IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Following Elon Musk’s bold rebrand of social media platform Twitter, the many lawsuits that have been expected have begun to roll in. In what is said to be the first, X Social Media, LLC has filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, charging Musk’s X Corp.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Social media (aka Facebook) were not a part of the conversation. This raises the question: does the press publishers’ right apply to social media? While social media were not explicitly singled out, they seem to comfortably fall within the ISSP definition. Do social media make content available?

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Art Law Journal

AUGUST 14, 2023

Explore the undeniable impact of social media for artists. Dive deep into advanced tactics that blend artistry with digital strategies, all rooted in human psychology. Discover how artists can elevate their online presence, resonate with their audience, and leave an indelible mark in the digital gallery of the world.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 26, 2023

Social Media Piracy Panel To help with this ongoing process, Danish anti-piracy group Rights Alliance plans to involve youth directly. “We want to know more about young people’s ways of being and behaving on social media – and online in general. Online piracy remains a major challenge in Denmark.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 18, 2023

Social media continues to grow at an extraordinary pace. Companies regularly introduce new social media platforms to the marketplace and seek new ways to utilize such platforms to advance their businesses.

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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. See Musk, Elon).

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Above the Fold

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The FTC also noted that using a social media platform’s built-in “paid partnership” disclosure tool might not be conspicuous enough for viewers to understand the specifics of paid advertisements.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The FTC also noted that using a social media platform’s built-in “paid partnership” disclosure tool might not be conspicuous enough for viewers to understand the specifics of paid advertisements.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Today, social media has become a vital part of our lives. Before, there were various print media outlets that we could rely on such as newspapers, television, and radio. However, now, with the rise of social media, users can now create their own content and spread it with thousands of people. What is Social Media?

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Copyright Alliance

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The last thing anyone wants to do on social media is to get into trouble. But trouble on social media can come from more than just cringey or offensive posts. […]. The post Top 5 Fair Use Myths on Social Media appeared first on Copyright Alliance.

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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 The court also found “Ms.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 13, 2023

Taamneh, the Supreme Court unanimously held that social media companies are not liable for aiding and abetting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in its terrorist acts that victims claimed resulted from promoting terrorist content on social media platforms absent proof of “knowing and substantial assistance.”.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If a company terminates one of its officers, does that person or his ex-employer own the corporate social media accounts that person used?

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IP Law 360

MARCH 23, 2023

A recent proliferation of false or hoax social media content has targeted public figures and corporate accounts, and for plaintiffs seeking redress there are three types of claims that may be less-risky alternatives to defamation and libel litigation, say Charles Schafer and Ross Kloeber at Sidley.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2022

Today, I’m covering AB 2408, a performative “protect kids online” bill that kick kids off social media entirely and ruin the Internet for adults too. This will be a major shock to millions of Californians who value and enjoy social media. Monday, I covered AB 2273, the Age-Appropriate Design Code.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 29, 2023

The Texas social media censorship law remains temporarily enjoined by the Fifth Circuit pending Supreme Court review, but Davis couldn’t wait. Davis claimed that Texas’ social media censorship law preempted the TOS venue clause. [FN: That was presumably the number when the complaint was filed. July 26, 2023).

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 10, 2023

So if graffiti can be protected, does one need permission from the artist to photograph the work and then “publish” it to a social media platform? What if the social media account is used to promote the account owner’s own goods or services, or a third party’s brand? Oct 18, 2022).

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Ever since the massive explosion of content creation that gave rise to social media, content creators worldwide have utilized embedding to showcase and link users to content that otherwise would not have been as readily accessible. On July 17, 2023, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in Hunley v.

