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My Concerns with the ‘Can’t Be Evil’ NFT Licenses

Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Last month, a study published by The Galaxy examined the top 25 most valuable NFT projects and found that, despite many understanding that NFTs transferred either the copyright or the license in the original work, only 1 in 25 of those projects even attempted to do as such. Understanding the “Can’t Be Evil” Licenses.

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Federal Circuit Overrules Rosen-Durling Test for Design Patent Obviousness

Patently-O

MAY 21, 2024

by Dennis Crouch In a highly anticipated en banc decision, the Federal Circuit has overruled the longstanding Rosen-Durling test for assessing obviousness of design patents. Rejecting the argument that KSR did not implicate design patent obviousness, the court reasoned that 35 U.S.C. § GM Global Tech. Operations LLC , No. at 15 (Fed.

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3 Count: Predator Conclusion

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 13, 2022

2: Designer for Poler Branding Sues the Outdoor Apparel Brand’s New Owner. According to the lawsuit, Poler and Land Art & Design had an oral agreement at Poler’s launch to allow for use of the designs in question. It also targets YouTube alleging that the video sharing site hosts video of Free Fire gameplay.

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3 Count: Unlocked Bags

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 24, 2022

First off today, Laure Guilbault at Vogue Business reports that the French court of appeal has ordered Louis Vuitton to pay designer Jocelyn Imbert €900,000 ($990,000) for infringing a lock design that she created. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Copyrightability Of Designer Clothes And Costumes

IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Introduction An artist’s ideas, be it for a renowned painting, sculpture, novel, technological design, jewelryor fashion are his own. However, many a times, we witness these designs being copied or recreated. A copyright protection is the ability of a designer to protect his original designs through the copyright laws.

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A Surprising Upswing of Design Patent Activity Among Some Auto and Tire Makers

IP Close Up

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In recent years design patents have come to have a more vital role in the intellectual property landscape. Design patents protect the ornamental aspects of Continue reading

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Why You Should Never Use the Stock Content in a Website Theme

Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

To help with this, many web designers, especially those that are new to it, get help in the form of themes or stock templates that can be obtained from a variety of sites. Many times, designers choose images or text based upon how it looks or reads, not whether they have permission to use it. The Business Issue.

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3 Count: LEGO Jacket

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 12, 2022

1: LEGO is Being Sued for Copyright Infringement Over Leather Jacket Design. First off today, The Fashion Law reports that LEGO is facing a lawsuit from artist James Concannon following the inclusion of a jacket similar to one that he designed as part of a recent LEGO set. According to Concannon, he designed the jacked in 2018.

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3 Count: Unicolors Redux

Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The lawsuit was filed by Unicolors, which accused H&M of infringing a 2011 design that they created as part of a 2015 one H&M sold in their stores and online. 2: Ruling Opens the Door to Protecting Room Design Under the Copyright Act. The case was brought by LDC Hotels & Resorts against Sheraton Taitung Hotel.

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Navigating Intellectual Property Rights in Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities

IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 27, 2025

For instance, if an AI produces art or designs most similar to other copyrighted art or designs, Equivalence by an AI leads to infringement. Transparent AI Design: Developers should aim for transparency when designing AI systems. Transparent AI Design: Developers should aim for transparency when designing AI systems.

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3 Count: 10,000 Hours

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 25, 2022

Finally today, Jennifer Edwards Baker at Fox19 reports that, in Ohio, the Goshen Township police have been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over the design of their police badge. The lawsuit was filed by Louis Kohus, who claims to have designed some eight drafts of the badge for the department in 2015.

Copyright Infringement

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3 Count: Scooter Fight

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 16, 2022

Next up today, Chis Randall at Elecrive.com reports that Italian Vespa manufacturer Piaggio has lost yet another round in its long-running war with German electric scooter manufacturer Kumpan Electric over the latter’s design. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Copyright Licensing in Podcasting: A Legal Guide for Creators

Intepat

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Yet, the rapid rise of podcasting has left many creators overlooking critical legal considerations specific copyright licensing. Without proper licensing, podcasters risk legal disputes that could undermine their creative efforts. Licensing in India is classified mainly into two types: voluntary and compulsory.

