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Do You Own Your Social Media Account? Minding Your Intellectual Property Rights

JD Supra Law

Want to learn more about drafting, negotiating, and understanding intellectual property and technology contracts and have 10 minutes to spare? This month, we are discussing ownership and proprietary rights to social media accounts. By: Venable LLP

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UKIPO’s report on “Emerging public perceptions of intellectual property in UK media”

The IPKat

On 29 February 2024, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) released a report on “ Emerging public perceptions of intellectual property in UK media ” authored by fellow Kat Hayleigh Bosher. Comment The power of social media is constantly increasing and has an incredible impact on the perception of IP rights.

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Pirate IPTV: Brit Arrested in Benidorm After Social Media Ads Raised Suspicion

TorrentFreak

Social Media Sales Attract Attention According to information released by Spain’s National Police on Monday, a broadcaster’s representative filed a complaint after spotting a profile on social media platforms offering pirate IPTV subscriptions. Many additional transactions were found by other means.

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Development of laws and their implications on Social media

IP and Legal Filings

The rapid emergence and evolution of technology has created a new world of cyber world. As the world’s information technology has advanced, it has created a vast opportunity for people to access and store their personal data. Today, social media has become a vital part of our lives. What is Social Media?

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Texas Enacts Social Media Censorship Law to Benefit Anti-Vaxxers & Spammers

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Florida made a splash enacting its social media censorship bill SB 7072 , only to have a federal district court immediately enjoin it. the Texas legislature tried to one-up Florida with HB 20 , its own social media censorship bill. Undeterred by Florida’s futility (and perhaps envious of it?),

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Trademark Issues: How is Social Media Becoming the New Target for Cybersquatting?

Kashishipr

In this blog, we will understand how social media is becoming the new territory for cybersquatting and shed light on the steps to reduce the issue on different social media platforms. How Cybersquatters Tarnish a Brand on Social Media. While Tony La Russa (the former manager of the St.

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Rise of Social Media: Potential Risks of Trademark Infringement

IIPRD

Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark which is one of the various ways in which intellectual property rights are violated. The upsurge of social media apps and their intervention in our lives have completely changed the marketing game for every business organization. Hashtag and trademarks.