Business, Marketing, Ownership and Social Media

Use, Control & Documented Proof Are The Prime Factors For Determining Ownership Of Social Media Accounts

JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If a company terminates one of its officers, does that person or his ex-employer own the corporate social media accounts that person used? Or do they belong to the officer, if he also posted details of a strictly personal nature, such as family.

Social Media

Social Media Ownership Marketing Marketing

Who Owns a Disputed Social Media Account? – JLM v. Gutman

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

This is a case focusing on ownership of social media accounts. See “ Social Media Ownership Disputes Part II: Bridal Wear Company Takes Back Control of Instagram Account from Ex-Employee ” and “ Another Confused Entry in the Social Media Account Ownership Jurisprudence–JLM v. (See

Social Media

Social Media Ownership Branding Brands

IP rights for social media Influencers and content creators

IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Introduction What separates long-established print and electronic media from social media is that it comes along with a bunch of techniques for its usage. These are tools that shaped social media to be more significant than the long-established medias. How can Influencers protect their IP?

Social Media

Social Media IP Intellectual Property Copying

Intellectual Property Protection for Content Creators & Social Media Influencers

Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it comes to promoting, marketing, and advertising, social media is one of the most effective and powerful ways. Content creators and social media influencers work sincerely to build their reputation for expertise in specific industries, products, and topics.

Social Media

Social Media Intellectual Property Registration Branding

Intellectual Property Rights for Social Media Influencers

IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

‘Influencer marketing,’ albeit a new word, has emerged as one of the most effective strategies to create money across all industries. A Social Media Influencer is someone who creates unique material that keeps people interested on multiple social media platforms, causing them to return for more high-quality information.

Social Media

Social Media Intellectual Property Non-Fungible Tokens Music

It’s Not Going to Be (Y)easy: What Happens when Business Collaborations Dissolve?

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.

Business

Business Contracts Branding Brands

marketing may be material even to very expensive/complex business purchases

43(B)log

OCTOBER 11, 2022

30, 2022) Pegasystems alleged that defendants, which compete with it in the business process management (BPM) software field, engaged in false advertising and commercial disparagement in an online report that portrayed Pegasystems unfavorably. Appian disseminated the report through its sales team, social media, and other marketing.

Marketing

Marketing Marketing Business False Advertising

Departing Employees Rename Their Former Employers’ Facebook Account. That May Be a Problem–La Baguette v. Tito & Tita

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

As alleged in the complaint, plaintiffs operated a bakery known as “La Baguette,” and hired defendants to manage aspects of the business. Defendants also managed the social media presence of the “La Baguette” business, which primarily consisted of a Facebook page. It had approximately 4,000 followers.

Social Media

Social Media Contracts Ownership Business

copying/explicit references let Roblox proceed with dubious (c) claim; Lego should be watching

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. Defendants allegedly marketed the My Avastars dolls with a “code” that could be used in the Roblox platform.

Copying

Copying False Advertising Social Media Advertising

Protection of Intellectual Property (IP) in the Metaverse

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. NFTs may refer to the digital goods or specific pieces sold in the Metaverse.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property IP Non-Fungible Tokens Branding

Multi-Level Marketing Company Sufficiently Alleges Reasonable Efforts Despite Posting Trade Secret Materials to Thousands

LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2022

Plaintiff, Tori Belle Cosmetics LLC (“Belle Cosmetics”), sells its cosmetics and false eyelashes through a network of salespeople, allowing each salesperson to earn a portion of any revenue generated by any salespeople they recruit to join their sales network, i.e., a multi-level marketing business.

Marketing

Marketing Marketing Confidentiality Social Media

Centering Artists’ Voices Within IP Discourse

IPilogue

MARCH 1, 2022

On the one hand, social media has enabled global sharing of news and creative media. This article features three artists I met over the course of my research: Kaitlin Chan (they/she), an autobiographical cartoonist from Hong Kong; Tabathia Smith (she/her), a laser-cutting small business owner; and.

Social Media

Social Media IP Business Branding

Generative AI Is Changing How We Do Business and How We Practice Law

IP Tech Blog

JULY 18, 2023

At the same time, we are obligated by both ethical rules and market conditions to offer reasonable rates – which in turn make the use of generative AI compelling. The post Generative AI Is Changing How We Do Business and How We Practice Law appeared first on Global IP & Technology Law Blog.

Business

Business Law Social Media Reporting

Advent of AI Voice Generation and Threat to Personality Rights

IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2024

In this technologically advanced age, success or failure of a business depends heavily on the marketing strategies that have been adopted. A very common way of marketing a product is to have it advertised and endorsed by celebrities that the public holds in good opinion. and includes both commercial and non-commercial aspects.

