Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

To many trademark owners, it’s a simple decision to sue when the advertiser includes the trademark in the ad copy. As I teach my students, Porta-Fab should have spent its enforcement budget on more marketing instead of more lawyers, which almost certainly would produce a higher ROI than this lawsuit did. 2022 WL 4596646 (C.D.

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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. W-22-CV-00776-ADA-DTG, No. W-22-CV-00777-ADA-DTG (W.D. 1, 2017 to Apr.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Also, there should not be a “use in commerce” when the advertiser (here, Troia) doesn’t actually offer any goods or services in the marketplace. As the court says later, “it seems unlikely that an Internet user who reads defendant’s advertisements would believe that they belong to or are endorsed by plaintiffs.”

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IP Tech Blog

MAY 19, 2023

Influencer marketing offers brands a unique opportunity to target and connect with online communities, using a personalized approach. Whilst influencer marketing can yield great returns for brands, it is essential for influencers and brands to navigate this legal landscape carefully, especially in terms of contractual relationships.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 16, 2021

Advertising/E-Commerce. While such social media posts may not have the indicia of a traditional advertisement, there can belittle doubt that these paid posts are in fact advertisements… Today, consumers face waves of advertisements amid a sea of product choices. Robinhood Markets, Inc., Ariix, LLC v.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

StreamSafely: How it All Began The people who came up with the StreamSafely campaign and still run it today are collectively known as Ctam Cable Marketing Association Inc. , As the current member list shows, cable marketing has considerable scope. or CTAM for short. ” Under the heading The Cable Industry v.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 15, 2023

Introduction In this growing age of technology, business corporations have also levelled up in the promotion of their products. 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.

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IPilogue

JUNE 3, 2022

In 2020, a South Korean television and radio network, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, released a documentary that revealed one family’s journey in recreating their 7-year-old deceased daughter, Na-Yeon, through the technology of virtual reality (“VR”). Such technology is not novel.

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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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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.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 19, 2022

The role that trademarks play in the marketing of a brand can help us unwind what commercial players and business houses should consider in the development of their brand marketing strategies to best incentivize their assets for better returns. How Does a Trademark Help in the Marketing of a Brand?

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 25, 2021

Domex Advertisement: Product Disparagement or Nominative Fair Use? An image of the comparative advertisement launched by Domex, wherein Domex explicitly asks which toilet cleaner fights bad smell for longer and makes a tick mark against Domex, with Harpic as another option next to it. Legal Position on Comparative Advertisement.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

On 9 March 2023, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) took the rare step of issuing an Enforcement Notice against any advertiser distributing ads for electric plug-in mini-heaters that claim – directly or indirectly – that such products are a viable alternative to central heating.

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Velocity of Content

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As consumers, we experience personalization daily via targeted online advertising while browsing or in our social media accounts. This technology is based on our past purchase and usage behaviors. Google — the tool, the term, and the technology — is omnipresent in our collective global culture.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 19, 2023

Influencer marketing offers brands a unique opportunity to target and connect with online communities, using a personalized approach. Whilst influencer marketing can yield great returns for brands, it is essential for influencers and brands to navigate this legal landscape carefully, especially in terms of contractual relationships.

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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.

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43(B)log

APRIL 25, 2023

Republic Technologies (NA), LLC v. Republic alleged that HBI, its competitor in the tobacco rolling paper industry, engaged in false advertising under the Lanham Act, unfair competition, and violations of the IUDTPA. BBK Tobacco & Foods, LLP, 2023 WL 3004625, No. 16 C 03401 (N.D. 19, 2023) Previous discussion.

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IP Tech Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

UK regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority ( CMA ), has now published the Green Claims Code to help businesses understand their obligations under consumer protection law. For help on green claims and other issues, contact partner, Carlton Daniel , whose team specialises in advising on advertising law and regulation.

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IP Tech Blog

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.

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Olartemoure Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The surge in investigations aimed at addressing the potential abuse of dominant positions by major technology companies has become a prominent issue in recent times, both in Europe and around the world. This growing trend reflects a broader effort to closely examine and mitigate the market power held by these corporate giants.

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IP Tech Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2021

What is the UK advertising regulator’s position on the costs of mystery items, bonus time, and levelling up? Instead, it provides a useful framework to enhance businesses’ understanding of their obligations when conducting in-game advertising. Several platforms urgently need to change their game mechanics to comply with new rules.

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IP Tech Blog

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. Take appropriate, pro-active steps to prevent hidden advertising from appearing on the platform.

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IP Tech Blog

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. The ASA held that under the CAP Code, the posts were marketing communications and as such, should have been obviously identifiable.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2022

It had favorable organic indexing that made it some money, and it bought Adwords advertising that made it more money. But over time, its organic indexing declined and so did its conversion rate on advertising. 2 claim, alleging that Google willfully monopolized a market. But which market? Case dismissed.

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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.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 25, 2022

alleging that it has been invading consumers’ privacy by using tracking technologies to build “digital dossiers” on individual internet users for marketing purposes. The outcome of this case may set a strong precedent for data collection and digital advertising across the board. We will follow its progress.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

This is a competitive keyword advertising lawsuit. This is fine, but it deviates from courts’ efforts over the years to come up with multi-factor variations specific to keyword advertising. ” Marketing channel. Note: if it’s not obvious, “CE” is an abbreviation for “continuing education.”

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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. Take appropriate action where their terms of service are not complied with.

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43(B)log

MARCH 4, 2022

2, 2022) The court of appeals upholds the rejection of ThermoLife’s false advertising claims (Lanham Act and Florida’s FDUTPA) on statutory standing grounds. It sells compounds/licenses its technology for use in sports nutrition supplements, while BPI produces its own dietary supplements.

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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. Then, in Liapes v. Musk has bridged that gap. unless you are a Nazi or wannabe.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

What is the UK advertising regulator’s position on the costs of mystery items, bonus time, and levelling up? Instead, it provides a useful framework to enhance businesses’ understanding of their obligations when conducting in-game advertising. It is worth noting that this Guidance has not amended the Codes.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

UK regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority ( CMA ), has now published the Green Claims Code to help businesses understand their obligations under consumer protection law. For help on green claims and other issues, contact partner, Carlton Daniel , whose team specialises in advising on advertising law and regulation.

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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. The accessibility of Internet markets and the ease with which information may be shared have given rise to new opportunities for trademark infringement.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

She alleges that despite this duty, Amazon promoted, marketed, sold, and distributed John Doe’s camera. ’ All advertised uses are foreseeable uses.” Basically repeating its duty analysis, the court extends causation back to Amazon: Amazon approved and helped market John Doe’s camera. Snap , Lemmon v.

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The TTABlog

JULY 27, 2023

for various oil and gas drilling equipment, finding that Applicant FMC's specimen of use constituted "mere advertising" and not an acceptable "displays associated with the good." In re FMC Technologies, Inc. The slides are "general marketing information, not detailed product information that would enable one to make a purchase."

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is a case involving a trademark owner and a competitive keyword advertiser. That’s certainly true for high-profile and well-advertised consumer items like fast food chains, mass-market phones, and major car labels, but is it true in this particular niche? However, the results are consistent with each other.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

This lawsuit alleges that Facebook is liable for Fair Housing Act discrimination purportedly enabled by its self-service advertising tools. The plaintiffs allege Facebook had a role in “creating, promoting use of, and profiting from paid advertisers’ use of the Targeting Ad tools.” The initial complaint.

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