The IPKat

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Kat friend Jakub Wyczik provides an enlightening discussion of how AI and the law, especially copyright, intersect, with particular attention to the technical operation of AI. Let us briefly examine how these systems work and then consider how intellectual property law relates to them. However, this is nothing new.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 6, 2022

This blacklist may be used by the signatories of voluntary agreements promoted by ARCOM, which are supposed to contribute to remedying infringements of copyrighted material and sporting competitions and events. 3/ The Act also creates a new procedure to fight against the unlawful broadcasting of sporting events.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MAY 3, 2022

The University of Cyprus, together with the Horizon 2020 project reCreating Europe , funded by the European Commission, is conveying the conference “Rethinking copyright flexibilities”. We welcome contributions that address the following topics in an EU and comparative perspective: copyright exceptions and limitations.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 7, 2022

Back by popular demand, it is time to vote for your favourite intellectual property law books of 2021! Anyone who managed to publish a book during 2021 most certainly deserves an award in any event, given the added pressures and stresses of the pandemic, but alas there can be only one winner (per category), so vote wisely.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Trier The IPKat’s friends at the Academy of European Law (ERA) in Trier, Germany are always busy organizing new conferences and events. Annual Conference on European Copyright Law 2021 Finally, on 18-19 November, ERA will host its Annual Conference on European Copyright Law 2021 , taking place in a hybrid format in Trier and online.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Annual Conference on EU Law in the Pharmaceutical Sector 2022 (Brussels/online) The first event is the Annual Conference on EU Law in the Pharmaceutical Sector 2022 , which will take place in hybrid format (Brussels and online) on 17 and 18 March 2022.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

scene in the past, things seemed to come to a head in November 2020 when Nintendo sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Tournament Organizers (TOs) of the Big House, an upcoming streamed Melee tournament, and subsequently forced them to cancel the event. While Nintendo has waffled on its support for the Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros.

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The IPKat

JULY 21, 2024

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Sunimal Mendis (Tilburg University) and Olia Kanevskaia (Utrecht University) on the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in C-588/21 P Public.Resource.Org , concerning copyright protection of technical standards and access to public documents.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Lamont Abramczyk is a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. There is no copyright in facts and historical events; however, writers can claim copyright in their letters if they are sufficiently original.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

For most of its existence, international copyright policy at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has focused on the creation and harmonization of exclusive rights. This is the first of a series of blog posts on copyright reform at WIPO. More from our authors: Law of Raw Data.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

This post is based on the chapter “The Football Game as a Copyright Work” in Natalie Helberger, Joost Poort, Martin Senftleben, Mireille van Eechoud, Stef van Gompel (eds.). Intellectual Property and Sports: Essays in Honour of P. Bernt Hugenholtz, Kluwer Law International, 2021. Image by Keith Johnston via Pixabay.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Copyright is a bundle of rights and can be exploited in several ways independently from each other. What is an Assignment of Copyright? In case the assignment of copyright is for any future work, the assignment will take effect only when the work is in an expressed form and not just an idea. Mode of Assignment of Copyright.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Here are the latest opportunities and events to find out about. A Kat waiting for new IP events Events 22 February 2024: SMEs and patent holdouts: how European SMEs fight back 4iPcouncil will hold a webinar titled “SMEs and patent holdouts: how European SMEs fight back on 22 February 2024”. & John E.

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The IPKat

MAY 11, 2024

Here are the latest IP-related events to find out about. Also, do not forget to regularly check the IPKat Events page ! The conference will examine the role of materials protected by copyright in AI training, machine learning and text and data mining, and the law and economics of regulating AI.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Welcome to the fourth and final trimester of 2021 round up of EU copyright law! In this series, we update readers every three months on developments in EU copyright law. The rapporteur is very well-known to all copyright enthusiasts – Mr Axel Voss. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 26, 2024

This book review of “Intellectual Property Law and Culture, the tangification of intangible cultural heritage”, written by Megan Rae Blakely, is kindly provided by Katfriend Victoria Dipla (Greek Lawyer, IGNITE Trainee Solicitor Clifford and Chance LLP London).

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The IPKat

AUGUST 6, 2023

To mark this milestone, we organized an event in London in June 2023 [Katreports here , here , here and here ] and Kats Hayleigh and Eleonora put together a collection of chapters authored by current and past IPKat Team Members, as well as some eminent Katfriends. The book, titled Developments and Directions in Intellectual Property Law.

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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

Over the next few months, the following will take place and IPKat readers will have an opportunity to enroll with a 25% discount in the registration fees: Summer Course on European Intellectual Property Law Trier, 1-5 July 2024 This course will provide a thorough introduction to European intellectual property law.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The IPKat is now not only the “Most Popular Intellectual Property Law Blawg” but also has its own published collection! The book, Developments and Directions in Intellectual Property Law: 20 Years of The IPKat , is edited by Kats Hayleigh Bosher and Eleonora Rosati and includes contributions from 46 Kats and VIP Katfriends.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This Kat was very happy to participate in the AI & Creativity: Protecting Creators in the Age of AI Panel which took place as part of the AI Fringe event on Friday, 3 November 2023 at the Knowledge Centre of the British Library, London. I attended one of the last events, a panel discussion about ‘AI & Creativity’.

