Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
UMG sues TuneCore for $500 million, Marcus King draws fire for photography contract and Google hits 10 billion DMCA URLs. The post 3 Count: King of Contracts appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Erik K Pelton
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 19 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Renewing Registration Once a strong and protected brand is built, another key to maintaining such status is proper and timely renewal of trademark registrations. Trademark registrations can last forever, if renewed properly and if the mark is still in use. But the trademark registrations must be renewed at the correct intervals, and it is critical to docket the deadlines and to properly file for renewal w
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Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
While it's well known that NASA images and videos are public domain, there are still some restrictions to be aware of before using them. The post NASA: Copyright and Trademark in Space appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
TorrentFreak
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
While search engines are extremely helpful for the average Internet user, copyright holders have also seen a massive downside. In addition to trillions of legitimate pages, there’s a steady supply of pirate sites. These can be hard to ignore for some entertainment-hungry users. This problem is not new. When piracy-discovery became web-based with the surge of BitTorrent in the early 2000s, search engines were unwittingly used as pirate gateways.
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Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
The IPKat
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
One of the best-known frames of Todd Phillips’s 2019 Joker film starring Joaquin Phoenix is that of Phoenix’s “Joker” inside a lift. Let’s imagine a situation in which the user of a generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) model inputted the following prompt: “Create an image of Joaquin Phoenix Joker movie, 2019, screenshot from a movie, movie scene.
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Ryan MacDougall is the Chief Business Development Officer for Wolf Greenfield. Since joining the firm in 2010, he has worked closely with the firm's executive leadership, management, and practice groups to build and implement strategies that have made Wolf Greenfield one of the largest IP law firms in the US. Utilizing his in-depth knowledge of the intellectual property space, Ryan maintains a strong focus on client experience and satisfaction as he oversees the firm’s Client Services.
Intellectual Property Pulse brings together the best content for IP professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
TorrentFreak
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Last year, Braflix was added to the ever-growing list of flix-inspired pirate streaming sites. Reportedly operating from Brazil, the site offered a clean interface, relying on third-party sources to provide a gateway to pirated movies and TV shows. The site had no obvious connections to other large streaming cabals, such as the massive Fmovies operation.
The IPKat
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Timothée Charmeil (Elvinger) discussing a recent decision of the Cancellation Division of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the approach taken to comparison of goods (in this case wine and gin). Here’s what Tinothée writes: Comparison of wine and gin: the EUIPO’s unquestionable Similarity Tool by Timothée Charmeil Are wine and gin similar?
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Popular brands face attacks from all sides, from competitors trying to chip away at market share, to bad actors seeking to profit from counterfeit or knockoff products. However, one lesser-known threat arises when your brand becomes so famous that the trademark becomes synonymous with the product category. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Ed Sheeran wins Thinking Out Loud lawsuit, Ecuador group tries to forest named as an author, and Malware operators spam fake copyright notices. The post 3 Count: Four Chords appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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Women and diverse employees have the technical skill and knowledge, yet their contributions are not patented at the same rate as those of their male counterparts.This toolkit can help organizations move the needle on achieving gender parity in innovation.
Michael Geist
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Delegates from dozens of countries gathered nearly 25 year ago in Stockholm, Sweden for the Stockholm International Forum, where they affirmed a global commitment to combatting racism, antisemitism, ethnic hatred, and ignorance of history. That meeting sparked what became a 16-year open process to develop much-needed anti-racism tools, including the creation of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism.
TorrentFreak
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The belief that somehow everything is free on the internet was widespread in the late 1990s. Sites were overwhelmingly free and if MP3 files were spotted by an alert surfer, it was almost considered rude not to download them, bandwidth permitting. Today’s social media users see copyright conflicts on a regular basis, but probably due to the way copyright is enforced, tend to view images and text as faiir game when compared to movies and music.
The IPKat
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The Duke's Aceto Balsamico di Modena. Over the years, The IPKat has reported on the growing body of case law issued by Italian courts concerning the extent to which the Italian Cultural Heritage Code (ICHC) prevents the use of assets belonging to the rich Italian cultural heritage without securing the prior authorization of competent administrative authorities.
JD Supra Law
OCTOBER 30, 2024
On October 24, 2024, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) confirmed the annulment by the General Court (GC) of the European Commission’s (EC) decision to impose a EUR 1.06 billion fine on Intel for the abuse of a dominant position on the x86 Central Processing Units (CPUs) market, specifically through the use of exclusivity rebates granted to several computer manufacturers.
Plagiarism Today
OCTOBER 30, 2024
A recent decision by the US Copyright Office makes it easier to repair ice cream machines. But how did that happen? The post What Does Copyright Have to Do With McFlurries? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Copyright Lately
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
In a copyright battle over pop music’s building blocks, the Second Circuit delivers a win for Ed Sheeran—and for future creativity. The Second Circuit has spoken: the I–iii–IV–V chord progression is officially unoriginal, commonplace, and free for all to use—whether you’re an eight-year-old plucking out “Puff the Magic Dragon” on a toy guitar or a redheaded rock star named Ed.
