Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

To answer that and other questions about Halloween costumes, we have to step back and look at how copyright and trademark law apply to costumes. This means, theoretically, that elements such as the Superman “S” can be protected by copyright because they are separate elements that are merely copied onto the clothing.

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Trademark Copyright Cease and Desist Copying 250

IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Cookie Department”) for copying Hershey’s famous Kisses shape. The design of Hershey’s cone-shaped small chocolate “Kisses” has been a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) since 1996. On September 28, 2021 , The Hershey Co.

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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. Copy Right Law in the Entertainment Industry The cornerstone of intellectual property protection in the entertainment sector is copyright law.

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Intellectual Property Cease and Desist Copyright Law Music 52

Corsearch

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

To be eligible for trademark protection, the mark must be distinctive, non-generic, and not already in use by another party. Learn more about distinctive trademarks. Common trademark violations Navigating the waters of trademark laws can sometimes feel like you’re trying to solve a puzzle blindfolded—confusing, right?

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Branding Brands Branding Trademark 59

LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Selecting a keyword search term is a strategic endeavor for many businesses because such keywords can be used to lure consumers away from competitors’ products or services. 1-800 Contacts also claims that Warby Parker copied its website design to “ intentionally deceive and confuse ” consumers.

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Advertising Advertising Trademark Cease and Desist 52

The IP Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

This information or any portion thereof may not be copied or disseminated in any form or by any means or stored in an electronic database or retrieval system without the express written consent of the American Bar Association or the copyright holder. Published in Landslide , Vol. 3, January/February 2021, by the American Bar Association.

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Intellectual Property Contracts Trademark Trademark Law 52

SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

After another busy week here at SpicyIP, here are the quick summaries of the 5 blogposts that were put up, along with 15 case summaries and other national and international IP developments for you. Can “honest concurrent use” be used as a defense against a trademark infringement claim? Important IP cases that we’re missing out on?

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Designs Design Trademark Cease and Desist 52