Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The California Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC / AB2273, just signed by Gov. The idea is that society benefits from more, and better, innovation if innovators don’t need the government’s approval. This is unfortunate because those bills can harbor ill-advised policy ideas. Newsom ) is an example of such a bill.

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IIPRD

MARCH 13, 2025

All the creations of the human minds such as designs, inventions, artistic works, names, symbols, etc. Intellectual Property Rights are the bundle of rights given to the owner or creator of IP by the virtue of law that governs that specific IP. Trademarks are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 in India.

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Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The series continues by highlighting the remarkable extent to which the government and its regulator (the CRTC) intervene in the news sector, an approach that creates significant risks to an independent press. Yet the reality is Bill C-18 features an unprecedented level of government intervention into the market in the news sector.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

The Designs Act is an act that protects one of the most significant Intellectual Property Rights of a person. Therefore, many acts govern several IPRs one of which includes the Designs Act,2000. Therefore, many acts govern several IPRs one of which includes the Designs Act,2000. Picture Credit: Shutterstock].

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

One of them is ‘Design’ which is a composition of colors, shapes patterns, etc which add value and attraction to the product. Designs are advantageous assets that can be protected only if registered under the Designs Act, 2000. Website Designs. PROTECTION OF DESIGN. Picture Credit: Shutterstock].

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Introduction Corporate governance generally refers to how organisations are directed, managed, controlled, and held responsible to its shareholders. India is a popular location for investments, thus in order to attract the largest investment ever, we need to strengthen the governance standards.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

by Adrian Aronsson-Storrier and Sam Berriman IPKat-approved scraping As regular readers of the IPKat will be aware, the UK government is currently undertaking a consultation on AI and copyright , previously covered here and here. What does this mean for the AI and copyright consultation?

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 9, 2022

Trademark, and design are two very crucial kinds of IPRs which provide a certain extent of protection at their levels. Trademark and design are two of the most important and popular IPRs which can sometimes be confused as the line between their differences may perhaps seem blurry.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Can the existing UK Age-Appropriate Design Code tell us anything about what AB 2273 might look like in practice? First, many UK regulations expect businesses and government agencies to cooperate to develop and implement the rules. The UK’s regulatory environment differs dramatically from the US. Two key differences.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Therefore, such AI-generated works are said to compete directly with human-authored works and thus might be capable of disturbing the market for low creativity works, which is where apparently many artists nowadays make a living. It would not genuinely guarantee a level-playing field for all players in all Member States in a specific market.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2022

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is carrying out a Call for Views as part of a review of the designs system to make sure it remains fit for the future. The IPO have provided the following details: The designs system enables rights holders to protect designs and enforce their rights.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 11, 2023

The original lawsuit was filed against luis Fonsi, the original performer of Despacito , alleging that the hit song made an unlawful use of their 1989 riddim entitled Fish Market (better known as Poco Man Jam ). Now that lawsuit has expanded drastically to include dozens of performers and others connected with the genre.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We’ve seen a flood of terrible Internet laws in the past few years, including the California Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC). The court wraps up by criticizing how the AADC clearly targets businesses but not government or non-profit entities. [Sorry it’s take me this long to get this blog post off my desk.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 18, 2023

The concerns voiced by witnesses and congress members today centered around harm and cost to consumers as a result of technological protection measures (TPMs) and increased use of IP tools such as design patents to thwart competition for after-market parts.

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Michael Geist

JULY 13, 2023

The implications of the legislative disaster that is Bill C-18 continue to unfold as Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez is now essentially doing precisely what he said would not do, namely negotiate with the big tech platforms over government mandated payments for news links. It is hard to know where to begin with this awful advice.

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Michael Geist

APRIL 20, 2023

With Bill C-11 in the final stretch – Senate approval could come this week – the government finally provided a more detailed explanation for rejecting the Senate’s user content regulation fix. It is sad that as the bill nears passage, the government doesn’t seem to understand or misleads on the impact of its own legislation.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It is a set of the legal framework that protects and governs the right of individual. There are various laws in India that govern IPR and gaming laws, but the primary law are Patents Act, of 1970 , Trademark Act, of 1999 and Indian Contract Act, of 1872. Licensing of their games are also controlled under Copyright only.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2022

Monday, I covered AB 2273, the Age-Appropriate Design Code. The affirmative defense (which partially negates liability if a government-designated censor approves the service offering) is miscalibrated. Yesterday, I covered AB587, an editorial transparency law. This creates a bizarre and counterproductive race to the bottom.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 30, 2025

Image by wowbee from Pixabay In a decision of 20 February 2025 the German Federal Supreme Court (BGH) denied copyright protection as a work of applied art for two sandal designs. Ruling The BGH found that the Birkenstock models could not be classified as works of applied art, but merely as designs.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

