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. Daler Mehendi, a known singer and the plaintiff in the present case, had a registered trademark over the letters “DM” and established a business called “D.M. Entertainment Pvt.

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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. See Musk, Elon).

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Intepat

JULY 4, 2023

The benefits of trademark registration allow the ‘Trademark holder’ to enjoy the following benefits – Protection of the channel name, preventing competitors from stealing or using a similar version of the YouTube channel name. It is clear that the protection of a trademark is essential for maintaining the goodwill of the brand.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

All ardent social media users are aware of the latest trend of using hashtags to spread the word across a wide range of users for bolstering consumer engagement. Therefore, the prime role of such hashtags needs to be assessed in line with the Trademark Law to deduce whether they qualify for trademark protection.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

Ramsey is a Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law. She writes and teaches in the trademark law area, and was one of the signatories of the First Amendment Professors amicus brief filed in Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. by guest blogger Lisa P. Ramsey [Lisa P. A consumer survey is not required.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

Traverse Legal’s Attorneys are globally recognized for their experience and results in the legal areas of: Complex Litigation , Internet Law , Trademark Law , Business Law and more. Contact us today for more information about our social media, brand and influencer legal services.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

22, 2022) This is a super messy case with a lot going on; I’m going to blog about it mainly to highlight a new thing you can apparently do with a trademark application , which is use it on non-Amazon platforms to gain advantages. Jones is “a social media influencer, media personality, and celebrity gossip blogger.”

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

IP provides a wide range of tools that can help businesses stand apart from the competitors. A trademark typically consists of a word (like Cheerios), a stylised word or letter (like the iconic M logo for McDonald’s), a design (like Nestlé’s birds’ nest), or a phrase (like “Life tastes better with KFC”).

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

For brands and rights holders, these technologies mean a change in consumer behavior, a shift towards more immersive digital engagement with their customers, and an array of new business opportunities. However, we’re already observing complex IP and brand protection challenges, and it’s important businesses plan their strategies carefully.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 5, 2021

They combine business, law, social science, and, of course, shopping. When a lot of people think about trademarks, they think about what the company owns and does with it. Companies spend a lot of time, money, and effort on their trademarks. Tiffany’s has a very recognizable trademark – their color.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

If you face an Internet law issue, cyber law complaint, website, or e-commerce issue, we have an Internet lawyer ready to help. There are web hosting companies, affiliate marketers, e-commerce agreements, clickwrap agreements, and social media defamation. Business Happens on the Internet. The World Has Changed.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Adidas, for example, is a brand that has achieved success in the sports business by introducing sports clothing and other related products. Amazon, for example, has registered its trademark as a shopping cart with a blue backdrop, allowing everyone to recognize it as Amazon. It takes years for them to get registration.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 31, 2023

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements on social media for perfumes that offer the same fragrance as a luxury one at a reasonably affordable rate. If you have come across such ads and have wondered whether such use of a mark infringes the mark of the luxury brand, then you are not alone.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A trademark is not just a means of securing and protecting a brand name, it is also a valuable business asset. It’s no surprise then that is a constant race to seek trademark ownership and registration of popular holiday names — but is owning a holiday name even possible?

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SpicyIP

JULY 2, 2021

The trademark protection for a business logo means that no one else can exploit or use it. It can deliver both positive and negative implications on the business community and the society. A survey of recent cases shall depict how huge brands try to weaponize trademark law to suppress the creative expression of smaller firms.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 9, 2023

” In the trial, the jury disagreed with Rothschild, rejecting his First Amendment defense, and finding him liable for trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and cybersquatting. This may include text messages, messaging apps, posts on any social media platform, and other forms of communication. ” ( Id.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 31, 2024

Most likely, Section 35 of the Trademark Act, 1999 will come into the picture, which says that a proprietor (of registered or unregistered marks) cannot interfere with any bona fide use by a person of the name of his predecessors in business. In other words, who’s the inventor of Dal Makhani and Butter Chicken ?