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The IPKat

MAY 22, 2022

Perfect timing for our Sunday rundown of key IP events and opportunities for the rest of this month and the start of June! The event will take place at the Moorgate offices of Simmons & Simmons (1 Ropemaker Street, London, EC2Y 9SS, UK) starting at 2pm, and drinks and canapés will be served in the evening. Picture by idea-saras.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Opportunities & Events The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has recently published a new open international tender, reference no. UIC Law's Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Technology Law will host its 65th Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference (online) on 4-5 November 2021.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 20, 2022

At the end of 2021, YouTube’s first Copyright Transparency Report 2021 (“Report”) was published. NASA uploaded a video of this historic event onto YouTube. It was taken down after one hour, as it was subject to a copyright notice by a news channel relying on the US DMCA. 3 million), Copyright Match (ca.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Parts 1 to 3 of this post (originally published in “Auteurs & Media”) summarising case law of the German Bundesgerichtshof from 2015 to 2019 are available here , here and here. Copyright contract law (Sections 31 et seqq. Claims under copyright law. Right of remuneration (Sections 32 et seqq.

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The IPKat

MARCH 6, 2023

Events Image by Riana Harvey John Kimbell KC - Deputy High Court Judge | Character in copyright and the character of copyright: reflections on Only Fools and Horses The University of East Anglia will be hosting John Kimbell KC on March 9. For more information and tickets, click here. For more details and tickets, click here.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Christmas markets are already here, the lights are bright and shining, but before November is over, this Kat brings you another bundle of joy in the form of IP events and opportunities. The competition is sponsored by FICPI, the International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys, and will accept papers in French and English.

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BYU Copyright Blog

JULY 29, 2024

Copyright Catfight? The University disputed that Boyages owns all copyright in and has exclusive rights over the contested work. The University also contested that they need permission to use the logo since they consider it a derivative work and a work for hire, therefore not copyrightable by Boyages.

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The IPKat

MARCH 10, 2024

Forthcoming events New events and conferences are added to our Events page continuously, so do not forget to check it out regularly! IMRO and Law Society Annual Copyright Lecture (1 May) The 5th annual IMRO/Law Society of Ireland Copyright Lecture will be held in Dublin on 1 May, 18:00 – 19:30.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 8, 2021

This Kat is looking out for IP events As the weekend draws to a close, there's no better time to look ahead to new IP-related events and opportunities. Vacancies American University is seeking an Assistant Director for PIJIP (Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property)'s Academic Program.

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The IPKat

MARCH 18, 2023

Here are the latest opportunities and events to find out about. The event will take place on 23 March 2023 at 6pm at Wellcome Collection in London. Click here to register. Registration link here. The deadline to apply is 12 April 2023. Click here to know more.

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The IPKat

MARCH 16, 2024

With rising temperatures and spring in the air in Europe, here come the latest Kat news, events and more. Events 18-19 April 2024: AIPPI Trilateral Seminar The Polish, German and French Groups of AIPPI organise the traditional joint seminar on IP related issues. The full programme is accessible here. Read more about this course here.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

DECEMBER 4, 2023

a Pennsylvania -based corporation, alleges ownership of exclusive distribution rights for broadcasting premier sporting events, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC). Through agreements with copyright holders, Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. Joe Hand Promotions, Inc., Continue reading

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JIPL Online

APRIL 9, 2021

Such uses are often methods of social commentary regarding the user’s own life, or more broadly, current events; they also often utilize copyrightable material. [i] ii] Existing copyright law is ineffective in its application to new forms of digital media.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

December is just around the corner - and with it a few reminders, opportunities, and events for you to check out! This event is a must for all those working in the field of trade marks - practitioners, students, and researchers. A link to this effect will be sent to all participants shortly before the event.

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The IPKat

APRIL 14, 2024

Check out the latest IP events, news, and opportunities! Events LESI 2024. The programme comprises the challenges digital transformation brings with artificial intelligence and the metaverse, the potential construction of an EU-wide copyright, trade mark and design case law, and a gala dinner. Read the article here.

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IPilogue

JULY 23, 2021

Claire Wortsman is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. . While certain sectors of the entertainment industry, especially those involving live events, were hit hard by COVID-19, podcasting has survived (and thrived) amidst the pandemic. Jurassic Patents” by IP Goes Pop!

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The IPKat

APRIL 13, 2022

Three years after its adoption, the discussion of and around the Directive on copyright and related rights in the Digital SingleMarket 2019/790 (‘DSM Directive’) is anything but exhausted.

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