TorrentFreak

APRIL 19, 2022

In a call for action sent to the EC, LaLiga calls out many pirate IPTV services and illegal streaming sites that make live matches available to the public in breach of copyright. In at least one case, there are breaches of trademark law too. LaLiga Reports ‘Empty’ IPTV Players to the EC.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Fish & Richardson is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent in U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2023 edition. Patent Law . Technology Law . Copyright Law .

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The latest issue of the The Trademark Reporter includes a Commentary [pdf here ]. Thomas McCarthy on the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of his treatise, McCarthy on Trademarks and Unfair Competition. In this Trademark Reporter commentary, I respond." Text Copyright John L. by Professor J.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 5, 2024

Our small request for 2024 was not unreasonable: stop sending us bogus copyright notices. South American news site Hollogram TV informs TF that their copyright complaint problems relate to just two URLs, but the consequences for them could be much more severe. domain, but the repo was reported for infringement nonetheless.

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The IPKat

MAY 17, 2023

Copyright Mr Justice Zacaroli finds manufacturing software copyright infringed and confidence breached in ex-employee fight Annsley Merelle Ward reported on the English High Court’s decision in PQ Systems Europe v Jeff Aughton and Factroia Ltd. But not only that, here’s what you missed from the IPKat last week.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Catchphrases in Copyright and Trademark Law Copyright law guarantees artists the protection of their creative work while allowing others to expand upon it through its legislations. are generally not protected by copyright law. Additionally, names, titles, phrases, combinations, slogans, etc.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2024

Before I dish out details, it needs to be highlighted that while IP research and teaching might have been lacking before the 2000s, the “scholarly” spirit in this field has been present nonetheless as evident from several judgments, articles (though very limited), parliamentary discussions, and reports like the Justice N.

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Velocity of Content

JULY 26, 2022

As readers of Velocity of Content know, the US has had a copyright statute on the books since 1790, following closely on the heels of the (then) freshly minted copyright and patent clause in the Constitution. But trademarks are not mentioned in that foundational document.

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IPilogue

JULY 22, 2021

On June 8 th , the Federal Court of Australia ruled that AGL Energy, Australia’s largest electricity generator, failed to establish its trademark and copyright infringement claim against Greenpeace , an international environmental activist organization. In trademark law, a trademark owner can invoke s.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 29, 2023

.” 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. Of the efficacious four, three were based exclusively on trademark rights, not copyright.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

A basic understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) law is essential to managing an Amazon storefront, as IP issues can be a minefield for the uninformed. The purpose of a trademark is to prevent consumer confusion about the source of the corresponding product. Registering copyrights with the U.S.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship [November 22- 23] Course in Brief Dates : 22nd – 23rd November, 2023 Time : Day 1: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM IST; Day 2: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM IST Venue : Centre for Technology and Law, DA-IICT, Gandhinagar Duration : 1.5

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Fish & Richardson is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Litigation – Intellectual Property in U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” 2021 edition. Patent Law. Technology Law. Trademark Law. Copyright Law.

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Copyright Lately

MAY 1, 2023

If you’ve been glued to news coverage of the Ed Sheeran trial for the past two weeks, you may have missed an even bigger story from the world of music copyright. From a copyright perspective, these particular tracks are clearly derivative of both the original sound recordings and the underlying musical compositions.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 1, 2022

copyright law or European copyright law, most of the designs in the “Ciao, Kim” collection might be hard-pressed to be copyrighted. copyright law. copyright law. Copyright Office Review Board’s affirmation of the U.S. In this negative space of copyright law in the U.S.,

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

What is a registration of trademark? Trademark registration is not a mandate under the Indian trademark law, however it is advisable to go for a registration for certain reasons. The following steps are to be undertaken in order to get a mark registered as trademark under Indian trademark law: a.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

This article summarizes the top developments reported on our blog and in patents, trademarks, and copyright law in 2021. Keep Calm and Fandom On: Copyright in Cosplay, Fanfiction and Fanart by Sabrina Macklai & Emily Chow. Ad-hear to the Law: My Top Ten IP-Related Podcast Episodes by Claire Wortsman.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The first and the foremost question which crosses our minds is that does the digital assets in the virtual reality fall under the category of “Goods” under trademark law, and who should be held liable for infringement when the infringer is unknown. Copyright Infringement. Later it was settled. Patent Infringement.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 12, 2023

trademark law requires applicants to include their domicile addresses in trademark applications. If you’re contacted about the incident by anyone you believe is impersonating the USPTO or is otherwise trying to scam you, please report it to TMdomicile@uspto.gov. Text Copyright John L. Welch 2023.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

