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.

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Likelihood of Confusion

MARCH 20, 2022

The post Rutgers, Archer and Me: Using Social Media to Power Your Business appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. See you in sunny #Camden next Thursday, @Rutgers_Camden! link] — Ron Coleman (@RonColeman) May 10, 2016 By the time you.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In the age of TikTok and Instagram Reels, such content often consists of video synched to music.

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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.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 3, 2022

The Guides assist businesses in conforming their endorsement and testimonial advertising practices to Section 5 of the FTC Act, an increasingly important function given the rise in social media and influencer-based advertising. Indeed, according to the FTC, the proposed. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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JD Supra Law

MAY 12, 2023

Three Ward and Smith attorneys shared insights on the legal implications businesses should consider when entering into a promotional contract with a social media influencer. By: Ward and Smith, P.A.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 6, 2023

The evolution and development of trademark law protect the right of manufacturers or sellers but the advancement of technology and the emergence of social media has bound lawmakers and interpreters to make a continuous intervention and take a comprehensive vigil over the various new issues related to trademark infringement. Conclusion.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Plaintiffs CAN’T WAIT to sue Internet services using the Texas social media censorship law. Nevertheless, the plaintiffs argued that the law “evidences a strong public policy to protect Texans from wrongful censorship on social media platforms.” But surprise! I hope it doesn’t.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 23, 2022

In this blog, we will understand how social media is becoming the new territory for cybersquatting and shed light on the steps to reduce the issue on different social media platforms. How Cybersquatters Tarnish a Brand on Social Media. While Tony La Russa (the former manager of the St.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 10, 2023

So if graffiti can be protected, does one need permission from the artist to photograph the work and then “publish” it to a social media platform? What if the social media account is used to promote the account owner’s own goods or services, or a third party’s brand? Oct 18, 2022).

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

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. One of the most significant methods to safeguard material on social media is through copyright.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 14, 2022

Navigating Brand Protection and Trademarks for Social Media Influencers. Building a brand or business as an influencer on social media is not easy. In this article, we share best practices for social media influencers to protect their brand, reputation, and business through trademark registration and prudent use.

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Art Law Journal

AUGUST 10, 2022

Here’s a common scenario on social media for artists: You’re starting to grow a steady online following, but your audience isn’t commenting, liking or sharing your first few posts. So is it time to throw in the towel on social media and focus on other marketing strategies? Wear your heart on your sleeve.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The ability for users to leverage an extensive music database has, in large part, allowed TikTok to become one of the most used social media platforms in the world, and its influence in the global music business has been monumental. By: Polsinelli

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Things went south, however, when JLM tried to renegotiate the parties’ deal by expanding the designer’s social media job duties. When negotiations fell apart, the designer locked JLM out of her brand’s social media page, and she started a new social media account under a slightly different trade name.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 16, 2021

Judge Jed Rakoff of the Southern District of New York recently denied a motion to dismiss in a copyright dispute involving the unlicensed “embedding” of a social media video. By: Proskauer - Minding Your Business

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U.S. Department of Commerce

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Shop Small on Small Business Saturday. Minority business growth. Saturday, November 27, 2021 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. billion according to the 2020 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey commissioned by American Express.

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The IPKat

MARCH 11, 2024

The promotion of items on social media by celebrities and influencers is commonplace for companies. Celebrities are often invited to collaborate to the creation of specific products, or even find themselves at the helm of a brand's artistic direction. However, these collaborations or partnerships don't always work out as they should.

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Hugh Stephens Blog

MAY 24, 2021

Should user-generated content (UGC) on social media platforms be free from any regulation and the rule of law, simply because it is user-generated? Should social media platforms be given a pass when it comes to any responsibility for the UGC that they distribute?

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CopyrightsWorld

MAY 18, 2022

Want to meet one of the pre-eminent social media experts in America? Kris is the CEO of Ruby Media Group, a full service Public Relations and Social Media Agency located in Manhattan, which offers public relations services, content marketing, social media and personal branding services.

