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What do you think are the top issues facing brand managers today?
Brand protection is a top priority. Under U.S. and foreign trademark...
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Siegfried
Harley-Davidson Protects Its Trademark v. Social Networking Site trademarksandbrands.com
A US-based motorcycle fan social networking site called HarleySpace.com recently changed its name following receipt of a cease-and-desist letter from...
Kaitlin
Landmark Ruling for Fair Use in the Digital Age
Three text book publishers claimed that Georgia State University distributed copyrighted materials to its students. An Atlanta judge ...
Erin
Interesting argument. Do you agree that the new gTLDs aren't important to branding?
Why the New gTLDs Don’t Matter knockoffreport.com
If somebody wanted to name their product or company during the Dot Com Boom they wanted to own the .com. After all, it was the Dot Com Boom, not the Dot Poo Boom. Their second choice was .net,...
Siegfried
Reclaiming My Web Address nytimes.com
When my Web site domain name was hijacked, it raised the question: How much was my name worth to me?
Erin
Unique approach by law student blogger to fight fashion copyright online
This line struck me: "Ms. Zerbo says she sees her role as a defender of small designers, who may not have the financial ability to take ...
Hunting for Fashion's Copycats online.wsj.com
The Fashion Law blog, founded by a second-year law student who loves fashion, looks for uncanny similarities in the worlds of style and retail.
Siegfried
E-commerce trademark cases rising chinadaily.com.cn
Disputes over online trademark infringement are rising sharply as e-commerce flourishes, a spokesman for the Supreme People's Court said on Tuesday.
Siegfried
Have Social Media sites such as Facebook and Twitter had an impact on your trademark protection work? polls.linkedin.com
Vote on this LinkedIn Poll to see the results divided by age, seniority, and gender. Use Polls to leverage the collective wisdom of millions of business professionals on LinkedIn.
Danielle
No trade off ... tobacco companies have argued in the High Court that plain packacking would damage their rights to use their trademarks without receiving any benefit. FOUR tobacco companies have told the High Court the federal...
Erin
Reminder of Group Rules, with Special Note About Promotions and Duplicate Content
Out of respect for members wishing to maintain the focus of this group on topical discussions, this is a reminder to please follow the ...
Siegfried
Mark Anthony International, SRL recently filed a lawsuit against Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc. (JDPI), seeking a declaratory judgment that it has the right to sell a margarita-flavored malt beverage under the trademark Cayman...
Erin
Google algorithm changes: Do they help brands or make it harder?
Interesting from two angles: 1) Will these changes really fight infringers? and 2) Does this almost force brands to have a presence on ...
Related articles / blogs worldtrademarkreview.com
Over the past few months, Google has made a series of changes to its search algorithm. In this continuing move towards semantic search, brands will need to focus even more than before on reviewing their engagement with consumers.
Siegfried
Facebook asserts trademark on word "book" in new user agreement arstechnica.com
Despite not having a registered trademark on "book", Facebook has sued other sites using the word, and is asserting expanded trademark rights in the user agreement every Facebook user must consent to.
Erin
What Should Brands Do About .XXX Domains?
With registration now open to all, how do you think brands should approach this issue? We've compiled a Q&A on this topic but want to ...
Q & A on Trademark Protection in the .xxx Domain trademarks.thomsonreuters.com
Erin
When NOT to pursue legal action on copyright issues?
Is the case of The Hobbit pub an instance where action might have done more harm than good, given the reuslting public outcry among ...
Hollywood in offer to Hobbit pub bbc.co.uk
15 March 2012 Last updated at 14:39 ET The Hobbit has been trading for more than two decades A Hollywood film company has offered to "amicably resolve" a dispute with a Southampton pub over its name and decor. The Hobbit pub...
Erin
75% of Consumers Would Toss Aside Brand Loyalty for Mobile Offers
Do these numbers surprise you? (And if you're a B-to-C brand manager, how does it make you feel about your mobile strategy?)
Mobile Promotions Trump Brand Loyalty for Consumers Shopping in... businesswire.com
The “Mobile Shopping Survey Series, Part 2: CPG Shopping Behavior” is the second in a three-part series on smartphone owners’...