Personality Rights

Personality Rights Intellectual Property Social Media Intellectual Property Law

IP Protection of NFTs: A Comparative Look at the US and China

IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. NFTs are both a new creative form of intellectual and artistic expression and a lucrative business opportunity. Applicable IP rights.

IP

IP Ownership Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Law

Fortifying Your Brand: Dissuading Infringers through Trademark Registration

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Establishing Legal Ownership and Exclusivity Trademark registration establishes your legal ownership over a distinctive mark. This ownership comes with exclusive rights to use the mark in connection with specific goods or services.

Branding

Branding Brands Branding Registration

LimeWire Founder “Not Thrilled” That ‘Strangers’ Exploit the Brand for NFT Marketplace

TorrentFreak

MARCH 16, 2022

In a world that’s dominated by viral social media posts and catchy headlines, branding is everything. – LimeWire is going from P2P to NFT as it plans a comeback in May – Business Insider. Controversial statements and recognizable names are a great way to gain visibility. This attention can then be monetized.

Branding

Branding Brands Branding Due Diligence

Who Owns Social Media Accounts?–In re Bang Energy Drinks

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2023

The categorization of social media accounts into “business” and “personal” accounts was a hot issue a decade ago, when states across the country passed laws to protect employees from invasive employer demands to access or control their personal social media accounts.

Social Media

Social Media Ownership Marketing Marketing

Generative AI Is Changing How We Do Business and How We Practice Law

LexBlog IP

JULY 18, 2023

At the same time, we are obligated by both ethical rules and market conditions to offer reasonable rates – which in turn make the use of generative AI compelling. As legal professionals we find ourselves in a tricky situation where we can’t responsibly outsource our work to AI.

Business

Business Law Reporting Music

Artificial Intelligence in the Modern Workplace: A Multi-Part Series Highlighting Concerns and Implications of Using Artificial Intelligence Within a Company

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In looking, for example, specifically at healthcare IT companies, the types of employees can generally be divided into roughly three categories: (1) those involved in the administrative side of the business, (2) those involved in healthcare technology services, and (3) those involved in software development.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Intellectual Property Marketing Marketing

Protection Of Advertisement Campaign- An Analysis

IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 15, 2023

Introduction In this growing age of technology, business corporations have also levelled up in the promotion of their products. The company aims at highlighting the qualities of the products through advertisements which thereafter becomes an advertisement campaign which build the market identity of the product. as the defendant.

Advertising

Advertising Advertising Intellectual Property Social Media

People Don’t Come to See the Tattoo, They Come to See the Show

IP Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Because ownership of original works, like a tattoo, vests with the author (here the tattoo artist), the tattoo artist owned the copyright in the tattoo, even though it was physically on the someone else’s body. Plaintiff, on the other hand, created the tattoo to drive income to her business.

Fair Use

Fair Use Cease and Desist Social Media Art

Dragons’ Den, Series 20 Episode 14

Dragons' Den

APRIL 6, 2023

Summer’s coming for the Solar Buddies First up were best friends and business partners, Kelli Aspland and Laura Waters who were asking for £80k and help with scaling-up their business, Solar Buddies, in exchange for a 10% share of their business. A patent will last 20 years. This arises automatically in the UK, if you qualify.

Designs

Designs Design IP Business

IP Protection of NFTs: A Comparative Look at the US and China

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. NFTs are both a new creative form of intellectual and artistic expression and a lucrative business opportunity. Applicable IP rights.

IP

IP Ownership Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Law

DMCA Scammers Exploit Sites Linked to Mental Health Issues to Boost SEO

TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This time the scammers are attempting to drive traffic to [briandcruzhypnoplus[D0T]com], which claims to represent the business of a UK-based hypnotherapist called Brian D’Cruz. According to its website, I New Media offers Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services, as many companies do. – GetSocialGuide.com.

Social Media

Social Media Copyright Infringement Copyright Copying

Can You Copyright or Trademark a Logo Designed by AI?

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

used in those generated logos retain the ownership to that original art and do not give you a license to use it exclusively. usually you won’t be given the rights needed to have ownership or apply for registration, but even if you are, your logo could still be refused copyright and trademark registration for other reasons.

Designs

Designs Design Trademark Copyright

People Don’t Come to See the Tattoo, They Come to See the Show

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Because ownership of original works, like a tattoo, vests with the author (here the tattoo artist), the tattoo artist owned the copyright in the tattoo, even though it was physically on the someone else’s body. Plaintiff, on the other hand, created the tattoo to drive income to her business. ” Blanch v.

Fair Use

Fair Use Cease and Desist Social Media Art

The first NFT copyright infringement decision handed down in China

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

Given the rapid growth of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) market, it was just a matter of time until a court recognised the labyrinth of intellectual property difficulties that surrounded the distribution and sale of NFT digital works. In China’s first copyright infringement case including NFT digital work, a court recently decided.

