The IPKat

MARCH 11, 2024

The promotion of items on social media by celebrities and influencers is commonplace for companies. An application must be filed without delay from the date on which the design is first unveiled ( e.g. at a trade show, on social networks, launch event ). The twelve-month grace period is indeed not extendable.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 11, 2024

TikTok Pirates For example, when a viral clip from a TV series is making the rounds on social media platforms, one could argue that this serves as free advertising. The researchers analyzed whether the mass takedown event impacted demand for subscription-only ‘VIP’ shows in any way.

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Social Media Copyright Infringement Television Journalism 109

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 5, 2021

Depending on your level of engagement, the Olympics can be an all-consuming event for the two or so weeks it’s on every two years. And in recent iterations, it’s all over social media, as viewers share the best or at least most interesting moments of the day’s events.

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Copyright Social Media Copyright Infringement Intellectual Property 52

43(B)log

JANUARY 19, 2024

We looked at the event in which Weibo started to display users’ IP locations on 28 April 2022, which was supposed to reduce incivility as the deindividuation hypothesis predicted. Our study suggests that diverse social media affordances can fuel group identification and facilitate intergroup behaviors.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

The victims sued social media companies for allegedly radicalizing the shooter by exposing him to third-party content. The court correctly notes “there were many events and actions that took place between the shooter beginning and ending his plan to commit a mass shooting which included criminal acts.”

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Social Media Designs Design Blogging 99

The IPKat

JANUARY 22, 2023

Here are the latest opportunities and events. The program of the event is available here. The role requires some travel to IPAN events and meetings (generally held in London). Please register by 23 Jan at info@opi.gr mentioning if you are attending online. More information can be found here.

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Social Media Intellectual Property Marketing Marketing 67

Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Acquire relevant domain names and social media handles. Search for tips about social media on our website. Domain names that match identically may not be available. Not a big deal as long as they’re not being used by a competitor. Make sure you’re using proper trademark notice.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Unauthorized views of UFC events have taken off in recent years. The problem isn’t limited to people who record or stream UFC events on their phones. This is a problem, since the value of UFC recordings and live streams diminishes quickly after the event is over.

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Social Media Advertising Advertising Law 94

Erik K Pelton

MAY 23, 2022

In the event that they have to go after infringers, domain names, social media handles, other people trying to profit off of their name, it’s not going to be as productive as it would be if the names were registered. They are vulnerable assets.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Lack of Bona Fide Intent: Applicant's mark was displayed on a promotional cup at an event called the “Crankworx mountain biking festival,” run by a third party. The Board granted Cheng Shin's motion for dismissal of Monster's lack-of-bona-fide-intent claim vis-a-vis applicant's services. for others). Read comments and post your comment here.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 10, 2021

With registration at the USPTO, these brands are better protected in the event that someone purposefully or inadvertently infringes or acquires a domain name or social media handle to compete. Registration of these names, slogans, and logos also turns them into tangible assets with increased value.

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Trademark Social Media Branding Brands 130

JD Supra Law

JULY 7, 2023

Following in suit, ASCAP’s AI initiatives consist of a series of events and principles that seek to promote AI education, innovation and implementation in the music. By: Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog ASCAP has a strong history of supporting artists, technological innovation and music royalties.

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Social Media Music Blogging Publishing 52

IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Fans expressed their love for the show various ways on social media. The concert particularly threatened the success of Netflix’s own live event “The Queen’s Ball: Bridgerton Experience ,” a multi-city event that transports fans into a regency-era ball, as depicted in the show.

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Social Media Music Intellectual Property Content Creation 105

TorrentFreak

MARCH 29, 2023

For reasons that make absolutely no sense while somehow making perfect sense, millions of internet users think that social media platforms are perfect for piracy. Nevertheless, the masses love quick and easy so in common with similar platforms everywhere, social media has a piracy problem.

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Social Media Advertising Advertising Copyright 133

TorrentFreak

AUGUST 28, 2023

Their events attract millions of viewers and are monetized through multi-billion dollar licensing deals and expensive PPV events. When it takes several hours before an online service provider (OSP) responds to a DMCA notice, that’s practically useless as the live event has already ended by then.

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Social Media Copying Trademark Branding 87

TorrentFreak

JULY 18, 2023

In recent years, rightsholders of major sports events have complained that current legislative frameworks fail to provide efficient tools to tackle live streaming piracy. “Notably, guaranteeing that notified illegal content is taken down immediately and blocked before the live event terminates,” the organizations added.

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Social Media Reporting Publishing Business 76

Velocity of Content

OCTOBER 20, 2021

But, as an article in MIT Technology Review points out , ML is the brains behind “recommendation systems like those on Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify; search engines like Google and Baidu; social-media feeds like Facebook and Twitter; voice assistants like Siri and Alexa.” In other words, ML provides the magic ( !?!) to 2:30 p.m.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Posting copyrighted images or photos on your website or social media. Using a copyrighted song, or portion of a song, in a presentation, at an event, on your website, or on social media. Modifying an image or photo and using it in a presentation, brochure, on your website, or on social media.

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Copyright Infringement Copyright Social Media Fair Use 122

The IPKat

APRIL 29, 2023

Here are the latest opportunities and events to find out about. Recognition Legal Business has recently published an article about the opportunities presented by social media to lawyers. Both our PermaKat Eleonora Rosati and The IPKat are expressly recommended as sources to follow to get an "unstuffy look at IP issues".

