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Crowdfunding platforms and IP enforcement

Photo of Chandler Stephens (US)By Chandler Stephens (US) on Posted in Trademark
In today’s world, intellectual property owners are well aware that social media users frequently post infringing content. Companies and brand owners have developed various strategies for enforcing their intellectual property rights on social media, utilizing methods such as demand letters and takedown requests. Often there are so many infringing uses that brand owners must be … Continue reading

Crowdfunding: Advertising an offering’s terms on social media

Photo of Caleb Segrest (US)By Caleb Segrest (US) on Posted in General
Background The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted the final rules of Regulation Crowdfunding (the “Regulation”) on October 30, 2015. While the final rules have been adopted, they do not become effective until May 16, 2016. The Regulation is meant to expound upon Sections 4(a)(6) and 4A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”), … Continue reading
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