Copyright Enforcement Group, previously known for sending threat letters and filing lawsuits against bittorrent downloaders, is now targeting website owners with copyright infringement threat letters for the use of purportedly copyrighted photos. The company asserting copyright infringement is AKM Images / GSI Media, and the letters have been demanding $500 in settlement of the claim. The letters typically contain a screenshot of the allegedly infringing use. If you have been targeted by Copyright Enforcement Group, contact our copyright lawyers today for a free consultation.
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The answer to this question is complex and nuanced. In the last decade or so, it has become fashionable to insist there is some stark dichotomy between what a trademark is and what a brand is. But the difference is not as stark as some marketers would like you to believe. The traditional definition of […]
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The Circle R and the TM symbols both relate to trademarks and both can be physically placed on products, packaging, advertising materials, websites, etc. The Circle R symbol is an “R” enclosed in a circle (®). While both are trademark-related symbols, there are different eligibility requirements for use, meanings, and implications. Here is a quick […]
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E-commerce businesses must comply with federal and State-level advertising laws and regulations. This is true of any business. But e-commerce businesses face special challenges because there is a whole array of potential methods of innocently, accidentally, or intentionally violating advertising laws. These include the potential to engage in false and deceptive advertising practices, such as […]
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