43(B)log

JUNE 24, 2022

Does the ornamentality doctrine have doctrinal purchase elsewhere in trademark law? Potential additional justification for these doctrines: Non-source significance might be too stable to be easily moved by putative TM ownership: result: deadweight loss and no consumer protection function. In the fair use calculus?

Trademark Law 56

Trademark Law Law Trademark Fair Use 56

IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

However, the UK and Spain Patents and Trademark office granted trademark protection to the ‘Bitcoin’ mark and its logo (Registration number: M4046141). The trademark laws used to regulate cryptocurrency-related marks are in their nascent stage. However, this can be prevented with stringent IP laws in place.

Intellectual Property 66

Intellectual Property Non-Fungible Tokens Copyfraud Contracts 66

Copyright Lately

AUGUST 2, 2022

The full story behind Netflix’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Barlow & Bear, and why it’s actually a win for the fan fiction community. When it comes to copyright cases, Netflix has seen stranger things. Unlike trademark law, copyright is not a “use it or lose it” proposition.

Music 102

Music Derivative Work Fair Use Cease and Desist 102

SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

The Court noted that redacting one’s name from a judgment acquitting them is counterproductive when there are other tarnishing publications in the public domain and that access to court judgments are integral to “open justice”, subject only to some exceptions. Top 10 Judgments/Orders [Jurisprudence/Legal Lucidity].

IP 143

IP Intellectual Property Copyright Trademark 143