3 Count: PRS Dispute
Plagiarism Today
JUNE 27, 2024
Musicians file case against PRS for Music, Filmmakers appeal Reddit subpoena and SC bar accused of playing unlicensed music. The post 3 Count: PRS Dispute appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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Liquid Death: Bold Branding Example
Erik K Pelton
JUNE 26, 2024
From their macabre name to their clever slogan—and everything in between—Liquid Death’s provocative branding is all about follow through, as Erik shares in this episode. The post Liquid Death: Bold Branding Example appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. From their macabre name to their clever slogan—and everything in between—Liquid Death’s provocative branding is all about follow through, as Erik shares in this episode.
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Two Hundred Years of Copyright History in Canada: What a Journey!
Hugh Stephens Blog
JUNE 24, 2024
Image: Shutterstock (with AI assist) As we approach July 1, Canada Day, Canada’s 157th anniversary, it is worth reflecting on the history that shaped this wonderful if imperfect country of now 41 million. While not top of mind for everyone, part of that history relates to copyright! This year, 2024, marks a couple of milestones … Continue reading "Two Hundred Years of Copyright History in Canada: What a Journey!
South Korean ISP ‘Infected’ Torrenting Subscribers with Malware
TorrentFreak
JUNE 25, 2024
From a networking perspective, most Internet providers are generally not thrilled with BitTorrent users. Historically, torrent traffic has placed quite a burden on the network , which is one of the reasons why Comcast quietly began throttling torrent traffic many years ago. Another reason to limit torrent traffic is to reduce costs. BitTorrent users transfer large amounts of data that’s not always covered by cheap peering agreements , which can become quite costly.
Software Composition Analysis: The New Armor for Your Cybersecurity
Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera
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?
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Federal Trademark Statute's "Names Clause"
JD Supra Law
JUNE 26, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected a First Amendment challenge to the "names clause" of the Lanham Act on June 13, 2024. See Vidal v. Elster, No. 22-704. The names clause prohibits federally registering a trademark that contains a living person's name without their consent. 15 U.S.C. § 1052(c). The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office….
Major Record Labels Sue Gen AI Devs Suno and Udio
The Illusion of More
JUNE 25, 2024
The most prominent copyright lawsuit against Generative AI (GAI) to date dropped yesterday when the major record labels filed complaints against developers Suno and Udio in the District of Massachusetts and the Southern District of New York respectively. This is going to be one to watch, not just because of the size of the plaintiffs […] The post Major Record Labels Sue Gen AI Devs Suno and Udio appeared first on The Illusion of More.
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CAFC Says Generic’s Public Statements Make Induced Infringement Claims Plausible
IP Watchdog
JUNE 25, 2024
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision today reversing a district court’s grant of Hikma Pharmaceuticals’ motion to dismiss Amarin Pharma, Inc.’s complaint against it for induced infringement. Amarin claimed Hikma induced infringement of its “icosapent ethyl” product, an ethyl ester of an omega-3 fatty acid commonly found in fish oils, marketed as Vascepa.
Infographic | INTA meeting 2024
Olartemoure Blog
JUNE 26, 2024
INTA brings together key stakeholders involved in trademark protection, including policymakers, attorneys, officials, brand owners, and top-tier IP professionals. INTA has various committees and hosts multiple meetings throughout the year. These committees, composed of volunteers from around the world, dedicate their time to creating new resources for members and non-members alike, including policymakers, brand owners, and courts.
Don't Forget About NFTs! USPTO and USCO Issue Joint Study on the Interplay Between NFTs and Intellectual Property
JD Supra Law
JUNE 27, 2024
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have reshaped our socio-legal understanding of "property." Prior to the launch of NFTs, laypersons and lawyers alike evaluated tangible and intangible assets in the context of physical (real) space. NFTs, however, have played a major role in shifting our valuation of assets beyond the physical realm, extending instead to the recognition of digital property rights in the non-physical (cyber) space.
LaLiga and UAE Launch ‘Anti-Piracy Laboratory’ to Block Pirate Sites
TorrentFreak
JUNE 27, 2024
The United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) is rapidly expanding its population, mostly through migrant workers. The country, where Dubai is the most populous city, presents itself as a region where people from all over the world can do business and find entertainment. UAE Pirates The region appears to be a magnet for the rich and famous, but it’s not all fun and games.
IPO Diversity in Innovation Toolkit
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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.
