LexBlog IP

MARCH 24, 2023

The lease agreement allows the NCAA to use the trademark “Sweet Sixteen” in its marketing, promotions, and other activities related to the tournament, but the KHSAA retains ownership of the trademark. In some cases, the NCAA has even taken legal action to protect its trademarks.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 2, 2022

The court remains skeptical of LinkedIn’s privacy-based arguments: LinkedIn has no protected property interest in the data contributed by its users, as the users retain ownership over their profiles. Are robots.txt, IP address blocks, or cease-and-desist letters still relevant to the CFAA at all? Eric’s Comments.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

These rights provide exclusive ownership and control over intangible assets, allowing creators to protect their innovations from unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution. Firstly, intellectual property rights grant startups exclusive ownership over their innovative ideas and inventions.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In addition to the ‘collectible’ aspect, NFTs can also be used as proof of ownership or access. The NFT simply creates a chain of alleged ownership of the particular copy.” The recording industry group has already sent DMCA takedowns and cease and desist letters targeting unauthorized music-inspired NFT projects.

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Non-Fungible Tokens Cease and Desist Intellectual Property Law Copying 91

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 1, 2023

Construing these allegations as true and in Service’s favor, Service subjectively believed that he possessed an ownership interest and that he never approved the Comedy Dynamics deal. I’m pretty sure the drafters of 512(f) never contemplated that it would be invoked in disputes over ownership.

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Fair Use Cease and Desist Contracts Ownership 101

LexBlog IP

JUNE 8, 2022

How are digital assets possessed and ownership proven? Digital assets, like NFTs and bitcoin, are registered on the blockchain to a specific wallet’s public address, proving ownership. Send a Cease and Desist Letter.

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The IPKat

MAY 26, 2023

After sending a cease-and-desist letter in October 2020, the Claimant commenced proceedings in December 2020 under Article 479 of the Code of Civil Procedure, a Polish law that implements Article 8 of the Enforcement Directive. The Claimant argued that Castorama Polska and Knor (the Defendant) infringed her copyright.

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Intellectual Property Cease and Desist IP Ownership 67

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. The picture showing the tattoo was part of an 8-photo display that was on screen for approximately 2.2

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Universal. * Two 512(f) Rulings Where The Litigants Dispute Copyright Ownership. * It Takes a Default Judgment to Win a 17 USC 512(f) Case–Automattic v. Summit Entertainment. * Cease & Desist Letter to iTunes Isn’t Covered by 17 USC 512(f)–Red Rock v. . * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v.

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Marketing Marketing Cease and Desist Fair Use 74

The IPKat

JANUARY 2, 2022

Creator Mason Rothschild revealed in an open letter to Hermès, which he posted on his Instagram account on December 22, that he received a cease-and-desist letter from the French luxury goods brand. disputes between domain names and trademarks). Julie Zerbo tells the rest of the story on The Fashion Law.

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Blogging IP Non-Fungible Tokens Cease and Desist 126

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Prior Posts on Section 512(f) * 512(f) Once Again Ensnared in an Employment Ownership Dispute–Shande v. Universal * Two 512(f) Rulings Where The Litigants Dispute Copyright Ownership * It Takes a Default Judgment to Win a 17 USC 512(f) Case–Automattic v. Hawai‘i Aug. Zoox * Surprise!

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Fair Use Cease and Desist Copyright Ownership 63

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Universal. * Two 512(f) Rulings Where The Litigants Dispute Copyright Ownership. * It Takes a Default Judgment to Win a 17 USC 512(f) Case–Automattic v. Summit Entertainment. * Cease & Desist Letter to iTunes Isn’t Covered by 17 USC 512(f)–Red Rock v. . * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 29, 2023

Universal * Two 512(f) Rulings Where The Litigants Dispute Copyright Ownership * It Takes a Default Judgment to Win a 17 USC 512(f) Case–Automattic v. Summit Entertainment * Cease & Desist Letter to iTunes Isn’t Covered by 17 USC 512(f)–Red Rock v.

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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. The picture showing the tattoo was part of an 8-photo display that was on screen for approximately 2.2

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Fair Use Cease and Desist Social Media Art 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 6, 2022

Universal. * Two 512(f) Rulings Where The Litigants Dispute Copyright Ownership. * It Takes a Default Judgment to Win a 17 USC 512(f) Case–Automattic v. Summit Entertainment. * Cease & Desist Letter to iTunes Isn’t Covered by 17 USC 512(f)–Red Rock v. . * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v.

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Fair Use Cease and Desist Copying Copyright Infringement 95

Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

For example, your mark will be presumed valid and ownership of the mark will be presumed as yours. In order for a challenger to argue otherwise, they would bear the burden showing invalidity or different ownership. Any reasons for refusing registration of your mark will be publicly available for anyone to see (if they know how).

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It gives authors and artists the sole ownership rights to their original writings, music, films, and artwork. This entails a diligent search for copyright violations using tools including cease-and-desist letters, legal action, and requesting injunctions to prevent unauthorized use.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

Universal. * Two 512(f) Rulings Where The Litigants Dispute Copyright Ownership. * It Takes a Default Judgment to Win a 17 USC 512(f) Case–Automattic v. Summit Entertainment. * Cease & Desist Letter to iTunes Isn’t Covered by 17 USC 512(f)–Red Rock v. . * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v.

