Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

The Commission is soliciting written comment, data, and arguments concerning the need for such a rulemaking to prevent persons, entities, and organizations from impersonating government agencies or staff and businesses or their agents.” ” More than 100 comments were submitted. Impersonation ANPR; FTC File No. Introduction.

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Government Business Trademark Blogging 147

Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

For maintaining a competitive edge in the market, businesses need to keep innovating. It applies to different aspects of a business, such as finance, corporate transactions, negotiations, employment agreements, technologies, to name a few. Understanding the Relevance of an NDA.

Business 105

Business Confidentiality IP Intellectual Property 105

Velocity of Content

APRIL 11, 2023

At CCC, data is at the heart of everything we do and build, whether that is our own internal master data management systems, data products such as the Ringgold Identify database , or applications of advanced data analytics such as with knowledge graphs. Despite its growing importance and prominence, metadata today is not where it needs to be.

Publishing 98

Publishing Blogging Business Copyright 98

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The Delhi High Court recently in Humans of Bombay v People of India granted an interim relief to ‘Humans of Bombay’ (HoB) by issuing a notice to ‘People of India’ (PoI) (both being social media pages) for alleged copyright infringement and ‘replication of HoB’s business model’ including the stories and thus creating an imitative platform.

Ownership 105

Ownership Business Copyright Copyright Infringement 105

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Neither Time nor BuzzFeed sought or obtained authorization from the photographers to do so. Neither Time nor BuzzFeed was named as a defendant. Instagram, LLC , 2023 WL 4554649 (9th Cir. July 17, 2023). For those reasons, I strongly suspect this will not be the last we hear of this case. See the screenshot on the right).

Blogging 95

Blogging Copying Social Media Copyright 95

Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

While some digital topics have been known to cause a great commotion in copyright circles only to later sink practically without a trace, unless I am mistaken, the issue of the copyright implications of AI is different. 1) When does AI output constitute an infringement? In my view, the existing rules should apply in answering this question.

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Copyright Infringement Copyright Law Journalism 124

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Classmates allows free searches, and the “search results provide a free preview of the services and products with a photo and name of an individual to entice the user to purchase Classmates’ services and products.” In this context, Classmates is the content creator and not entitled to immunity under the CDA.

Advertising 121

Advertising Advertising Marketing Marketing 121

Velocity of Content

JULY 26, 2022

This blog has already discussed the differences between copyright and trademark– which are, unfortunately, too frequently confused as two alternative ways of protecting non-technical IP. See discussion at this blog for a longer discussion of the differences.)

Trademark 98

Trademark Government Copyright Service Mark 98

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 3, 2022

Neither Title III nor any implementing regulations provide a different definition of the word for the purposes of Title III. Specifically, he argues it would be absurd for Title III to treat a sales transaction differently, depending on the venue through which it occurs… We disagree.

Business 72

Business Blogging Law Technology 72

Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In the present highly competitive business environment, understanding the market trends well is imperative for the development, and eventually, the success of a particular product or service. By doing so, an applicant can conveniently come across pre-existing patents or inventions similar to his invention.

Marketing 119

Marketing Marketing Inventor Invention 119

IPilogue

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The termination of this seven-year partnership, most famously known for its development of the Yeezy sneakers, raises important questions about IP ownership when business collaborations collapse. Adidas has the right to continue to manufacture identical sneakers to Yeezys, so long as they do not use the trademarks owned by Ye.

Business 131

Business Contracts Branding Brands 131

IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2023

Riju Ghoshal, 2022 SCC OnLine Bom 626 acknowledged that the plaintiff’s “RPG” marks have grown to be recognised trademarks under Section 2(1)(zg) of the Act. The plaintiff also owned the domain names www.rpggroup.com and www.rpg.in. The plaintiff also owned the domain names www.rpggroup.com and www.rpg.in.

