43(B)log

MAY 19, 2023

Its TOS provide that users will not use Roblox content outside of the Roblox Platform, monetize Roblox content, or imply an association with Roblox for their businesses outside of the Roblox Platform. Wowwee sells a line of dolls called “My Avastars,” which plaintiffs allege were “copied directly from Roblox’s Classic Avatars.”

Copying 94

Copying False Advertising Social Media Advertising 94

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2023

These patterns can intersect with the trademark and other intellectual property (IP) in various ways, although it’s important to note that the use of dark patterns is unethical and often violates principles of fair use and consumer protection.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property False Advertising Designs Design 52

IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 28, 2022

Tiffany is world renowned jewellery brand famous for selling diamond engagement rings since 19 th century. Costco contended that “Tiffany” is not just a brand name but also a recognised term for ring setting which is not infringement as they have been using it in good faith. ” The Sports Auth.,

Fair Use 52

Fair Use False Advertising Trademark Branding 52

43(B)log

MAY 22, 2023

May 19, 2023) Whereas the timeshare false advertising cases might be making law largely applicable to other timeshare cases, what’s going on in the strip club advertising cases might have somewhat broader implications. The district court concluded that plaintiffs’ false endorsement claims were foreclosed by Electra v.

Social Media 49

Social Media False Advertising Advertising Advertising 49

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Eventually, Johnson and Johnson announced that it would no longer enforce their patents for Bedaquiline (brand name: Sirturo) which is used in the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in 134 low- and middle-income countries. The rejection order is authored by Dr. Latika Dawara, Asst. HULM Entertainment v.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

VIP Products, Jack Daniel’s, the maker of the popular whiskey brand, filed a lawsuit against VIP Products, a company that sells a dog toy shaped like a whiskey barrel. Jack Daniel’s argued that the toy infringed on their trademark, as the shape of the whiskey [bottle] is closely associated with their brand. ” Id.

Trademark 52

Trademark Intellectual Property Branding Brands 52

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Discussant: Mark Lemley Maybe corpus linguistics can help w/things like descriptiveness and nominative fair use, though skeptical about confusion or fame (b/c you need a standard). There’s a strain of marketing literature that uses scanner data: tries to measure effect of brand extension on parent brand.

Trademark 72

Trademark Marketing Marketing Advertising 72