Advertising, Intellectual Property and Social Media

Intellectual Property Protection for Content Creators & Social Media Influencers

Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it comes to promoting, marketing, and advertising, social media is one of the most effective and powerful ways. Content creators and social media influencers work sincerely to build their reputation for expertise in specific industries, products, and topics.

Social Media

Social Media Intellectual Property Registration Branding

Intellectual Property Rights for Social Media Influencers

IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

A Social Media Influencer is someone who creates unique material that keeps people interested on multiple social media platforms, causing them to return for more high-quality information. A common issue among digital influencers is whether the content they generate is protected by intellectual property rights.

Social Media

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IP rights for social media Influencers and content creators

IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Introduction What separates long-established print and electronic media from social media is that it comes along with a bunch of techniques for its usage. These are tools that shaped social media to be more significant than the long-established medias.

Social Media

Social Media IP Intellectual Property Copying

Rise of Social Media: Potential Risks of Trademark Infringement

IIPRD

JANUARY 6, 2023

Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark which is one of the various ways in which intellectual property rights are violated. The upsurge of social media apps and their intervention in our lives have completely changed the marketing game for every business organization. Hashtag and trademarks.

Social Media

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FTC Cautions Trade Groups, Influencers About Paid Social Media Promotions

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The FTC’s warning letters noted that disclosures included in the caption of videos may not be sufficient to communicate to viewers that the posts were paid advertisements. ” Running afoul of the FTC’s guides can result in repercussions and necessitate corrective action.

Social Media

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UKIPO unveils report highlighting influence of social media influencers (also) on the purchase of counterfeits

The IPKat

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Last week, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) released an intriguing report measuring and analyzing (apparently for the first time) the influence that social media influencers exert on consumers also when it comes to purchasing counterfeits.

Social Media

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The Implications of Intellectual Property Laws in the Tourism Industry

IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Intellectual property rights are statutory rights given to creators, inventors, and artists. The purpose of Intellectual Property Rights is to ensure that sufficient recognition is given to the creator’s work and skills, subsequently stimulating innovation and creativity in the country. billion USD to the GDP. Conclusion.

Intellectual Property Law

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Intellectual Property Protections of Olympic Proportions: A Look at Tokyo 2020

IPilogue

AUGUST 19, 2021

IOC regulations are only one of the many sets of rules that surround the intellectual property (IP) of the Olympic Games. Rule 40 restricts social media posts and advertisements published by athletes and sponsors during the Games, both in volume and content.

Intellectual Property

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WEBINAR: 13 Social Media Pitfalls to Avoid for the Generalist In-House Counsel

Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2021

Social media platforms present countless opportunities for companies looking to connect to consumers and clients in real time. Foley Hoag will present a 60-minute webinar offering guidance on social media issue spotting for in-house legal practitioners, with a focus on intellectual property, publicity rights and advertising.

Social Media

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Protection Of Advertisement Campaign- An Analysis

IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 15, 2023

The company aims at highlighting the qualities of the products through advertisements which thereafter becomes an advertisement campaign which build the market identity of the product. The advertisements require a lot of brainstorming in highlighting the distinctive characteristics of the product and build its uniqueness.

Advertising

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False patent marking claims survive even when Dastar bars false advertising claims based on "innovation"

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. 1, 2017 to Apr. 11, 2023 (claiming that various products were “patented”).

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New guidelines for influencer content

Olartemoure Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The approval of the General Audiovisual Communication Law by the Spanish Congress marks a milestone in regulating the content disseminated by content creators on social media platforms. Additionally, it aims to prevent the advertising of gambling and the dissemination of unrealistic standards of beauty and health.

Social Media

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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

They are among the most valuable intellectual property rights (IPRs) in the digital age since they tend to be the main assets of technological companies and are exchanged on e-commerce platforms. Trademark infringement has grown more complex and pervasive, ranging from counterfeit goods to digital squatting and keyword advertising.

Trademark

Trademark Social Media Advertising Advertising

Squawking over butter chicken: The mystery of the real master chef

SpicyIP

JANUARY 30, 2024

This culinary delight is now the subject of an intellectual property rights dispute before the Delhi High Court. This dispute has made its way to mainstream news both online and TV and has also sparked debates on social media. Social media debates are also unhelpful. But what exactly is this dispute about?

