TorrentFreak

JULY 5, 2024

If Sony has its way and the protection software enjoys under the 2009 Computer Programs Directive is extended to transient variables in RAM, those who modify those variables – the users of tweaking software – would become direct infringers under copyright law.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

20-2009, The Federal Circuit held that an entity’s physical presence in a jurisdiction does not automatically confer jurisdiction over related corporate entities. It’s No Secret That a Related Company’s Physical Presence in a Jurisdiction May Not Be Enough For Proper Venue - In Andra Group, LP v. Victoria’s Secret Stores, LLC, Appeal No.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In 2009, the Associated Press filed a lawsuit against artist Shepherd Fairey over the famous Obama “Hope” poster that he designed. Also in 2009, photographer Patrick Cariou filed a lawsuit against “appropriation artist” Richard Prince over the alleged infringement of dozens of his images.

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Likelihood of Confusion

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

2009), which stands for the proposition that, yes, a domain name registrar can be liable for contributory trademark infringement arising from the directly infringing acts of its clients. [stextbox id=”info”] This is a summary and analysis of the decision in Transamerica Corp. Moniker Online Services, 672 F.Supp.2d 2d 1353 (S.D.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The graph shows a clear upward trajectory from a notable low point around December 2009, when the grant rate bottomed out near 50%, to recent levels hovering around 75-80%. by Dennis Crouch The USPTO utility patent grant rate data reveals an interesting narrative of policy shifts and administrative changes over the past fifteen years.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The complaint alleged that Scientific Games, through its acquired entity, SHFL Entertainment, brought patent infringement litigation in 2009 and 2012 based on fraudulently obtained patents for automatic card shufflers used in licensed casinos. The plaintiffs had sued Scientific Games Corp.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 24, 2022

Back in 2009, Amazon launched a Kindle service for blogs that made it easy for anyone to sell any blog’s content. . Instead, it’s frustrating because it was 100% avoidable and all that had to happen was Amazon put forth even the minimum amount of effort needed to prevent it. Amazon’s Ongoing Plagiarism and Copyright Problem.

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The IPKat

MARCH 8, 2023

It owned a figurative EU trade mark containing the word ' HEITECH ', registered in 2008 and used since 6 May 2009 at the latest. It was only in April 2009 that the plaintiff sent a warning letter to the defendant, requesting that it cease and desist from using 'HEITECH' as a trade mark and company name. The plaintiff did not respond.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 12, 2023

207/2009 (being essentially identical to the currently applicable Art. 207/2009 is that the relevant public must establish a link between the trade marks in question in the sense that the later mark calls the earlier mark to mind. 207/2009 , i.e. an infringement of Rolex’ right to a trade mark with a reputation. 2017/1001 ).

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Likelihood of Confusion

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Originally published December 9, 2009. Now a heartwarming tradition of bloggy goodness. Instapundit links to this item about the incredible shrinking Charlie Brown specials — warmly-remembered favorite scenes from the. The post Best of LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION®: Nuts to us? Or a “real” Charlie Brown Christmas?

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Source code and object code receive legal protection under Directive 2009/24 because both meet the criterion of originality set out in Article 1(3). However, these values are not elements of Sony’s copyrighted code, but code produced by a console while running Sony’s code.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 12, 2022

According to the lawsuit, the shops had a license between 2009 and 2017, but that services were terminated due to non-payment. Currently, nearly €40,000 ($39,000) USD remains outstanding. However, despite the termination of the contract, the shops continued to show Sis broadcasts, despite multiple warnings to stop.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 9, 2022

RCN focuses heavily on the piracy tracking evidence from Rightscorp but has also brought up another topic; the decision by major record labels to remove DRM from the iTunes music store in 2009. This decision was made two years before the timeframe covered in the piracy liability suit. Nonetheless, RCN believes that it is relevant.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

4 (1)(b) of Directive 2009/24/EC if neither the object or source code of a computer program or a copy is modified, but something else running at the same time as the protected computer program modifies the content of variables that the protected computer program has created in the main memory and uses in the course of the program?

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Datel, the CJEU ruled on the specific copyright protection of computer programs under Directive 2009/24/EC (Case C‑159/23). In its recent judgment in Sony Interactive Entertainment v.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 27, 2023

In 2009, anti-piracy group BREIN took News-Service Europe (NSE) – one of Europe’s largest Usenet providers at the time – to court. He also highlights the length of the legal battle, albeit for a different reason, noting that Usenet has changed significantly since 2009. BREIN director Tim Kuik, meanwhile, is unhappy with the outcome.

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IPilogue

APRIL 26, 2022

based proprietor of the egg-shaped lip balms since 2009 , has failed in its attempt to have the shape of its lip balm registered as a three-dimensional (“3D”) trademark before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (“EUIPO”). Firstly, since being launched in 2009, the egg-shaped balm has come to be associated with EOS.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In May 2009, the European Commission (EC) fined Intel EUR1.06 billion for abusing its dominant position in the x86 microprocessor market (CPUs).

