IIPRD

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Some classic examples of catchphrases in the commercial market include Nike’s “Just Do It,” KFC’s “Finger Lickin’ Good,” Thums Up’s “Taste the Thunder,” Redbull’s “Give you Wings,” among others. This reportedly led her to secure appearances worth $30,000, and widening her social media presence. [i]

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

Ramsey is a Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law. She writes and teaches in the trademark law area, and was one of the signatories of the First Amendment Professors amicus brief filed in Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. The expense of litigation may chill speech. by guest blogger Lisa P.

Blogging 102

Blogging Trademark Fair Use Trademark Law 102

IPilogue

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Interestingly, the court noted that Rozier produced evidence which called into question whether Fun World’s mask possessed the requisite originality, given that a third-party created and marketed a similar “Wailer” mask several months before the “Ghost Face” mask was registered. Scary Issues with Licensing and Trademarks. DIY Tricks?

Intellectual Property 116

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Viacom also engaged a market research company to learn more about “southern beach culture,” which suggested that the term Flora-bama was “either unknown or though [sic] to refer strictly to the bar.” An online article used photos of the Lounge in its coverage of the series, and MGFB also submitted social media posts.

Artistic Work 64

Artistic Work Television Trademark Trademark Law 64

Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

If you face an Internet law issue, cyber law complaint, website, or e-commerce issue, we have an Internet lawyer ready to help. There are web hosting companies, affiliate marketers, e-commerce agreements, clickwrap agreements, and social media defamation. My name is Internet Law Attorney Enrico Shaefer.

Copyright Infringement 75

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Gripers and Political Critics Cases involving criticism of ordinary commercial actors provide a fascinating contrast to both noncommercial speech sold in the market and to political and religious conflicts. The 9th Circuit in Bosley v. Kremer, the 4th in Radiance Foundation v.

Trademark Law 72

Trademark Law Trademark Art Branding 72

Copyright Lately

AUGUST 2, 2022

And while it may be difficult in close cases to determine when a work of fan fiction usurps the market for the original, I’m pretty confident that performing your musical at the Kennedy Center for up to $149 a head crosses the line. Unlike trademark law, copyright is not a “use it or lose it” proposition.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In re: Elysium Health-ChromaDex Litigation, No. Elysium argued that Right of Assembly was “a marketing website for Tru Niagen for which ChromaDex pays commissions to Shelly Albaum for Tru Niagen customers referred through the website.” It was also first to market.) 17-cv-7394 (LJL) (S.D.N.Y. You can find out more here: [link].

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media. Don’t overlook company social media accounts, domain names, and toll-free numbers, which may also serve as potential trademarks.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Trademarks perform the following functions- Trademark or logo helps identify the goods and services easily: A trademark serves as a means of identification for a certain brand, corporation, or other entity, allowing it to be clearly distinguished from the other brands on the market.

Business 52

Business Trademark Registration Cease and Desist 52

SpicyIP

JANUARY 30, 2024

Recently, oncologist Dr. Vincent Rajkumar expressed his shock on social media over the fact that two different drugs, treating entirely different conditions, had identical brand names — ‘Linamac’. Image from here India’s Problem — Different Drugs, Identical Brand Names By Dinesh S. Thakur and Prashant Reddy T.

Branding 116

Branding Brands Branding Social Media 116

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Importance of Registration of Trademarks in the Metaverse Businesses may now reach a larger audience, increase their digital footprint, and increase profits by utilising the Metaverse. Users are expressing their annoyance at the frauds that have already taken over the NFT market. Trademark dangers abound in this outlaw setting.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

The decisions in the first category , i.e., Top 10 IP Judgments/Orders (Topicality/Impact) reflect those that we thought were important from a topical point of view and were covered by the media in some way owing to the importance of parties litigating or the issue being considered or for impact on industry and innovation/creativity ecosystem etc.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The decisions in the first category, i.e., Top 10 IP Cases/Judgements (Topicality/Impact) reflect those that we thought were important from a topical point of view and were covered by the media in some way owing to the importance of parties litigating or the issue being considered or for impact on industry and innovation/creativity ecosystem etc.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

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 ”. It did not specifically address ownership of social media accounts. Gutman signed an employment agreement with JLM.

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Social Media Ownership Contracts Privacy 90

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Ramsey is a Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law. She writes and teaches in the trademark law area, and recently wrote a paper with Professor Christine Haight Farley that focuses on speech-protective doctrines in trademark infringement law.] By Guest Blogger Lisa P. Ramsey [Lisa P.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

We can make things excludable through tech and law, making things that previously looked like public goods providable by private markets. Book project: how do we reconcile that with our intuitions about markets and distributive justice? A few say that you can’t use marketing messages other than what they approve.

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43(B)log

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Trademark: In Jack Daniel’s v. VIP Products, the Court held that it did not need to apply or even decide the validity of a speech-protective limit on trademark law designed to prevent trademark owners from shutting down expressive works that comment on trademarks, known as the Rogers test.

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