False Advertising

False Advertising Social Media Inventor Advertising

FTC Evaluating Children’s Ability to Distinguish Digital Advertisements from Surrounding Content

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

On August 23, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced it will continue to seek additional public comment on how children are increasingly being affected by digital advertising and marketing messages “that may blur the line between ads and entertainment.” And that question is even more acute when it comes to children.

Advertising

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National Advertising Division’s 2022 Annual Report: An Advertising Compliance Roadmap for the Year Ahead

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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Former Employee Sues Kilroy’s for Copyright Infringement

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

He also stated that he created Intellectual Property for the Defendants’ social media accounts, digital marketing, and other advertising vehicles.

Copyright Infringement

Copyright Infringement Social Media Copyright Intellectual Property

Leveraging Intellectual Property to Mitigate Web Spoofing, Phishing Attacks, and other Deliberate Acts of Confusion on the Internet

JD Supra Law

JULY 8, 2021

The fake website domain name may be sent to victims through email, social media, or advertising efforts to entice them to visit the site. Website spoofing – where a cybercriminal sets up a fake website that mirrors a trusted site – is often a key component of phishing attacks. By: Baker Donelson

Intellectual Property

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2023 Internet Law Year-in-Review

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

My roundup of the top Internet Law developments of 2023: 10) California court bans targeted advertising (?). Regulators have sought to suppress online targeted advertising for years, with only minimal success. In turn, advertisers have fled Twitter. 4) Social media “defective design” lawsuits go forward.

Law

Law Social Media Advertising Advertising

Navigating the Regulatory Maze: Understanding the ASA Ruling re. Supreme CBD

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Clear disclosure of an ad is of paramount importance in the advertising world, and we have discussed this previously in our blogs here and here. This ruling serves as a reminder to CBD brands and advertisers about the importance of their disclosure obligations (i.e.

Social Media

Social Media Advertising Advertising Branding

Not So Sweet Consequences for Trade Associations and Influencers Who Didn’t Follow FTC’s Endorsement Guides

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Earlier this year the Federal Trade Commission announced updates to its Endorsement Guides (“Guides”), which provide direction to advertisers to ensure that advertising using endorsements is truthful. Read more

Social Media

Social Media Advertising Advertising Intellectual Property

How the New 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract Affects Performers and Advertisers

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.

Contracts

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U.S. Identifies Top Pirate Sites and Other ‘Notorious Markets’

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Every year, the Office of the United States Trade Representative ( USTR ) publishes a list of ‘notorious markets’ that facilitate online piracy and related intellectual property crimes. For example, we have seen hosting companies, advertisers, and social media platforms being added.

Marketing

Marketing Marketing Social Media Reporting

Securing the Digital Frontier: Safeguarding Online Presence through Trademark Registration

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Trademark registration grants the power to prevent others from using your mark as a domain name, username, or in online advertising, thereby preserving your online presence and ensuring a strong, authoritative, and cohesive presence in the online realm.

Registration

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State Farm’s Nod to Nostalgia Sparks Copyright Clash With Atari

Copyright Lately

MARCH 31, 2024

Video game publisher Atari Interactive has launched a copyright infringement lawsuit against State Farm, claiming that the insurer improperly appropriated artwork from Atari’s 1983 arcade game “Crystal Castles” for an advertising campaign as part of a “cynical plot” to resonate with fickle millennial and Gen Z consumers.

Copyright

Copyright Fair Use Social Media Artwork

Crackdown on Gambling Ads Featuring Sports Stars: New Advertising Rules

LexBlog IP

JUNE 6, 2022

As reported in our previous article published in 2019, the Committees of Advertising Practice ( CAP ) have been focussing for some time on protecting children and young persons through their regulation of gambling advertising. The Advertising Standards Authority ( ASA ) is responsible for enforcement of the advertising codes.

Advertising

Advertising Advertising Social Media Publishing

Avoiding Fumbles and Penalties in California with Influencer Classification

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Similar to celebrity-filled ads, collaborative relationships between influencers and companies on social media continue to be prevalent. Like Patrick + Brittany and Travis + Taylor: Partnerships Are Key Nowadays, celebrities and social media influencers are more business savvy. Who owns the copyright?

Social Media

Social Media Intellectual Property Contracts Branding

Website Advertisements and Copyright Fair Use

LexBlog IP

JULY 15, 2021

While the details of any particular case will imbue certain factors with more importance than others, more often than not, copyright plaintiffs are quick to note (and criticize) when defendants are for-profit entities and when the contested material is posted on a website that contains advertising – e.g., online news sites and social media.