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How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb?

The IPKat

MARCH 25, 2025

There are quite a few punch lines to this question, sadly none has been mentioned in a recent judgment from the General Court involving the design of a light bulb and the interpretation of Art. 7(2) Community Design Regulation (CDR). Liquidleds) obtained registered Community design (RCD) no. Interpretation of Art.

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Navigating Copyright in the Age of Generative AI: Responsible AI Starts with Licensing

Velocity of Content

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Externally, businesses are deploying AI-powered chatbots for customer service, using AI to personalize marketing campaigns, and even developing AI-assisted product design. Let’s explore why responsible AI use starts with proper licensing and implications for businesses like yours when navigating these waters.

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3 Count: Triller Fight

Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The lawsuit was filed by Eleanor Licensing LLC, a company founded by the estate of Denise Shakarian Halicki. Halicki was the creator of the original 1974 film Gone in Sixty Seconds , which featured a series of four Mustangs that Halicki had designed. Finally today, Brett Foote at Ford Authority reports that a U.S.

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RightsClick Offers Simplified Copyright Management

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 10, 2022

The reason for this is simple, the systems for organizing, registering and enforcing copyrights were, by in large, designed for large copyright holders. However, this is something of a misnomer as the letter can be customized to send demands for payment, offer a license for legitimate use or a demand to remove the work.

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What Is Accidental Copyright Infringement. 2024 Update

Traverse Legal Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Misinterpreting Licenses: Incorrectly assuming permission to use copyrighted material. Even in situations where a business owner contracts a third-party web designer to build their website, both the business and the web designer can be held liable for copyrights violated if they are used on your website.

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CCC Launches Collective AI License

Velocity of Content

JULY 25, 2024

CCC has licensed this report from Outsell, Inc., Why This Topic As AI continues to revolutionize corporate operations, a new collective licensing solution from CCC ensures that both content creators and users can thrive. with the right to distribute it for marketing and market education purposes.

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3 Count: Oof… Again

Plagiarism Today

JULY 28, 2022

First off today, Luke Plunkett at Kotaku reports that the iconic “oof” sound effect in Roblox has been removed yet again due to licensing issues with the sound’s creator. This required Roblox designers to pay $1 (or 100 Robux) to include the sound effect in their creations.

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3 Count: Cardi Be Victorious

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Brophy filed the lawsuit alleging that Cardi B’s designer used an image of his back tattoos on the cover of her mixtape. He claimed that the designer simply searched for an image of back tattoos, found his image, and superimposed the pattern on another person. Cardi B Image: VOGUE Taiwan , CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons.

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Choosing the Right Intellectual Property Protection

IIPRD

MARCH 13, 2025

All the creations of the human minds such as designs, inventions, artistic works, names, symbols, etc. For example, the Tata Nanos rear-engine design and lightweight body structure is patented by Tata Motors. For example, the shape of Coco-Cola bottle is registered as an industrial design. It is governed by the Patent Act, 1970.

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3 Count: Navy Piracy

Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

With 635 unique users and a $35,000 licensing fee, that amount came to the final total of $154,400. The alleged offenses include violations of the Copyrights, Designs and Patents Act as well as conspiracy to defraud and money laundering. In the end, the court settled on $200 value with a discount for bulk purchasing.

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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

The IPKat

MARCH 4, 2025

Patents and SPCs Rose Hughes reviewed the capabilities and limitations of AI-powered software designed to assist in patent drafting. Copyright and Design Law Alessandro Cerri detailed a decision by a Delaware court where the fair use defense was successfully applied in a copyright infringement case.

