IPilogue

JANUARY 24, 2022

Vivian Sim is an IP Intensive student and a 3L JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. And little did I know that every provincial/territorial jurisdiction in Canada is party to a Tiered Pricing Framework that also places ceilings on generic drug prices relative to the reference brand price.

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Intellectual Property Branding Brands Branding 81

TorrentFreak

JANUARY 2, 2023

The California-based company behind the adult brand ‘X-Art’ filed thousands of lawsuits targeting Internet subscribers whose accounts were allegedly used to share Malibu’s films via BitTorrent. A few years ago, Malibu Media was one of the most active ‘copyright trolls’ in the United States. After that, things went quiet.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Today, it’s common knowledge that IP-addresses and downloads of BitTorrent users can be easily monitored by tracking outfits. The company produces adult entertainment videos published under the brands ‘Blacked’, ‘Tushy’, and ‘Vixen’ made available from its own websites. and around the world.

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Copyright Settlement Copyright Infringement Branding 98

IPilogue

APRIL 22, 2022

ViiV Healthcare (“ViiV”), majority-owned by GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”), claims that Gilead’s bictegravir (sold under the brand name “Biktarvy”) directly copied its dolutegravir’s formulation under U.S. This article delves into the legal doctrines that support the parties’ claims and the overarching strategy to their settlement.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This is generally done by giant corporations and brand names to survive the competition and swallow the small businesses for gains. Post serving such notice the small entity is forced for settlement because getting into a legal battle would be a disadvantageous step financially. comcountering all the claims by bigbasket.

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Cease and Desist Trademark Registering Trademarks Business 98

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Fish attorney Kurt Glitzenstein spoke with The American Lawyer about Fish’s success on being the busiest patent litigation firm in the land. He discusses his goals and priorities as the Litigation Practice Group leader, where the firm is looking to expand in the next year, and more.

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Litigation Technology Business Patent 40

SpicyIP

AUGUST 22, 2021

Writing this post in the context of PV Sindhu’s success at the Tokyo Olympics and how that has spurred companies who do not sponsor her to put up congratulatory messages on social media with their brand logos and while using her images, Satchit analyses the discourse on the right to publicity surrounding the issue.

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Personality Rights Reporting Social Media Branding 119

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This case involves Jim Adler, a/k/a the “Texas Hammer,” a Texas lawyer who has spent $100M+ on advertising to build his brand. Groupon * Georgia Supreme Court Blesses Google’s Keyword Ad Sales–Edible IP v. FTC * Selling Keyword Ads Isn’t Theft or Conversion–Edible IP v. Luxy * Think Keyword Metatags Are Dead?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2022

Las Vegas Skydiving Adventures offers tandem skydiving under the “Fyrosity” brand. Melwani sells products under the “Royal Silk” brand. Georgia Supreme Court Blesses Google’s Keyword Ad Sales–Edible IP v. OxBlue. * Want To Know Amazon’s Confidential Settlement Terms For A Keyword Advertising Lawsuit?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

I raised this taxonomical issue with the Network Automation case , which involved niche-y job scheduler software where a consumer who is new to the niche might not know the various brands when starting a search. Groupon * Georgia Supreme Court Blesses Google’s Keyword Ad Sales–Edible IP v. Luxy * Think Keyword Metatags Are Dead?

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Trademark Advertising Advertising False Advertising 79

IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 17, 2023

[viii] Spotify, Pandora and other companies also follow the principle of settlement rather than compliance in their regimes. ix] It is essentially a cheap get out of jail free card for companies like Spotify who use copyright litigation and time as a weapon to cede the music label into bowing down. [x] Author: Harjas Gulati.

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Copyright Law Copyright Music Law 69

SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Wondering what IP developments took place last week? Look no further as we present to you the SpicyIP Weekly Review, highlighting the discussions that took place on the blog along with other IP news. On one hand, they can lead to an amicable settlement between the parties and prevent lengthy litigations.

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Cease and Desist Copyright Infringement Invention Social Media 105

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

There’s not evidence of a litigation history of the few midcentury modern design patents, even though Herman Miller etc. More litigation now than there was when the designs were created, and the litigation is very strategic: forum selection, defendants who are not bringing a great defense. A lot of settlements.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 25, 2021

lululemon’s brand also displays prominently in its keyword ads. This clear labeling means it’s OK that lululemon also appears as the top ad on the “aliign” search results page. . * Selling Keyword Ads Isn’t Theft or Conversion–Edible IP v. Labeled search results. Reyes & Adler v.

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Advertising Advertising Settlement Trademark 106

SpicyIP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Beat the ‘Monday Blues’ with our recap of IP developments from last week. SpicyIP Tidbit)Nokia- Oppo SEP Litigation: The Dust (Dispute) Finally Settles! Other IP Developments Delhi High Court directs Google to take down impugned URLs offering Starbucks franchises in India. Read SpicyIP tidbit on this development.

