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Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Spotlight or Lawsuit? Strategic Brand Use in Film and Media

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When The White Lotus returned to HBO for its third season, it came with the usual dose of dramatic tension, along with one unexpected intellectual property wrinkle. [WARNING – Potential Plot Spoiler Ahead!] In a particularly...more

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

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

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

Foley & Lardner LLP

Regulating Influencer Marketing: A Comparative Analysis of Laws Across the World

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In today’s digital era where social media is at the core of all business, influencers have emerged as pivotal players in the world of marketing, wielding significant influence over their followers and the brands they...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

Use, Control & Documented Proof Are The Prime Factors For Determining Ownership Of Social Media Accounts

If a company terminates one of its officers, does that person or his ex-employer own the corporate social media accounts that person used? Specifically, if the officer’s posts directly or indirectly promoted the company’s...more

Perkins Coie

FTC Finalizes Updated Guidance for Influencer and Consumer Review Programs

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized updates to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (Guides), which address the FTC’s latest thinking about how the...more

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AD-ttorneys@law - January 2023

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FTC Opens Green Guide Revision for Public Comment - It’s the first revision in a new, environmentally panicked time - The Greatest Generation - The ’90s were an active decade for Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...more

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Sports & Entertainment Spotlight: Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Lingerie Brand is Reportedly on the Verge of a $3 Billion IPO, and...

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This past week, I have realized my place is still on the blogosphere and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my readers, and I love my supportive family. Without them, none of this is possible....more

K&L Gates LLP

Fashion Law Update - November 2021

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In this edition of Fashion Law, we look at the trends, emerging and evolving, within the retail, luxury goods and fashion sectors post COVID-19 around the world. In this edition, we focus on a few themes which include: ...more

Kerr Russell

Common Mistakes That Can Attract Copyright Trolls

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In order to avoid being a victim of a “copyright troll,” businesses need to be vigilant about the content they post on social media, websites and other promotional materials...more

McAfee & Taft

Navigating the social media maze of copyright

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Businesses, more than ever, have an increased focus on social media and other online marketing. But, by advertising online, companies may be allowing others to use their content without consent. When you post online, the...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Pause Before You Post – Copyright Issues in Social Media

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Marketing on social media is nothing new, but with the world in various forms of lockdowns, social media has become one of the main forms of communication to the public.  Therefore, every marketing professional should think...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Law Brief: The Legal Perils of Video Marketing

Intellectual Property Partner Mark Rosenberg joins host and Litigation Partner Rich Schoenstein to discuss the “Legal Perils of Video Marketing” on the latest episode of Law Brief. Mark and Rich delve into the legal...more

McAfee & Taft

Navigating the social media maze of copyright

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As 2020 marches on, companies continue to focus on social media and other online forms of marketing and advertising to connect with their customers. Unfortunately, by advertising and connecting through social media, companies...more

Williams Mullen

Williams Mullen's COVID-19 Comeback Plan: Leveraging Your Existing IP & Previous Marketing Campaigns to Attract Customers

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IP attorneys Craig Mytelka and Alex Gabriel discuss how you can reinvigorate your business by raising its profile in a cost-effective manner. Topics include: • Auditing your existing IP portfolios, particularly trademarks...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Social Links: An EU law to protect copyright owners online; collecting biometric data without running afoul of the law;...

A new law in Australia makes a social media company’s failure to remove “abhorrent violent material” from its platform punishable by significant fines. The law also states that the executives at social media companies who...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Social Links: Revenge porn victim awarded $6.4M; the discoverability of photos posted to Facebook; can users be blocked from...

Based on copyright infringement, emotional distress and other claims, a federal district court in California awarded $6.4 million to a victim of revenge porn, the posting of explicit material without the subject’s consent....more

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When Social Media Takedown Notices Aren’t Enough

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Social media usage has exploded in recent years and has permanently transformed the way products and services are marketed and sold. Social media platforms include many different online destinations such as social networking...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Social Links: Burger King ad triggers Google Assistant devices; suits allege infringement of copyrights in content posted to...

Without Google’s permission, Burger King ended one of its television commercials with a statement designed to automatically cause Google Assistant devices to read a list of the Whopper’s ingredients out loud. Having passed...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

2017: Predictions From Socially Aware’s Editors and Contributors

The beginning of a new year is a time for resolutions and predictions. We won’t bother Socially Aware readers with our resolutions for 2017, but we thought that we would share some predictions for the new year from our...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Socially Aware: The Social Media Law Update Volume 7, Issue 4

Mixed Messages: Courts Grapple With Emoticons and Emoji - Emoticon and emoji are ubiquitous in online and mobile communications; according to one study, 74 percent of Americans use emoticons, emoji and similar images...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Are You Ready for the Attack? Online Brand and Reputation Protection

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It starts with an inaccurate, possibly fake, online review. Then a post appears on a consumer complaint forum. Suddenly, there is a surge of false postings about your company on social media sites. Invariably, these anonymous...more

Gray Reed

Infographic: The Use Of Images From The Web On Your Site, Newspaper Or Broadcast

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We created this infographic for some of our media clients to give them a one-page cheat sheet on the analysis they need to do when trying to decide whether they can use an image from the internet in a pinch....more

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