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Copyright Cease and Desist Fair Use Litigation 126

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 18, 2022

Universal. * Two 512(f) Rulings Where The Litigants Dispute Copyright Ownership. * It Takes a Default Judgment to Win a 17 USC 512(f) Case–Automattic v. Summit Entertainment. * Cease & Desist Letter to iTunes Isn’t Covered by 17 USC 512(f)–Red Rock v. . * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

At least one medical device manufacturer took issue with the online library and sent iFixit a cease-and-desist letter, citing its exclusive rights under copyright to reproduce and communicate the repair information online. Citing the U.S. by Alexander Puutio. € Internet Law: A Concise Guide to Regulation Around the World.

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Copyright Cease and Desist Fair Use Publishing 103

Kashishipr

JULY 21, 2021

Proof of IP Ownership – IP Registration Certificate or Copyright Recordal Certificate is necessary. According to the policy of the e-commerce sites, the company may have created specific programs where IPR holders can register as a member to provide in advance IP ownership by filling in a standard form notice.

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Branding Brands Branding Cease and Desist 105

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2021

Universal. * Two 512(f) Rulings Where The Litigants Dispute Copyright Ownership. * It Takes a Default Judgment to Win a 17 USC 512(f) Case–Automattic v. Summit Entertainment. * Cease & Desist Letter to iTunes Isn’t Covered by 17 USC 512(f)–Red Rock v. . * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v.

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Fair Use Television Cease and Desist Copyright 129

The TTABlog

JULY 29, 2021

Respondent, who then sent a cease-and-desist letter to petitioner, prompting the subject petition for cancellation. The Board observed that "[m]erely being a distributor does not confer ownership of a mark for the goods being distributed.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2022

While common law trademark rights can and often do support federal infringement claims, an infringement plaintiff must show ownership of a valid mark as a threshold requirement for the cause of action. I predict a cease and desist letter”; “I WILL DEFINITELY BE CONTACTING NICKOLODEON TO ASK IF THIS GHETTO PLACE HAVE THE RIGHTS.”.

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Shades of Gray

MAY 20, 2016

where he asserted copyright ownership in the image, including by sending a cease and desist letter to Wikimedia for including the image in its database of public domain images. He left his camera unattended on the jungle floor, where a monkey grabbed it and took a series of handsome selfies, including this one.

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Copyright Lately

AUGUST 2, 2022

Netflix could have sent Barlow & Bear a cease and desist letter hand-delivered by Regé-Jean Page. Barlow & Bear claim copyright ownership in “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.” Just as remarkable as Barlow & Bear’s success was Netflix’s response.

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Music Derivative Work Fair Use Cease and Desist 105

The TTABlog

JUNE 17, 2021

In November 2016, Respondent sent a cease-and-desist letter to Petitioner, demanding transfer of the domain name to Respondent. Corcamore , 2020 USPQ2d 11277, at *7 (quoting Lexmark , 109 USPQ2d at 2068 (citation and quotation marks omitted)). Petitioner refused, but offered to sell the domain name for $1.2

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SpicyIP

JUNE 30, 2023

Shemaroo entered into assignment deeds with the producers and owners of the suit films between 2004-2016, acquiring sole, exclusive and absolute ownership of all the vested copyrights. However, after expiration of the period, Defendant 2 continued to exploit rights against which Plaintiff issued a cease and desist notice twice.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

You don’t want to spend money on marketing and development only to find later that you did not receive trademark approval or received a cease and desist from another company because you were infringing on their trademark and didn’t know it. Although copyright registration is not required, there are several benefits to doing so.

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Intellectual Property Invention Intellectual Property Law Design Patent 67

LexBlog IP

MARCH 25, 2022

The inventor’s rights to the patent vary depending on ownership, further explained below. Patent owners can use it to check for potential infringers, send cease and desist letters, or seek licensing opportunities. The most direct stakeholders are the inventors who conceptualized the invention that is now patented.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

You don’t want to spend money on marketing and development only to find later that you did not receive trademark approval or received a cease and desist from another company because you were infringing on their trademark and didn’t know it. Although copyright registration is not required, there are several benefits to doing so.

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Intellectual Property IP Invention Designs 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Universal. * Two 512(f) Rulings Where The Litigants Dispute Copyright Ownership. * It Takes a Default Judgment to Win a 17 USC 512(f) Case–Automattic v. Summit Entertainment. * Cease & Desist Letter to iTunes Isn’t Covered by 17 USC 512(f)–Red Rock v. . * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v.

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Kashishipr

MAY 4, 2022

Have Proper Symbols of Trademark Registration & Ownership. Send Cease-&-Desist Letters Automatically. What serves as the bread and butter of trademark enforcement is sending cease-and-desist letters.

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Social Media Trademark Cease and Desist Registering Trademarks 105

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Ownership Registered trademarks are easier to enforce since they typically carry a presumption of ownership. Furthermore, several nations have put in place mechanisms that allow customs officials to investigate and confiscate counterfeit items that violate a registered trademark.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

If you are on the receiving end of a cease-and-desist letter or a trademark lawsuit, your common law trademark can serve as a defense against infringement claims. However, you may have certain burdens of proof in showing your earlier trademark use and ownership of the mark which could have been eased with a registration.

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azrights

MARCH 23, 2022

So, he was in disbelief when he received a cease and desist letter from lawyers acting for the high end China Tang at the Dorchester Hotel in Mayfair whose rights to use the name stemmed from a figurative trademark in class 43 (restaurant services, catering services, cafes, cafeterias, and self-service restaurants) registered in 2005.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

3] An announcement on SuperFarm’s website noted that the sale would occur on the Ethereum blockchain, and that the auction was significant because it would “set a precedent for how artistically created value and its ownership can be proven, transferred, and monetized seamlessly through a public blockchain.” [4]. Miramax LLC v.

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