The IPKat

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This Kat is always on the hunt for new copyright rulings. This time he has found a recent ruling issued by the Paris Court of Appeal , concerning a copyright assignment agreement, a subject that is the source of many disputes in France. In 2016, L'Oréal changed the packaging for its Kérastase products. Ms Y then appealed.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). Proposals to use NFTs to replace or supplement copyright recordkeeping did not demonstrate added value.

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CopyrightsWorld

MARCH 1, 2021

Since you are reading this article you’re most likely either a designer working on brand identity and logos, or a business owner. Here is what you should know getting started: A logo can be protected by both copyright and trademark, depending on how it is used. Copyright © vs. Trademark ®. Copyright ©. Trademark ®.

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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 18, 2023

Moritz College of Law The copyright – contract tension Stewart Brand famously said that information wants to be free. We know, however, that many laws limit free access and use of information goods, most prominently copyright law (and IP law generally). Guy Rub , The Ohio State University Michael E. ML Genius v.

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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Seyfarth Synopsis : Collaborations with athletes, actors, and singers have always been a great way for companies to grow their brand recognition and create profitable products. With the Super Bowl (and, of course, its famed commercials) last weekend, we saw new collaborations between celebrities and brands. Who owns the copyright?

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

District Court can exercise personal jurisdiction over a foreign defendant with regard to a copyright infringement suit. Lang Van is a California corporation that produces and distributes Vietnamese music and entertainment, owning the copyrights to thousands of songs and programs. In 2014, Lang Van sued VNG for copyright infringement.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

These NFT drops offer valuable learning lessons which every NFT project, brand, and company must consider before launching their NFTs project. In this video, we will also examine the legal strategies each project got right on trademark registration and copyright licensing. What Is A Copyright and How Does It Apply to NFTs?

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TorrentFreak

MAY 13, 2024

The DMCA takedown process gives copyright holders the option to remove infringing content from the web. In addition, they committed contract breach under California law. Defendants’ conduct will continue to harm consumers and third-party businesses, stifle competition, and risk damaging Google’s brand.”

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 20, 2022

Contracts that ban fighters from being independently and visibly sponsored at the most lucrative times are another point of contention. If fighters do well under contract but want to leave or make money in another sport, people not called McGregor needn’t apply. Bisping: The Michael Bisping Story.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects a creator’s exclusive right to control who reproduces or alters the product of their original creative effort. Copyright protects the producers of any original work, and is relevant to almost all businesses, not just those in the creative industry. Introduction.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book. Copyright and trademark are the most important IP rights in this industry.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 16, 2022

On April 5 th 2022, the Federal Court released its decision for August Image LLC v AirG Inc , a copyright infringement action concerning images of singer-actress, Jennifer Lopez. However, the Court ultimately dismissed August’s case because they failed to prove all the necessary elements of copyright infringement.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The plaintiff, SSPL, had filed a lawsuit against the defendant NTC in the Bombay High Court, alleging Copyright and Trademark Infringement. Under Section 2(c) of The Copyright Act of 1957 , the label is an original artistic work. When SSPL was incorporated in 2004, SK Oil Industries had assigned it the label’s copyright.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Copyright is scary. As an interior stylist who produces photoshoots for some of the country’s biggest magazines and commercial brands, getting the shots right is a must. Imagine a commercial brand’s Christmas photoshoot. A brand asked their Public Relations Department to arrange a photoshoot. Really scary.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Today, we begin with developments in the copyright field. CPL Industries Limited , dismissed an appeal from the High Court in a copyright infringement, trademark infringement and passing-off suit between two pharmaceutical companies. In January , the Court of Appeal in Nigeria in Morison Industries Plc V.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 12, 2024

In re Master Brands , Serial No. s Text Copyright John L. 88892357 (January 9, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cynthia C. Read comments and post your comment here. TTABlog comment: How did you do? See any WYHA?s Welch 2024.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

This is a book review of ‘ Copyright, Creativity, Big Media and Cultural Value: Incorporating the Author ’, by Professor Kathy Bowrey , UNSW, Sydney. It seeks to address questions of how copyright generates income and how distributions of profits are allocated in the publishing, film and music industries.

