Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This season, celebrities Taylor Swift, Simone Biles, and others have worn unique designs based on NFL jerseys and related team-branded gear. These upcycled garments were created by Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juzczyk and an up-and-coming designer in her own right.

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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.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 13, 2022

2: Designer for Poler Branding Sues the Outdoor Apparel Brand’s New Owner. According to the lawsuit, Poler and Land Art & Design had an oral agreement at Poler’s launch to allow for use of the designs in question. However, Poler went bankrupt in 2018 and was acquired by Pacific & Everest.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 12, 2022

Carrasquillo’s ‘Reloaded’ IPTV Branding. Carrasquillo operated several IPTV services, variously branded Reboot, Gears TV, Reloaded and Gears Reloaded but with those no longer in operation, he needed to make money in other ways. Company Claims Ownership of ‘Reloaded’ Trademark.

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Olartemoure Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the digital world, and working with visuals and sometimes with external brands, you navigate a potential minefield of IP risks. Build Trust: Registered content builds trust and credibility, making content more trustworthy for followers and brands. In the world of content creation, your originality is your superpower.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Emma is a fashion designer and founder of denim company, Good American. Touker Suleyman felt that her idea of an app was not the best way to promote the brand and was soon out. A design worth registering? Will has registered his trade mark, and also been careful to register his Inhaler Tailor design, too.

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Dragons' Den

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

March Muses is now the leading brand for decorations of colour in the UK. After signing a 5-year licensing deal with Tesco, the pair have launched their exclusive range in more than 700 stores stocking a variety of cards, wrapping paper, gift bags, napkins, pyjamas and festive decorations in two skin tones. How does IP licensing work?

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Art Law Journal

APRIL 13, 2022

If you are a non-professional artist who is eager to turn your artistic talents into a career in graphic design, you’ve come to the right place. In this article series, you’ll find valuable information on building and maintaining a career in the creative space, including learning graphic design. What does a graphic designer do? .

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The IPKat

MAY 20, 2024

The next day, LES is holding the full-day LES100 Training Course, “Commercialising IP through the Power of Licensing”, which is the introductory course in the Licensing Executives Society’s Intellectual Asset Management Series and it is designed for those who are relatively new to licensing. To sign up, click here.

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43(B)log

APRIL 29, 2024

He posted the Cube design and 3D print files on Thingiverse.com, the largest site for 3D print objects. The Cube file was provided under a Creative Commons, non-commercial, no derivatives license. Kitchen Cube also stated on its website that “we designed and manufactured every kitchen measuring device in one easy to use gadget.”

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

If you’re using an online logo generator, such as the one in Canva, a very popular online program for creating all kinds of visual projects, or Logo.com, you need to look at the license terms of the software. Canva and other logo generators are licensing the use of their product and the generated logos in it to you.

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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

Sneaker companies invest substantial resources in designing unique logos, branding, and shoe designs. Trademark holders have the exclusive right to use their logo and branding, allowing them to safeguard their reputation and prevent counterfeiting. The legal aspect of these partnerships lies in licensing agreements.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 14, 2022

Navigating Brand Protection and Trademarks for Social Media Influencers. Building a brand or business as an influencer on social media is not easy. Not only are you tasked with building a successful, recognizable brand, you’re building yourself as the brand. Making a brand out of a social media business.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 11, 2023

3: Zara Sues “Responsible” Brand Thilikó for “Passing Off” Zara Wares, Photos as its Own. Zara, known as a “fast fashion” brand, is often in the defendant’s chair in such cases, accused of ripping off designs from pricier competitors. The post 3 Count: Reggaetón Wars appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

It includes creations of mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, and names used in commerce. Strategy 1: Synchronization of various department strategies The IP Strategy essentially licenses in and licenses out the IP related to the innovation/ IP Object.

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that Sony Music and UK fitness apparel brand Gymshark have settled their lawsuit over Gymshark’s alleged use of Sony’s music in social media posts. Aldi briefly removed its version of the cake but began selling them again in May after making some design changes.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Branding has become more important than ever, particularly in developing an online presence through search engines, various online platforms, and social media. Further, the rise of the “influencer” has opened additional opportunities to deliver brands and products to targeted demographics. Online Marketplace Protection.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Watching this episode on a very wet and grey February day, it was unsurprisingly the gummy sweets with a purpose and the sustainable beachwear brand that really shone out to me from the Den this week. For all the energy and enthusiasm that the Dragons had for Joe they couldn’t quite find the same enthusiasm for the brand itself.

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Velocity of Content

APRIL 20, 2022

When we marketers think about a branding initiative, our eyes light up at the notion of limitless creative possibilities. New names, shiny new logos, and innovative new designs bring joy to our creative little hearts. But to use these creative assets to power your brand, you must first get the strategy right. What’s in a Name?