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IP Law 360

JUNE 5, 2023

A split Fourth Circuit on Monday vacated a Virginia federal judge's orders barring gaming chair company Wudi Industrial from using the trademark "GT Racing" in its social media accessible in European countries, finding that the district court awarded permanent injunctive relief without following civil procedure rules.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

While the judiciary is permitted to use electronic social media, judges and judicial candidates should protect themselves from accusations of ethics violations by studying the growing body of ethics opinions and disciplinary cases centering on who judges connect with and how they behave online, says Justice Daniel Crothers at the North Dakota Supreme (..)

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The Illusion of More

JUNE 27, 2022

The post Maybe Don’t Talk About Your CCB Claim on Social Media appeared first on The Illusion of More. After all, the foundation of small claims court or alternative dispute resolution is to save money. And indeed, we are seeing some early pro […].

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Legal Zoom

AUGUST 16, 2022

Using social media marketing can be very effective for small businesses. Here's a guide on how to get started.

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Sander Law

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Copyright: Using images on social media. If you ever wondered if you can use that image you found through a Google search on your social media post or on your website, this post is for you. Accordingly, if you find a news story you want to post about on your social media, only link to the story.

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission's focus on deceptive social media ads and lax disclosure rules will change how companies collaborate with influencers — so contracts need to call out expectations and set parameters so that both sides comply with the proposed revisions to the FTC's endorsement guides, say Diego Gutiérrez and Steven Winters at Lane Powell. (..)

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IP Law 360

MARCH 30, 2023

The rise of platforms like TikTok and BeReal, that incentivize users to share workplace content, merits reminding employers that their social media policies should protect both company and employee private information, while accounting for enforceability issues, say Christina Wabiszewski and Kimberly Henrickson at Foley & Lardner.

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The Illusion of More

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The post On Fixing Social Media: Why Fear Unintended Consequences? The article lands direct hits on most of the big nails (for instance, that we cannot trust Facebook to fix Facebook), but perhaps its most critical observation is the one about […]. appeared first on The Illusion of More.

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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).

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IP Tech Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2021

A recent California District Court ruling affirmed that Perfect 10’s ruling applied to the embedding of images from social media onto third party websites. the user name and image, user caption, number of likes, and branding of the social media platform). Amazon.com, Inc., What is Embedding? The post Server Test Showdown?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 24, 2022

His probation conditions included this restriction: not knowingly post, display or transmit on social media or through his cell phone any symbols or information that [he] knows to be, or that the Probation Officer informs [him] to be, gang-related. JT said the term “social media” was impermissibly vague.

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 3, 2021

A Manhattan federal judge stirred up the ongoing copyright debate over "embedded" social media posts last week, rejecting one long-standing defense and creating even more legal uncertainty over the practice.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it comes to promoting, marketing, and advertising, social media is one of the most effective and powerful ways. Content creators and social media influencers work sincerely to build their reputation for expertise in specific industries, products, and topics.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 23, 2022

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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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Imagine you are a rising social media star. You create a video using a catchy phrase that immediately takes off. The phrase gains national, even global, attention and everyone begins using it. Now, let us say a company uses your image and your phrase without your consent to increase its relatability with the public.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Based on the Complaint’s allegations, it appears the named Defendants – a private social media company and its legal department – are not subject to liability under Section 1983. 2020) (internet media websites are not government actors under the First Amendment)… Prior blog posts on Perez’s lawsuit ( 1 , 2 ).

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Art Law Journal

JULY 26, 2022

Thanks to the internet and its billions of active users, it’s become easier than ever to leverage social media for artists to amass a following within niche communities, network with like-minded creators, and ultimately increase chances of finding new clients. . . First impressions: the art of the bio.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 12, 2023

Three Ward and Smith attorneys shared insights on the legal implications businesses should consider when entering into a promotional contract with a social media influencer. By: Ward and Smith, P.A.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 6, 2023

The evolution and development of trademark law protect the right of manufacturers or sellers but the advancement of technology and the emergence of social media has bound lawmakers and interpreters to make a continuous intervention and take a comprehensive vigil over the various new issues related to trademark infringement. Conclusion.

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