3 Count: Artificial Music
Plagiarism Today
JUNE 25, 2024
US Record Labels sue AI startups, Italy blacks out millions watching pirate soccer streams and California hits speed bump on bar exam. The post 3 Count: Artificial Music appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Key Copyright Decisions So Far and Cases to Watch in 2024
IP Watchdog
JUNE 24, 2024
Courts have been busy with copyright cases in the first half of 2024. This article provides an overview of some of the key decisions issued in 2024, as well as important cases to watch in the remainder of the year.
Leaders League 2024
Olartemoure Blog
JUNE 25, 2024
patent prosecution ranked leading ranked individuals Carlos R. Olarte Partner Alexander Agudelo Partner Monica Guevara Partner | Patents Director ip litigation ranked leading ranked individuals Juan G. Moure Partner J. Felipe Acosta Partner | Litigation & ADR Director Nathalia Nieto Litigation & ADR Coordinator trademark prosecution ranked leading ranked individuals Juan G.
Using High-Quality Content to Close Learning Gaps
Velocity of Content
JUNE 25, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented disruptions to education. In many cases, these disruptions have led to learning loss among K-12 students. With school closures, remote learning challenges, and shifting instructional models, students have faced significant obstacles in maintaining academic progress. Research indicates that the pandemic has widened existing educational inequities, with marginalized communities disproportionately affected by the learning disruptions.
Riley Safer Expands IP Practice With Chicago Partner
IP Law 360
JUNE 25, 2024
Chicago firm Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP has bolstered its intellectual property practice by bringing on board an experienced litigator from Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum, the law firm announced Tuesday.
3 Count: Jetflicks
Plagiarism Today
JUNE 24, 2024
Five people convicted for operating Jetflicks, Ye settles with Donna Sumer's estate and Warner Music sued over Tom Petty documentary. The post 3 Count: Jetflicks appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Recent Statistics Show PTAB Invalidation Rates Continue to Climb
IP Watchdog
JUNE 25, 2024
The invalidation rate of patents in America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings, such as inter partes reviews (IPRs), has been high since the inception of the PTAB. Just one year into the AIA, Chief Judge Randall Rader famously referred to the PTAB as a “death squad” at the 2013 American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) annual meeting because the invalidation rate was so high.
Government’s Choice for Chief of Human Rights Commission Cited Terrorism as a Rational Strategy With High Rates of Success
Michael Geist
JUNE 29, 2024
The government’s choice for chief of the Canadian Human Rights Commission has been mired in controversy this week given his failure to disclose a record of posts and appearances that call into question the ability for Jewish or Zionist Canadians to get a fair, impartial hearing at the Commission. Birju Dattani, who formerly was known as Mujahid Dattani, is now the subject of an independent investigation by the Ministry of Justice as the calls for his resignation or replacement from stakeholder g
Roca rocked; Randazza revels
Likelihood of Confusion
JUNE 24, 2024
Originally posted 2014-10-28 18:56:17. Republished by Blog Post PromoterYou may have already read the previous post, only from yesterday, about the Roca Labs v. PissedConsumer follies. If you have, great. If you haven’t… maybe you want to come back to it after you read this — in which our dashing hero, well… dashes some brains against […] The post Roca rocked; Randazza revels appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.
Recruitment Trends In Emerging Law Firm Frontiers
IP Law 360
JUNE 24, 2024
BigLaw firms are facing local recruitment challenges as they increasingly establish offices in cities outside of the major legal hubs, requiring them to weigh various strategies for attracting talent that present different risks and benefits, says Tom Hanlon at Buchanan Law.
3 Count: South Korean Malware
Plagiarism Today
JUNE 26, 2024
South Korean ISP accused of infecting BitTorrent users, Google approves new legislation in Türkiye and MPA gets new anti-piracy head. The post 3 Count: South Korean Malware appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Childcare Costs, Reduced Work, and Financial Strain: New Estimates for Low-Income Families
U.S. Department of Commerce
JUNE 27, 2024
Childcare Costs, Reduced Work, and Financial Strain: New Estimates for Low-Income Families June 27, 2024 ASowah@doc.gov Thu, 06/27/2024 - 10:27 According to new survey data from the Federal Reserve’s 2023 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (“SHED”), low-income families are more likely to reduce work to care for young children while high income families are more likely to pay for care.
Kim Dotcom Can’t Prevent NZ Govt. Sending Hard Drives & Passwords to FBI
TorrentFreak
JUNE 28, 2024
Defying even the broadest definition of ‘justice’ or even basic common sense, more than 12 years after his initial arrest, Kim Dotcom is still fighting the New Zealand government on every detail of his case. Given that the booby prize for not doing so is an all-expenses-paid trip to the United States, few could blame him. But why this has been allowed to drag on for so long can only be answered by New Zealand’s government.
