Media and Entertainment
Media and Entertainment
Fri, January 10, 2025
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Supreme Court to hear arguments over the fate of TikTok on Friday
- TikTok threatened to shut down the popular platform in America on Jan. 19 unless the Supreme Court strikes down or otherwise delays the effective date of a law aimed at forcing TikTok's sale by its Chinese parent company.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case involving a trademark dispute between Jack Daniel's and VIP Products, the maker of a dog toy that mimics the iconic whiskey bottle. The toy, called "Bad Spaniels," parodies Jack Daniel's branding with humorous, dog-related alterations. Jack Daniel's argues that the toy infringes on their trademark, potentially confusing consumers and diluting their brand's distinctiveness. Conversely, VIP Products contends that their product is a parody protected under the First Amendment. This case could have significant implications for how trademark law intersects with free speech rights, particularly in the realm of parody and satire.
Read the Full AOL Article at:
[ https://www.aol.com/news/supreme-court-hear-arguments-over-100045789.html ]
Read the Full AOL Article at:
[ https://www.aol.com/news/supreme-court-hear-arguments-over-100045789.html ]
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