SpicyIP

JANUARY 30, 2024

As reported , Monish Gujral, the managing director at Moti Mahal says “ You cannot take away somebody’s legacy … The dish was invented when our grandfather was in Pakistan.” This dispute has made its way to mainstream news both online and TV and has also sparked debates on social media. News reports (of which there are several!

False Advertising 116

False Advertising Social Media Inventor Advertising 116

43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

18, 2021) Doe, a real a **e (“deeply unsympathetic,” to use the court’s terms), advertised “ASU Covid Parties” on a similarly-named Instagram account and spewed a lot of bile as well as, in its first post, using ASU’s colors. The Board sued Doe for trademark infringement and related claims; Doe defaulted.

Social Media 53

Social Media False Advertising Advertising Advertising 53

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.

Advertising 57

Advertising Advertising Social Media Publishing 57

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Drawing on input from copyright holders, the report includes a non-exclusive overview of sites and services that are believed to be involved in piracy or counterfeiting. For more than a decade we have covered the online part of the report. In recent years, the scope of the report has broadened.

Marketing 120

Marketing Marketing Social Media Reporting 120

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. Social media platforms. Proactively promote and facilitate compliance by brands.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Social Media 52

TorrentFreak

APRIL 11, 2024

The debate over whether copyright infringement cannibalizes legitimate media consumption has been dragging on for several decades now. The issue has been researched extensively with both positive and negative effects being reported, varying based on the type of content and the ‘piracy’ source, among other variables.

Social Media 108

Social Media Copyright Infringement Television Journalism 108

IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Trademark infringement has grown more complex and pervasive, ranging from counterfeit goods to digital squatting and keyword advertising. While keyword advertising uses trademarked words to divert customers, cybersquatting involves acquiring domain names to benefit from trademarks. Case Study: Satyam Infoway Ltd.

Trademark 88

Trademark Social Media Advertising Advertising 88

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 52

Advertising Advertising Social Media Publishing 52

43(B)log

APRIL 26, 2023

Creager sells Montana post drivers (made in China) that compete with the Texas post drivers sold by IDT (advertised as made in the USA). IDT removed its “Made in USA” advertising in the first 8 months of 2022, and its on-line sales increased during that time period. There’s more, including public disputes on Craigslist.

Fair Use 64

Fair Use Advertising Advertising False Advertising 64

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 52

Advertising Advertising Social Media Reporting 52

43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

I’m only going to discuss the false advertising aspects. Lanham Act claim: Were these alleged statements commercial advertising or promotion? Taken together, the complaint didn’t plausibly allege commercial advertising or promotion. They didn’t advertise any alternative or promote a specific product.

Advertising 59

Advertising Advertising Social Media False Advertising 59

TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This activity generates many millions of views which are monetized by the social media platform, while rightsholders receive no compensation for the use of their works. A few weeks ago, the social media platform filed a motion to dismiss , refuting all piracy allegations. .

Music 126

Music Copyright Infringement Social Media Advertising 126

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 52

Branding Brands Branding Social Media 52

Plagiarism Today

MAY 2, 2022

creators whose creative works were featured in Facebook advertisements without permission. Facebook has not responded to the lawsuit, nor has it responded to media requests about it. Only a few sites have reported on it, and I would have missed it myself if not for outreach from Cook herself. Why This Lawsuit Could Be Important.

Social Media 246

Social Media Copyright Infringement Copyright Plagiarism 246

Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The government responded to the blocked news links by stopping to advertise on Facebook and Instagram and encouraging others to do the same. In fact, reports suggest that the experience on Facebook without news has improved. Some report losing as much as 50% of their website traffic.

Social Media 142

Social Media Government Journalism Advertising 142

Plagiarism Today

JULY 28, 2022

First off today, Luke Plunkett at Kotaku reports that the iconic “oof” sound effect in Roblox has been removed yet again due to licensing issues with the sound’s creator. 2: Rapper Nonini Goes After Social Media Influencer in Legal Battle. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

Social Media 190

Social Media Licensing Journalism Plagiarism 190

43(B)log

JUNE 21, 2023

5, 2023) Hicks alleged that defendant, a California agricultural corporation, misrepresented the environmental impact of its farming practices through its advertising and “Inaugural Report on Environmental, Social and Governance Actions.” The court found that the commercial speech exception applied to the ESG report.

Law 72

Law Social Media Reporting Business 72

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

22, 2021) This case should be of interest to people working on contextual advertising. Claims against Vogue /Conde Nast were covered by Rogers , which applies whenever the “unauthorized use of another’s mark is part of a communicative message and not a source identifier,” including to “commentary, news reporting or criticism,” “i.e.,

Advertising 64

Advertising Advertising Designs Design 64

Velocity of Content

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Traditional journalism organizations and digital-native social media networks alike face a formidable challenge – more and more, people trust information less and less. NewsGuard rates the credibility of news and information websites and tracks online misinformation for search engines, social media apps, and advertisers.