TorrentFreak
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Every year the office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) publishes the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers. The report is compiled based on input from key industry players. This includes submissions from copyright industry groups, such as the MPA , that frequently highlight piracy challenges. Most rightsholders would like foreign countries to strengthen their online piracy efforts and policies, by implementing institutionalized piracy blocking schemes, for exam
The IPKat
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Cases relating to the exclusion of patentable subject matter on moral grounds are rare, and always serve to highlight the underlying moral and political framework necessary for a well-functioning IP system. The recent case T 2510/18 considered whether an invention derived from traditional remedies by dishonest means was immoral. The objections related not to the direct exploitation of the invention itself, but to the alleged dishonesty and breach of trust associated with how the invention was de
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Swiss company Scandit AG created an application called ShelfView, which enables retailers to verify the prices of various products and ensure that associated promotions are correctly updated. The application utilizes barcode scanning, optical character recognition, and augmented reality to analyze a store’s current inventory and make recommendations on any needed adjustments.
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Universal Music Group has filed a $500 million lawsuit against TuneCore. Here's how that could change independent music. The post Why the TuneCore Lawsuit Could Change Digital Music Forever appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
IP Law 360
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
A Second Circuit panel on Friday said Ed Sheeran's hit "Thinking Out Loud" did not rip off Marvin Gaye's Motown classic "Let's Get It On," affirming a lower court's summary judgment order that concluded the musical building blocks of Gaye's song were not original enough to be protectable.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Late last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a ruling in Structured Asset Sales, LLC v. Sheeran affirming the Southern District of New York’s dismissal of copyright infringement claims filed against British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran over his 2014 single “Thinking Out Loud.” Assessing arguments made by a co-rightsholder to Marvin Gaye’s 1973 single “Let’s Get It On,” the Second Circuit found that the district court properly limited the scope of the infringement alleg
Likelihood of Confusion
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Originally posted 2014-12-17 14:54:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter[stextbox id=”info”]Now an annual Hanukkah “tradition,” this was first posted as “Blawg Review #242” in December 2009. As with the previous recycled Hannukah blawg review, I’ve changed the spelling of the holiday to Hanukkah to reflect standard usage.
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Virtual and in-person attendees at the upcoming ICANN81 Annual General Meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye can look forward to a busy and engaging event from Nov. 9-14.
Plagiarism Today
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Chris Brown and Drake sued over No Guidance, LAION wins AI copyright case and CJEU rules all chairs get equal protection. The post 3 Count: No Guidance appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
IP Law 360
OCTOBER 31, 2024
A California federal jury has awarded software company Synopsys Inc. nearly $550,000 in damages after its competitor, Real Intent Inc., was found to have breached contractual agreements by copying certain commands from Synopsys' software — but the defendants' counsel considers the damages award a victory.
TorrentFreak
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
It’s no secret that the Motion Picture Association ( MPA ) has anti-piracy tentacles all over the world. The group, which is backed by Hollywood, Netflix, and Amazon, is actively involved in enforcement and policy efforts in dozens of countries. The MPA’s work mostly takes place behind the scenes, but the results are hard to miss. This includes the Philippine pirate site blocking program, which officially launched in January this year.
Michael Geist
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Online Harms Act or Bill C-63 was introduced last February after years of false starts, public consultations, and debates. Months later, the bill appears to be stalled in the House of Commons and has yet to make it to committee for further study. Some view that as a win, given their criticism of the bill, though others who have waited years for action against online harms are beginning to fear that the Parliamentary clock is working against them.
JD Supra Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The basis for obviousness-type double patenting (ODP) is found in 35 U.S.C. § 101, establishing an applicant is entitled to a single patent, “a patent” or the “first” patent, for an invention.
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Collage artist gets mixed decision in collage case, Shein and Temu head to court in a year and IPTV provider sued for wiretapping. The post 3 Count: A Collage Ruling appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
IP Law 360
OCTOBER 31, 2024
A Florida state appellate panel upheld indirect criminal contempt against an Everglades scientist after a lower court found he violated an order to return data he allegedly took upon resigning from his previous nonprofit job following a falling out with the CEO and went to work for a rival organization.
TorrentFreak
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
Due to the staggering volume of content uploaded to the internet every single second, any hope that content moderation can be tackled at scale by humans alone, is already dead. The threat of so-called ‘upload filters’ under Article 17 of the EU Copyright Directive didn’t just cause citizens to be fearful of the future. Tech giants including Google, Twitter, Facebook, and Amazon all warned of a chilling effect if the law was passed.
Kluwer Copyright Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Image by 200 Degrees from Pixabay Code as a literary work Following lengthy discussion in the 1970s and 1980s, by 1991 in the EU and 1994 at the WTO level , the legal status of computer programs was a settled matter: software was to be treated under copyright as a literary work. Source code and object code are protected by copyright. As established in the seminal case C-406/10, SAS : “… the source code and the object code of a computer program are forms of expression thereof which, consequently
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Author’s Note: This is an updated version of the post to our blog dated October 30, 2024. Later that day, FDA announced the resolution of Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide shortage, which altered the conclusion of our original post and warranted this update.
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Jeraldo F.L. Jackson, the dean of Michigan State University's College of Education has been accused of plagiarism. The post Michigan State University Dean Accused of Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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