious Comparative Advertising: Broadening the Definition. In this guest post , Sangita Sharma analyses the law around comparative advertisements in India. She contends that the ‘fair’ and ‘honest’ use thresholds under Section 30(1)(a) and (b) of the Trade Marks Act should come to the rescue of such advertisements. Other Posts.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The IJR “article generated approximately $2 to $3 in advertising revenue for IJR based on the number of page views it received.” ” Market Effect. Further, “if IJR’s challenged use becomes uninterrupted and widespread,” it hurts Philpot’s potential market of licensing to media outlets.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 15, 2022

Press publishers are dependent on platforms like Google and Facebook for referential traffic on their website making it difficult for them to negotiate with giant platforms especially the ones with the dominant market position. The introduction of press publishers right has met with heavy criticism over its broad scope and vague application.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Furthermore, he highlights that the court took due notice of the strong presence of the defendants in the market and delayed infringement action brought by the plaintiffs, and thereby indirectly applying the clean hands doctrine. Call for Papers: NALSAR’s Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (IJIPL) Vol. September 10, 2021].

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

The dispute is between bridalwear designer Hayley Paige Gutman and JLM Couture, a bridalwear company. The court is emphatic that the accounts “served as critical advertising platforms for JLM’s products affiliated with the Hailey Paige brands.” This is a case focusing on ownership of social media accounts. The court also found “Ms.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 16, 2023

A few weeks ago – on Valentine’s Day, no less – Commissioner Christine Wilson issued a statement in the Wall Street Journal that, let’s just say, was a less-than-flattering portrayal of the leadership, ethics and policies of FTC Chair Lina Khan. Would there be any discussion of the Wall Street Journal statement?

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The IPKat

JANUARY 1, 2024

Their external appearance can be protected by copyright, design, trade mark or unfair competition law, though there are limits. here ), car advertisements ( here ) and Hollywood films. Hence it is found to be normal that the earlier mark is exploited outside its market sector, for instance, through licensing or merchandising.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

“ ChatGPT replied: The use of trademarks can be traced back to ancient times, when craftsmen and traders marked their goods with unique symbols or designs to identify their origin or quality. The red triangle was chosen because it was easily recognizable and stood out on advertising materials.

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43(B)log

JULY 20, 2023

for deceptive advertising of dietary supplements in violation of the FTCA and the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act. He conducted no studies or research , led/participated in no clinical trials , and published no academic papers in any peer-reviewed journal. Nepute, 2023 WL 4623089 , No. 4:21-CV-437 RLW (E.D.

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Michael Geist

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Subsection (b) is breathtakingly broad and clearly designed to cover links as a means of facilitating access to news content. To be clear, supporting journalism is important. If the government believes that Facebook and Google should be paying more into Canada, tax them and use the funds for journalism support.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 13, 2023

Controller of Patents and Designs: Revisting the CRI Guidelines and Ferid Allani Patentability of Computer Related Inventions (CRI) in India has popped up again! V) [Submit by April 18] We’re pleased to inform you that the NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review is inviting contributions to the fifth volume of the journal. Microsoft v.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Delhi High Court reiterates that the counterclaim for revocation of design is maintainable before the High Court. Mold-Tek Packaging Ltd held that the counterclaim seeking revocation of the registered design is maintainable before the High Court and is not limited to being heard before the controller. Containers Indore v.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Advertisement: This stage involves the publication of the application in a Trademark Journal. After the Journal is released by the trademark registry, interested parties have a period of 2 months within which to signify interest to oppose the registration of the mark by filing a notice of opposition.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Advertisement: This stage involves the publication of the application in a Trademark Journal. After the Journal is released by the trademark registry, interested parties have a period of 2 months within which to signify interest to oppose the registration of the mark by filing a notice of opposition.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In 2021, Jess Miers and I published an article in the Journal of Free Speech Law (run by the UCLA Law School) entitled “ Online Account Terminations/Content Removals and the Benefits of Internet Services Enforcing Their House Rules.” In other words, the law simply wasn’t designed to redress the plaintiffs’ concerns.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

” Dark patterns are deceptive tactics or design patterns that impair people’s autonomy, decision-making, or choice to force them to do something. Consumer rights abuses, deceptive advertising, and unfair commercial practices are examples. This is called personality merchandising or ” marketing of one’s persona.

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Corsearch

APRIL 19, 2023

For all brands and marketers, the purpose driven element is critical. Gone are the days of consumers relying on official company websites and advertising to make purchasing decisions. For the last 30 years, Tommy Hilfiger has pioneered the use influencers within marketing. And for brands, it’s the same.”

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The BGH ruled that the exclusive right of distribution of the author also included the right to offer the original or copies of the work to the public to purchase and to advertise to the public, in a targeted manner, the purchase of either the original or copies of the work. More from our authors: Law of Raw Data.

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43(B)log

MARCH 20, 2023

The BMS Vice President for the “Sanofi Alliance” at the time wrote: “Sanofi remains adverse [sic] to doing any further work on either aspirin or clopidogrel resistance because of the potential negative marketing implications.” This one didn’t.

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Copyright Lately

MAY 1, 2023

Within just over a month, a raft of barely-underground Discord servers like AI Hub have popped up to provide users with access to software—and step-by-step instructions—for creating new songs using hundreds of community-made AI models designed to mimic specific artists’ voices. Activision case a loooong time ago back when we had paper.)

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

According to the BGH, the specific design of the cards and consoles manufactured by the plaintiff constituted effective technical measures within the meaning of Section 95a (2) and (3) No. The infringement at trial was a photo of a sportscar illegally used on the internet for advertising purposes.

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43(B)log

JUNE 30, 2023

Keller: advertisers will also say they don’t want their content next to spam, porn, etc. Journalism that tells people only what they want to hear is a known risk; so are there uses of data which you must not make? Happening on YouTube here—line between UGC and “professional” content are very blurry. Dusollier: entitled flaggers v.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The risks include unauthorised use and infringement, technological obsolescence, and the marketable nature of IP as collateral. A third-party is engaged to assess factors like product demand, market condition, and potential patent infringement. They were able to invest in IP protection, research and development, and advertising.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

provid[es] an estimate of the fair market value of goods and services provided by religious organizations, and. market for religious publishing and products at $6.8 ” Jarrod Welsh, Copyrighting God: New Copyright Guidelines Do Not Protect Divine Beings, 17 Rutgers Journal Of Law & Religion 121 (2015). 3d at 1040 ].

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