The IP Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has reduced the patent fees for small businesses and certain other applicants. For example, they can increase the value of a business, provide an advantage over competitors, and serve as a source of income through licensing. A small entity is defined under 37 CFR § 1.27

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The ability for users to leverage an extensive music database has, in large part, allowed TikTok to become one of the most used social media platforms in the world, and its influence in the global music business has been monumental. By: Polsinelli

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 17, 2024

As technology continues to evolve, the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in business operations is reshaping the way we approach standard tech transactions.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 15, 2024

This post summarizes a newly published draft regulation (“Draft Regulation”) that, if passed, will amend the Québec Charter of the French Language (“Charter”) and the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business in certain key areas, such as commercial contract drafting and the use of English-language trademarks.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Businesses can prevent third parties from misusing their valuable and commercially sensitive business information and trade secrets through contracts and the common law in Canada. By: Smart & Biggar

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For academics concerned about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on academic integrity, it has been a very busy week. Though most contract cheating still takes place in person, students that want to skip writing an essay already have plenty of options online and are likely being bombarded by advertising for them already.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 5, 2024

This post summarizes a newly published regulation (the “Amended Regulation”) amending the Québec Charter of the French Language (“Charter”) and the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business in key areas such as commercial contract drafting and the use of English-language trademarks.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 22, 2022

“YouTube removed the First RT Video nine days after it received Business Casual’s complaint; the Second RT Video twenty-three days after it received Business Casual’s complaint; and the Third RT Video three days after it received Business Casual’s complaint.” Vicarious Infringement. Implications.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 5, 2023

First off today, Tim Ingham at Music Business Worldwide reports that the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has accepted a settlement between organizations representing songwriters and publishers and those representing digital streaming services on a new royalty rate for the next five years. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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Nelligan Law

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Fixed-term contracts can seem like a convenient solution for employers looking to fill temporary positions or meet short-term business needs. However, these contracts carry significant legal and financial risks that can outweigh their perceived benefits. What Is a Fixed-Term Contract?

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Plagiarism Today

APRIL 19, 2022

Though a relative upstart in this field, being founded in 2013, Copyleaks has been making steady progress both in their product and their business. Ten years ago, essay mills were low-quality but slowly gaining popularity , today they, along with contract cheating more broadly, are one of the most pervasive challenges to academic integrity.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 2, 2024

This statement sets out OpenAI’s vison for a ‘social contract for content in AI’. In this vision, OpenAI shares its own perception of its contribution to creative ecosystems, but also its understanding of some of the legal implications of its business model. For that purpose (i.e.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 14, 2022

Because, of course, if the content is on your business’ website or social media, it’s ultimately the business that’s going to be responsible for any issues or problems or disputes. First, contracts. Make sure you have proper contracts. I want to talk about two types of issues to think about.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2022

However, usually, if plaintiffs could provide some evidence of notice that was consistent with how the original contract said it would update the terms, courts would give them the benefit of the doubt, at least at the early stages of litigation. In 2022, plaintiff sued defendant for breach of contract, among other things. 3d at 10861.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 7, 2024

With GenAI at the forefront of the conversation, we delve back into the complexities surrounding its use, with a special focus on the contractual and legal challenges faced by users, data providers, and businesses. Join partners Marina Aronchik and Rich Assmus, and host Julian Dibbell, as they explore. By: Mayer Brown

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 17, 2024

If the issue lies in loopholes within the ToS, the solution seems straightforward: draft tighter contracts and perhaps incorporate a browsewrap on your platforms to catch those who don’t hold accounts. X’s breach of contract cases against CCDH for violating its ToS by scraping also didn’t fare well. In 2022, in ML Genius v.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Commerce Department Offers Valuable Resources and Services for Hispanic Entrepreneurs and Hispanic-Owned Businesses September 28, 2023 KCPullen@doc.gov Thu, 09/28/2023 - 16:01 Minority business growth The Hispanic American community is deeply rooted in the history of the United States and is an integral part of the rich fabric of our nation.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2022

Jones-based personal jurisdiction over Snap based on the plaintiffs’ allegations that: Defendants acted intentionally when they entered into contracts with M.K., Jones-based personal jurisdiction over Snap based on the plaintiffs’ allegations that: Defendants acted intentionally when they entered into contracts with M.K.,

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Businesses and brands in the field of cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD), and hemp need to be aware of special considerations when it comes to brand protection. Are trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property covered in agreements, licenses, and contracts? Contact a lawyer to discuss your needs.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It is important for business owners and media creators to be aware of this rapidly evolving regulatory landscape as they leverage new marketing opportunities to keep their brands fresh and engaging. By: ArentFox Schiff

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Court of Federal Claims should throw out a sensor business's breach of contract suit over commercialization and licensing deals related to patented NASA technology, saying certain milestones couldn't be reached under the pact. NASA has said the U.S.

