Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Bluesky has reached over 20 million users and is adding more every second. But how is it on matters of copyright and content protection? The post Copyright and Content Protection on Bluesky appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Erik K Pelton
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 21 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Small Business Concerns Small businesses are just as capable of creating and building great brands as big businesses are. In fact, small businesses may be even more capable. All a business really needs is some creativity and wit so that it can begin building a bold brand via a great name.
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Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The same day a photographer won $11,000 at the Copyright Claims Board, a different photographer won just $940 in federal court. The post Photographer Wins Just $940 in Federal Lawsuit appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
The IPKat
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Yesterday, the EU design reform reached its final step: it was published in the Official Journal as Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 and Directive (EU) 2024/2823. This post analyses the main elements of the two acts. Background Foundations for the EU design system (as of now still covered by Regulation (EC) 6/2002 for EU-wide designs and Directive 98/71/EC for national designs) were laid down in the late 1980s-early 1990s, when various groups of academics presented their proposals for EU acts on the ma
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?
Patently-O
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The updated patent claim count data through 2024 reveals a continuing trend toward standardization in claim counts, with both the median and mean hovering around 16-17 claims per patent. The perhaps the most striking feature of this longitudinal data is the dramatic reduction in variance – from a standard deviation of about 15 claims in the mid-2000s to just about 7 claims today.
SpicyIP
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
In an interesting development, the CIC recently rejected an RTI application concerning information on IPRS’ compliance with the Copyright Act, upholding privacy for private organizations and confidentiality of inquiry reports that have not been tabled in front of the Parliament. SpicyIP intern Kartikeya Srivastava analyses this decision from the lens of underlying public interest in the information sought and comments on the dilution of the RTI Act under the guise of privacy.
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Erik K Pelton
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Trademark Application Tips. Choose wisely. Choosing a distinctive creative name is very important. Know about the spectrum of trademarks, which is going to help you choose wisely. Do a clearance search from the beginning before you begin the registration process. Use an attorney. We know that using an attorney leads to better results in general and has many benefits.
Barry Sookman
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
OpenAI scored a major success in a recent case in which Raw Story Media, Inc. and AlterNet Media, Inc lost a motion to dismiss their case alleging that OpenAI’s removal of copyright management information (CMI) from thousands of articles prior to using them to train its ChatGPT product violated Section 1202(b)(i) of the DMCA. In dismissing the case, the court relied on the U.S. requirement to establish Article III Standing (that the injury must be “concrete and particularized” and “actual or im
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
What do Megan Rapinoe, Kevin Durant, Shawn Kemp, Calvin Johnson, Willie Nelson, Wiz Kalifa, Margo Price, and Sublime all have in common? They all have created their own boutique cannabis brands. As cannabis has become more popular, celebrity athletes and musicians have taken notice and jumped into the game. This is true for both forms of cannabis, including marijuana and hemp.
Patently-O
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
by Dennis Crouch New data from the USPTO shows that the amazing transformation in patent inventorship continues: the average number of inventors per utility patent has reached 3.2 in 2024, nearly double the 1.7 inventors per patent seen in 1976. This steady rise in team-based inventing reflects fundamental changes in how innovation occurs and how the patent system operates.
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TorrentFreak
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Z-Library is one of the largest shadow libraries on the Internet, hosting millions of books and academic articles that can be downloaded for free. The site defied all odds over the past two years. It continued to operate despite a full-fledged criminal prosecution by the United States, which resulted in the arrest of two alleged operators in Argentina.
IP Law 360
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
HP has agreed to join a patent pool for coding technology developed by companies like Dolby Laboratories, Mitsubishi and Philips, months after alleging that the group was engaging in "a money grab" to coerce it to accept "unfair and discriminatory licensing terms.
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
In a rare occurrence, a jury has rendered a verdict over termination rights under the U.S. Copyright Act. On October 16, 2024, a Florida jury found in favor of renowned hip-hop group 2 Live Crew (2LC), restoring ownership of the copyrights to various of the group’s iconic albums.
The IPKat
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The AmeriKat has the t-shirt.now what? In a second of a series on AI and patents from our KatFriends at GJE, Kate Voller reports on a recent CIPA webinar with the EPO on how the EPO is leveraging AI tools in examination - with the key message of "assisting", not "replacing" examiners. Over to Kate for the report: "The European Patent Office (EPO) has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the efficiency of its patent document searching process.
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The Copyright Claims Board has awarded a photographer $11,000 in damages. However, the photographer only narrowly won the case. The post CCB Awards Photographer it’s Largest Damage Award appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Patently-O
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
by Dennis Crouch Recent patent prosecution data reveals a striking trend: the percentage of utility patents containing "non-transitory" software claims continued to increase -- from virtually zero 15 years ago to nearly 22% in 2024. This dramatic rise illustrates both the central role of software in our patent system and the peculiar formalistic requirements that have emerged around software patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101.
