LexBlog IP

AUGUST 4, 2021

More states, including Ohio, are working on comprehensive consumer privacy laws that could impact how companies share data. In our August 2021 Privacy and Security Roundup , we cover the nuances in the various legislation, more ransomware and supply chain attacks and news of a messaging app used as a Trojan horse by the FBI.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

There is a significant push at this week’s meetings of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights to approve a Diplomatic Conference on a Broadcasting Organizations Treaty that is not strictly limited to combating unlawful interception of traditional broadcast signals.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Welcome to the third annual installment of Seyfarth Shaw’s Commercial Litigation Outlook , in which our nationally-recognized team provides insights about litigation issues and trends to expect in 2023. The likely continuing global tumult and increasing chances for a recession will weigh heavily on the litigation outlook for 2023.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Breach of Contract As is common with scraping cases in 2023, just because the scraper prevails on the CFAA claim doesn’t mean the scraper is going to prevail. When doing so, defendant had to agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy. Those terms and privacy policies were hyperlinked. The terms prohibited scraping.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 19, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) receives so many complaints about these fraudsters that it issued a warning on January 18, 2023, entitled “ How to spot, avoid, and report weather-related scams.” Walk away if they demand cash payments up front, or refuse to give you copies of their license, insurance, and a contract in writing.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

by guest blogger Kieran McCarthy Many characterize the law of copyright preemption of contracts as a circuit split. It’s not that half of federal judges have adopted one clear stance on copyright preemption of contracts and the other half have adopted another clear stance. But fair use isn’t a defense to a breach of contract claim.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 8, 2022

Effective January 1, 2023, Illinois joins at least 18 other states to have a Title Act authorizing Registered Interior Designers to seal any bound set or loose sheets of technical submissions. This month’s issue of Ping® highlights recent changes in State laws in Illinois and New York. Independent Contractors.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

On September 8, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) will discuss the two new sets of proposed California Privacy Protection Act (CCPA) regulations.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Both could become law as early as the end of 2023, although with grace periods built in. For example, airlines would have access to performance data about their planes currently held by the manufacturer [1] , allowing them to explore potentially cheaper contracts for repair and maintenance with a third party. 5] [link]

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The IP Law Blog

MAY 4, 2023

On April 24, 2023, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in Epic Games, Inc. As mentioned above, the Ninth Circuit found that the trial court made an error in holding that “a non-negotiated contract of adhesion like the DPLA falls outside the scope of Section 1.” Apple, Inc. ,

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. This applies to companies that have never taken serious steps to protect intellectual property and companies that understand the value of intellectual property and take active steps to secure and protect those assets. .

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LexBlog IP

MAY 4, 2023

On April 24, 2023, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in Epic Games, Inc. As mentioned above, the Ninth Circuit found that the trial court made an error in holding that “a non-negotiated contract of adhesion like the DPLA falls outside the scope of Section 1.” Apple, Inc. ,

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Trading Secrets

APRIL 18, 2023

3, 2023) found alleged trade secret secrets did not lose their secrecy status even though they were posted on the court’s public, electronic docket. Additionally, companies can evaluate physical and digital data security practices and implement protection measures, while respecting employees’ privacy rights.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 31, 2023

On May 25, 2023, the Texas Legislature enacted the biggest structural change to the Texas court system in recent memory. Ideally, specialized business courts also promote consistent interpretations of commercial laws and contracts, thereby leading to more predictable outcomes. Cases exceeding $10 million.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. This applies to companies that have never taken serious steps to protect intellectual property and companies that understand the value of intellectual property and take active steps to secure and protect those assets.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

3, 2023) found alleged trade secret secrets did not lose their secrecy status even though they were posted on the court’s public, electronic docket. Additionally, companies can evaluate physical and digital data security practices and implement protection measures, while respecting employees’ privacy rights.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

3, 2023) found alleged trade secret secrets did not lose their secrecy status even though they were posted on the court’s public, electronic docket. Additionally, companies can evaluate physical and digital data security practices and implement protection measures, while respecting employees’ privacy rights.

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IP Tech Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A critical eye should focus on the relevant legal issues: including both state and federal regulatory developments, data privacy concerns, and how AI tools could potentially affect the applicable intellectual property (“IP”) rights. Statistics have long been used to evaluate player performance and support contract negotiations.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A critical eye should focus on the relevant legal issues: including both state and federal regulatory developments, data privacy concerns, and how AI tools could potentially affect the applicable intellectual property (“IP”) rights. Data Protection and Privacy AI poses important privacy and security risks.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Despite the judiciary’s efforts to address the concerns under current intellectual property laws like copyright and trademark, the absence of relevant and specific provisions for the protection of personality rights has started to pose a serious threat. Puttaswamy v. The Plaintiff also referenced Vanna White v.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While the Order does not itself resolve the intellectual property issues involving AI, it sets the stage for future guidance and executive actions by (i) instructing the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to publish guidance addressing inventorship and the use of AI in the inventive process, (ii) directing the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 6, 2023

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a broad proposed rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompete clauses on their workers. 1] Federal Trade Commission, Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking (January 5, 2023). [2] FOOTNOTES. [1]

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 7, 2023

In January 2023, the same lawyers who brought the class action suit against Copilot on behalf of the Doe plaintiffs filed a complaint in the Northern District of California ( Andersen v. Getty Images filed a similar lawsuit in January 2023 in the UK High Court and in February 2023 in the District of Delaware ( Getty Images (US), Inc.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2023

Another targets The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), a UK nonprofit known for scraping the platform to quantify the proliferation of hate speech, for breach of contract, intentional interference with contractual relations, inducing breach of contract, and civil violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA).

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 26, 2023

On January 22, 2023, T-Mobile was sued in federal court in California alleging negligence, unjust enrichment, breach of express contract, breach of implied contract, and invasion of privacy over the recently-disclosed data breach of more than 37 million postpaid and prepaid customer records.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Employers should ensure that their employment agreements include favorable choice-of-law, venue, and forum-selection clauses to increase the likelihood that any subsequent legal proceeding for trade secret misappropriation occurs in a location that is likely to recognize and protect the company’s intellectual property.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Employers should ensure that their employment agreements include favorable choice-of-law, venue, and forum-selection clauses to increase the likelihood that any subsequent legal proceeding for trade secret misappropriation occurs in a location that is likely to recognize and protect the company’s intellectual property.

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