Copyright Infringement

Copyright Infringement Copyright Non-Fungible Tokens Artwork

The first NFT copyright infringement decision handed down in China

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

Given the rapid growth of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) market, it was just a matter of time until a court recognised the labyrinth of intellectual property difficulties that surrounded the distribution and sale of NFT digital works. In China’s first copyright infringement case including NFT digital work, a court recently decided.

Copyright Infringement

Copyright Infringement Copyright Non-Fungible Tokens Artwork

What every Freelance Writer & Copywriter Needs to Know about Copyright

CopyrightsWorld

MARCH 30, 2021

If you ask any professional working on digital marketing what is the most valuable online asset for a business, you’ll get pretty the same answer. The second one is to get ownership of their copyright, know their rights under the copyright laws and how to protect them. Which ones? Writers/Copywriters will certainly be an answer.

Copyright

Copyright Ownership Intellectual Property Blogging

2023 Quick Links: IP, Keyword Ads

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Moreover, contrary to The Satanic Temple’s novel argument, domain registration is not the same as registration for a social media website.” The point of using Plaintiff’s image for advertising is to try to enhance Defendant’s business revenues by increasing the odds of sales. March 29, 2023).

IP

IP Advertising Advertising Copyright

Protecting Your Brand: How to Remove Counterfeits from Alibaba

Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Founded in 1999 by Jack Ma, the Alibaba company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most influential online commerce businesses. One of Alibaba’s most popular platforms is Alibaba.com, a leading global wholesale B2B marketplace that facilitates trade between businesses from around the world.

Branding

Branding Brands Branding Intellectual Property

Dealing with Counterfeits on E-Commerce Websites

Kashishipr

JULY 21, 2021

The world’s largest markets for e-commerce are the United States of America, China, the United Kingdom, etc., Proof of IP Ownership – IP Registration Certificate or Copyright Recordal Certificate is necessary. with electronics, fashion, books, and tickets being the top categories for e-commerce.

Branding

Branding Brands Branding Cease and Desist

Can Facebook Stop Data Snarfers?–Meta v. BrandTotal

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

I refer to “data snarfers” as businesses that aggregate (via scraping or APIs) lots of sensitive online personal information to offer analytics, business/competitive intelligence, and similar services. Will BrandTotal’s damages be sizable/business-ending? Academic researchers can also fit this paradigm.

Contracts

Contracts Privacy Social Media Advertising

Metaverse: Fashion Trademark Battles to Watch

JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 16, 2022

The most recent of them is the metaverse, and similar to what has happened to other parallel realities such as video games and social media, the metaverse is being invaded by fashion brands. Therefore, it is essential for anyone interested in the business of trademarks to pay close attention to the following first cases on the matter.

Trademark

Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens Branding Brands

ChatGPT and the Underlying Copyright Malady

SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2023

Through an examination of ChatGPT’s ‘Terms of Use’, our former blogger Varsha Jhavar attempts to investigate the copyright implications of the chatbot inter alia touching upon the issue of ownership and assignment of the output generated. Her previous posts on the blog can be viewed here , here , here and here.

Copyright

Copyright Copyright Law Ownership Copyright Infringement

Trademark For Business Growth

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Trademarks perform the following functions- Trademark or logo helps identify the goods and services easily: A trademark serves as a means of identification for a certain brand, corporation, or other entity, allowing it to be clearly distinguished from the other brands on the market. For Example, Nike, Apple, Haagen-Dazszl.

Business

Business Trademark Registration Cease and Desist

SpicyIP Weekly Review (June 28 – July 4)

SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

Copyright Ownership in State Board Textbooks: Impediments to Accessibility. granted an ad interim injunction in favour of the plaintiff, which is the owner and registered proprietor of the trademark TATA and is engaged in the business of e-commerce through its platform tatacliq.com., Thematic Highlight. Image from here. June 30, 2021].

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Trademark Licensing Copyright

43(a)(1)(A) claims are hard to win against a TM registrant

43(B)log

AUGUST 19, 2021

Zamfir alleged that the resulting confusion harmed his reputation, made it more difficult to market the genuine products of his research, and gave the false impression that his research is being financed by a relationship with CasperLabs, which made it harder for him to secure sponsorship. 1) The marks were identical. (2)

Registration

Registration Social Media Trademark Registering Trademarks

Protecting Your Brand: How to Remove Counterfeits from Amazon

Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Your business has likely collectively spent countless hours and resources to build a strong brand presence on Amazon. By taking the necessary steps, your business can protect your products from counterfeiters and ensure that customers are purchasing legitimate items. For example: If the product is listed in the U.S.,

Branding

Branding Brands Branding Reporting

What Even Is Ad Tech?

