Hugh Stephens Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2024

” A Recent Entrance to Paradise”, Stephen Thaler (not protected by copyright) One of the ongoing debates about works made with generative AI is whether they qualify for copyright protection. Should they? Let’s consider the essence of copyright. What is its raison d’être? According to the classical European definition, it is to respect the property … Continue reading "If AI Tramples Copyright During its Training and Development, Should AI’s Output Benefit from Copyright Pr

Copyright 147

Copyright 147

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on the JioHotstar domain name dispute and DHC’s order on the Complan disparagement dispute. This and a lot more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below to let us know. Highlights of the Week <JioHotstar.com>: A Clever Narrative for Cybersquatting The JioHotstar domain name dispute between Reliance and ‘A Dreamer’ is the latest talk of the to

Trademark 75

Trademark Copyright Cease and Desist Registration 75

IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 27, 2024

I recently had the opportunity to speak on patent eligibility during a webinar hosted by the Federalist Society. The discussion was spirited. I joined Sherry Knowles, Matt Dowd and Professor Josh Sarnoff, with Professor Sarnoff advocating largely in favor of the current patent eligibility regime, or at least taking the position that things are not as bad as I and others with similar views make it out to be.

Patent 59

Patent Government Intellectual Property IP 59

Velocity of Content

OCTOBER 27, 2024

As lawsuits mount against AI companies over copyright infringement – most recently with Dow Jones and NY Post suing Perplexity AI for “massive illegal copying,” Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella calls for more flexible copyright laws. Nadella asks: “If I read a set of textbooks and I create new knowledge, is that fair use?” This analogy fundamentally mischaracterizes how LLMs work.

Fair Use 52

Fair Use Copying Copyright Infringement Copyright 52

Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?

Technology

Patently-O

OCTOBER 27, 2024

by Dennis Crouch The ongoing dispute between Inari Agriculture and Pioneer Hi-Bred over utility plant patents has taken its next step, with Inari seeking Director Review of the PTAB's denial of institution in PGR2024-00020 -- arguing that a patentee's reliance on its own trade secret information when developing its invention (here a maize variety) is directly relevant to the question of obviousness.

Patent 52

Patent Invention Patent Law Law 52

Likelihood of Confusion

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Originally posted 2011-11-08 08:32:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter This item from Focus Taiwan didn’t end quite the way I expected it to: A group of legislators expressed grave concern Thursday about rampant infringements or abuse of Taiwanese trademarks by Chinese companies whose products have not only circulated in China but have also been exported […] The post Two Chinas policy appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

Blogging 52

Blogging Trademark Trademark Law Law 52

Selvam & Selvam Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2024

In today’s globalized world, transborder reputation and the growing international presence of companies are undeniable realities. Intellectual property (IP) has become a critical aspect of business strategy, especially with the rise in counterfeit goods and bad-faith trademark registrations in foreign markets that seek to exploit well-known brands.

Registration 52

Registration Trademark Branding Branding 52

Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Model Gigi Hadid defaults in a copyright lawsuit over an Instagram post, leading to a judgment of only $3,000 in damages. Was it a savvy strategy or just a lucky break? Gigi Hadid’s post of sister Bella resulted in the fourth copyright infringement lawsuit filed against her. Gigi Hadid is no stranger to copyright lawsuits. Over the years, the fashion model has faced repeated claims from paparazzi photographers for posting their images on her Instagram without permission.

Copyright 60

Copyright Settlement Social Media Confidentiality 60

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Ronda Baldwin-Kennedy , a lawyer, ran for the US Senate in Nevada as a Republican. She got less than 2,000 votes in the June 2024 primary. Now, she’s suing Meta for a variety of gripes related to her Facebook and Instagram accounts, such as being locked out of her account and not being able to get a blue check. Her claims go nowhere. Liability Limits in Facebook’s TOS. “several of her causes of action are based at least in part on the alleged failure to keep her account secure&

Contracts 52

Contracts Blogging Marketing Marketing 52