Tag Archives: Infringement

The technological advancements followed by the invention of the internet were
a ground-breaking norm, which has opened a Pandora box of opportunity as well as
challenges to the modern knowledge-based economy. The digital era has
transformed the way that ideas are shared, creativity is expressed, and business
is conducted. However, it has also introduced new legal difficulties, especially
with regard to copyright violations. It is important to consider the
accountability and immunity afforded to intermediaries, including online service
providers, in instances of copyright infringement.

This study looks at the intricate relationships that exist between internet
middlemen, copyright holders, and the changing legal system. It focuses on
examining the various culpability levels…

Goldenvoice, the organizers of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, are suing Live Nation Entertainment for contributory trademark infringement, Billboard reports.

Coachella Music Festival, LLC and Goldenvoice, LLC filed the complaint (viewed by Pitchfork) in a California federal court yesterday (December 13). Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and the web hosting company Bluehost, Inc. are named as defendants.

In the lawsuit, Goldenvoice claims that a music festival called Coachella Day One 22 infringes upon its Coachella trademarks by using an event name, as well as advertising, promotional, and marketing materials that are “strikingly similar” to those used by Goldenvoice for Coachella.

The Coachella Day One 22 event is organized and promoted by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of…

Notoriously litigious, Louis Vuitton Malletier (“Louis Vuitton”) aggressively polices unauthorized use of its famous marks, logos, and protected designs, especially in the digital age when selling counterfeit goods is as easy as setting up a website.

In 2006, Louis Vuitton discovered websites indirectly selling knock-off goods while using Louis Vuitton’s copyrighted images, designs, and trademarks without permission. Upon further inquiry, Louis Vuitton discovered the websites were using IP addresses assigned to Managed Solutions Group, Inc. (“MSG”) and Akanoc Solutions, Inc. (“Akanoc”), both of which are in the “web hosting” business. MSG leased…