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Music Intellectual Property Copyright IP 59

Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

weigh up and anticipate what a litigation case entails in the big picture and in light of your business. It is not that you in particular and your trademark are being targeted, but awareness on how to proceed yields value to your brand. Enforcement strategy: litigation or agreement? We will explain how to go about it.

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Trademark Cease and Desist Registration Litigation 59

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 17, 2021

BONUS : Plaintiffs allege that the marketing rights that Stevens and Hughes purchased from Google and Facebook directed searches for the Blaux brand to [link] where Stevens and Hughes sold products that competed with the Blaux portable air conditioner. v. . * Selling Keyword Ads Isn’t Theft or Conversion–Edible IP v.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 1, 2022

For instance, during the Trump presidency, then-California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sued the federal government more than 110 times, spending tens of millions of dollars on litigation on a wide variety of issues spanning immigration, voting rights and climate change, among others. Mexico border. Takeaway No. Takeaway No.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

NY Times : SmileDirectClub to Release Customers From NDAs in Settlement Other Consumer Issues * Pop v. Gallagher Data Breach Litigation , 631 F.Supp.3d The court dismissed the anti-SLAPP motion because the matter was of public interest, but the doctor met his pleading burden. * Lulifama.com LLC, 2023 U.S. LEXIS 125429 (M.D.

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SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of posts on the Law Commission’s Report on Trade Secrets and Economic Espionage, DHC’s decisions on working examples, writ jurisdiction of the pre-grant oppositions, and the Viagra-Vigoura trademark dispute. Intergrow Brands Pvt. Anything we are missing out on?

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IP Watchdog

JULY 29, 2021

Earlier today, the Senate Judiciary Committee held an Executive Business Meeting in which the Committee discussed and favorably reported four bills aimed at reducing prescription drug prices for consumers and curbing perceived abuses of the patent system by brand pharmaceutical companies.

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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). Not so much on the facts of the case, but mostly on where it is being litigated.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In the case of Alice Corp v CLS Bank International, the US Supreme Court in 2014 held that claims to a computer-associated technique of mitigating “settlement risk” in various financial transactions were barred from patenting. Blockchain’s possible application in the world of IP?

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Technology Patent IP Invention 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In the case of Alice Corp v CLS Bank International, the US Supreme Court in 2014 held that claims to a computer-associated technique of mitigating “settlement risk” in various financial transactions were barred from patenting. Blockchain’s possible application in the world of IP?

Technology 52

Technology Patent IP Invention 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In the case of Alice Corp v CLS Bank International, the US Supreme Court in 2014 held that claims to a computer-associated technique of mitigating “settlement risk” in various financial transactions were barred from patenting. Blockchain’s possible application in the world of IP?

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Technology Patent IP Invention 52

LexBlog IP

JUNE 22, 2023

The PREVAIL ACT is a collection of pro-litigation/anti-Tech proposals that would do far more harm to the U.S. This requirement reduces incentives for privateering or extortion of nuisance settlements. What nuisance settlements? That stick is the proposed provisions of the PREVAIL ACT. Completely nonsensical.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

In fact, the individual who provided the fake reviews entered into a settlement of the case against him for $100,000 at the same time the lawsuit was filed. We will be watching this case closely as it proceeds in litigation. The proposed order makes it clear that the money will go to the states and not the FTC.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of posts on the new Patent (Amendment) Rules, and some thoughts on safeguards which can be used by intermediaries to prevent trademark infringement. Other IP Developments TVS chairman’s family enters into an agreement to avoid future trademark tussles.

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Trademark Patent Copyright Confidentiality 52

LexBlog IP

MARCH 12, 2023

District Court of Nevada ruled on a host of different requests to exclude evidence, including requests under Daubert and other expert challenges, Rule 408 settlement discussions and evidence of the parties’ respective wealth. Litigation Funders Beware! Want to persuade a litigation funder to help you with your trade secrets case?

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Blogging Litigation Ownership Reporting 52

43(B)log

AUGUST 3, 2023

Bita Amani, Some More Equal Than Others: Critical Contexts for the (False) Promises of Intellectual Property Rights IP and sustainable development goals: What is equality itself? Often formal equality is presented in the pretext of equal application as if IP were immune from feminist and critical race critiques.

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Music Art Copying Licensing 52

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

Litigation under the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA) in the district courts also decreased. BPCIA Litigation. No earlier than 2023 per settlement. Branded Semglee ® : 5% off WAC of Lantus ® , with high rebates. No earlier than 2023 per settlement. No earlier than 2023 per settlement. .

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

SCt should get out of business of doing IP, but it’s too late. What you’re seeing is cross-licensing/branding. Maybe sponsorship/affiliation reflects what brands are doing and how consumers think. If we listened to what brands actually do and what consumers actually see, they see Nike x Common, the dual branding is all over it.

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Trademark Law Branding Brands 45

LexBlog IP

APRIL 3, 2023

This is an important decision to review in understanding licensing and litigation of international SEP portfolios. This asymmetry is likely to lead to settlement amounts or, absent litigation, negotiated royalties that undervalue the innovator’s technology. Ericsson argued that, under the 2015 EU decision in Huawei v.

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