Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

When national concern broke out over Canadian Heritage funding an anti-semite as part of its anti-hate program in August 2022, then Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez was nowhere to be found. While specific responsibility for the program lay with cabinet colleague Ahmed Hussen, internal documents obtained under the Access to Information Act reveal that Rodriguez’s office was well aware of the issue.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Following the creation of its Hadopi anti-piracy agency over 13 years ago, France monitored and stored data on millions of users suspected of infringing copyrights. The majority were BitTorrent users and the plan was to use evidence of their piracy activities as a basis for escalating actions including warnings, fines, and ultimately, internet disconnections.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

by Dennis Crouch The Copyright Act has a seemingly simple three year statute of limitations: No civil action shall be maintained under the provisions of this title unless it is commenced within three years after the claim accrued. 17 U.S.C. 507(b). It is somewhat surprising then that the Supreme Court has just granted certiorari in a case asking whether the statute “precludes retrospective relief for acts that occurred more than three years before the filing of a lawsuit.” Warner Cha

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Google’s Play Store offers a vast library of millions of apps, in pretty much every category imaginable. Most of the software is perfectly legitimate but there are some problematic apps too, including those that can be abused by pirates. Over the years, rightsholders have reported many thousands of apps, often for copyright infringement. While some of these takedown notices are questionable , most pirate apps quietly disappear from the platform.

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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?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Two years ago, I covered the introduction of the SHOP SAFE Act, which would create a new species of trademark liability for online marketplaces. My 5,000 word post deconstructed the bill in detail so check it out to see what all the fuss was about. This week, Sens. Coons and Tillis reintroduced the SHOP SAFE Act with only minor changes from its 2021 incarnation.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The ever-present question for IP in certain technical fields is how much data is needed to support a patent application. In technically challenging fields, such as biotech, there will often be some doubt that a skilled person will be able to make the invention or that the invention actually has the technical effect it is purported to have. However, in some cases, the amount of data needed to overcome this doubt to support a patent application may still be surprisingly minimal.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Thank you for reading the September 2023 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. This month, we discuss the significant revisions to the FTC's guidelines for endorsements and examine the benefits of design patent protection as a companion to trademark protection, specifically in the context of trade dress and graphical user interface designs.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Touts Benefits of Studying Abroad at Biden Institute September 29, 2023 KCPullen@doc.gov Fri, 09/29/2023 - 18:02 ICT Supply Chain Investing in communities and workers Manufacturing Earlier this week, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo joined Valerie Biden Owens, Chair of the Biden Institute, in hosting a Q&A session with students at the University of Delaware to commemorate the 100 th anniversary of the University’s Study Abroad Program.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

While social media influencers were showing off pictures from the Amalfi Coast this summer, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was finalizing its guidelines regarding the endorsements that paid for their vacations in Italy. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court justices return to the bench on Monday for a new term sure to have an impact, with issues ranging from gun ownership rights in domestic violence cases to the legality of administrative courts and the First Amendment implications of public officials blocking critics on social media.

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Advertiser: IPO

Women and diverse employees have the technical skill and knowledge, yet their contributions are not patented at the same rate as those of their male counterparts.This toolkit can help organizations move the needle on achieving gender parity in innovation.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

While the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division published its fourth version of its “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP)” guidance more than six months ago now, the insights that in-house counsel and chief compliance officers can and should be gleaning from it remain timeless.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The crowdfunding of legal fees has become increasingly common, providing a new way for people to afford legal services, but attorneys who accept crowdsourced funds must remember several key ethical obligations to mitigate their risks, say Hilary Gerzhoy and Julienne Pasichow at HWG.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

A genericness refusal is the USPTO's nuclear option and should be employed with caution. Here are three recent appeals from genericness refusals. At least one of them was reversed. How do you think they came out? Answers will be found in the first comment. In re Big River Steel LLC , Serial No. 90887436 (September 22, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Thomas W.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The makers of "Incredibles"-branded cannabis products won't get attorney fees after the owner of Edible Arrangements agreed to nix the trademark suit, an Illinois federal judge has ruled, finding that the fruit basket company had a plausible basis to file the lawsuit.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

What is the difference between a traditional trademark and trade dress protection? Traditional Trademarks - According to the USPTO - A trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these things that identifies your goods or services. It’s how customers recognize you in the marketplace and distinguish you from your competitors.

