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Surprise! Another 512(f) Claim Fails–Bored Ape Yacht Club v. Ripps

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

.” Most of the opinion discusses the trademark implications of Ripps’ rival NFT collection. With that framing, trademark law protects against the unwanted competition, and the court treats this as an easy rightsowner win. New Destiny Church * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v.

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Why Netflix’s “Bridgerton” Lawsuit is Good for Fan Fiction

Copyright Lately

Netflix could have sent Barlow & Bear a cease and desist letter hand-delivered by Regé-Jean Page. Unlike trademark law, copyright is not a “use it or lose it” proposition. Barlow & Bear claim copyright ownership in “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.” Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.

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Trademark For Business Growth

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

To obtain trademark protection, a business must first adopt a graphically represented mark which is unique and distinguishable. Section 9(1) (c) of the Trademark Act, 1999 prohibits the registration of words used commonly. Ownership Registered trademarks are easier to enforce since they typically carry a presumption of ownership.

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What is a common law trademark?

Patent Trademark Blog

US trademark rights go to the first-user. In contrast, many foreign countries give trademark rights to the first filer. US trademark law is different. What can a common law trademark owner do? Even without a registered trademark, a common law trademark owner can still have significant rights.