Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 11, 2022

In this annual review of the year in trademarks, Erik discusses key trademark developments from 2021 – including the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA), USPTO backlogs, and NFTs – as well as some things to look for in 2022.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 10, 2022

The most notable change for 2021 was a drop in the number of decisions arising from the district courts: from 197 in 2020 to 142 in 2021. Overall, the Federal Circuit issued 653 merits decisions in regular appeals in 2021 as compared with 690 in 2020. Nor did they increase in 2021.

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Copyright Alliance

JANUARY 6, 2022

2021 was a roller coaster of highs and lows in copyright litigation. The post Copyright Cases in 2021: A Year In Review appeared first on Copyright Alliance. A much-anticipated Supreme Court decision left many scratching their heads, while the Second and Ninth Circuits brought a […].

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Even as Europe and the rest of the world continued to face the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, the development of 5G and other Standard Essential Patent (SEP)-enabled technology standards has continued at an unabated pace.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 23, 2022

A friendly feline reminder to vote for your favourite intellectual property law book of the year 2021 in the IPKat Book of the Year Awards! Vote for your best IP book of 2021 by taking the survey here PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE OF IP, only complete the survey once! Only votes for books published in 2021 will count.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 12, 2022

2021 saw several important milestones in the biosimilars space, including the much anticipated first interchangeable designations by FDA and the approval of the first ophthalmology biosimilar. The biosimilar market also exhibited continued growth, with multiple biosimilar developers reporting strong sales of biosimilars through 2021.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Last year ‘The Mandalorian’ was the most pirated TV series and in 2021 another Disney title tops the list. Most downloaded TV-shows on BitTorrent, 2021. This changing of the guard coincided with the launch of several Disney+ exclusives, which do particularly well among the pirating public. torrentfreak.com. 1. (…).

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 17, 2021

2021 was a fascinating year in biotech, especially for legal issues. Of course, 2021, as the second year of a global pandemic, must be viewed in context with 2020. By: Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 17, 2021

As part of its review of 2021, IPWatchdog takes a look back on five patent stories from the past year in Europe, and highlights what further developments to expect in 2022. In 2021, Europe took a giant leap towards the implementation of the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC). Juni 2021- 2 BvR 2216/20 -, Rn.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 17, 2022

For 2021, we identified nine stories that were covered on Patent Docs last year that we believe had (or are likely to have) a significant impact on patent practitioners and applicants. . After reflecting upon the events of the past twelve months, Patent Docs presents its 15th annual list of top patent stories.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

There may be last minute planning possibilities for 2021. Consult with your tax advisors while you still have time to act in 2021. Be proactive. You don’t want to be scrambling on December 31. Don’t assume that your CPA or financial advisor is going to automatically suggest ways to minimize your tax liability.

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Copyright Alliance

DECEMBER 21, 2021

A Copyright Pirate’s Life In 2021 appeared first on Copyright Alliance. Since the passing of the original Copyright Act in 1790, developments in copyright law in the United States have been influenced by many civil disputes—lawsuits where one private party sues […]. The post Yo Ho!

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 28, 2021

2021 brought a huge increase in the interest of NFTs leaving many to wonder whether this fascination will continue into 2022. As 2021 comes to end, here are a few noteworthy NFT projects to remember. The CryptoPunks are one of the earliest examples of an NFT. Launched in June 2017 by Larva Labs, the CryptoPunks….

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The October 2021 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses a precedential TTAB decision regarding fraud; the DEA's proposal to increase production quotas for several schedule I controlled substances, including cannabis; and the open gTLD sunrise periods. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 21, 2021

OPINION] (2021-1360, 12/07/2021) (MOORE, NEWMAN, and REYNA) - Moore, C.J. Precedential Federal Circuit Opinions - TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA v. CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS, INC. The Court affirmed the PTAB’s IPR decision that claims directed to a specific dosage of mifepristone were not invalid as obvious. By: WilmerHale

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 6, 2022

Food and Drug Administration approved four biosimilar drugs in 2021 under the provisions of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA, codified at 42 U.S.C. § 262) as part of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 (colloquially known as "Obamacare").

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 10, 2022

For 2021, we identified nine stories that were covered on Patent Docs last year that we believe had (or are likely to have) a significant impact on patent practitioners and applicants. Today, we count down stories #9 to #7, and later this week we will count down the top six stories of 2021.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 12, 2022

For 2021, we identified nine stories that were covered on Patent Docs last year that we believe had (or are likely to have) a significant impact on patent practitioners and applicants. On Monday, we counted down stories #9 to #7, and today we count down stories #6 to #4, as we work our way towards the top three stories of 2021.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 31, 2021

On the brink of the new year, we look back at 2021 by going over the twelve most read news items of the last 12 months. There were dozens of movie leaks in 2021 but James Bond’s “No Time to Die” garnered the most interest among readers. All in all, it was quite a controversial year once again. Premiere (October).

