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Pirate IPTV Providers “Exploit PayPal, Mastercard & Visa Branding”

TorrentFreak

The strong message from Irdeto was that such payment processors should be supporting legitimate media organizations by conducting better due diligence and stopping support for pirate streaming services. “If Pirates Expolit Payment Processor Branding. Issues are discussed openly and constructively,” AAPA says.

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Groundless threat of trademark infringement: Is Section 142 a means to combat trademark bullying?

Selvam & Selvam Blog

This is often perceived as a means of brand building and a way to assert and secure their position and goodwill in the market to avoid losing customers or market share to the smaller entities. Such groundless threats are commonly achieved by sending cease and desist letters or legal notices threatening the recipient with legal proceedings.

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Clash of Trademarks: PhonePe vs. PostPe

Intepat

It has gained significant popularity in India due to its user-friendly interface, ease of use, and wide acceptance across various online and offline merchants. On the other hand, New Delhi-based Resilient Innovations Private Limited (Defendant) is a relatively new company known for its brand BharatPe.

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The Role of Brand Names in Business

azrights

So, he was in disbelief when he received a cease and desist letter from lawyers acting for the high end China Tang at the Dorchester Hotel in Mayfair whose rights to use the name stemmed from a figurative trademark in class 43 (restaurant services, catering services, cafes, cafeterias, and self-service restaurants) registered in 2005.

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“For Sale: This Article”: an overview of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and IP

IP Whiteboard

Trade marks are typically associated with a brand and may include brand names, slogans and logos. The IP owner may wish to send cease and desist correspondence to both the NFT’s creator and the marketplace on which the NFT is listed. Trade marks are another form of IP that may be relevant to NFTs.