JD Supra Law
MAY 8, 2024
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
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
JANUARY 24, 2024
The last time we blogged this case , the district court had sided with JLM, initially restricting Gutman’s use of the social media accounts and then awarding control over the accounts to JLM. What does a 200+ year old fox have to say about who owns social media accounts?). ” (Cite to Pierson v.
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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.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
AUGUST 5, 2022
This is a case focusing on ownership of social media accounts. See “ Social Media Ownership Disputes Part II: Bridal Wear Company Takes Back Control of Instagram Account from Ex-Employee ” and “ Another Confused Entry in the Social Media Account Ownership Jurisprudence–JLM v. (See
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
MAY 30, 2023
The categorization of social media accounts into “business” and “personal” accounts was a hot issue a decade ago, when states across the country passed laws to protect employees from invasive employer demands to access or control their personal social media accounts.
LexBlog IP
JULY 12, 2023
The new social media platform Threads was launched on July 5, 2023. Although social media activity is largely concentrated on a few major platforms, new networks have continued to pop up and compete for users. Acquiring social media handles that are owned by other people can be difficult (and sometimes expensive).
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Thus, I think most government-operated online commenting venues, especially on social media, will be characterized as designated public forums–with all of the legal baggage that attaches to that status. We’ve already seen how trying to moderate social media activity has become a liability trap for government actors.
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