LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Branding has become more important than ever, particularly in developing an online presence through search engines, various online platforms, and social media. Nearly every mainstream marketplace and social media platform has Acceptable Use Policies, which provide procedures for reporting intellectual property infringements.

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Branding Brands Branding Intellectual Property 52

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Consequently, the Court held that there was no use of the trademark by the Defendants as required by the Trademarks Act. Finally, the Court found the reproduction of the Amul designs and corporate information on the Defendants’ LinkedIn pages infringed Kaira’s copyright. Disposition.

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False Advertising Social Media Trademark Branding 40

43(B)log

JUNE 26, 2023

A&E owns a trademark (for entertainment services) and registered copyrights for Live PD, “which for four years featured live feeds of law enforcement activity across America, along with live narration and commentary from host Dan Abrams and others.” Fan reactions on social media included “Ok. I’m confused.

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Social Media Copying Fair Use Advertising 59

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Dfinity argued that its registration of its marks gives it “prima facie evidence of [their] validity,” so it need not plead use in commerce to demonstrate a protectable ownership interest in an enforcement action. The Ninth Circuit does not agree.” All the specific uses to which Dfinity pointed were uses of its rainbow mark.

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Designs Design Registration Trademark 59

Kashishipr

MAY 4, 2022

Have Proper Symbols of Trademark Registration & Ownership. If you don’t have a Registered Trademark in place but a good faith belief concerning you owning a mark exclusively, you should use the ‘TM’ symbol with your mark. Secure Social Media Handles & Domain Names Incorporating Your Trademark.

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Social Media Trademark Cease and Desist Registering Trademarks 105

Corsearch

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Gather intellectual property information and infringement evidence • Step 3. Intellectual property rights are defined as legal rights that protect the ownership of artistic, literary, and other creative works. Conversely, lookalikes and knock-off products intentionally exclude trademarks from their design and packaging.

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Branding Brands Branding Intellectual Property 59

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Once a brand becomes popular, it is no longer necessary to use the actual brand name in posters and other forms of marketing; this may be accomplished by simply writing the product’s information with the trademark sign and flashing it on social media and other sites to increase its popularity.

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Business Trademark Registration Cease and Desist 52

SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Introduced to incorporate the Jan Vishwas Act amendments within the Trade Marks Act, the proposed Rules prescribe an adjudication mechanism to hear complaints alleging false representation of a mark as a registered trademark. Read the detailed comments authored by Pranav, Praharsh, Swaraj, and Reva on these Rules.

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Trademark Social Media Registering Trademarks Copyright 103

Patentably Defined

APRIL 28, 2020

Enhanced Protection on Social Media. Better Social Media Results. Reason #1 — Enhanced Protection on Social Media. Social media services like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have policies in place to protect brands against abuse – provided that you can establish ownership.

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Branding Brands Branding Social Media 52

SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

The Supreme Court looked into a wide variety of issues such as oxygen and Covid-19 drugs shortage, equitable pricing of vaccines, protection of health workers, possibility of invoking compulsory licenses and the clampdown on free speech on social media platforms. Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. Cipla Ltd [Madras High Court].

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IP Intellectual Property Copyright Trademark 143

43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Indeed, the PTO has increased its focus on whether the use an applicant is making is trademark use, as opposed to ornamental or informational use, in its registration decisions. Trademark use can show up in some surprising places. There are different reasons one might not have a valid mark.

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