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The IPKat

APRIL 25, 2024

Here’s what they write: Generative AI, originality, and the potential role of contract in protecting unoriginal works by Adrian Aronsson-Storrier and Oliver Fairhurst Artificial Kat Over the past two years the IPKat has hosted debate on the question of whether the outputs of generative AI tools are protected under copyright law.

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Plagiarism Today

JUNE 27, 2024

Now, its business is in ruins. Three years ago, Chegg was a juggernaut of the edtech space. The reason: AI provides a better way to cheat. The post The Inevitable Collapse of Chegg appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 17, 2024

Use your brand everywhere (website, business cards, letterhead, gifts, uniforms, delivery vehicles, etc). Put intellectual property protection provisions in contracts (employment contracts, contracts with partners, vendors, and others). Use the proper trademark symbol with your brand (TM, SM, or ®).

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 15, 2024

Contract of Guarantee A contract of guarantee is defined as a pledge to perform or to release the defaulting party from obligation in the event that the other party breaches the agreement in Section 126 of the Indian Contract Act. There are three parties in contract. Who are the parties in Guarantee?

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 3, 2022

First off today, Murray Stassen at Music Business Worldwide reports that musician Dua Lipa has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit that claims her 2020 hit Levitating is an infringement of an earlier song. 3: Oracle, NEC Resolve Contract, Copyright Dispute Over Database Software. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2021

“To the extent the contract pertains to use of Peloton’s Services (e.g., ” The idea is that sometimes nonsignatories get benefits from a contract sufficient to impose the contract terms on them anyways. ” Thus, the nonparties cannot be swept into the contract. That’s Contracts Law 101.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 18, 2022

This case involves Cognizant, a business process outsourcer (BPO) that performed content moderation work for Facebook. The plaintiffs point to the Facebook-Cognizant contract as the source of that duty. Cognizant has since exited the field). See Garrett-Alfred v. ” Furthermore, Cognizant may not have had a duty to disclose.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In short, Defendants seek to capitalize, unilaterally, on Miramax’s rights to Pulp Fiction,” Miramax wrote , demanding damages for breach of contract, copyright infringement and trademark infringement. “Twenty-eight years ago, Quentin Tarantino wrote a screenplay that would change the future of the entertainment business.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Supreme Court today invited the Solicitor General’s views in a copyright case that asks the High Court to grant a petition on the question of whether the Copyright Act’s preemption clause allows a business “to invoke traditional state-law contract remedies to enforce a promise not to copy and use its content?”

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 2, 2023

Protecting your brand has tremendous benefits for your business, and there are three things in particular to focus on at the beginning of the year and ensure that you are protected. Do an audit of your business and it’s branding. Have you revisited your contracts with employees, vendors and independent contractors?

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TorrentFreak

MAY 11, 2023

After filing a series of lawsuits against cheat developers, cheat sellers, resellers, and even gamers who use cheats, there’s little doubt that Bungie views cheating as a threat to its business. Bungie continued, business as usual. has the right to disaffirm any contract within a reasonable time of becoming an adult.

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IPilogue

JUNE 23, 2022

This deal involved selling business and assets of GBI that related to Jack Nicklaus to Nicklaus Companies. This interesting case will likely become a battle over the terms of the contract with strong arguments on both sides. But if it gets to trial, there will likely be interesting arguments on the contracting of IP. . .

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IP Watchdog

JULY 10, 2024

employment contracts. While the requested relief is limited to the plaintiffs named in the action, the ruling marks an important victory for business interests opposing the rule and intellectual property advocates warning about likely harms to trade secret protection within the United States.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 8, 2023

California passed the California Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC) nominally to protect children’s privacy, but at the same time, the AADC requires businesses to do an age “assurance” of all their users, children and adults alike. Today’s case doesn’t answer the question, but boy, it’s a red flag.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 4, 2024

Thus, Lady Freethinker sued YouTube for breach of contract and related claims. (A Rather than engaging this contract law issue directly, the court rules for YouTube on Section 230 grounds: Lady Freethinker’s claims ultimately seek to treat Google as the publisher or speaker of content provided by another information content provider.

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IPilogue

JUNE 14, 2022

Tanzim Rashid is an IP Innovation Clinic Fellow and a 2L JD/MBA Student at Osgoode Hall Law School & the Schulich School of Business. Taylor Swift’s dispute with Big Machine Records shines a spotlight on the legal and business considerations artists should keep in mind when making decisions about how to manage their catalogue. .

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