IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Union of India [1] , established that privacy is an essential Fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. Unauthorised use of someone’s identity is a violation of both their personality rights and their basic right to privacy. The Court rejected the privacy defence, which is often employed in IP proceedings.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

He identified several lessons: the value of “open architectures” and “relatively neutral infrastructure” the Internet is capable of being used for pro- and anti-social uses. ” 2) “WE WOULD HAVE RECOGNIZED EARLIER THAT HEALTHY JOURNALISM IS CRITICAL TO THE DEMOCRACIES IN WHICH OUR BUSINESSES THRIVE.”

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Journalism Government Technology Privacy 101

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

This is a lawsuit between a wedding gown company, JLM, and Hayley Paige Gutman, a designer/influencer who worked for JLM. 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 ”.

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Michael Geist

DECEMBER 13, 2022

designed to scope out user content from CRTC regulation, consistent with the government’s stated intent. an advertisement or announcement on behalf of an advertiser that is designed to resemble journalistic programming”) . Added a right of privacy and a requirement (5(2)(g) of protecting privacy.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 16, 2023

A few weeks ago – on Valentine’s Day, no less – Commissioner Christine Wilson issued a statement in the Wall Street Journal that, let’s just say, was a less-than-flattering portrayal of the leadership, ethics and policies of FTC Chair Lina Khan. Would there be any discussion of the Wall Street Journal statement?

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Social Media Reporting Journalism Advertising 52

SpicyIP

JUNE 10, 2022

It seeks to support the development of the right to freedom of speech, right to dignity and equality, and the right to privacy in the digital age, through rigorous academic research, policy intervention, and capacity building. Managing social media accounts and maintaining a social media calendar and database of disseminated content.

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Government Social Media Technology Editing 98

43(B)log

JUNE 29, 2023

Impulse Statement: Sean Flynn: Data protection can be seen as protecting right to privacy but can interfere with right to research. Duty to protect: duty to regulate third parties—protecting both privacy rights and researchers in data held by third parties. Need balancing/narrow tailoring. Also 4A issues. Leistner: Art.

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