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 18, 2024

Licensing to expand Giselle told Deborah Meaden that she wants to grow the business as “big as it can go.” One way Giselle could do this is by licensing her project out to wholesalers, granting them permission to use her products without infringing on her rights. IP can be ‘licensed-out’ or ‘licensed-in’.

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus has ignored the terms of a $145 million branding agreement by striking out on his own to design golf courses, make endorsements and negotiate with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf tour, executives for Nicklaus' licensor testified in New York state court Friday.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 12, 2021

The 91-page report is part of an ongoing legal battle between Harrison/Erickson, a design firm that created the original Phanatic, and the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. Harrison/Erickson created the original costume in 1978 and licensed its use until 2019, when negotiations broke down.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 2, 2023

Gain insights into IP protection, licensing, international treaties, and dispute resolution. Explore product innovation, health and wellness, technology, design, branding in the cannabis sector, and more. Join INCBA for this groundbreaking two-day event dedicated to intellectual property in cannabis.

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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. The “Crypto Punk” brand name is a trademark.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 27, 2022

Trademark Scam Alert: Fraudulent Low-cost trademark design & filing sites. These entities claimed to promote “low-cost trademark design and filing websites” and are accused of having defrauded applicants and the USPTO. Design Iconix. Design Logo USA. Designing Territory. Digitalech. Impressionify.

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 18, 2022

Many people associate brands with particular colors – if you think of Tiffany & Co., you think of its famous robins-egg blue boxes and branding; if you think of Barbie, you can see the bright pink that came with so many childhood toys. The first company to trademark a color was Owens-Corning.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

It provides an unmatched degree of design and layout possibilities. Image Sources : Istock] Metaverse- a Magnet to Fashion Brands Virtual worlds provide fashion brands with the opportunity to significantly cut down on the excessive resource consumption of lifestyle and create sustainability.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

IP Ownership Nearly all purchase agreements require the seller to warrant that it owns or licenses the intellectual property necessary for operation of the business. In most cases, this can be broken down between two central areas – technology and branding. Branding is protected by either registered or common law trademarks.

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The IPKat

APRIL 17, 2024

Starting at 2pm and finishing with drinks and canapes from 6:15pm at Simmons’ offices in Citypoint, Moorgate , the full line up is below: 14:00-14:30 – Registration 14:30-14:40 – Introduction and welcome (Darren Meale) 14:40-15:40 – Panel 1 – “When you do nothing or you can’t do anything – acquiescence and other modern challenges in trade mark enforcement” (..)

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 26, 2022

French fashion brand Jean Paul Gaultier’s garments featuring Botticelli’s Birth of Venus are heading off the rack and to legal battle. In April 2022 , Uffizi sent a cease-and-desist in response to Jean Paul Gaultier’s current use of the Birth of Venus , but the fashion brand never replied and continued its unauthorized use. .

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

The dramatic rise in e-commerce in the last two decades saw many brand and business owners struggling to safeguard their Intellectual Property (IP) assets in cyberspace, starting from domain names and then going onto social media handles. What will the future trademark licensing deals in the Metaverse look like?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 27, 2022

Today’s example is AB 2273, the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (AADC), Before we get overwhelmed by the bill’s details, I’ll highlight three crucial concerns: First, the bill pretextually claims to protect children, but it will change the Internet for EVERYONE. Age-Appropriate Design Code.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 3, 2023

This is an important decision to review in understanding licensing and litigation of international SEP portfolios. This decision indicates that a FRAND commitment is not a one-way street, but imposes obligations on both the SEP owner and someone seeking to license the SEP. those who stall licensing negotiations).

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A thorough awareness of intellectual property laws is crucial, regardless of your career goals—be they that of a fashion designer, singer, filmmaker, or just someone curious about the legal side of entertainment. Trademarks are essential to the entertainment industry’s ability to establish and preserve brand identification.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

IPR primarily include patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and designs, each serving a specific purpose in protecting various forms of intellectual creations. Novel innovations are protected by patents, but software codes, designs, or artistic components are protected by copyrights.

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The IPKat

MARCH 3, 2024

Starting at 2 pm and finishing with drinks and canapes from 6:15pm at Simmons’ offices in Citypoint, Moorgate , the full line up is below: 14:00-14:30 – Registration 14:30-14:40 – Introduction and welcome (Darren Meale) 14:40-15:40 – Panel 1 – “When you do nothing or you can’t do anything – acquiescence and other modern challenges in trade mark enforcement” (..)

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2022

Even a mark that has been on the International Registry for 40 years does not assure registration of a subsequent national designation. On 12 January 2022, the Lithuanian Supreme Court upheld the rejection of the Lithuanian designation of Chanel SARL’s two-dimensional trademark (see below) in Class 3 for perfumery products.

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