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Velocity of Content

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

On Wednesday, Publishers Weekly presented, “ Artificial Intelligence: Revolution and Opportunity in Trade Publishing ,” an ambitious web conference on the latest wave of disruption to hit the industry. The event was hosted and moderated by Thad McIlroy , digital publishing analyst, along with Peter Brantley , director of online strategy for the University of California Davis Library.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In JBrick, LLC v. Chazak Kinder, Inc. et al, 1-21-cv-02883 (EDNY Sep. 21, 2023) (Hector Gonzalez), the District Court for the Eastern District of New York granted the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment regarding the validity of its copyright.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This week in Other Barks & Bites: the Supreme Court grants a copyright case; the Writers Guild of America reaches an agreement with Hollywood studios that offers writers some copyright protections from AI-generated scripts; the CAFC affirms a PTAB decision that invalidated a medical alarm patent; and Getty Images releases a commercially safe AI generative tool.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a technological innovation; it’s a transformative force that has permeated multiple sectors, from healthcare to finance. As AI startups and companies creating AI tools (“AI Developers”) continue to proliferate, they find themselves navigating a complex and often uncertain legal landscape. This article aims to elucidate several key legal considerations that AI Developers must be aware of, as the work to find product market fit.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Digital video company, DivX, scored a win in a Brazilian court after a judge ratified its expert report and enforced a previously-granted preliminary injunction against Netflix. DivX sued Netflix for infringement of its Patent No. PI 0506163-6, which is directed to a “deblocking” tool implemented in High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC)-encoded files.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse cross-section of published articles, compelling news and stories, and original content curated and/or created by Arnall Golden Gregory LLP’s Entertainment & Sports industry team.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to weigh in on a music publisher's appeal of a lower court ruling that held an artist is not time-barred from recovering additional damages in a copyright suit over recorded songs.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

An Illinois judge rejected a copyright infringement claim brought by rapper Gutta, alleging that a song released by hip-hop artist Future infringed his rights. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg talk about this dispute on this episode of The Briefing.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

An Illinois judge rejected a copyright infringement claim brought by rapper Gutta, alleging that a song released by hip-hop artist Future infringed his rights. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg talk about this dispute on this episode of The Briefing. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel. Listen to this podcast episode on your favorite streaming platform or here.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

When embarking on a build-to-buy transaction, the parties are typically excited by the possibilities of a new therapy, and want to get to work in realizing a return on their investment and making a positive change in the lives of patients. Sophisticated buyers will mix that enthusiasm with some attention to the potential scenario where, despite the best of intentions and the most talented research teams, a build-to-buy collaboration fails to produce an innovation that the buyer will be willing.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

AIMeetstheLaw by Founders Legal Lunch & Learn: AI Meets the Law Hosted in Partnership with Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) Join us for a focused and enlightening Lunch and Learn session led by Yuri Eliezer , an award-winning Intellectual Property attorney. About AI Meets the Law “AI Meets the Law” provides a snapshot of the legal landscape surrounding artificial intelligence, covering key areas such as regulations, intellectual property, and mor

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Given the sharp rise in usefulness of and attention to generative AI–powered applications, the US Copyright Office issued a notice of inquiry and request for comments in order to conduct a deep dive on how this technology could impact fundamental aspects of copyright law, including some issues we have recently discussed, such as potential infringement based on model training content and copyright protection of generative AI outputs.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In a world where non-compete agreements are being curtailed or outright banned, companies need to enhance their use of other ways to protect their intellectual property and confidential information when their employees leave to go work for competitors. First and foremost, companies should not rely upon a general duty of confidentiality and should instead require employees to sign acknowledgements, policies, and/or contracts requiring confidentiality both during and after employment.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Case Name: Astellas Pharma Inc. v. Sandoz Inc., Civ. No. 20-1589, 2023 WL 3934386 (D. Del. June 9, 2023) (Bataillon, J.) Drug Product and Patent(s)-in-Suit: Myrbetriq® (mirabegron); U.S. Patent No. 10,842,780 (“the ’780 patent”).

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Above the Fold

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In a world where non-compete agreements are being curtailed or outright banned, companies need to enhance their use of other ways to protect their intellectual property and confidential information when their employees leave to go work for competitors. First and foremost, companies should not rely upon a general duty of confidentiality and should instead require employees to sign acknowledgements, policies, and/or contracts requiring confidentiality both during and after employment.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

An Illinois judge rejected a copyright infringement claim brought by rapper Gutta, alleging that a song released by hip-hop artist Future infringed his rights. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg talk about this dispute on this episode of The Briefing.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

An Illinois judge rejected a copyright infringement claim brought by rapper Gutta, alleging that a song released by hip-hop artist Future infringed his rights. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg talk about this dispute on this episode of The Briefing. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel. Listen to this podcast episode on your favorite streaming platform or here.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This is the September edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. In this issue we cover.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

With more individuals and businesses entering the cannabis sector, there has been an increased interest in what kind of trademark protections a cannabis business can obtain. An article posted on Fox Rothschild’s Cannabis Law Blog, “In the Weeds,” seeks to briefly cover what in the cannabis industry can and cannot be federally trademarked and where the laws are heading.

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Above the Fold

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

With more individuals and businesses entering the cannabis sector, there has been an increased interest in what kind of trademark protections a cannabis business can obtain. An article posted on Fox Rothschild’s Cannabis Law Blog, “In the Weeds,” seeks to briefly cover what in the cannabis industry can and cannot be federally trademarked and where the laws are heading.

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