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 23, 2023

Acting on a decree issued by the Public Prosecutor at the Court of Milan, 12 Italian nationals and one person of Albanian origins, living in several regions of Italy and Germany, were targeted on suspicion of operating social media channels dedicated to pirate IPTV subscription sales/resales.

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Social Media Privacy Publishing Reporting 119

Olartemoure Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The event will be held 21 February 2023, from 8:00 a.m. prior registration required, at the main auditorium of the Gloria Amparo Galeano Science building (Universidad Nacional – Bogota Campus), and will be streamed live via social media. to 12:00 p.m.,

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Social Media Intellectual Property Technology Registration 52

Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The government envisions Google and Meta paying at least 4% of search or social media revenues in Canada for a minimum of $234 million. News Media Canada, the lead lobbyist for Bill C-18, has now told the government that it wants the “temporary” support measures such as the Labour Journalism Tax Credit extended and expanded.

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Social Media Government Journalism Advertising 142

TorrentFreak

MAY 2, 2022

Around the middle of April, posts on social media sites popular in Russia (VK, Telegram) suggested that cinemas in several regions would begin screening big Hollywood movies, including ones that should not be available. On April 21, a special event at the WIP contemporary art center in Moscow featured The Batman.

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Cinema Social Media Business Copying 144

U.S. Department of Commerce

APRIL 25, 2023

We have some exciting events planned this week — both in-person and virtual — to uplift the women inventors, creators, and entrepreneurs who do ground-breaking work every day. This event is part of our Women’s Entrepreneurship (WE) initiative “WE Wednesdays” event series. All are welcome! Bureaus and Offices U.S.

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Intellectual Property Trademark IP Patent 87

The IPKat

APRIL 2, 2023

If you are looking for events to attend, do take a look at the list below! Image by Inge Wallumrød Another week is just about to start.

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Social Media Music Registering Trademarks Registration 67

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

” Marketers increasingly reach children via digital media, including by embedding advertising in video sharing platforms, social media platforms through influencer and celebrity posts, games, virtual worlds, and other digital environments.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

He also stated that he created Intellectual Property for the Defendants’ social media accounts, digital marketing, and other advertising vehicles. According to the Complaint, Schwartz began working for Kilroy’s as a server and bartender in August of 2021.

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Copyright Infringement Social Media Copyright Intellectual Property 52

The IPKat

JANUARY 4, 2024

New year, new IP opportunities and events The new year has just begun but there are already several news items, unfortunately including some sad ones, to report. Events There are several events taking place over the next several months. As always, don’t forget to check our Events page for up-to-date information.

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Intellectual Property Social Media IP Blogging 57

Corsearch

JANUARY 23, 2024

Monitor authorized channels: Monitor where and how your authorized sellers are selling on online marketplaces, social media and across websites to check whether they are complying with distribution agreements. Learn more about our brand protection solutions.

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Marketing Marketing Social Media Branding 59

IPilogue

AUGUST 19, 2021

Rule 40 restricts social media posts and advertisements published by athletes and sponsors during the Games, both in volume and content. As social media posts generate buzz and draw fans, spectators will have a chance to enjoy getting behind-the-scenes looks and instant updates from their favourite athletes.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Barlow and Bear went on to become viral sensations on social media and Grammy-winning artists (2022 Best Musical Theatre Album) for their production. Perhaps more important for Netflix is the promotion and success of their event “Queen’s Ball,” a Bridgerton experience held across multiple cities. District Court in D.C.

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Intellectual Property Social Media Music Fair Use 105

SpicyIP

JANUARY 24, 2024

The court also went a step further from the infringement analysis and issued a finding on the overall mala fide intent of the defendants, holding them accountable for attempting to monopolize the consecration event and “preying on the public’s religious beliefs and devotion and deceiving them.”

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Social Media Trademark Trademark Law Law 64

Michael Geist

APRIL 20, 2023

There are other events, such as the upcoming finals of the popular Eurovision Song Contest, which will be broadcast on TikTok for a second year in a row. When they make money from these activities, social media companies must be obliged to reinvest in our creators and into local content creation. Section 4.1(2)

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43(B)log

MARCH 28, 2024

By its plain language, “exhibitions” encompass almost all forms of production and advertising: “motion pictures, television programs, commercials, web or internet productions, theatrical shows, sporting events, music, promotional events, celebrity image or likeness, literary works and similar productions or work.”

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

X (formerly Twitter) is one of the most popular social media platforms for businesses and individuals, with around 335 million monthly active users worldwide. Unfortunately, this global reach and accessibility to a large audience also attracts bad actors looking to exploit the popularity and features of social media platforms.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

That decision could have significant implications for this case as well as all other First Amendment challenges of states’ efforts to censor social media.] The analogy is an imperfect one—social media operators are arguably less involved in the curation of their websites’ content than these traditional examples.

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Social Media Law Contracts Publishing 80

Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 19, 2022

Having that protected trademark in the USPTO also makes it easier to do takedown notices – takedown notices with online platforms, social media, domain names, Amazon and other e-commerce sites. It’s much easier to get a takedown when you have a registered trademark standing behind your brand.

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