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Palworld: Friend or Foe?

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On January 19, 2024, Palworld launched into early access on Xbox and Windows.  To say it was an overnight success is an understatement.  By only a month in, Palworld had been played by over 25 million players.To put this in...more

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Keepin' It Real: Courts Recognize the Legitimate Goal of Video Game Makers

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In two recent cases, federal courts have ruled in favor of video game makers regarding their use of certain images in their games. In each instance, the court took note of the video game company’s purpose in using the...more

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Does Louis Vuitton Lack A Sense Of Humor? The Parody Defense Is No Laughing Matter For Brand Owners

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On December 22, 2016, the Second Circuit gave tote bag manufacturer My Other Bag an early Christmas present by tossing out luxury giant Louis Vuitton’s claims of trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and trademark...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The Second Circuit Gets the Joke - Affirms Dismissal of Trademark Parody Lawsuit

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Last January, we blogged about a district court decision involving trademark parody in Louis Vuitton Malletier, S.A. v. My Other Bag, Inc. In that decision, the court held that defendant My Other Bag had convincingly argued...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Fall 2016

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Mean Girls v. The Right of Publicity: Lessons Learned From the Lohan and Gravano Lawsuits - On September 1, 2016, a New York appellate court ended two closely watched right of publicity lawsuits brought by Lindsay...more

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