Social Media 98

Social Media Journalism Reporting Advertising 98

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Was this commercial advertising or promotion? Elysium argued that the website as a whole was a referral website for Tru Niagen, which advertised Tru Niagen at the top of every page. Thus, any false advertising claim would lie against Albaum, not [directly] against ChromaDex. You can find out more here: [link].

Advertising 80

Advertising Advertising False Advertising Marketing 80

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. The report benchmarks the IP frameworks in 55 major economies and rates them based on how effectively they protect all kinds of intellectual property.

Intellectual Property 123

Intellectual Property Social Media Reporting IP 123

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. TikTok Responds.

Social Media 137

Social Media Publishing Intellectual Property Marketing 137

Michael Geist

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Just two months ago, the OECD reached an agreement on addressing the longstanding concern regarding multinational companies, particularly tech companies, paying their fair share of taxes on revenues earned from online advertising, online marketplaces, and user data.

Social Media 138

Social Media Advertising Advertising Government 138

TorrentFreak

JUNE 15, 2023

Many of the large social media platforms stick to these rules, but according to a lawsuit filed this week by several prominent music companies, Twitter is not among them. This activity generates many millions of views which are monetized by the social media platform, while rightsholders are not compensated.

Copyright Infringement 130

Copyright Infringement Music Copyright Social Media 130

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Tanggula set-top boxes are advertised on social media platforms, sold via various affiliate and reseller schemes, and ‘reviewed’ regularly on YouTube. According to the Black Friday offers currently being advertised on Twitter , $299 is the ‘bargain’ rate for a black and red Android-based device.

Copyright 89

Copyright Social Media Advertising Advertising 89

IP Tech Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

On September 18, 2023, NetChoice, LLC — a national trade association with members from the tech and social media industry — obtained a preliminary injunction from the District Court for the Northern District of California preventing the State of California from enforcing the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (“AADC” or the “Act”).

Designs 57

Designs Design Social Media Privacy 57

IPilogue

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

On October 25, 2022, following a string of antisemitic remarks and hate speech from Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) on social media, Adidas announced their decision to terminate their co-branding partnership with Ye and end production of all Yeezy branded products.

Business 131

Business Contracts Branding Brands 131

The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

January: The year kicked off in Tanzania with the news that the Parliamentary Standing Committee in Tanzania received a report from the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports addressing its efforts to review and improve the loopholes found in the Copyright Licensing and Rights to Benefit from Re-Sale Regulations, 2022.

Copyright 92

Copyright IP Social Media Copyright Infringement 92

TorrentFreak

JUNE 2, 2023

Citing police sources, La Presse reports that the investigation began after a group of telecoms companies headed by Bell Canada filed a complaint with police alleging millions of dollars worth of damage to their businesses, attributable to the Arubox IPTV service.

Social Media 120

Social Media Reporting Publishing Ownership 120

TorrentFreak

JUNE 19, 2023

World Cup 2022 – Audiovisual Broadcasting Review Published this week, Arcom’s study reveals that more than six out of 10 French people watched or listened to at least one live match during the World Cup, a figure that rose to 73% in respect of all content, including replays, match analysis, and behind-the-scenes reporting.

Social Media 120

Social Media Reporting Television Advertising 120

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. As I explained in the Guardian : “It doesn’t matter that Beyoncé didn’t actually infringe Kelis’s rights.

Social Media 137

Social Media Registration Intellectual Property Ownership 137

IPilogue

JUNE 27, 2022

Through Sponsored Stories, advertisers pay Facebook to associate their mark on Facebook’s social media website with users that performed certain social actions in connection with the advertiser (e.g. users who click the “like” button on the advertiser’s Facebook Page).

Privacy 59

Privacy Social Media Advertising Advertising 59

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. Edited by Coby Turner and Cathy Feldman

Social Media 52

Social Media Intellectual Property Contracts Branding 52

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

With nearly 12 million books, Z-Library advertised itself as the largest repositories of pirated books on the Internet. On social media, Z-Library users appear frustrated by the new Tor problems. As we reported earlier this week, these people still support the shadow library, despite the criminal allegations.

Social Media 141

Social Media Advertising Advertising Publishing 141

IPilogue

AUGUST 19, 2021

The New York Times reported that a spokesperson for Facebook, Instagram’s parent company, confirmed that it removed Thompson-Hera’s video but claims her access to the app was mistakenly suspended. Rule 40 restricts social media posts and advertisements published by athletes and sponsors during the Games, both in volume and content.

Intellectual Property 106

Intellectual Property Social Media IP Trademark 106

IPilogue

JULY 4, 2022

On May 25 th , Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) published a report – “a global investigation of the education technology (EdTech) endorsed by 49 governments for children’s education during the pandemic.” However, what he doesn’t realize is the countless tracking technologies that surveil his online interactions by following him across the internet.

Privacy 120

Privacy Social Media Government Technology 120

TorrentFreak

JANUARY 21, 2022

In order to function, EngineOwning uses a number of services including internet service providers, payment providers and social media websites. For example, it’s believed that Google-owned YouTube holds information on the operators of several channels that are used for marketing and advertising EngineOwning products.

Cease and Desist 133

Cease and Desist Social Media Reporting Copyright Infringement 133