IP Law 360
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Router maker Netgear urged a California federal judge Monday to hold a mini-trial to determine a reasonable royalty rate for licensing Wi-Fi technology patents from Huawei, which Netgear claims is engaging in anticompetitive behavior and a "scorched earth worldwide litigation campaign" to extract excessive royalties.
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and NYP Holdings, Inc. v. Perplexity AI, Inc. - Plaintiffs Dow Jones and Company, Inc. and NYP Holdings, Inc., publishers of The Wall Street Journal and New York Post, (collectively, Plaintiffs), have filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York against defendant Perplexity AI, Inc. (Perplexity AI), a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company.
TorrentFreak
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
After eight years of unprecedented uptime and reliability, the collapse and eventual demise of pirate streaming giant FMovies looked much like the demise of any other. Cracks first started to emerge in June 2024 when the site stopped updating with new content. A few weeks later in mid-July, FMovies disappeared entirely, without any explanation from its operators or indeed anyone else.
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Judge dismisses lawsuit over Don't Look Up, Suno announces version four of its app and Spanish authorities take over piracy service. The post 3 Count: Don’t Look Down appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
During a scheduled markup hearing of three key patent bills today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE) announced they would delay consideration of both Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) and the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act), respectively. However, the Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement (IDEA) Act of 2024 moved forward to the Senate floor.
SpicyIP
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Poster for the “Horn OK Please” event. Image from here. [ The post is co-authored by Deepali Vashist and Praharsh Gour. Deepali is a third-year law student at NLSIU Bangalore. Her passion lies in understanding the intersections of AI regulation and intellectual property rights. Her previous post can be accessed here. ] In an interesting turn of events, the Bombay High Court on 12 th November 2024, granted an quia timet interim injunction against the Sports Authority of India (SAI ),
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your cocktails and nachos, because we might just witness one of the wildest boxing events in recent history: Mike Tyson versus Jake Paul! Yes, you heard it right. Iron Mike, the baddest man on the planet, versus the YouTube sensation-turned-boxer Jake Paul. While the fighters train and talk trash, a different kind of high-stakes battle is taking place behind the scenes.
IP Law 360
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Intellectual property law groups and Apple Inc. have recommended that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office allow design patents on computer icons shown using new technologies like holograms and augmented reality, saying a rule limiting protection to images on display screens is outdated.
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
South Park is not afraid of controversy. However, this time capsule episode about plagiarism in the music industry is very interesting. The post Plagiarism in Pop Culture: South Park appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held an oversight hearing yesterday in which Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter told the Subcommittee members that the Office is still working to get parts two and three of its promised report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence out by the end of this year.
Likelihood of Confusion
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Originally posted 2017-06-14 11:52:04. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Yes, it’s another pop star seeking to assert digital trademark rights. This time it’s senior citizen Gene Simmons of Kiss: If you were wondering, The mark consists of a hand gesture with the index and small fingers extended upward and the thumb extended perpendicular.” As you’d […] The post Gene Simmons gives the fingers to the PTO appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
This chart tracks the date, drug, reference-listed company, applicant, and indications of publicly available drug launches resulting from Abbreviated New Drug Applications and 505(b)(2) Applications.
IP Law 360
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
In the middle of a closely watched trademark infringement trial, the Pennsylvania State University asked a federal judge Friday to reconsider his decision to dismiss one of the defendants, arguing that Sportswear Inc.'s role as the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Vintage Brand merchandise means Sportswear can be liable for infringement.
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Sony settles lawsuit over Whitney Houston biopic, Asian News International sues OpenAI and HarperCollins inks deal with AI company. The post 3 Count: Dancing with Sony appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Velocity of Content
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
This blog was originally published by Research Consulting Limited and is republished with permission. In an era of rapid transformation in scholarly communication, learned society publishers face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Today, Research Consulting, in partnership with CCC (Copyright Clearance Center, Inc.), announces the launch of a comprehensive international survey to understand how learned societies are adapting to this changing landscape.
TorrentFreak
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Brazil’s enthusiasm for blocking piracy-linked domains and IP addresses is showing no signs of slowing down. Despite being a relative newcomer to mass blockades on copyright grounds, Brazil’s ISPs will soon find themselves blocking the 15,000th resource since restrictions began in earnest just a couple of years ago. That the cycle is guaranteed to continue next year, and at minimum a few years after that, celebrating the blocking of the 30,000th domain or IP address is no longer the
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Though the data privacy function is relatively new, it faces an old challenge: How can privacy prove its value to the business and be seen as more than "just" a cost center? Cost centers tend to get the bare minimum in terms of resourcing and influence. But privacy needs more than the minimum if it's to be effective in protecting the business, protecting consumers and generating value.
IP Law 360
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Nvidia and Microsoft have urged a Texas federal judge to toss a startup's suit alleging that they engaged in an anticompetitive conspiracy to fix prices for graphic processing units used in powering artificial intelligence, with Nvidia saying the startup's "low patent quality" is just as likely to have caused purported injuries.
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Yes band members sued over Dare to Know, FMovies leader confesses and Shein must face both RICO and copyright claims. The post 3 Count: Dare to Know appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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