SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In May 2024, WIPO published a report titled “ Making Innovation Policy Work for Development ” on the need for economies to diversify for better utilization of knowledge and eventually economic prosperity. Recent data from the WIPO 2024 IP Indicators supports this optimistic outlook. Why does this question become relevant?

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Velocity of Content

AUGUST 5, 2024

The post Tracey Armstrong Delivers Remarks at the 2024 Indian Publishers Conference appeared first on Copyright Clearance Center. In her speech, Armstrong also reminded decision makers that “ It is imperative that AI-related policies include real protections for authors, artists, publishers and other rightsholders.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games have ended, the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games have begun, and this article brings to a close our three-part series on Trademarks & the Olympic Games. In June, we reviewed from where the U.S.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

.] * * * The European Union’s Digital Services Act (“DSA”), a significant legislative act of 93 articles and 156 recitals, will become fully effective from this Saturday, February 17, 2024. The post The European Union’s Digital Services Act: In Force from This Saturday, February 17, 2024, Including for U.S.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 15, 2024

8, 2024) In the Court’s only precedential patent opinion last week, a panel of the Federal Circuit granted appellant AlexSam a second chance to hold health-care giant Aetna accountable for alleged infringement of its patent claims concerning the use of payment cards in connection with health-care charges. AlexSam, Inc. Aetna, Inc.,

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

​​​​​​​On November 4, 2024, Alvotech and Advanz Pharma announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted a Marketing Authorization Application for AVT05, Alvotech’s biosimilar to Simponi® (golimumab), for the treatment of several chronic inflammatory diseases. By: Goodwin

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Sony Pictures, Paramount, and Universal left the Russian market, some celebrated their exit as a positive for local cinema. Pirated Content Blamed For Undermining Legal Market Over the last two years, various politicians have sought to link movie piracy to the war in Ukraine. When Disney, Warner Bros., million (4.2 million (5.0+

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TorrentFreak

MAY 22, 2024

Law Firm Seeks Rightsholder-Like Rights In an application submitted to Finland’s Market Court on March 15, 2024, the law firm Hedman Partners Oy sought a court order to compel an unnamed internet service provider to provide the personal details of an unspecified number of subscribers.

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Velocity of Content

DECEMBER 17, 2024

At the KMWorld 2024 conference , knowledge management (KM) professionals gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of managing and leveraging organizational knowledge. When considering partnering with vendors, identifying market solutions that prioritize responsible AI development is essential.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

DECEMBER 13, 2024

My Market, LLC, (Plaintiff) an Indiana-based convenience store operator, has initiated legal proceedings against Batth Markets, Inc. My Market, LLC has been operating as a convenience store in Fort Wayne, Indiana , and holds a federal trademark for the service mark “MY MARKET FISH CHICKEN SANDWICHES SHRIMP” (U.S.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

There is a quite a lot of buzz around potential reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This reclassification, proposed by the DEA and backed by HHS, recognizes marijuana’s medical use and lower potential for abuse. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

In 2024 the Federal Trade Commission ramped up enforcement actions related to dark patterns, loudly signaling its concern that advertisers will use AI to manipulate consumer habits and its intention to curb businesses' use and marketing of AI to prevent alleged consumer deception, say attorneys at Goodwin.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 30, 2024

On August 20, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a comment letter in support of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) June 2024 draft guidance on biosimilar interchangeability (the “Draft Guidance”).

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The Entertainment Software Association ( ESA ) has submitted its latest overview of “ Notorious Markets ” to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR). These submissions serve as input for the USTR’s yearly overview of piracy ‘markets’ which helps to shape the U.S. Government’s global copyright enforcement agenda going forward.

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The IPKat

JULY 12, 2024

This Regulation ensures the free movement, cross-border, of AI-based goods and services, thus preventing Member States from imposing restrictions on the development, marketing and use of AI systems, unless explicitly authorised by this Regulation ”. This sprawling regulation comprises 180 recitals and 113 articles.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

It serves as an essential element in making up the brand identity, customer loyalty, and market differentiation. It gives the respective companies a competitive edge in a saturated market. Trademarks can be very important for businesses entering new markets. html> accessed 21 November 2024. [8]

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Circular 18 of 2024 was issued by the National Commission for Medicine’s and Medical Devices prices (NCMMDP) to modify the methodology for the control of medicines prices which was originally contained in Circular 03 of 2013. The mentioned methodology can be summarized in the following six stages: Relevant Market Definition.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In the United States, the intellectual property rights system for plants is multifaceted, encompassing utility patents, plant patents, trademarks, and Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Certificates. These mechanisms offer different types of protection and are not mutually exclusive. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

