Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2022

Finally, it points out Viacom is the owner of three valid trademark registrations for the KRUSTY KRAB mark and 400 copyright registrations covering “creative aspects of the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise,” including episodes from the animated television series, movies, drawings, and stylebooks featuring artwork from the franchise.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Television advertising. And, it’s even more helpful to hire an experienced trademark attorney to handle the registration process. More challenges to license or franchise the brand. Since 1999, I have built and managed my own small business, Erik M. Here are some of many things a business does not need in order to have.

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Copyright Lately

AUGUST 25, 2023

Howell ruled last Friday that the Register of Copyrights did not act “arbitrarily or capriciously” in denying a copyright registration to Dr. Stephen Thaler for artwork generated entirely by artificial intelligence. In a decision that surprised exactly no one, D.C. District Court Judge Beryl A. What is Unclaimable Material?

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Any business owner based in Singapore therefore ought to understand key concepts regarding copyright registration in Singapore, copyright protection in Singapore, as well as which items can be protected by copyright. It can be licensed or transferred, either as an entire bundle (i.e., Image Source:Freepic].

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 31, 2023

Big Coalition The International Intellectual Property Alliance is a coalition of already powerful trade associations, including the Motion Picture Association, Recording Industry Association of America, Entertainment Software Association, Independent Film & Television Alliance, and the Association of American Publishers.

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SpicyIP

JULY 1, 2021

If local publishers are not charged hefty royalties or licensing fees, they can make these books available at cheaper prices and reduce their distribution costs. SWAYAM Prabha DTH channels allow pre-recorded sessions to be aired on television and radio (via All India Radio). vii), Balbharati Copyright Policy]. Section 2.2(iv)

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

This is the initial copying design (without of the background graphics in the precedent work): The copyright registrant alleged this copying design constituted copyright infringement. The second comer/licensee assigned the exclusive license to a successor licensee, the defendant in this case. The registrant counternoticed each time.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Mandabach sued under §43(a) and coordinate state law claims and sought cancellation of a trademark registration. It submitted 14 social media posts “which it contends shows consumers and retailers attributed a particular source to Defendants’ liquor and Plaintiff’s television show.”

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 21, 2021

On 25th April 2017, Frito-Lay applied to revoke both of Monster’s registrations on the ground that the marks had not been put to genuine use within a continuous period of five years. As such, Frito-Lay sought partial revocation of the MONSTER registration and full revocation of the MONSTER ENERGY registration.

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Copyright Lately

JANUARY 16, 2022

Crabtree claims that Kirkman later licensed “Invincible” television rights to Amazon Studios and denied the existence of a oral agreement to give Crabtree a share of the revenue. Curiously though, copyright registrations in the comic were filed solely in the name of Robert Kirkman, LLC back in 2003 as a work for hire.

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Velocity of Content

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

At present, YouTube certainly has many other aspects, included music, television-like programming, and live streaming, but I am not going to get into those.). But what it isn’t is a substitute for a copyright registration. (It For the more easy-going as to rights, there is always the Creative Commons licensing option.

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SpicyIP

JULY 10, 2023

The Delhi High Court also passed an important order refusing to set aside the order from the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Right Authority, revoking the registration of Pepsico’s FL 2027 potato variety. For instance, the Delhi High Court directed Oppo to deposit the royalty amount, in its high-profile SEP litigation with Nokia.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 6, 2021

These can be arranged not only by genre but by officially licensed providers including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Disney+. Johnson is also said to be the registrant of myaatv.com at 23.237.94.34 — the same IP address used by qsplaylist.com. The same is true for AATV’s VOD and 24/7 offering.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

on 24 February 2022, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm (CET), to present the current technical and economic background of unauthorized access to television programmes broadcast within the European Union and then discuss legal aspects from both a substantive and procedural perspective. Registration is available here.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

On behalf of the MPA, RIAA, Entertainment Software Association (ESA), Association of American Publishers (AAP) and the Independent Film and Television Alliance, the IIPA lists dozens of areas where Canada falls short of the standards expected by U.S. corporations. copyrighted works. as a particular problem.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 8, 2023

Through a licensing agreement, they can give consent for other parties to utilize their creations. The high Court of Bombay rules that Internet broadcasting organizations cannot enjoy the benefits of a Statutory License under Section 31-D. The Tips v.

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Michael Geist

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Given its user base, it would stand a good chance of facing a full set of CRTC regulations, including registration, mandated contributions, and conceivably discoverability requirements for Canadian gamers whose game playing videos will be considered “programs” under the Act.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 27, 2023

Other posts IP Financing in India – Part I: Perfection of Security and (Non) Registration of Copyright Despite the increasing importance of intellectual property in the modern economy, there is a surprising lack of attention given to IP financing in India. Vs. Star India (P) Ltd. &

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43(B)log

APRIL 28, 2022

He also hosted a reunion and golf tournament in 2007 and engaged in other referential activities; he managed royalties from the licensed USFL apparel from 2011-2021. Plaintiff’s 1980s USFL registrations lapsed. The 2011 registrations were acquired from an unrelated entity. This may be true, but it is irrelevant.

