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This case involves the Maple Leaf Rag song, composed by Scott Joplin. Even if you aren’t a ragtime aficionado, you may have heard this tune. Joplin’s song is in the public domain now. The plaintiff Robinson made a recording of it ( here is one such version ) that is copyrighted. The defendant Binello made a popular Roblox game called MeepCity allegedly visited 1B times: The game included a feature that allowed users to gather and talk with each other in a pizzeria, which included a p
Last week, Advocate-General Campos Snchez-Bordona delivered his opinion in Case C341/24 Duca di Salaparuta. As this Kat previously reported here , the Italian Supreme Court referred questions to the CJEU on conflicts between geographical indications and trade marks for wines. The AG took the view that more recent provisions which protect trade marks with a reputation did not apply retroactively to geographical indications that were registered under the earlier EU regulations.
A judge has awarded a photographer summary judgment in a case against the City of Chicago. It could be a major win for artists everywhere. The post Photojournalist Wins Lawsuit Against the City of Chicago appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed, we speak with James Edwards, a property rights advocate, lobbyist and now also the author of the forthcoming book To Invent Is Divine: Creativity and Ownership,which addresses the disconnect between the attributes of creativity and ownership and human innovation, technological progress, and practical benefits from human creativity and ownership in combination.
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?
Image by Jorge Franganillo from Pixabay On March 18, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the denial of Stephen Thalers application to register A Recent Entrance to Paradise , a purportedly machine-authored work, holding that the Copyright Act of 1976 requires all eligible work to be authored in the first instance by a human being.
Originally posted 2010-11-30 08:00:13. Republished by Blog Post PromoterIn far-off Hong Kong, the Motion Picture Association has created a Boy Scout merit badge on copyright: “Boy Scouts in Hong Kong now can earn merit badges for learning about the wonders of copyright law–at least the version described by the Motion Picture Association,” reports Declan McCullagh. […] The post Good Deed for the Day: Helping Old Producers Cross Agents appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUS
This LawFlash summarizes key EU copyright aspects of the European AI Offices third draft of its General-Purpose AI Code of Practice developed in connection with the EU AI Act. The Code of Practice sets out commitments and measures for providers of general-purpose AI models (GPAI models) (whether involving systemic risks or not) that are subject to the AI Act.
This LawFlash summarizes key EU copyright aspects of the European AI Offices third draft of its General-Purpose AI Code of Practice developed in connection with the EU AI Act. The Code of Practice sets out commitments and measures for providers of general-purpose AI models (GPAI models) (whether involving systemic risks or not) that are subject to the AI Act.
James Somerton was accused of plagiarism in December 2023. He re-emerged as a wedding photographer, using stock images as his work. The post James Somerton Re-Emerges, Plagiarizes Again, Disappears appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Image from here Imagine that your client has come up with an invention (a process) that enables animals on your farm to absorb more energy than is usual from their feed/diet. It coincidently might also increase the economic value of the animals, mostly poultry and swine, after consuming the enhanced feed. Would this be a method of treatment for animals that is barred by Section 3(i)?
Like many similar reports published most weeks by newspapers in Europe, an article published by Belgian media outlet L’Echo late Saturday evening pulled few punches. The publication explained that after football broadcasters DAZN and 12th Player obtained authority from a local court for a new type of enforcement action, on Saturday Belgian ISPs blocked around 100 illegal streaming sites and five pirate IPTV providers.
The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Angela Chung (Berkeley Law) reflecting on the flaws and grey areas for artistic protection through the moral rights of the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) in the era of AI, and discussing the controversies of the recent Studio Ghibli AI craze as a starting point to get at the heart of ethical concerns on artistic extraction.
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.
The USPTO has launched a sweeping recalibration of its post-grant proceedings at the PTAB, signaling a decisive pivot back toward discretionary denials of patent challenges. With the rescission of prior procedural guidance, a heightened risk of Fintiv-based denials, the rollout of a new bifurcation process for institution review, and looming staff reductions, Acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart is steering the PTAB away from late-stage patent attacks and toward a system that favors earlier.
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Thursday convened an executive business meeting during which the full committee voted on a series of six drug patent-related bills towards a vote on the full floor of the Senate. While many of these bills were hailed by committee members as strong steps toward reining in consumer drug prices, the perceived problems addressed by these bills have been fomented by controversial data reports, leading to questions as to whether these bills will achieve th
Judge allows Isaac Hayes lawsuit to move forward, Russia bans ads on all blocked websites and Taylor Swift told to wait in her lawsuit. The post 3 Count: Still Coming appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Having listened to LaLiga chief Javier Tebas speak about piracy for almost an hour at a conference recently , several things become apparent. Whether one agrees or disagrees with his stance on how to tackle piracy, in particular the blocking controversy that has dogged Spain since early February, at a time of crisis this would be the man to have fighting your corner.
All intellectual property rights have a limited territorial scope. This can make it difficult to determine if an IP right is infringed, particularly when the contested use takes place online. The German Supreme Court recently dealt with the question of the commercial effect of two websites which were primarily directed at Kazakhstan and Ukraine. Background The plaintiff produces clothing and owns the copyright to photographs of such clothing.
In 2024, not one but two Nobel Prizes (in Chemistry and Physics) were awarded to researchers for their work in artificial intelligence ("AI"). Particularly noteworthy for the life science community is the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded to David Baker for "the almost impossible feat of building entirely new kinds of proteins" and to Demis Hassabis and John M.