Fair Use

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The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear BluBlockers – A Walk Through Advertising History

LexBlog IP

APRIL 4, 2022

” And the infomercials and other advertising were quite entertaining. But a trip down advertising memory lane unfortunately often leads us into the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) danger zone. FTC guidance on native advertising and policy statements on deceptively formatted ads demonstrate the continued importance of this issue.

Advertising

Advertising Advertising Social Media Reporting

Iconic Welsh word trade marks surrendered after public backlash

The IPKat

AUGUST 17, 2022

Recently, this Kat reported on Beyoncé’s decision to remove a sample from her song, after Kelis took to social media to complain, even though the rights had been cleared and there was no copyright infringement. It is a living, historic, entity, that is beyond the scope of the Intellectual Property Office.

Social Media

Social Media Registration Intellectual Property Ownership

TikTok Blocks Z-Library Hashtag Pending Piracy Investigation

TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This growth is facilitated by users who openly advertise the site on social media, TikTok included. While the Authors Guild doesn’t recommend branding the platform as a notorious market, the social media platform responded to these and other rightsholder complaints in a letter to the USTR.

Social Media

Social Media Publishing Intellectual Property Marketing

OM Weekly Digest 07/14/22

Olartemoure Blog

JULY 14, 2022

prohibiting the import, sale, marketing and advertising of Apple’s devices that incorporate 5G technology, including the iPhone 12 and 13 devices. Subscribe to our newsletter We are a continous source of information, always with the latest news about intellectual property and competition. 07/14/22 – Patents. First Name.

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‘Trusted Flagger’ Anti-Piracy Tools Raise Concern at US Chamber of Commerce

TorrentFreak

MAY 25, 2023

The US Chamber of Commerce 2023 International IP Index report is a pretty big read at 213 pages, but for those interested in intellectual property matters, it’s an interesting one too.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Social Media Reporting IP

The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria Limited neglected to renew their contract with actor and filmmaker Adewole Ojo to use his photographs for advertisements. The photographer, Esther Umoh called this person out for copyright infringement on social media platform “X”. The company was ordered to pay Ojo, ₦20 million (US$44 448) in damages.

Copyright

Copyright IP Social Media Copyright Infringement

UFC Wants Pirated Livestreams Knocked Down Faster

TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It regularly involves organized crime groups that tap into source signals and rebroadcasts them to profit from the advertising views they generate. These suggestions are all noted by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Social Media

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Private School Too Public With Photographs

BYU Copyright Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Morlos also provided large complimentary promotional posters for the school to advertise with. Francis requesting that they immediately stop all unauthorized use of Morlos' intellectual property. Morlos specifically gave permission for the photographs to be used for print material and use on the school website.

Cease and Desist

Cease and Desist Social Media Contracts Intellectual Property

UK Regulators Step up the Pressure on Influencer Marketing: Principles for Platforms, Brands and Content Creators

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Over the past few years the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been actively taking steps to address consumer protection concerns with sponsorships and endorsements within social media posts that have not been clearly disclosed. Social media platforms.

Branding

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Digitalization And Copyright Law

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It has opened wide range of facilities for us like entertainment, education, advertisements, communication etc. Copyright And Copyright Law Copyright is one of the crucial parts of Intellectual Property Rights which helps the owner of any creative work to have a legal right over the possession of such work or art.

Copyright Law

Copyright Law Copyright Law Social Media

Paparazzi wins legal battle against well-known clothing brand

Olartemoure Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

The trademark claimed that it had the rights over the photograph and published it on its social media as advertising , without the authorization of the author. By doing so, it protects the work of paparazzi and others who are dedicated to portraying real-life situations outside of the advertising field.

Branding

Branding Brands Branding Derivative Work

Text of Complaint in X Corp v. Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) in CD Cal, regarding not-for-profit’s reports on Twitter disinformation policies

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. For example, it alleges that 12 posters are responsible for two thirds of the anti-vax content on social media. Are the reports advertisements?

Social Media

Social Media Reporting Contracts False Advertising

Brazil’s Targets ‘Metaverse’ Piracy in Latest “Operation 404” Crackdown

TorrentFreak

JUNE 23, 2022

With 30 search and seizure warrants in hand, law enforcement officials blocked or seized the domains of 226 websites, 461 piracy apps, and 15 social media accounts. Department of Justice, the UK Intellectual Property Office, and City of London Police. The authorities don’t mention any of the targets by name.