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43(B)log

MAY 19, 2023

WowWee’s Vice President of Brand Development & Creative Strategy, Sydney Wiseman, used her WowWee email address to create a Roblox user account and used her Roblox account to promote My Avastars dolls on social media, including videos on her TikTok account.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 12, 2022

1: US Appeal Court Upholds Wolfgang’s Vault Copyright Ruling, Including the Disappointing Damages. 2: Bookie Operators Sued Over Alleged Sports Broadcast Copyright Infringement. However, despite the termination of the contract, the shops continued to show Sis broadcasts, despite multiple warnings to stop.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Merely put, it is an individual’s right to handle the commercial use of their name, image, individuality and personal brand. Publicity, such as character, reputation and personal brand, will be protected under various statutes, such as the Copyright Act 1957 and the Trade Marks Act 1999. iv] The Copyrights Act, 1957. [v]

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The IPKat

JULY 9, 2023

This is a review of “ Copyright in the street. As its title suggests, this book focuses on the relationship between US copyright law and street art and graffiti. This book should not be perceived as a classic manual on the application of copyright to these art forms.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 16, 2023

The well-known herbal liqueur brand went head-to-head with two other deer-branded alcoholic products. Copyright GuestKat Jonathan Coote explained the recent copyright infringement and breach of contract litigation relating to the popular remixes of Dua Lipa's song 'Levitating'.

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The IPKat

MARCH 18, 2023

26 May 2023: “The Interface Between Copyright and Data Regulation” The programme of the European Copyright Society ’s annual conference (“The Interface Between Copyright and Data Regulation”) is now online and registration is open. The event will take place on 23 March 2023 at 6pm at Wellcome Collection in London.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 25, 2022

District Court can exercise personal jurisdiction over a foreign defendant with regard to a copyright infringement suit. Lang Van is a California corporation that produces and distributes Vietnamese music and entertainment, owning the copyrights to thousands of songs and programs. In 2014, Lang Van sued VNG for copyright infringement.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Let’s see what happening in the IP blogosphere this week:- Trade Marks Online trade channels have become a substantial aspect of many brand owners’ business. Copyright Avid gamers may be aware of the controversy between the developers and their ex-employer surrounding the newly released “Aeon Must Die?”,

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). NFTs may offer opportunities for U.S. resale royalties).

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2024

One valid reason for acceleration is that infringement or revocation proceedings, in respect of the same underlying patent, are pending before a national court, other competent authority in an EPC contracting state, or the UPC. The board shall inform the parties of its decision.

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 21, 2023

Text Copyright John L. In re Brand3, Inc. 90483463 (August 16, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Angela Lykos). Read comments and post your comment here. TTABlog comment: How did you do? Welch 2023.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Whilst there are conflicting views as to whether this technological concept should be taken seriously, it is without a doubt that metaverse is appearing more frequently in company’s branding efforts. The Fashion Law recently wrote a post specifically discussing what the metaverse means for trade mark owners.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Copyright GuestKat Kevin Bercimuelle-Chamot analysed the thin line between homage and infringement, comparing two campaign photos published by popular fashion brands. Here’s your regular recap of the IPKat stories published last week. For more details, click here. More information available here. The full article is available here.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 9, 2024

After almost a decade of fine-tuning, including amendments to copyright law, the administration of Australia’s pirate site-blocking system looks organized and reliable. More recently, however, the time between application and blocking injunction has contracted. The summary reads as follows: 0gomovies.ws, watchseries1.video,

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

In most cases, this can be broken down between two central areas – technology and branding. A prudent IP strategy would therefore consider patent protection for more physical innovations and trade secret or copyright protection for software. Branding is protected by either registered or common law trademarks.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Conferences Danish Copyright Society On 20th of September 2021 at 16:30 (4:30 pm CEST), the Danish Copyright Society ( www.dsfo.dk ) will host an online conference regarding recent case law from the ECJ. This Kat is keeping fresh Another week, another miscellany roundup. Eleonora Rosati. Find out more here (in Spanish).

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 31, 2023

This material includes legitimate videos from official Pornhub models, as well as thousands of videos that are copyrighted by MindGeek, such as the Brazzers and Reality Kings brands. First, he claims ownership over all of Plaintiff’s works via a contract that is, on information and belief, fraudulent.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Or whether the agencies should be provided royalties for the same if the idea is used for marketing purposes after their contract has ended? The creations of the mind are protected by Intellectual Property; however, ideas don’t fall under the protection of copyright. Challenges.

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