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ICANN Simplifies Requests For Hidden Domain Name Registration Data

TorrentFreak

That included those whose names appeared in public WHOIS databases as registrants or owners of domains. Probably Not What Rightsholders Are Pleading For There appears to be little restriction on who can sign up for RDRS, something that already has some worried about what that could mean for their privacy.

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Evaluating the Constitutionality of Viewpoint-Neutral Trademark Registration Laws That Do Not Restrict Speech—Vidal v. Elster (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) refused registration of “Trump Too Small” under Section 2(c) of the Lanham Act ( 15 USC 1052(c) ) because the phrase includes a living individual’s name without his written consent. Tam (2017) and Iancu v. The text of Section 2(c) is viewpoint-neutral.

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Safeguarding Personal Names

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Many companies exploit renowned person identities without obtaining proper consent, leading intellectual property experts to advocate for the safeguarding of image rights through registration under Intellectual Property laws. This unauthorized usage may also give rise to breaches of confidence or violations of privacy.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

If these materials show the use of trademarks, logos, or slogans that are not already the subject of a trademark registration or application, then these marks should be cleared for use to prevent unintended liabilities, and they should be considered for possible registration. . pending or issued registrations) and those that are not.

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Book Review: Overlapping Intellectual Property Rights (Second Edition)

The IPKat

The second edition offers revised, or wholly rewritten chapters to the overlaps discussed in the first edition so as to reflect recent developments, as well as to include new chapters (the overlap between privacy and copyright law; privacy and secrecy; trademarks certification marks and collective marks; and IP and traditional knowledge).

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

LexBlog IP

If these materials show the use of trademarks, logos, or slogans that are not already the subject of a trademark registration or application, then these marks should be cleared for use to prevent unintended liabilities, and they should be considered for possible registration. pending or issued registrations) and those that are not.

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Sunday Surprises

The IPKat

Registration is open and more details can be found here. The website of the event contains information about the programme and registration. The event will be online and registration can be made here. FIDE's webinar will take place online on 29 June 2022 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm (CEST) and is open for registration.