The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

EUIPO also announced that, so far, the Office has registered the following applications related to NFTs and the metaverse: In this context, EUIPO held the webinar “ Trade marks and designs in the metaverse: legal aspects/EUIPO practice ” some days ago. Here is TechieKat’s report on the event! see here ). see here ).

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MARCH 24, 2022

1: Louis Vuitton Loses Copyright Infringement Battle, Le Canard Enchaîné Reports. 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.

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JANUARY 13, 2022

First off today, Aaron Orr at Pocket Gamer reports that the developer of the battle royale game PUBG has filed a lawsuit against competitor Garena after alleging that Garena’s mobile game Free Fire is a copyright infringement of PUBG. 2: Designer for Poler Branding Sues the Outdoor Apparel Brand’s New Owner.

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Likelihood of Confusion

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Republished by Blog Post PromoterWe reported on Lego’s overreaching years ago here and here. They tried to use trademark rights as a way to protect the design of their toy and avoid competition. Originally posted 2014-02-26 09:43:40. But that is not what trademarks are, much less what they are for.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 16, 2022

The lawsuit was filed by the local broadcaster Mediaset, which claimed that Vimeo failed to take action against some 2,000 infringing videos they reported on the service. Piaggio has long claimed that Kumpan’s electric scooter is both a copyright and a trademark infringement of their design. million ($8.64

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 13, 2022

First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that yesterday the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case pitting photographer Lynn Goldsmith against the estate of artist Andy Warhol. 2: Textile Designer Sues Zulily for Copyright Infringement. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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Hugh Stephens Blog

JUNE 2, 2024

Image: Shutterstock (AI Assisted) In my last blog post, I discussed the annual Special 301 Report issued by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR).

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

First off today, Steve Brachmann at IPWatchdog reports that the Ninth Circuit Court of appeals has affirmed the validity of Unicolors’ copyright registration but handed H&M a key victory when it comes to potential damages. 2: Ruling Opens the Door to Protecting Room Design Under the Copyright Act.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 12, 2022

First off today, Bruce Houghton at Hypebot reports that the video sharing and social networking service Triller has hit back in a lawsuit filed by Sony Music Entertainment, saying that it did nothing wrong even as it acknowledges a $2 million debt to the company. Finally today, Brett Foote at Ford Authority reports that a U.S.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 26, 2024

The report, which was sent to the judiciary committees of the House and Senate, as well as the Secretary Commerce, notes that the GAO recommends “improving USPTO’s fraud risk management to help address the problem” of registrations that “may include false or inaccurate claims and could be fraudulent.”

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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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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 15, 2024

When compared to a mailed cease-and-desist notice, similar documents served in person are designed to have a personal impact, and are often credited with presenting a tangible reality more likely to yield results. million,” the anti-piracy group reports. Acting on behalf of members Toei Animation Co., received 6.43 million, 9.3

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Plagiarism Today

APRIL 25, 2022

First off today, Mathew Lemkuehler at The Tennessean reports that a new lawsuit claims the song 10,000 Hours , performed by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber, is a copyright infringement of an earlier work. The lawsuit was filed by Louis Kohus, who claims to have designed some eight drafts of the badge for the department in 2015.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Reports suggest there are over 20,000 domain names hosted on Amarutu’s AS but describing it as predominantly infringing operation would be incorrect. A large percentage of the streams were delivered primarily by Squitter,” Premier League reports. law enforcement in a sweep designed to protect the FIFA World Cup.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In a second of a series on AI and patents from our KatFriends at GJE, Kate Voller reports on a recent CIPA webinar with the EPO on how the EPO is leveraging AI tools in examination - with the key message of "assisting", not "replacing" examiners. A similar model is being designed for chemical formulae.

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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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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 8, 2023

When Italian lawmakers finally passed new law in the summer designed to crack down on pirate IPTV providers once and for all, powerful Serie A football clubs, broadcasters, and influential business associates, breathed a joint sigh of relief. And it did – albeit with a couple of tiny caveats. concludes. .