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When a Copyright Owner Gets Only a $1,000 Judgment in Federal Court, They’re the Real Losers–McDermott v. KMC

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

McDermott kept the copyright to those photo and granted NY Post a license. McDermott had not actually licensed the photo to anyone else to set a baseline license fee. An obvious question: why did the plaintiff choose federal court over the CCB when the CCB was designed precisely for the facts of this case?

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3 Count: Copyright Claims Onboarding

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 7, 2022

The website features information about the CCB, updates on the process, and users can register a CCB Designated Service Agent to receive notices and communication from the CCB. ” The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

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CRI Guidelines 2025 is out for Public Consultations!

SpicyIP

MARCH 26, 2025

Some of the cases that find mention in the draft have been subject to detailed discussion in the blog, which include Ferid Allani vs Union of India , Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc vs The Assistant Controller Of Patents And Designs , OpenTv Inc.

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Microsoft v. Asst. Controller of Patents and Designs: Revisting the CRI Guidelines and Ferid Allani

SpicyIP

MARCH 7, 2023

Controller of Patents and Designs: Revisting the CRI Guidelines and Ferid Allani Sukarm Sharma Software patenting remains one of the most contentious issues in patent law jurisprudence, with an ever ping-ponging legal position. Sukarm is an undergraduate law student at NLSIU, Bangalore. Microsoft v.

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3 Count: AI Challenges

Plagiarism Today

MAY 18, 2022

According to NetEase, Tencent, through its QQ Music streaming platform, has violated a contract with them by streaming music in provinces where QQ has no license to do so. In addition to those issues, NetEase also claims that Tencent ripped off their app and interface designs.

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[Guest post] The UK’s AI and copyright consultation – will data protection law render any commercial TDM exception ineffective?

The IPKat

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The ICO noted submissions from the creative industries highlighting the availability of other methods of data collection, such as properly licensed data sets of personal data. What does this mean for the AI and copyright consultation?

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[Guest Post] Things go belly-up for Aldi in Australia as baby food packaging found to constitute copyright infringement

The IPKat

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The brands (hereafter Bellies) were licensed to Every Bite Counts Pty Ltd ("EBC"), including a range of Puffs products. EBC licensed the nine bright and colourful artistic works and used them on various food products including biscuits, puffs and fiddlesticks. baby, young, and fully-grown) to allude to natural progression.

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3 Count: Free Cuthbert

Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Aldi briefly removed its version of the cake but began selling them again in May after making some design changes. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. However, now it is being reported that the two sides have reached a confidential settlement in the matter.

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3 Count: Phanatic Decision

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 12, 2021

The 91-page report is part of an ongoing legal battle between Harrison/Erickson, a design firm that created the original Phanatic, and the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. Harrison/Erickson created the original costume in 1978 and licensed its use until 2019, when negotiations broke down.

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ERA summer courses on European IP and IT law return with 25% IPKat readers’ discount

The IPKat

MARCH 31, 2025

Intended to offer a thorough introduction to European IP law, the course will be covering key topics like: EU and international legal framework Trade marks and designs, including the EU design reform Geographical indications, including for handicraft products Copyright and the digital age Patent law, SPCs, the Unified Patent Court and patent litigation (..)

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3 Count: Nirvana’s Inferno

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The lawsuit was filed by Jocelyn Susan Bundy, who claims that her grandfather created the design based on Dante’s Inferno. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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3 Count: Happiest Marshmello

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 21, 2022

Copyright Office would oversee to designate standard technical measures through a public rulemaking process. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. The post 3 Count: Happiest Marshmello appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Non-Routine Fitness

Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

According to Anderson, she trained Roup in the techniques and Roup has gone on to offer her own services, leading to a lawsuit over alleged copyright infringement, false designation of origin, breach of contract and unfair competition claims. The post 3 Count: Non-Routine Fitness appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Rockstar vs. Rock Star

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 16, 2021

3: Saga Over Garment Design Copyright Infringement Ends with Ceremonial Fire. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Finally today, Michael S. The post 3 Count: Rockstar vs. Rock Star appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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The Sweet Sound of Victory? BHC Clarifies that Organisations not Registered as Copyright Societies Can also Issue Licenses

SpicyIP

JANUARY 30, 2024

Trade Wings Hotels Limited , the Single Bench (SB) held that organizations such as Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL) and Novex Communications can grant licenses for the musical works owned by them, even if they are not officially registered as copyright societies under Section 33(1) of the Copyright Act, 1957. The SB was adjudicating w.r.t.

