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rebinding books doesn't create derivative works but may be actionable under Lanham Act

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Steeplechase has a copyright for the book, “Piano Book for Adult Beginners: Teach Yourself How to Play Famous Piano Songs, Read Music, Theory & Technique” and registered trademark rights in STEEPLECHASE ARTS & PRODUCTIONS for, among other things, music instruction books, including for the Piano Book. Was this literally false?

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Italy's #1 Brand of Pasta plausibly communicates geographic origin despite Barilla's argument it's just a TM

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17, 2022) Along with the headline-worthy nature of the claim (“ITALY’S #1 BRAND OF PASTA” plausibly falsely communicates Italian origin), the decision contains an extended discussion of judicial notice on a motion to dismiss v. Could “ITALY’S #1 BRAND OF PASTA” mislead reasonable consumers? in small print on the side of the box.”

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Inter American Convention allows claims that Lanham Act makes dubious after Abitron; but what about Article III?

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Industria, based on Colombia, produces and distributes food products under two relevant brand names: Zenú and Ranchera. They’re successful brands: approximately $300,000,000 annually in sales of Zenú products and $100,000,000 in sales of Ranchera products. This makes Colombians abroad get tricked.”

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Coach narrowly alleges grounds for cancellation of similar marks

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Significantly, even intentional copying of a plaintiff’s trademark does not, standing alone, state a misrepresentation claim.” and [the] Coach” brand. The complaint also showed images showing close similarities between Coach’s trademarks and some of Chunma’s products. Chunma USA, Inc., 2021 WL 1534988, No.

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Intellectual Property Rights for Social Media Influencers

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However, in order to have legal proof of ownership, it is always advisable to register for copyright registration. Trademarks. In today’s market, a distinct brand identity is critical in all company sectors. Influencers that make a lot of money from internet marketing must also defend their own brand identification.

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Federal Court of Canada Issues Default Judgment to Stop Online Infringement

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Kaira’s brand AMUL is internationally renowned and India’s largest food brand. Kaira has registered the AMUL trademark in Canada for use in association with milk products. First, Kaira provided evidence of the goodwill that the AMUL brand and designs have acquired globally and in Canada.