A world increasingly defined by convergent technology – digital-physical hybrid goods and services – is providing the very framework through which businesses operate, innovate, and connect with their consumers. These products weave together the cloud through wearable devices or integrate augmented reality into mundane objects, among a whole other raft of hybridizations that bring technology closer to the physical.
Artist sues Quavo over Back to Basics video, Cyprus court rules copyright law unconstitutional and Ghanaian artists battle over sample. The post 3 Count: Back to Basics appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Admissions for LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Competition Law at Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) are now open! Take a look below at their sponsored post to know more about the benefits of the programme. From Law to Leadership: How the MIPLC LL.M. Transforms Careers in IP and Competition Law If youre reading this, chances are youre already intrigued by the world of intellectual property, data, and competition law, and the ever-shifting terrain of the digital economy.
The good and the great from the trade mark world, at least insofar as it includes people who were in London on 3 April, descended on the offices of Simmons & Simmons for this years excellent Retromark, in association with the IPKat. Formed of two panel sessions and a keynote from Prof. Johanna Gibson (Queen Mary), it was a lively and informative update.
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a US Court of Federal Claims ruling that Hatch-Waxman Act litigation expenses are ordinary and necessary business expenses under 162(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, entitling an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) filer to deduct litigation expenses incurred defending against a patent infringement lawsuit.
INTRODUCTION Patent legislation offers legal safeguarding for novel inventions once they have been patented by their creators. A patent , essentially a temporary monopoly, is bestowed upon the owner in exchange for disclosing the invention to the public. This system benefits both society and the inventor. The inventor gains the advantage of excluding others from utilizing the invention for a period of 20 years, while the public benefits from the eventual accessibility of the invention once the p
A Copyright Claims Board case illustrates why so many copyright plaintiffs ask for sky-high damages. Because you can miss out if you don't. The post Copyright, Statutory Damages And Unicorn Party Dresses appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Today, Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chris Coons (D-DE), Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) reintroduced the NO FAKES Act, which would create a federal IP right to an individuals voice and likeness. In September 2024, U.S. Representatives Mara Elvira Salazar(R-FL), Madeleine Dean(D-PA), Nathaniel Moran(R-TX),Joe Morelle(D-NY),Rob Wittman(R-VA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the bill in the House of Representatives, two months after Coons, Blackburn, Klobuchar and Tillis had in th
Reading Time: 3 minutes As a trademark agent, I have seen some colourful branding disputes. The most recent a showdown between Buc-eesthe Texas-based megastore of meat sticks and pristine restroomsand its smaller, tail-wagging cousin, Barc-ees. This is not your average trademark case. This is beaver vs. dog, brisket vs. puppuccino, yellow circle vs. yellow circle.
In the autumn of 2023, a storm brewed between two tech titans. Nokia, the Finnish telecommunications stalwart, filed lawsuits across four continents, alleging that Amazons streaming servicesPrime Video and Twitchhad woven its patented video technologies into their platforms without permission. The claims centered on innovations Nokia had cultivated over decades: video compression algorithms that shrink file sizes without sacrificing quality, adaptive bitrate systems that adjust streaming.
As the 2025 federal election passes the midway point, it is increasingly apparent that the federal political parties are not only battling for votes, but also for data. Canadians may not see it but political parties are data machines anxious to collect and use as much data about potential supporters as possible. Sara Bannerman is the Canada Research Chair in Communications Policy and Governance at McMaster University.
Australian media outlets sued over using social media photo, DISH sues pirate IPTV sites and artist can't find Taylor Swift. The post 3 Count: DISH Soap appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
With the continued growth of pirate IPTV services in recent years, TV broadcasters and distributors have been ramping up their anti-piracy efforts. The International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy ( IBCAP ) has been particularly active. It’s also the main driver behind a new lawsuit filed yesterday by DISH Network at a Texas federal court.
WIPO Academy, the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA), and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) are inviting applications for the annual Advanced International Certificate Course (AICC) on Intellectual Property Asset Management for Business Success. The course is fully sponsored for selected candidates and the last date to apply for the Course is April 20 (~11:59 p.m.
We previously reported on the groundbreaking AI Fair Use ruling in the Thomson Reuters Ross Intelligence case, where the court found that based on the facts of this case fair use was not a defense. Ross Intelligence moved, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1292(b), for certification of the Courts Order, for interlocutory appeal and for a stay pending that appeal.
Last weeks firing of the head of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, along with his deputies, is one more reason to conclude that the United States is not led by serious people. As the administration waves off the implications of Signalgate and then fires Four-Star General Timothy D. Haugh et al. on […] The post As AI Moves Fast and U.S.
Schedule 1 has become an indie darling, selling millions of copies in just weeks. But it's attracted some unwanted attention. The post The Copyright Blunder Over Schedule 1 appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Most prevalent in the movie and TV show sectors, applications for DMCA subpoenas are regularly filed at courts in the United States. Aside from their intended purpose, DMCA subpoenas can provide useful clues about future anti-piracy strategies. When subpoenas are contested by intermediaries, subpoena applications sometimes become copyright cases in their own right.
Originally posted 2013-04-24 14:31:12. Republished by Blog Post PromoterPutt-putt — miniature golf, right? Yes, but, PUTT-PUTT — registeredtrademark for miniature golf services! Steve Baird explains: So, I learned two things this weekend, Adam Scott is the first Australian to win the Masters, and putt-putt golf is abrandof miniature golf, not agenericdesignationfor a type or category […] The post Putt this in your pipe and smoke it appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION.
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