A New Look at an Old Hot Topic: The Internet of Things
JD Supra Law
JUNE 28, 2024
In 1999, computer scientist Kevin Ashton coined the term “the Internet of Things” (“IoT”) in order to put a name to his idea of using RFID chips to track items as they moved throughout a supply chain. “Though there is no specific definition of IoT, the concept focuses on how computers, sensors and objects interact with each other and collect information relating to their surroundings.”.
Breaking IP Barriers: Q&A With Harrity's Elaine Spector
IP Law 360
JUNE 25, 2024
Harrity & Harrity LLP partner Elaine Spector has helped shape multiple firms' leave policies after watching other parents face pressure to work shortly after having a child.
Can We Detect AI Writing?
Plagiarism Today
JUNE 25, 2024
We know that a great deal of the content being published is generated by AI systems. But how good are we at detecting it? The post Can We Detect AI Writing? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Amarin v. Hikma: Federal Circuit reverses Inducement Dismissal in Skinny-Label Case
Patently-O
JUNE 25, 2024
by Dennis Crouch Amarin Pharma, Inc. v. Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. , No. 2023-1169 (Fed. Cir. June 25, 2024). This is another “skinny label” generic pharmaceutical patent case. The basic setup involves a drug that has several different approved uses; with the branded manufacturer holding patents covering only some of the uses. The generic company is then permitted to sell the drug, but is labelled only for non-patented uses.
OpenDNS Suspends Service in France Due to Canal+ Piracy Blocking Order
TorrentFreak
JUNE 29, 2024
In 2023, broadcaster Canal+ went to court in France with the goal of obtaining an order requiring local ISPs to block over 100 pirate sports streaming sites. The French court complied with the request; ISPs including Orange, SFR, OutreMer Télécom, Free, and Bouygues Télécom, were ordered to implement technical measures to prevent access to Footybite.co, Streamcheck.link, SportBay.sx, TVFutbol.info, and Catchystream.com, among dozens of others.
[Audio] PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Update – Recent Lawsuits
JD Supra Law
JUNE 27, 2024
In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast,Amy Pruett and Edward White discuss the status of the NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Policies, current challenges and recommendations for enforcement.
BREAKING: Supreme Court Strikes Down Chevron Deference
IP Law 360
JUNE 28, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned a decades-old precedent that instructed judges about when they could defer to federal agencies' interpretations of law in rulemaking, depriving courts of a commonly-used analytic tool and leaving lots of questions about what comes next.
The Inevitable Collapse of Chegg
Plagiarism Today
JUNE 27, 2024
Three years ago, Chegg was a juggernaut of the edtech space. Now, its business is in ruins. The reason: AI provides a better way to cheat. The post The Inevitable Collapse of Chegg appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Chevron is Out: SCOTUS Says Doctrine Flouts APA, Dissent Accuses Colleagues of ‘Judicial Hubris’
IP Watchdog
JUNE 28, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court today issued its opinion in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, overruling the Court’s seminal case on administrative agency deference, Chevron U. S. A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Chief Justice Roberts delivered the opinion of the Court and Justices Kagan, Sotomayor and Jackson dissented.
IPTV Playlist Portal Survives DMCA Takedown From Warner Bros.
TorrentFreak
JUNE 24, 2024
The M3U file format has been around for more than a quarter-century. In essence, it links to a streamable media file that can be loaded through media players. In the early days, it was predominantly used to stream Internet radio though Winamp and other media players. While the format is still used for that today, M3U files have enjoyed a resurgence as a video streaming tool in recent years.
The FTC Challenges Companies’ Allegedly Improper Orange Book Patent Listings
JD Supra Law
JUNE 27, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has called attention in the past year to its perception of the influence that branded pharmaceutical companies have over the price of beneficial drugs. Most recently, the agency has asserted that drugmakers may be utilizing a patent tactic to delay generic competition.
After A Brief Hiccup, The 'Rocket Docket' Soars Back To No. 1
IP Law 360
JUNE 25, 2024
The Eastern District of Virginia’s precipitous 2022 fall from its storied rocket docket status appears to have been a temporary aberration, as recent statistics reveal that the court is once again back on top as the fastest federal civil trial court in the nation, says Robert Tata at Hunton.
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