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3 Count: Grand Theft Copyright

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 23, 2022

Dailly was one of the founding members of DMA Design, the studio that created the first Grand Theft Auto (GTA) games. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. The post 3 Count: Grand Theft Copyright appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Reggaetón Wars

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 11, 2023

Zara, known as a “fast fashion” brand, is often in the defendant’s chair in such cases, accused of ripping off designs from pricier competitors. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

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3 Count: Wriggling Worms

Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

” 3: Berlin’s Beloved Transit Seat Design Escapes Legal Bind. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. As such, Lindinger’s older work is being slowly phased out and a new pattern, one featuring the German flag colors, is being introduced.

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3 Count: Noisy Hill

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Next up today, the Associated Press reports that an artist has filed a lawsuit against Cardi B over the cover of one of her mixtapes that featured a back tattoo that he both designed and is wearing. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

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3 Count: Verisigned

Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Next up today, Judy Harrison at the Bangor Daily News reports that Maine costume designer Ellen Okolita has filed a lawsuit against Walmart, Amazon and eBay alleging that the three sites are unlawfully using photos and descriptions of her costumes on their site. Header Image: ?english

Copyright Infringement

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My Concerns with the ‘Can’t Be Evil’ NFT Licenses

Federal Circuit Overrules Rosen-Durling Test for Design Patent Obviousness

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3 Count: Predator Conclusion

3 Count: Unlocked Bags

Copyrightability Of Designer Clothes And Costumes

A Surprising Upswing of Design Patent Activity Among Some Auto and Tire Makers

Why You Should Never Use the Stock Content in a Website Theme

3 Count: LEGO Jacket

3 Count: Unicolors Redux

Navigating Intellectual Property Rights in Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities

3 Count: 10,000 Hours

3 Count: Scooter Fight

Copyright Licensing in Podcasting: A Legal Guide for Creators

How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb?

Navigating Copyright in the Age of Generative AI: Responsible AI Starts with Licensing

3 Count: Triller Fight

RightsClick Offers Simplified Copyright Management

What Is Accidental Copyright Infringement. 2024 Update

CCC Launches Collective AI License

3 Count: Oof… Again

3 Count: Cardi Be Victorious

Choosing the Right Intellectual Property Protection

3 Count: Navy Piracy

Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

When a Copyright Owner Gets Only a $1,000 Judgment in Federal Court, They’re the Real Losers–McDermott v. KMC

3 Count: Copyright Claims Onboarding

CRI Guidelines 2025 is out for Public Consultations!

Microsoft v. Asst. Controller of Patents and Designs: Revisting the CRI Guidelines and Ferid Allani

3 Count: AI Challenges

[Guest post] The UK’s AI and copyright consultation – will data protection law render any commercial TDM exception ineffective?

[Guest Post] Things go belly-up for Aldi in Australia as baby food packaging found to constitute copyright infringement

3 Count: Free Cuthbert

3 Count: Phanatic Decision

ERA summer courses on European IP and IT law return with 25% IPKat readers’ discount

3 Count: Nirvana’s Inferno

3 Count: Happiest Marshmello

3 Count: Non-Routine Fitness

3 Count: Rockstar vs. Rock Star

The Sweet Sound of Victory? BHC Clarifies that Organisations not Registered as Copyright Societies Can also Issue Licenses

3 Count: Grand Theft Copyright

3 Count: Reggaetón Wars

3 Count: Wriggling Worms

3 Count: Noisy Hill

3 Count: Verisigned

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