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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.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The team also discusses current cyber threats and readiness tips for security professionals and business leaders alike. Join us for an in-depth conversation that explores our guests' personalities, expertise, and the path that led them into cybersecurity. Charity Wright is a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at Recorded. By: Carlton Fields

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

July 11, 2022) involves a copyright infringement action brought by a group of music publishers and record companies against an energy drink and sports nutrition supplement company doing business as Bang Energy and its CEO. By: Hinch Newman LLP

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When reports about Facebook’s plan to change its corporate name hit the internet, branding experts offered their theories about the driving force behind the social media giant’s decision to rebrand itself. After all, a rose by any other name may smell as sweet but a business with a new name may not be as successful. .

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azrights

MAY 10, 2022

It’s well known that the failure rate of small businesses is extremely high. Entrepreneur.com rates people’s chances of surviving in business beyond 5 years at 50/50, while the chances of failure after 10 years are 70%. With that in mind, here are the top 13 reasons why businesses are less successful than they might otherwise be.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 19, 2022

I love a great meal, I love supporting small local businesses, and I have a connection to the restaurant industry: my wife and my brother-in-law own two restaurants. And having a protected name is an asset for that transaction and adds value to the business, because any future owner will know that it’s protected.

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Stock Legal Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

At this age and stage of life, spring means a constant barrage of cleaning challenge content on my social media. That includes cleaning up entity organizations where clients are running multiple unrelated business lines through the same entity.

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GDB Firm Blog

APRIL 24, 2020

A recent New York federal court decision adds a new twist to the law governing the right to use photographs that are posted on social media platforms, and gives a new possible legal defense to individuals and businesses accused of copyright infringement for using photographs that are directly sourced from those platforms.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 14, 2022

Many of my clients have contractors or vendors or virtual assistants who assist them with writing blog posts, creating newsletters, doing social media posting and work. When you hire someone to write or post or do social media for you, or create most types of content, it is generally a work for hire type of agreement.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 22, 2024

It makes the business as a whole more valuable. Studies show that businesses with registered trademarks generally perform better than businesses that don’t. Provides more tools and a stronger claim against any social media infringers.22 The ability to enter into the Amazon brand registry.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2023

You’ve chosen the perfect business name and you’re excited about starting to use it. They can also result in cease and desist requests from the owners of the businesses with the similar names. The post Before You Name Your Business, You Must Do This! appeared first on King Business and Patent Law.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 5, 2022

One of the most frequent questions I get is “When should I begin the process to start applying to register my trademark as a business owner?” That moment, of course, can be at a variety of different stages for a business, and that’s what I want to review here. What if you started using the brand name on social media?

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Notably, the FTC brought this action under Section 5 of the FTC Act and not the Made in USA Labeling Rule, which may not cover statements made on social media, websites, etc., or qualified “Made in USA” claims. Read more

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 30, 2022

Trends on social media move so quickly, but this one has lingered, and it’s about red flags. Because it’s related to social media, I only learned about it because of my children and my family, but a lot of posts about red flags use the red flag icon or emoji, and then warning signs about a particular topic.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s digital era where social media is at the core of all business, influencers have emerged as pivotal players in the world of marketing, wielding significant influence over their followers and the brands they represent.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 17, 2023

In recent years, cybersecurity has become a significant concern for businesses of all sizes across the United States, and Florida is no exception. Below are the top five cybersecurity concerns for Florida businesses: Phishing Attacks. In Florida, phishing attacks are one of the most common types of cyber attacks that businesses face.

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Copyright Lately

JANUARY 23, 2024

Photographer Jeff Sedlik will ask a federal jury to find that celebrity tattoo artist Katherine Von Drachenberg (aka Kat Von D) infringed the copyright in his iconic portrait of Miles Davis by reproducing the photo in a tattoo and then displaying images of her handiwork on social media.

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