Trademark 52

Trademark Registration Business Social Media 52

Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 26, 2021

With the legalization of various forms of marijuana in some states, products involving Cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp have been rapidly entering the market, and businesses are seeking to protect their brands in this growing market. Can you Trademark the Name of a Marijuana Strain? It also makes it unlawful to sell drug paraphernalia.

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Trademark Registration Branding Brands 97

Corsearch

AUGUST 16, 2023

In this short blog we demystify the realms of copyright and trademarks, using the U.S. Read on as we explore the differences between these two guardians of creativity. Read on as we explore the differences between these two guardians of creativity. It doesn’t stretch to cover titles, names, slogans, or concepts.

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Trademark Copyright Branding Brands 52

Dragons' Den

APRIL 26, 2023

We spoke to Hannah about her success as a woman in business and how registering her IP has helped her protect and add value to her brand, ‘Toddle Born Wild’. I couldn’t find any products on the market for children under 3 that could help. I looked at different routes to market, selling online to consumers initially.

Business 52

Business IP Intellectual Property Designs 52

IP Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In doing so, the court held that First Amendment protection extends to the names of commercial enterprises. Just when this blog was about to be posted on November 21, 2022, however, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. AJ Press also developed a logo to use in connection with its name.

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Branding Brands Branding Fair Use 57

Kashishipr

AUGUST 24, 2022

By establishing a brand name, a service provider in the hospitality industry can benefit from having many customers and build a good reputation. Hotels and restaurants must get their brand names and logos registered as trademarks for the ease of operating a business in India. Trademark for the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.

Trademark 52

Trademark Branding Brands Branding 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this blog post, we explore the definition of trademarks, their significance, and the myriad elements that fall under their purview. Think of renowned brand names like Coca-Cola or Google. The Adidas logo, which incorporates the brand name and distinctive three stripes, is a classic combined mark.

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Trademark Branding Brands Branding 40

IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. NFTs are both a new creative form of intellectual and artistic expression and a lucrative business opportunity. If yes, under what circumstances? The United States.

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IP Ownership Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Law 109

azrights

JUNE 15, 2022

According to The Guardian , Mr Shahzad set up Muzmatch as a side business in 2011. The founder of Muzmatch, Shahzad Younas explained that he chose the Muzmatch name as a play on “Muslim” and “match”. Mr Shahzad was likely aware that he was taking a big risk in using the name Muzmatch so why did he persist?

Business 93

Business Branding Brands Branding 93

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 2, 2022

On remand, the Ninth Circuit again says that hiQ is entitled to injunctive relief, because LinkedIn’s claims under the CFAA don’t neutralize hiQ’s colorable tortious interference claims against LinkedIn. Our blog post on the original Ninth Circuit ruling: “ Ninth Circuit Says LinkedIn Wrongly Blocked HiQ’s Scraping Efforts ”.).

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Cease and Desist Contracts Privacy Business 110

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The court explains, “the two flags are not identical: the stripes run in different directions, the hands are slightly different, and other elements vary in size and position. The judge recounts some errors in this case: The complaint lists the plaintiff as “Xped LLC,” but its actual name is “Expeditee LLC.”

Trademark 79

Trademark Litigation Law Blogging 79

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 17, 2022

However, in India, there are numerous family enterprises where personal names and surnames have been registered as trademark. In this article, I would discuss how it is possible, given the fact those names lack distinctiveness. In this article, I would discuss how it is possible, given the fact those names lack distinctiveness.

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Trademark Registering Trademarks Registration Licensing 52

More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 27, 2021

While every business recognizes the need to protect its intellectual property, it’s easy to get confused about what each type of intellectual property protects. Here’s an easy guide to understanding the differences between copyright, patent, and trademark. What Is a Copyright? Copyrights protect creative works. What Is a Patent?

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Intellectual Property Trademark Copyright Patent 52

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 13, 2022

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an interesting case against a lead generator (ITMedia) that purportedly collected sensitive information from consumers who were seeking loans and sold that information to entities that were not in the business of providing loans. million as a civil penalty for the FCRA violations.