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The September 2021 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses a recent non-precedential Trademark Trial and Appeal Board decision regarding intent-to-use applications covering CBD products currently illegal under federal law, and provides cannabis legislation updates. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 21, 2022

The report covered the first six months of 2021 and YouTube recently released the second edition, which means that we now have access to the full-year statistics. YouTube reports that it processed 759,540,199 Content ID claims in the second half of 2021, which is a slight increase compared to the months before. Challenges (h2, 2021).

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 21, 2024

REFERENCES [i] Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, Rule 9(3). [ii] ii] Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, Rule 11(2)(a), 11(3)(b).

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Velocity of Content

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The Office’s response was released on August 31, 2021 and described the contours of the issue – which appears to require legislative action if it is to be addressed. In June 2021, however, the SCOTUS decided a case involving administrative patent judges (APJs), U.S. EU copyright law round up – third trimester of 2021.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Between high-profile NFT-related projects and a slew of entertainment companies, sports leagues, music labels and video game developers getting involved, 2021 has seen a massive rise in the popularity of the. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The December 2021 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses new enforcement tools courtesy of the Trademark Modernization Act; Pfizer's acquisition of Arena Pharmaceuticals; the latest developments in Canopy Growth's patent infringement suit against GW Pharmaceuticals; and the open gTLD Sunrise period.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 5, 2022

2021 USPQ2d 164 (TTAB 2021) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cynthia C. 2021 USPQ2d 1191 (TTAB 2021) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Mark Lebow). In re Taverna Izakaya LLC , 2021 USPQ2d 1134 (TTAB 2021) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cynthia C. Welch 2020-2021. Tempting Brands Netherlands B.V.

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Velocity of Content

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The 2021 Charleston Conference will be held in hybrid model this year, including streamed in-person presentations as well as virtual, hosted sessions. The post CCC at the 2021 Charleston Conference appeared first on Copyright Clearance Center.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office issued the implementing TMA rules on November 17, 2021, which will. The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020, effects a round of the most significant changes in our U.S. trademark statute in more than 20 years. By: Robinson & Cole LLP

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 30, 2022

Spanish Companies Sign Protocol in 2021. In April 2021, the Coalition of Content Creators and Industries, an association representing the local entertainment sector, plus partners including internet service providers (98% of ISPs in the country), signed a voluntary protocol designed to protect intellectual property rights.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

However, there have been a number of ITC-related happenings in 2021 which, though they received less coverage, may, like the proverbial butterfly, have important ramifications for years to come. There have been a number of ITC decisions with interesting holdings, all of which have been covered well here and in other blogs.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 6, 2022

The FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) approved 50 new drugs and biological products in 2021 (not including the vaccines, cellular and gene therapy products, or other products approved in 2021 by the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research). As in past years, small molecule drug approvals dominated the list.

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Barry Sookman

MAY 26, 2022

I had the pleasure earlier today to provide a talk to ALAI on “ Copyright The Year in Review 2021-2022. 2021 FC 314. 2021 QCCS 1187, motion to dismiss appeal denied, Arc En Ciel RH c. … The post Copyright Year in Review 2021-2022 appeared first on Barry Sookman. Pyrrha Design Inc. Plum and Posey Inc. 2022 FCA 7.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In 2021, Reddit’s users created nearly 5.8 “In 2021, Reddit received 177,450 copyright notices reporting 920,672 pieces of content. “In 2021, Reddit permanently suspended 2,813 users and banned 2,625 subreddits for excessive copyright infringement,” the company writes. under the doctrine of fair use.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 3, 2021

July 27, 2021)? - Qualcomm Inc. Intel Corp., Appeal Nos. 2020-1589, et al. In the only precedential patent decision issued by the Federal Circuit this week, the Court addressed ?again again the due process and statutory right of parties in IPR proceedings to have notice and an ?opportunity

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Since our last update in April 2021, there have been many developments regarding biosimilars in Canada (approvals, pending submissions, litigation, regulatory and market access). Biosimilars approved in Canada - Health Canada has approved three biosimilars since the last update, as listed below. By: Smart & Biggar

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Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Remembering another frustrating year with a countdown of 2021’s most unsatisfying copyright rulings. I don’t know about you, but my 2021 actually made 2020 look pretty, prettay, prettaay good by comparison. In a July 2021 order in Nicklen v. Walt Disney Company. Sinclair Broadcast Group.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Welcome to the fourth and final trimester of 2021 round up of EU copyright law! We started this rubric in the beginning of 2021. The end of 2021 has been particularly busy. More than six months have now passed since the deadline to implement the CDSM Directive – 7 June 2021. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash.

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