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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. Anastasiia Kyrylenko reported on the BPATG's decision to reject proposed amendments to the specifications of a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The Notorious Markets report is an annual report by the USTR that identifies international markets that enable piracy. The USTR invites input from various stakeholders, which is what the RIAA is providing in this report. 2: Lawyer: Cardi B ‘Humiliated’ Man with Racy Image on Mixtape.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In Greece right now there are hundreds of news articles (unrelated to the events of last week) reporting on a “landmark” and/or “historic” decision by a local court to send a pirate IPTV subscriber to prison for five months.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 12, 2021

First off today, Robert Moran at The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that a federal judge has recommended that the Philadelphia Phillies be allowed to continue to use their modified version of the famous Phillie Phanatic mascot even though the changes were relatively minor. 3: Advertising Fuels $1.34 billion annually through advertising.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 18, 2024

French telecoms/audiovisual regulator Arcom has released its annual report covering 2023. Referrals Continue To Fall In general, graduated response warnings are designed to raise awareness and encourage changes in behavior. The big question is whether the mechanism produces positive results.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Here are the latest IP reports and opportunities to find out about. A Kat reading a new IP report Publication WIPO’s 2024 World Intellectual Property Indicators WIPO has published the 2024 edition of its World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI). Click here to learn more and to download the report. programmes: - LL.M.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Trade marks Jocelyn Bosse reported on a recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia concerning the honest concurrent use of a trade mark. Designs Anastasiia Kyrylenko discussed the EU design reform, Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 , and Directive (EU) 2024/2823. Never too late to get back on track!

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that Sony Music and UK fitness apparel brand Gymshark have settled their lawsuit over Gymshark’s alleged use of Sony’s music in social media posts. Aldi briefly removed its version of the cake but began selling them again in May after making some design changes.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 4, 2023

In 2015, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) released a re-evaluation report on the safety of glyphosate, more commonly known as the weed killer Roundup. The report was supposed to examine all available research on the safety of the chemical and reach an independent conclusion, which the BfR claimed they had done.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 7, 2025

A human inventor serves as the central figure in the design of the patent system. The selection and evaluation of the previous art are aided further by the appropriately designated relevant art. DESIGNS Artificial Intelligence is also capable of creating designs on its own, akin to the inventions made.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 24, 2022

First off today, the Associated Press reports that Cardi B has emerged victorious in her lawsuit against artist Kevin Michael Brophy over allegations she infringed both his likeness and his copyright by using an image of his back tattoos on the cover of a mixtape she produced. However, the jury disagreed.

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

First off today, Winston Cho at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that Pandora has been sued by a group of comedians and their estates claiming that the streaming service has been streaming their performances but not paying all the royalties owed. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 25, 2021

1: Nirvana Beats T-Shirt Copyright Lawsuit Involving Dante’s ‘Inferno’ First off today, Bill Donahue at Billboard reports that members of the band Nirvana have emerged victorious in a battle over their iconic Dante’s Inferno shirt, even if it is likely not the final word on the case.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

First off today, The Fashion Law reports that trainer Megan Roup has filed for the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by fellow trainer Tracy Anderson over allegedly copyright-infringing exercise routines. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. As such, if the agreement is void, then L.L.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 23, 2022

First off today, Bevan Hurley at The Independent reports that former White House photographer Pete Souza says that he is facing legal threats over his use of a photograph he took on his own website. 3: Original GTA Creator Reports Rockstar Put Copyright Strikes on His Prototype Videos. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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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. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 11, 2023

First off today, Michael Nattoo at DanceHallMag reports that Steely & Clevie Productions has expanded its lawsuit against Luis Fonsi to include dozens of performers in the Reggaetón genre. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Steely & Clevie Productions Take Reggaetón’s Biggest Hitmakers To Court For Copyright Infringement.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Despite the California Legislature’s blunder last year with AB 2273 (the Age Appropriate Design Code), many states, including Minnesota, are stubbornly pushing for nearly identical laws. Plus, DPIAs pose potential security risks due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the information contained within the reports.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

First off today, Claudia Gardner at DancehallMag reports that Jamaican dancehall artist Shenseea is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Stephanie Sarley, a visual artist who accuses Shenseea of infringing the copyrights of three of her pieces. ” 3: Berlin’s Beloved Transit Seat Design Escapes Legal Bind.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

As previously reported , he had no formal connections with the site other than membership, and wasn’t part of any specific uploader group. But Rights Alliance hadn’t forgotten regular torrent site users and was preparing to send them a hand-crafted message. Regular BitTorrent User Sentenced.

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