IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Design Patent #D1,050,634 from the U.S. Design Application #29888619, titled “Rope Throw Dog Toy” on September 18, 2024, and the patent was issued on November 5, 2024. On November 5, 2024, I received an official copy of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). I received a Notice of Allowance for my U.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 27, 2025

These systems develop patterns and forecasts through a combination of information, graphics, voice, and text. However, the information used for the purpose of training AI models belongs to third parties and, therefore, can be copyrighted or protected by patents. Therefore, processed data contains sensitive information.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

We are pleased to bring to you this sponsored post by PatSeer on the launch of their new Industrial Design Search solution. Utilizing computer vision model trained on millions of design images, it raises the bar for image search accuracy. Design searching has been stuck in sand for a long period. For more details, read on below.

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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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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Try as he might to make his claims about the way Instagram is designed, his claims are inherently grounded in third-party content posted to the app. Implications I look at the “product design” workaround to Section 230 as a type of Rorschach test. Publisher/Speaker Claims. Publisher/Speaker Claims. Case Citation : Lama v.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 11, 2021

Earlier this week, independent fashion designer Bailey Prado took to Instagram to call attention to a different fashion label that, according to her, copied her “whole life.” But, as popular as the app is, it has also been highly divisive with many fashion designers accusing it of selling inferior rip-offs of their work.

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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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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This patent protects the firms proprietary software, a groundbreaking tool designed to streamline docket and deadline management in the trademark application process. For more information about Erik M Pelton & Associates and its innovative approach to trademark law, visit www.erikpelton.com.

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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 age estimation and privacy provisions thus appear likely to impede the “availability and use” of information and accordingly to regulate speech.” I hope it was worth the wait.]

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Have a designated agent to receive notices of copyright infringement. The agent’s information must both be on the website and registered with the U.S. Those reasons include: Allegations that Shopify has ignored or dismissed complete notices of copyright infringement by requesting extraneous information. Copyright Office.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 19, 2024

For further information and to register, click here. For further information, click here. Union-IP Roundtable: Protecting Functional Designs and Works of Art (8 November) On 8 November, Union-IP is organizing a roundtable in Amsterdam on the protection of functional designs and works of art.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The student changed their login information, and the “expert” did not end up taking any exams or completing any homework for them. They are often little more than expensive scams that are designed not to get you a good grade, but separate you from your money. However, the monetary demands did not stop there.

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IP Law 360

MARCH 20, 2025

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board on Thursday designated as informative a December decision shooting down Cambridge Mobile Telematics Inc.'s s challenge to a car crash detection patent, saying it provides guidance on an issue involving claim construction arguments by challengers.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

We learnt that at the core of the EPO’s AI integration are several specialised tools designed to streamline the search process. This AI-powered technology automatically decodes information from graphical elements, which would often be overlooked in a text-based search alone. A similar model is being designed for chemical formulae.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Our Legal Lens on the Unified Patent Court newsletter is designed to keep patent holders and legal departments well-informed. The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is revolutionizing the way patents are enforced in Europe, and McDermott’s intellectual property (IP) team is here to help you navigate this dynamic landscape.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In what appears to be action designed to send a deterrent message, RIAJ members requested information held by a local ISP on subscribers identified by the labels as prolific uploaders of pirated music. Success at the Tokyo District Court This week the RIAJ reported success following legal action at the Tokyo District Court.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 24, 2025

Interestingly, while remanding the matter back to the Controller, the Court also directed it to consider the information submitted by the applicant after the initial deadline. Can the Controller be directed to consider this information? So should the Court be directing the Controller to take this belated information into consideration?

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 5, 2025

The sentencing doesn’t come as a surprise, as Kanda pleaded guilty to three charges; violating the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, and Fraud Act 2006. 108,000 (Lost) Revenue The ‘criminal’ proceeds from the Fire Stick operation were estimated at 108,000 over an 18-month period.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs, holding that methods for producing antibodies through the genetic modification of non-human animals are indeed patentable. David and Elizabeth Emanuel, designers of Princess Diana’s iconic wedding dress have settled their dispute concerning the sale of design drawings.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Such rights reservations are often informally described as opt outs. By way of brief overview of data protection law, under the UK GDPR personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. What does this mean for the AI and copyright consultation?