As per a report, influencer marketing investment is expected to reach $15 billion in 2022. Trademark Laws and regulations safeguard brand and business owners from two types of infringement, including the possibility of confusion and redress. It currently accounts for about 15% of the entire revenue spent on global advertising.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. This blog has reported on this trend here and here. Even if you do not (yet) want to offer NFTs or other digital assets, it is advisable to take precautions under trademark law now.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

For registering the trademark, it is essential to file a trademark application under the Chapter III of the Trademark Act,1999. While the online registration process of a trademark looks like an easy process, it contains intricate nuances which only a trained and professional practitioner would know.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. This blog has reported on this trend here and here. Even if you do not (yet) want to offer NFTs or other digital assets, it is advisable to take precautions under trademark law now.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 26, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and if the trademark they want is “available” some nice person at the USPTO will “grant” it to them. It certainly is not the way you “get” a trademark. trademark law that trademark ownership arises from using a chosen mark in offering and providing goods or services to the public.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

More specifically, is Copyright a Hindrance for Open Access in India? (I In another development, Publishers united to Fight Copyright Infringement on ResearchGate , although it was settled out of court. As Swaraj said, it’s Time to More Seriously Question the Spectre of Copyright in the Realm of Education.

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

If that were the case, having a famous mark would entitle the owner to a right in gross, and that is against the principles of trademark law." The Board therefore found that "the lack of any reported instances of actual confusion weighs against finding there is a likelihood of confusion." Text Copyright John L.

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Likelihood of Confusion

AUGUST 19, 2021

The IMPACT® blog reports a settlement in the Second Life dispute. Originally posted 2010-03-28 10:00:14. Republished by Blog Post Promoter. The post Second Life case settles appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 19, 2021

The New York Times reported that a spokesperson for Facebook, Instagram’s parent company, confirmed that it removed Thompson-Hera’s video but claims her access to the app was mistakenly suspended. Another odd result is that certain marks (e.g. Canada is not alone in facing criticism for its extensive protection of Olympics-related IP.

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Likelihood of Confusion

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Bill Heinze’s I/P Updates blog reports about a trademark registration you can see at the erstwhile movie pirating website LokiTorrent.com. You get a message that says “There are websites that. The post This Isn’t One, Either. Heavens, No. appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

While these cases exemplify the tension between different brands and their trademarks, they also allude to the growing misalignment between the luxury fashion industry and trademark law. Brands like Tide, Sharpie, and Nintendo sell at a premium because customers trust that they’re getting high quality products.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

This information or any portion thereof may not be copied or disseminated in any form or by any means or stored in an electronic database or retrieval system without the express written consent of the American Bar Association or the copyright holder. percent of apparel manufacturers, like Fossil, reported such problems. Fossil, Inc.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

MARCH 8, 2022

The TTAB reports that 2,400 cancellations were filed at USPTO in 2021. On the other hand, the TTAB reports that 6,669 oppositions were filed in 2021. TTAB cancellation actions can be a good option to enforce your trademark rights and cancel an opponent’s registration, but there are many factors to consider.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Highlights of the Week The Copyright Quandary regarding the Delhi High Court Rules on Live-streaming of Court Proceedings Recently Delhi High Court came up with ‘Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings Rules’ which would be a positive step towards assuring better access to law and transparency. on Triveni Interchem Pvt.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

6) issue of the Trademark Reporter has been published. A New Addition to the Trademark Litigator’s Tool Kit: A Neuroscientific Index of Mark Similarity , Mark Bartholomew, Zhihao Zhang, Ming Hsu, Andrew Kayser, and Femke van Horen. Text Copyright John L. The November-December 2023 (Vol. pdf here ]. Welch 2023.

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The IPKat

MARCH 17, 2022

Okonkwo attended the meeting and now reports on how it went and what should happen next. This sounds like a relic of Nigerian trademark law where unregistered trademarks are protected under the common law doctrine of passing off. Katfriend, Ifeanyi E. How would this work in practice?]

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Intepat

JULY 4, 2023

As of May 2023, it has been reported that India alone accounts for nearly 467 million YouTube users. While YouTube seeks to protect the IP rights of the trademark holder, they only provide a minimal investigation of the complaint. This substantial demand makes it an appealing choice for companies and individuals.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Also, product shots have been a constant source of copyright litigation. The Ninth Circuit killed 512(f) claims when it concluded in the Rossi case that the copyright owner’s subjective belief of infringement was good enough to defeat liability. Trademark owners will weaponize that ambiguity. Lack of State Preemption.

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