Social Media

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This Week in Washington IP: AI Applications in Cyberspace, Innovating Active Carbon Management Technologies, and INTA’s Annual Meeting Live+

IP Watchdog

MAY 2, 2022

This week in Washington IP news, Senate committees are planning to host hearings on the applications that artificial intelligence can have in cyberspace, both for good and bad actors, as well as legislative proposals that could force social media platforms to increase transparency regarding algorithms for targeted advertising and news feeds.

Technology

Technology Social Media IP Editing

Moment Marketing and its legal implications

Selvam & Selvam Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

The power of the internet, in particular that of social media is humungous. When used strategically, social media becomes one of the most powerful tools of digital marketing. With the evolution of social media, the concept of moment marketing has also become increasingly common. Tata Tea Ltd (CS no.

Marketing

Marketing Marketing Social Media Personality Rights

How LaLiga’s Anti-Piracy Tools Led To Two More Pirate IPTV Arrests

TorrentFreak

APRIL 6, 2022

In 2019, LaLiga launched an investigation into a website advertised on social media that was being used to illegally market football content plus other material belonging to a “well-known” on-demand television platform. According to police sources, the site offered subscriptions to illegal IPTV and CCCAM services.

Social Media

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Intellectual Property Protection for Content Creators & Social Media Influencers

Intellectual Property Rights for Social Media Influencers

Trending Sources

IP rights for social media Influencers and content creators

Rise of Social Media: Potential Risks of Trademark Infringement

FTC Cautions Trade Groups, Influencers About Paid Social Media Promotions

UKIPO unveils report highlighting influence of social media influencers (also) on the purchase of counterfeits

The Implications of Intellectual Property Laws in the Tourism Industry

Intellectual Property Protections of Olympic Proportions: A Look at Tokyo 2020

WEBINAR: 13 Social Media Pitfalls to Avoid for the Generalist In-House Counsel

Protection Of Advertisement Campaign- An Analysis

False patent marking claims survive even when Dastar bars false advertising claims based on "innovation"

New guidelines for influencer content

Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

Squawking over butter chicken: The mystery of the real master chef

FTC Evaluating Children’s Ability to Distinguish Digital Advertisements from Surrounding Content

National Advertising Division’s 2022 Annual Report: An Advertising Compliance Roadmap for the Year Ahead

Former Employee Sues Kilroy’s for Copyright Infringement

Leveraging Intellectual Property to Mitigate Web Spoofing, Phishing Attacks, and other Deliberate Acts of Confusion on the Internet

2023 Internet Law Year-in-Review

Navigating the Regulatory Maze: Understanding the ASA Ruling re. Supreme CBD

Not So Sweet Consequences for Trade Associations and Influencers Who Didn’t Follow FTC’s Endorsement Guides

How the New 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract Affects Performers and Advertisers

U.S. Identifies Top Pirate Sites and Other ‘Notorious Markets’

Securing the Digital Frontier: Safeguarding Online Presence through Trademark Registration

State Farm’s Nod to Nostalgia Sparks Copyright Clash With Atari

Crackdown on Gambling Ads Featuring Sports Stars: New Advertising Rules

Avoiding Fumbles and Penalties in California with Influencer Classification

Website Advertisements and Copyright Fair Use

The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear BluBlockers – A Walk Through Advertising History

Iconic Welsh word trade marks surrendered after public backlash

TikTok Blocks Z-Library Hashtag Pending Piracy Investigation

OM Weekly Digest 07/14/22

‘Trusted Flagger’ Anti-Piracy Tools Raise Concern at US Chamber of Commerce

Africa IP highlights 2023: Copyright

UFC Wants Pirated Livestreams Knocked Down Faster

Private School Too Public With Photographs

UK Regulators Step up the Pressure on Influencer Marketing: Principles for Platforms, Brands and Content Creators

Digitalization And Copyright Law

Paparazzi wins legal battle against well-known clothing brand

Text of Complaint in X Corp v. Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) in CD Cal, regarding not-for-profit’s reports on Twitter disinformation policies

Brazil’s Targets ‘Metaverse’ Piracy in Latest “Operation 404” Crackdown

This Week in Washington IP: AI Applications in Cyberspace, Innovating Active Carbon Management Technologies, and INTA’s Annual Meeting Live+

Moment Marketing and its legal implications

How LaLiga’s Anti-Piracy Tools Led To Two More Pirate IPTV Arrests

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