The outcome of the consultation is supposed to inform the government with respect to a potential legislative reform of the UK Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA). With respect to the CGW provision the government has decided to make no changes to the law. The consultation closed in the beginning of January 2022.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 30, 2025

Image by wowbee from Pixabay In a decision of 20 February 2025 the German Federal Supreme Court (BGH) denied copyright protection as a work of applied art for two sandal designs. Ruling The BGH found that the Birkenstock models could not be classified as works of applied art, but merely as designs.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JULY 21, 2023

One of my takeaways is the FirstNet network has an unparalleled level of oversight and governance. Strong governance and oversight for public safety In my last blog, I outlined the extensive contract oversight processes that are in place to ensure that our network contractor, AT&T, delivers the best broadband network for public safety.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

These E-commerce platforms make it simple to access consumer goods from a computer or smart phone, but they also, by their very nature, make it simple for counterfeiters to market their counterfeit goods. In the year 2017 the market value of the E-commerce was $38.5 Nakul Bajaj &Ors, [Civil Suit No. 344/2018]. [6] 344/2018]. [7]

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Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Photographers, writers, and other artists often register multiple works as part of a group to save costs and streamline the process, even when the individual works are marketed and consumed independently. The fallout goes far beyond the music industry. S ydney Nicole LLC v. The shot heard round the world.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Hispanic Inventors and Entrepreneurs Bring New Technologies to Market. in non-dilutive and venture capital to bring Sylvee to market. Nine years later, she’s now the executive-director of Minot, North Dakota’s Souris Basin Planning Council (SBPC), an Economic Development Administration (EDA)-designated Economic Development District.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 12, 2022

In November 2019, the US federal government shut down IPTV services operated by Bill Omar Carrasquillo, aka ‘Omi in a Hellcat’ IRS and FBI agents seized “at least” $5.2m Due to the “Omi in a Hellcat” persona, the market became so saturated with Reloaded products that the trademark is now associated with Carrasquillo, not NuStar.

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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

The legal nuances surrounding trademarks, counterfeiting, collaborations, and the ever-expanding resale market fascinated me as I delved deeper into understanding the mechanisms that governed our beloved hobby. Sneaker companies invest substantial resources in designing unique logos, branding, and shoe designs.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Introduction In the quickly developing scenery of the recent business the startups stand as the indications of modernization which brings the new concepts and fresh products or the amenities to the market. Moreover, the IPR eases the market development and establishes a solid brand identity.

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Michael Geist

JUNE 28, 2022

If the bill passes, it is likely to be challenged on the grounds that the regulations that touch on the news sector fall outside the federal government’s jurisdiction. While the government will surely argue the bill is Charter-compliant, the arguments presented in the statement are exceptionally weak.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Apple rejected it based on its policy that any COVID-19 apps had to come from the government or medical institutions. The court couldn’t sufficiently discern the relevant market from the complaint, so the court can’t figure out any cross-elasticities. Apple appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The CRTC has emphasized that the bill’s market-based approach is designed to maximize transparency and minimize government involvement. According to the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister, the promise of minimal government intervention is ensured by the exemption order outlined in Section 11(1) of the bill.

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Michael Geist

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The government has yet to release its final regulations for the Online News Act , but recent comments from News Media Canada seemed to suggest that it is hoping to find common ground with Google , stating that it supports the company’s proposed amendments to Bill C-18 draft regulations.

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 31, 2021

For this reason, expecting market forces to swiftly stabilize the (now severed) economic flow that capitalism enables is probably wishful thinking. Less carefully crafted state support policies actually risks harming market efficiencies and leads to unnecessary competition distortions.

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Michael Geist

DECEMBER 13, 2022

designed to scope out user content from CRTC regulation, consistent with the government’s stated intent. an advertisement or announcement on behalf of an advertiser that is designed to resemble journalistic programming”) . Provision designed to provide greater flexibility for the CRTC.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 17, 2024

To assist in funding IP-related costs, various government funding programs have been developed across Canada to help companies secure IP rights. Below are some common funding programs available across Canada. It’s important to note that the SME has to cover 20% of IP service costs directly, and IPON covers 80%.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 30, 2022

In April 2021, the Coalition of Content Creators and Industries, an association representing the local entertainment sector, plus partners including internet service providers (98% of ISPs in the country), signed a voluntary protocol designed to protect intellectual property rights.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 26, 2025

Union of India The Delhi HC passed a slew of directions to the Union of India including directing the Union Government to allocate 974 crore to the National Fund for Rare Diseases (NFRD). The plaintiff claimed to have adopted the trademarks in 2006, acquired a registered design in 2019, and built significant goodwill for his products.

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