This is the age-old issue of when a site’s marketing representation is rendered untrue by third-party content. It is also reasonable to infer that because Angi markets its platform as “connecting verified contractors and homeowners,” Angi’s failure to verify Encor’s license contributed materially to the illegality here.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

on 28 October, 2024 (Delhi High Court) The petitioner sought removal of “Plantpowered” trademark from the Trademark register, arguing it to be the same as its “Plant Powered” trademark. Pneumo Care Health P Ltd vs Oxygun Health P Ltd 5 November, 2024 (Delhi Dsitrict Court) Image from here The plaintiffs, Pneumo Care Health Pvt.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 15, 2024

a comprehensive view of the complex network of suppliers, partners, and customers in a market—emerged as a critical theme for the manufacturing sector in 2024. The importance of building technology-driven manufacturing businesses with an ecosystem focus—i.e.,

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

2024 WL 4126066 (N.D. 9, 2024) The post Facebook Defeats Lawsuit Over Allegedly Pornographic Ads–Reaud v. Facebook appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Yet another account termination/content removal ruling for the defense. Case Citation : Reaud v. Facebook Inc.

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IP.com

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Press Release: 11/24/2024 IP.com is thrilled to announce the launch of InnovationQ, the next-generation interface for its industry-leading Prior Art Database. Launch Availability The new InnovationQ interface officially launches November 24, 2024, and is available without a subscription. About IP.com IP.com®

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

On October 31, 2024, the European Commission (EC) fined Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited and Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe BV (Teva) EUR462.6

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 8, 2024

On October 2, 2024, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) issued a precedential opinion reversing-in-part decisions from the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri in Case No. October 2, 2024). 5:19-cv-06021-SRB, Judge Stephen R. Provisur Technologies, Inc. Provisur Technologies, Inc.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2024

We usually get ours at the local farmers market.] CPUSA2, LLC , 2024 WL 2836241 (S.D. June 4, 2024) BONUS: RVC Floor Decor, Ltd. 2024 WL 2847139 (E.D.N.Y. June 5, 2024). CPUSA2 appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Yum, and easily veganized. ” Say what?

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The last date to apply is November 04, 2024. Case Summaries L Oreal vs Graphics Traders on 19 October, 2024 (Delhi District Court) Image from here The plaintiff filed a suit alleging import of counterfeit cosmetics by the defendant, bearing its trademarks- “MAYBELLINE” and “BABY LIPS”. Manya Gupta examines this order further.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest post by Katfriends Jean-Sébastien Mariez and Laura Godfrin (both Momentum Avocats), discussing a very recent ruling of the French Supreme Court regarding second-hand markets for digital goods. Here is what they write: UFC-Que Choisir v.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 1, 2024

State Dep’t of Health, 2024 U.S. May 28, 2024) The post Section 230 Applies to YouTube and Google Search Results–Montano v. Washington Department of Health appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. ” Case Citation : Montano v. LEXIS 95402 (S.D.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

One of the DSA’s standout features is that it imposes due process-like obligations on non-governmental actors, as if there is no meaningful distinction between taxpayer-funded public actors and market-supported private actors. Intermediaries (Guest Blog Post) How Will the Digital Services Act (DSA) Affect the European Internet?

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The most recent order dated September 3, 2024, requested blocking of just five IP addresses and from data made available as part of the country’s administrative program, just 111 IP addresses are currently blocked overall.

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Olartemoure Blog

JULY 22, 2024

On Wednesday, June 12th 2024, Japan enacted groundbreaking legislation aimed at ensuring that tech giants like Google or Apple provide access to third-party smartphone apps and payment systems on their platforms. Impact on the Japanese market and industry to domestic and foreign companies and consumers: 1. WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 8, 2024

This is what was seen in the recent case of M/s KG Marketing of India v. KG Marketing India, through its proprietor, Mr. Karan Kumar, against Rashi Santosh Soni and Santosh Soni (the defendants) to seek an injunction to prevent the use of the trademark “SURYA”. Rashi Santosh Soni & Anr.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 22, 2024

On 18th July 2024, the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) online portal launched by the Cooperative Ministry to refund Sahara investors would mark its 1st anniversary.[1] Market manipulation through short selling in case of information of a discounted share, to buy it again would defeat the purpose.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 30, 2024

Google LLC , 2024 WL 3551878 (D.D.C. July 26, 2024). Google appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. The border cases leave Google caught between its legal obligations to remove and report what might be CSAM and a user’s view that the CSAM characterization was overly cautious. Case Citation : Baker v.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2024

2024 WL 1330116 (D. March 28, 2024). YouTube appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Add this lawsuit to the ever-growing stack of failed lawsuits over account terminations and content removals. Case Citation : Haocheng v. YouTube, Inc., The complaint.

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The IPKat

MAY 7, 2024

1988 – 2024: A (very) piecemeal history of a piecemeal harmonization process The official start of the harmonization project is 1988, when the now European Commission released its Green Paper on Copyright and the Challenge of Technology. Let’s start with the ‘why’.

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