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 27, 2025

11/24/2024/HP-II/4236-4244 ), designating Delhi Police as the nodal agency for regulating digital content hosted or published on intermediary platforms in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. These officers will notify the relevant intermediaries about the unlawful information and ensure its removal.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The Defendant was alleged to have copied both in name and in design a well known trimmer. The Defendant was also alleged to have identically copied and sold several features of the Plaintiff’s product, shapes, label, trade dress, design, packaging and other descriptive features including copyright. Koninklijke Philips N.V

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Have a Designated Agent to Receive Notices of Copyright Infringement. Unfortunately, designating a DMCA agent is not as simple as posting an email address on your site. If you don’t want your personal information in the database, you can use a third party designated agent, such as myself at CopyByte , to handle the process for you.

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Plagiarism Today

APRIL 11, 2022

The lawsuit was originally filed by a company named Designworks and its owner, Charles James, against two real estate companies that he claims violated his copyright by posting floor plans for houses that that James had designed. However, the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals overturned that decision and reinstated the lawsuit.

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Intepat

MARCH 13, 2025

Architectural designs came to be recognised as a form of intellectual property capable of protection after the 1908 Amendment to the Berne Convention, 1886. This inclusion was crucial in recognising and protecting the rights of architects over their architectural designs and works.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 5, 2023

Taking any action based upon information provided by them may be difficult as the results are not transparent. Taking any action based upon information provided by them may be difficult as the results are not transparent. What information will be in that watermark? They are generally very reliable at detecting AI writing.

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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 CCB aims to be a low-cost and efficient way to resolve smaller copyright disputes without the expense and time of a full federal lawsuit.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2025

This week in Barks & Bites: American pharmaceutical firm Johnson & Johnson announces $55 billion in U.S. by BOE Technology.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2025

Introduction to the cyber-crime and the cyber-world; The cyber-crime can be defined as any criminal activity that involves advanced technology specially; any malfunctioning in Computers, Softwares designed, Networked devices or any other related device can be considered cyber-crime. They may also employ malware to erase or steal information.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The court says that allegation isn’t enough to overcome the defendant’s subjective good faith belief, as well as the meager (if ill-informed) steps that KMC did take to adhere to copyright law. However we get there, the overall litigation enterprise here makes no economic sense. Case Citation : McDermott v.

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Intepat

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Remote Sensing and Satellite Imagery: Real-time information on land use, deforestation, and habitat changes has also been facilitated by remote sensing technologies including satellites and drones. These tools help policymakers design evidence-based conservation strategies and allocate resources effectively. Here are a few examples: 1.

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Michael Geist

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The claim is sprinkled with the most obvious reason: the Canadian media companies want a settlement that involves OpenAI paying licence fees for the inclusion of their content in its large language models and the lawsuit is designed to kickstart negotiations. In fact, OpenAI says it does not by-pass paywalls.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Other Posts Hachette Book Group v Internet Archive: Archiving Access to Information or Strengthening Copyright Laws? Internet Archive, Tanishka Goswami explains the implication of the decision on fair use and access to information. Discussing the US decision in Hachette Book Group v. Luker Ecommerce Pvt.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Justice Moshinsky of the Federal Court of Australia found that Aldi had crossed the line from borrowing the "look and feel" of the Puffs packaging into taking the actual forms of expression in the design, layout, colours, fonts, and figures. In 2019, Aldi undertook a re-design of its MAMIA range of baby food products.

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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. The court summarizes BIPA Sec. Yet, this ruling highlights a few key issues: 1.

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IP Law 360

MAY 6, 2024

The North Carolina's business court scrapped an interior designer's claims that a competitor stole cabinetry designs and customer information when it hired a former employee, sparing only an accusation that the ex-worker embezzled money.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 9, 2022

To that end, I took my two most recent full articles on the site, the one about Activision plagiarizing an upcoming character’s design and the challenges of determining podcast plagiarism. However, this raises a bigger question: What would one do with this information? To test the tool out, I first wanted a baseline. Bottom Line.

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