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Bennett Jones LLP

Influencers: Navigating IP Ownership, Reputational Harm and the Rise of AI-Driven Avatars

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Influencers have become a cornerstone of modern marketing strategies. A social media influencer is an individual who has established credibility, expertise or a strong personal brand in a specific niche or industry and uses...more

Jaburg Wilk

What Is a Trademark? Understanding the Basics

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A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design—or a combination of these—that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services of one party from those of others. Essentially, a trademark is your brand’s identity...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

NIL Isn't Just For Athletes — Securing "Name, Image, and Likeness Rights" in Marketing

You need “name, image, and likeness” (NIL) rights to use an individual’s name, voice, image, or AI replica. The Internet and social media have rapidly multiplied the ways companies can promote their businesses and products,...more

Offit Kurman

When to Patent: Common Mistakes Business Leaders Make

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Suppose a newly hired engineer on your team sketches a promising new concept for a health monitor in a notebook. Excited by the idea, you loop in marketing, and soon, your company is promoting the product’s features through...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Conference] The Legal and Regulatory Think Tank for Working with Influencers - July 16th, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm EST

Influencer marketing isn’t just a trend; it’s the new frontier of digital engagement. But with big opportunities come even bigger responsibilities (and risks). Join us for American Conference Institute and Canadian...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Mad Max or a Brand Warrior: HBO's Experience In the Branding Thunderdome

After a two-year experiment under the MAX trademark, Warner Bros. Discovery is restoring HBO MAX as the brand for its flagship streaming platform. With so many name changes in recent years, it might seem like branding...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

TikTok on the Clock: Brands Should Begin Monitoring TikTok for Unauthorized Resellers

The ever-growing ecommerce market continues to present new opportunities for brands. But with those new opportunities comes additional challenges in preventing the unauthorized resale of products online. In the past,...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Redrawing the NIL Playbook: Key Legal Takeaways from MLB Players Inc. v. DraftKings and Bet365

The recent decision by U.S. District Judge Karen Marston in MLB Players Inc. v. DraftKings and Bet365[1] represents a pivotal development in the legal landscape surrounding name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. The ruling...more

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

Beyond the Game: NIL Opportunities and Legal Insights for Student-Athletes and Businesses

With March Madness in full swing, the spotlight isn’t only on thrilling buzzer-beaters or underdog victories; it’s also on the continued evolution of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights. Since the NCAA's landmark policy...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

If You Are Uptight About AI, This May Relax You

While AI has many people uptight, Aescape has developed technology to help you relax – AI robotic massage. Aescape touts that it combines the timeless art of massage with robotics and artificial intelligence to deliver an...more

Lerman Senter PLLC

Broadcasts, Advertising, and Promotions Related to the 2025 NCAA Basketball Championships

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The NCAA national men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will start on March 16, 2025 and conclude with the national championship games in early April. Broadcast stations often conduct promotions tied to these...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

We’re Definitely Watching: Viral Women’s Sports Phrase Gets Trademark Registration

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As my colleague Puya Partow-Navid recently wrote, popular or viral phrases in the sports world are often the subjects of trademark registrations. Women’s sports are no exception. 2024 was a banner year for women’s sports,...more

Foster Garvey PC

Don't Get Benched: 5 Rules for a Winning Super Bowl Campaign

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With the Super Bowl coming up, it is important for brands looking to capitalize on football-themed promotions to remember that the terms “Super Bowl” and “Super Sunday” are registered trademarks guarded by the National...more

BakerHostetler

Use of AI in Marketing and Digital Media - 2025 Playbook

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Right now, we are all taking stock of the many important issues and challenges we saw crop up for clients last year, trying to predict what they will face in the coming year, and strategizing about how we can help....more

DLA Piper

Federal Circuit Asked to Rethink ITC’s Longstanding Exclusion of Investment Categories for Economic Domestic Industry

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A US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit panel consisting of Judges Sharon Prost, Richard Taranto, and Raymond Chen recently heard oral argument in Lashify, Inc. v. US International Trade Commission, an appeal from a...more

International Lawyers Network

Infringement of Trademark by Metatag and Keywords 

Introduction - Post-pandemic, there has been a significant rise in digital marketing worldwide. Companies are utilising platforms (“Platforms”) like Google Ads and various social media networks to connect with prospective...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Tilbury Battles Beauty Dupes with Marketing Savvy—But IP Still Matters

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Charlotte Tilbury is responding to the growing trend of beauty copycats, or dupes, with a sharp focus on marketing. Last month, cosmetics and beauty brand e.l.f. avoided liability for duping competitor Benefit’s Roller...more

Offit Kurman

Branding the Produce Aisle: Appealing to Consumer Tastes

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Brands are taking over the produce aisle at the grocery store. They have already conquered the cereal aisle, the soda aisle, the chips aisle, and the cookie aisle (my favorite). While there have always been produce brands...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Courts Agree: Keyword Advertising Doesn’t Create a Likelihood of Confusion

The Ninth and Second Circuit Courts of Appeal recently issued decisions confirming that competitive keyword advertising does not create a likelihood of confusion where the plaintiff’s trademark does not appear in the...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Three Legal Mistakes Influencers Make and How to Avoid Them

In the rapidly evolving world of social media marketing, content creators are an invaluable asset for brands seeking to reach a larger audience. Influencers effectively assist brands in showcasing brand values, gaining...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Can You Protect the “Clean Girl” Aesthetic? Influencers Battle over Copyrights and Likeness Rights

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A recent lawsuit between two influencers, Alyssa Sheil and Sydney Nicole Gifford, highlights critical issues of copyrights and likeness rights in the influencer space. Both are known for posting photos that feature a...more

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The Briefing: Is This Just A Copycat Influencer Case or Something More Problematic?

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Can an influencer sue another for having a similar aesthetic? Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow dive into a Texas case that could reshape creator marketing on this episode of The Briefing....more

Venable LLP

Advertising Agreements: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit

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Join us as we spotlight select chapters of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate the legal risk of campaigns and promotions....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Navigating Legal Waters: Ensuring Success in the Functional Beverage Industry

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To succeed in the growing functional beverage industry, understanding key legal issues is crucial. As new functional beverage brands continue to emerge, business owners need to consider a variety of legal issues, including...more

Haug Partners LLP

Excited To Align With LA28? Not So Fast, Says Court

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On July 19, 2024, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (“USOPC”) filed a complaint against performance sports beverage company Prime Hydration, LLC (“Prime Hydration” or “Prime”) in the United States District...more

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