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Olartemoure Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

27 th 2009 The hemodialysis machine, used for renal replacement therapy, was developed with multiple patented components and systems. The system is patented for its innovative technology and has transformed various surgical disciplines. HEMODIALYS MACHINE JP4889297B2 Inventors: 勝則 正岡 Assignee: JMS Co Ltd Date of patent: Mar.

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Michael Geist

JUNE 29, 2024

From a Canadian perspective, a 2009 study for the Department of Justice examined the issue, clarifying that “ legal definitions continue to serve as the primary and formally recognized definitions utilized by many governments and people.”

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Following their victory at the local elections, the Swedish Pirate Party secured a seat at the European Parliament in 2009, with another one being added a year later. But they were wrong to dismiss this political movement right off the bat. The success inspired people in other countries to form their own Pirate parties.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 11, 2022

The government action began in mid-2009 and at the start of this month, the local blocklist had grown to include over 3,500 domain names. Indonesia has been very active on the anti-piracy front in recent years, with the government ordering Internet providers to block thousands of pirate sites.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

4 of Regulation 207/2009 (‘EUTMR 2009’). 7(1)(a) EUTMR 2009 ). 7(1)(b) EUTMR 2009 ). 4 EUTMR 2009 because the tactile impression could not be represented graphically. 4, 7(1)(a) EUTMR 2009 instead of Art. 7(1)(b) EUTMR 2009. 4, 7(1)(a) EUTMR 2009 instead of Art. 7(1)(b) EUTMR 2009.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

2009), the Board concluded in the IPRs that the operating manuals were not sufficiently publicly accessible to qualify as printed publications under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. § Patent Nos. 10,639,812 and 10,625,436) relate to high-speed mechanical slicers for slicing and packaging food articles. By applying the framework in Cordis Corp. 3d 1319 (Fed.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By decision of 17 January 2024 , the General Court (GC) ruled in a case concerning several national trade marks applications carried out with the aim of bypassing the six-month cooling-off period provided by Article 29(1) of Regulation No 207/2009. 207/2009. The applicant appealed.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 22, 2022

A financial investigation revealed that the 58-year-old had sold IPTV boxes and subscriptions on at least 119 occasions during the previous year, earning him up to SEK 300,000 (US$ 32,900).

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Barry Sookman

APRIL 28, 2022

That Guideline has evolved with revisions in 2003 and again in 2009. The draft guideline sets out enhanced third-party risk management expectations for federally regulated financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies, and some credit unions (FRFIs).

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The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As previously noted, on May 29, 2009, Plaintiff filed the 2009 Opposition with the TTAB requesting that it refuse Mr. Gandhi's application for '654 mark due to Plaintiff's prior use of IDHAYAM. 7-1 at 5), and Mr. Gandhi subsequently denied the allegation in his December 28, 2009 Answer but did not specify his use of the mark (ECF No.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 17, 2024

418 (2009). See Nken v. Holder , 556 U.S. In its analysis, the Federal Circuit simply stated that it had reviewed the factors and, although it had the power to issue a stay, such action was not appropriate here.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 26, 2021

The first date of sale in the application was stated to be in 2009, well prior to the application in question, thereby knocking out any possibility of sustaining any claim of a new variety. The order notes that the date in the application is stated to be 2002 in America, but 2009 in India.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

207/2009 due to the date of filing of the application). 207/2009 “must be read with regard to the relevant provisions of EU law concerning the determination and protection of geographical indications as regards wine products” (paragraph 24). It held that the opposition was not well founded under Article 8(6) of Regulation No.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 18, 2023

In 2009, legal pressure resulted in a temporary shutdown. The site, which relied on a team of contributors, soon gained a steady user base. With its presence growing, the concerns of major entertainment industry companies increased as well.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The company was founded in 2009 and today boasts 16 million active monthly streaming users, making Plex a serious market player. Plex is a multifunctional media software and service that allows users to easily access all of their entertainment in one place. Most people use the service for perfectly legitimate purposes.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 18, 2023

Ever since its launch in 2009, rightsholders have complained that file-hosting platform 1fichier.com fails to take intellectual property rights seriously. 1fichier operates a “freemium” business model which allows users to access the platform for free and then pay a fee to have various restrictions removed.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Following the Federal Circuit’s 2009 In re Bose Corp. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (Board) precedential decision in Chutter, Inc. Great Management Group L.L.C. TTAB 2021) opened the door for cancellation actions and defenses based on a lowered intent requirement. By: BakerHostetler

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Mashelkar, Patents, Industry Funding, and Bias : In August of 2009, Prashant wrote about the Government of India’s acceptance of the conclusions of the Mashelkar Committee Report. Life of IP and Counterfeit Goods: In this month, 2009, Prof. Here we go: 1. Basheer penned a post Rigging Data: IPRs and the IMPACT of Counterfeits.

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Likelihood of Confusion

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Originally posted 2009-12-22 17:19:47. This Copywrite blog is really good. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Copywrite appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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