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Michael Geist

MAY 18, 2023

The consultations focus on the broad structure of the regulatory framework , registration requirements , and transitions from the current system of exemptions to one of regulations. Licensed BDUs are generally required to contribute 4.7% of revenues in excess of $1,250,000. This puts the financing of current funds at risk.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

All meme-like images in this article are properly licensed. Rather than asking a business to take down an infringing meme, companies and creators often demand tens of thousands of dollars to settle the issue through a retrospective license to use the meme content. Yes and no. What about meme generators? Grumpy Cat Limited v.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

“NFTs represent an exciting business opportunity for MPA’s members to promote their core products —motion pictures and television programs — in new ways, expand their merchandise offerings, and connect with their audiences on a deeper level,” the MPA writes. At least, not at this stage.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2021

improve authoritative and updated information on right holders, terms and conditions and licensing opportunities). On the copyright/trade mark front, a case on the registrability of the marks ‘ ANIMAL FARM ’ and ‘ 1984 ’ is still pending before the EUIPO’s Grand Board of Appeal.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 3, 2023

“DISH claims it entered into signed, written licensing agreements with the Networks granting DISH the exclusive right to distribute and publicly perform the Channels by means including satellite, over-the-top (OTT), internet protocol television (IPTV), and internet,” DataCamp’s filing informs the court.

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The IPKat

MARCH 7, 2022

Consider a book title, especially in connection with the television or movie adaptation of a literary work. Picture on upper right by Hansueli Krapf and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. There are creations that do not quite belong either on the island or in the deep blue sea.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 15, 2024

MGM Domestic Television Distribution, LLC , 39 F.4th to license works from the Music Specialist catalog. Use of that song was in turn licensed to several popular television shows, including “So You Think You Can Dance.” Two years later, in Starz Entertainment v. 4th 1236 (9th Cir. 9 on the Billboard chart. 17 U.S.C. §

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

UK Supreme Court Confirms No Patent for “AI-invented” Inventions Image from here On December 20, the UK Supreme Court affirmed its previous decision to deny registration to inventions by Dr. Stephen Thaler’s AI DABUS, holding that an AI software cannot be listed as an inventor. SpicyIP intern Vedika discusses this development.

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SpicyIP

JULY 29, 2021

Expressing concern for the harm suffered by copyright societies, and by extension right-holders, due to the delays in processing of copyright society renewal applications, the Report recommends extending the validity of registration from 5 years to 10 years. Concluding thoughts.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 1, 2022

MGFB has a federal registration for FLORA-BAMA for “bar and restaurant services” and several entertainment services, including “social entertainment events,” live musical performances, and “competitions for fish throwing.” The agreement granting CMT a license to broadcast that program does not mention Plaintiffs.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

Like most countries, Canada bars the registration of “clearly descriptive” trademarks to prevent applicants from monopolizing words that merely describe the goods or services at hand. With damages amounting to $40,000, it is clear the courts are unamused by parody in trademarks. The Road Less Travelled Cannot be Trademarked. Copyright Law.

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The IP Law Blog

APRIL 22, 2021

In the 80s and 90s Marty Stouffer Productions produced a nature documentary series entitled Wild America that was televised on PBS. Today, episodes of Stouffer’s Wild America are broadcast on television, can be purchased on DVD and are accessible through a variety of streaming services.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2024

This included greeting cards, titles of movies and television shows, songs, and even the trade dress of rubber dog chew toys resembling a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey at issue in VIP Prods. As a further example, the Court highlighted Tommy Hilfiger Licensing, Inc. Jack Daniel’s Props., 1] Punchbowl, Inc.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 30, 2023

On the other hand, the defendants disputed the legitimacy of the assignment deed and the registration of the mark and further tried to discredit the applicant of the mark as a proclaimed offender. Delhi High Court dismisses a rectification petition against the registration granted to “Burger King.”

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

This will potentially impact the copyright licensing landscape insofar as filmmakers will have to enter into dedicated agreements to claim protection for works not listed within the scope of Section 17. Microsoft Technology Licensing v. the licensee. The judgement was authored by Justice C. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (PUBL) v.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Bombay High Court in B4U Television Network India Ltd. The Court noted that the defendant’s adoption of the mark B4U FASHION, of which the plaintiff is the registrant and prior user cannot be explained, and satisfies all three tests of passing off. August 27, 2021]. The Bombay High Court in Sholay Media Entertainment Pvt.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2021

The Parliament highlights the need to guarantee fair, appropriate and proportionate remuneration for authors and performers and in the context of territorial licenses points out that, before taking any follow-up measures, there is a need to consider the voices of rightsholders.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

SpicyIP Tidbits: Compulsory License on Mira Behn’s Autobiography, and Stricter Test of Similarity of Marks for Medicinal Products. Eenadu Television A Division … on 8 November, 2022 (Andhra Pradesh High Court). Licensing Ip International S.AR.L Image from here. Therefore, the court proceeded with the matter ex-parte.

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