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents. There have been some court decisions on this precise topic, but the law is not completely settled. DM me on social media or email me at info@kingpatentlaw.com.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

NAACP—these courts very clearly say that trademark law applies to commercial speech, defined as it is in First Amendment case law, and not to noncommercial speech. Some of the work is also done by the idea that trademark control extends only to the name/logo of a congregation and not to other elements of worship.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 1, 2022

An online article used photos of the Lounge in its coverage of the series, and MGFB also submitted social media posts. Plaintiffs’ social media expert opined that the show meant that Internet searches for “Florabama” or “Flora-Bama” led to “blurred” results filled with MTV Floribama Shore content.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2023

Unlike trademark law, the concept of honest and concurrent use does not exist in copyright law, and it cannot, as no two people can come up with the same exact play or book! It is like ChatGPT, but the users get priority access during busy times and faster response times.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media. Don’t overlook company social media accounts, domain names, and toll-free numbers, which may also serve as potential trademarks.

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azrights

MAY 3, 2022

Any new media company doing work customers want, such as websites or social media, can and does add on a branding service to their offerings. Yet, addressing brand and branding correctly when a business starts up can be one of the most important ways to transform their fortunes. . The world of branding needs to change.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 27, 2022

With the increase in globalization and cross-border trade, intriguing types of trademarks are trending and have become a crucial tool to signify a company’s identity. Motion Trademarks in India. The most critical aspect that may be subject to the Trademark Protection of a motion mark is the succession of images in the said mark.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 17, 2021

However, British artist Stuart Semple considers Tiffany Blue as being held captive through trademark law. Semple has been “liberating colours since 2016” , with previous paints replicating trademarked colours including International Klein Blue , T-Mobile Magenta , and Blackest Black.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Here’s a statement that will probably be quoted widely: [T]he fact that ChromaDex might reward Albaum or any other third party for steering business ChromaDex’s way does not establish that ChromaDex has the ability to exercise any control or direction over the statements that Albaum might make.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

However, it may be more appropriate to consider trademark law as a comparable framework for comprehending the extent of the personality right. The business practice of using a celebrity’s image to sell things or services in order to make more money.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Many businesses are currently working to develop the Metaverse or different kinds of mixed reality settings that integrate several technologies, including AI, blockchain, VR, and AR. By deterring rip offs, trademarks safeguard a company’s identity and the repute of its brand(s), especially in the Metaverse.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

The Supreme Court looked into a wide variety of issues such as oxygen and Covid-19 drugs shortage, equitable pricing of vaccines, protection of health workers, possibility of invoking compulsory licenses and the clampdown on free speech on social media platforms. Novex Communications Pvt Ltd v. DXC Technology [Madras High Court].

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SpicyIP

APRIL 30, 2023

The court agreed with the petitioner’s arguments and also found that the explanation of reverse deduction by the defendant, for the coinage of the mark, if accepted, will trivialize the trademark law. Delhi High Court orders media platforms to delete copyright content of Shah Rukh Khan starr er Jawan.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

§ 1052(c) on registering marks concerning a living person without permission; this case has the possibility of altering trademark law significantly and allowing current events to be treated similarly to historic events from a trademark perspective. Japanese Trademark Law, Article 4(1)(viii). ” Id. (at

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Copyright Lately

JUNE 6, 2022

It is possible for a song title to be protected under trademark law in certain circumstances, but it’s not easy. Call it the cost of doing business. I’d love to hear what you think, either in the comments section or on social media @copyrightlatey. The Songs Sound Nothing Alike. Thanks for reading!

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

For background, check out my post on the district court’s ruling here: “ Social Media Ownership Disputes Part II: Bridal Wear Company Takes Back Control of Instagram Account from Ex-Employee ”. It did not specifically address ownership of social media accounts. Gutman signed an employment agreement with JLM.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Rierson, Trademark Law and the Creep of Legal Formalism Various rules w/in TM law have been codified that we seem to be treating more as formalistic labels or bright line rules when a more practical approach is preferable in TM context instead of leaning on labels. Formalism creeping back in: three examples. (1)

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Ujoy Technology and Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha vs Tech Square Engineering Pvt Ltd [Delhi High Court] This year the concept of transborder reputation in trademark law saw two important interpretations from the Delhi High Court. Bolt Technology v. First, in Toyota v.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

This case is interesting to me because in standard trademark claims courts routinely accept similar allegations as sufficient, and under the TMA lost control over reputation is now considered irreparable harm—without ever having to be proved to be harm in the first place!

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