Business 52

Business Contracts Marketing Marketing 52

SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2023

Her previous posts on the blog can be viewed here , here , here and here. From clearing medical exams to writing code to writing academic papers, it can do it all ! From clearing medical exams to writing code to writing academic papers, it can do it all ! But what is this ChatGPT after all?

Copyright 105

Copyright Copyright Law Ownership Copyright Infringement 105

Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In this week’s blog, I’ll focus on two pitches and consider what is patentable and the difference between designs and patents. A trade mark might help to protect a brand name or logo. She entered the Den looking for a £50k investment in return for 10% of her business.

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Designs Design Music Invention 52

SpicyIP

MARCH 8, 2023

With the growth of competitive businesses around the world, industries are indulging in practices to promote their own goods to make it more attractive for consumers. Do you want to keep WinZO.apk anyway?” Furthermore, it was held that there was no infringement of trademark under section 29 of the Trademarks Act (‘the Act’).

Advertising 104

Advertising Advertising Trademark Intellectual Property Law 104

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 19, 2021

TransUnion’s watch list was designed to help businesses avoid transacting with people who were on the restricted list run by Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets (OFAC). TransUnion implemented this service in a clumsy way by not disambiguating people who shared the same name. A jury returned a verdict in favor of the class.

Privacy 129

Privacy Reporting Copyright Business 129

Corsearch

JULY 18, 2023

In this blog, we discuss the threats posed on Instagram Threads and the processes and advanced technology you can utilize to combat them. What threats do brands face on Instagram Threads? A microblogging platform marries blogging and instant messaging, enabling users to post, share, like and reply to short-form content.

Social Media 52

Social Media Branding Brands Branding 52

Garrigues Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Often, during scrutiny and examination of an intellectual property portfolio, trade names will be found among the trademarks. It is not uncommon when reviewing a client’s intellectual property portfolio to find distinctive signs which in Spain are protected by trade names rather than trademarks. In particular, article 7.1

Trademark 52

Trademark Intellectual Property Trademark Law Registration 52

TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The email doesn’t mention Byrne by name (a red flag in itself) but attempts to achieve the same goals: link to a site, credit the ‘source’, and Byrne won’t get sued for copyright infringement. Copyright lawsuits have a reputation of being expensive to defend so, when threatened, most people take the easiest way out.

Social Media 122

Social Media Copyright Infringement Copyright Copying 122

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

Silicon Valley Infomedia Private Limited 1 , the online matrimonial site, Bharatmatrimony.com, got an injunction against infringing their domain name by the defendant from the Madras High Court. In this article, I would discuss how Indian courts have protected domain names over the years in the context of this recent judgment.

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Registration Trademark Cinema Business 52

Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 20, 2022

NFTs began as a sub-culture of sorts for artists to sell work in a digitised format, but they are now increasingly becoming mainstream, with many major businesses and fashion houses creating their own NFT projects. The Right to Create and Sell NFTs. Once minted, an NFT is available on the blockchain for the public to view.

Copyright 133

Copyright Copying Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Law 133

IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 9, 2022

This blog states the key differences between the two which may help you to do the same. There exist several IPRs and it is important to be aware of which one is suitable for your brand/ business. Registration is the procedure of filing a particular mark/ name under the respective authority of legal statutes.

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Registration Designs Design Trademark 65

azrights

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Let’s begin by considering the terminology as it’s all too common when it comes to brands to find people have different meanings in mind. While a commodity is anything we pay money for that does a job for us, brands also do a job for us, and obviously will also cost us money. A brand can easily be a business’ most valuable asset.

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Branding Brands Branding Trademark 52

Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

My name is NFT lawyer Enrico Schaefer. If you are the Bored Ape Yacht Club, you’re operating under the brand “Bored Ape Yacht Club,” which is your trademark. If you are the Bored Ape Yacht Club, you’re operating under the brand “Bored Ape Yacht Club,” which is your trademark.

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Non-Fungible Tokens Artwork Licensing Branding 131