LexBlog IP

JULY 26, 2022

I recently joined BakerHostetler’s Chicago office in the Digital Assets and Data Management Practice Group after spending almost eight years at Publicis Groupe, where I led a team of attorneys supporting business units focused on media, data and advertising technology (“ad tech”).

Advertising

Advertising Advertising Branding Brands

Armslist Loses Two Section 230 Rulings, But Still Defeats Both Lawsuits

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2021

In that sense, this case is like the “material support for terrorists” cases against social media services, which have failed on a wide variety of grounds beyond Section 230. The post Armslist Loses Two Section 230 Rulings, But Still Defeats Both Lawsuits appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

Copyright Infringement

Copyright Infringement Publishing Designs Design

Principal Cynthia Walden and Associate Sarah Kelleher Author World Intellectual Property Review Article “Selling the Intangible in Fashion: What Does It Mean for Trademark Protection?”

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 16, 2022

While arguments exist that infringement of trademarks in connection with virtual goods and services should be covered by the “natural zone of expansion” doctrine, best practice would be to file applications for important brands for virtual versions of the brand’s goods or services and to ensure enforcement efforts cover this new market.

Non-Fungible Tokens

Non-Fungible Tokens Intellectual Property Trademark Branding

Brand Protection and Fighting Fakes Online

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. Nearly every mainstream marketplace and social media platform has Acceptable Use Policies, which provide procedures for reporting intellectual property infringements.

Branding

Branding Brands Branding Intellectual Property

Use, Control & Documented Proof Are The Prime Factors For Determining Ownership Of Social Media Accounts

Who Owns a Disputed Social Media Account? – JLM v. Gutman

Trending Sources

IP rights for social media Influencers and content creators

Intellectual Property Protection for Content Creators & Social Media Influencers

Intellectual Property Rights for Social Media Influencers

It’s Not Going to Be (Y)easy: What Happens when Business Collaborations Dissolve?

marketing may be material even to very expensive/complex business purchases

Departing Employees Rename Their Former Employers’ Facebook Account. That May Be a Problem–La Baguette v. Tito & Tita

copying/explicit references let Roblox proceed with dubious (c) claim; Lego should be watching

Protection of Intellectual Property (IP) in the Metaverse

Multi-Level Marketing Company Sufficiently Alleges Reasonable Efforts Despite Posting Trade Secret Materials to Thousands

Centering Artists’ Voices Within IP Discourse

Generative AI Is Changing How We Do Business and How We Practice Law

Advent of AI Voice Generation and Threat to Personality Rights

IP Protection of NFTs: A Comparative Look at the US and China

Fortifying Your Brand: Dissuading Infringers through Trademark Registration

LimeWire Founder “Not Thrilled” That ‘Strangers’ Exploit the Brand for NFT Marketplace

Who Owns Social Media Accounts?–In re Bang Energy Drinks

Generative AI Is Changing How We Do Business and How We Practice Law

Artificial Intelligence in the Modern Workplace: A Multi-Part Series Highlighting Concerns and Implications of Using Artificial Intelligence Within a Company

Protection Of Advertisement Campaign- An Analysis

People Don’t Come to See the Tattoo, They Come to See the Show

Dragons’ Den, Series 20 Episode 14

IP Protection of NFTs: A Comparative Look at the US and China

DMCA Scammers Exploit Sites Linked to Mental Health Issues to Boost SEO

Can You Copyright or Trademark a Logo Designed by AI?

People Don’t Come to See the Tattoo, They Come to See the Show

The first NFT copyright infringement decision handed down in China

The first NFT copyright infringement decision handed down in China

What every Freelance Writer & Copywriter Needs to Know about Copyright

2023 Quick Links: IP, Keyword Ads

Protecting Your Brand: How to Remove Counterfeits from Alibaba

Dealing with Counterfeits on E-Commerce Websites

Can Facebook Stop Data Snarfers?–Meta v. BrandTotal

Metaverse: Fashion Trademark Battles to Watch

ChatGPT and the Underlying Copyright Malady

Trademark For Business Growth

SpicyIP Weekly Review (June 28 – July 4)

43(a)(1)(A) claims are hard to win against a TM registrant

Protecting Your Brand: How to Remove Counterfeits from Amazon

What Even Is Ad Tech?

Armslist Loses Two Section 230 Rulings, But Still Defeats Both Lawsuits

Principal Cynthia Walden and Associate Sarah Kelleher Author World Intellectual Property Review Article “Selling the Intangible in Fashion: What Does It Mean for Trademark Protection?”

Brand Protection and Fighting Fakes Online

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