Plagiarism Today
JULY 31, 2024
Gloria Gaynor sues former producer over contract, pirate site seeks to quash DMCA subpoena and scammers target Facebook influencers. The post 3 Count: Facebook Fraud appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
IP Watchdog
JULY 31, 2024
Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) today officially introduced the “Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2024” (NO FAKES Act). A discussion draft of the bill was first introduced in October 2023 with the stated goal of “protect[ing] the voice and visual likenesses of individuals from unfair use through generative artificial intelligence (GAI).
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Plagiarism Today
JULY 31, 2024
Choreographer Courtney Ortiz accused a Spanish dance instructor of plagiarism. The case highlights how copyright is changing dance. The post Copyright, Plagiarism and Choreography appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
The IPKat
JULY 31, 2024
By decision of 20 June 2024 (R 1900/2023, original German version here and English machine translation here ), the Board of Appeal (BoA) of EUIPO confirmed the initial refusal (see The IPKat here ) to register a sound mark consisting of an accelerating engine noise. The BOA confirmed the lack of distinctive character because the requested sound sequence represents a characteristic typical of electric vehicles, namely the acceleration or improvement of their performance until they reach the desir
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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?
IP Watchdog
JULY 31, 2024
X Corp., formerly known as Twitter Inc., was hit with another trademark infringement lawsuit last week out of the Northern District of California. The plaintiff, DB Communications LLC d/b/a Multiply, sued X Corp., claiming trademark infringement under the Lanham Act, among other claims, based on its use of the ‘X’ trademark.
The Illusion of More
JULY 31, 2024
Ever since the generative artificial intelligence (GAI) controversy began heating up, I’ve had several conversations with friends and colleagues who are voice actors and have had to disappoint them by repeating the fact that copyright law does not protect a person’s “likeness,” which includes one’s voice. And I’ve had similar conversations with colleagues focused on […] The post No FAKES Act Introduced: A Big Deal for Performing Artists and Everyone Else appeared first on The Illusion of
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Velocity of Content
JULY 31, 2024
Copyrighted materials are the fuel for artificial intelligence (AI) systems, but misunderstandings persist about how copyright applies to the use of content as training material for AI models. These misunderstandings extend to content used in end user applications of AI, such as the summarization of collections of articles, interrogation of documents for insights, automation of literature screening, and creation of visualizations of content sets, among others.
IP Law 360
JULY 31, 2024
Faced with fierce competition and rising operating costs, firms are feeling the pressure to build a well-oiled marketing and business development team that supports strategic priorities, but they’ll need to be flexible and creative given a tight talent market, says Ben Curle at Ambition.
TorrentFreak
JULY 31, 2024
The International Olympic Committee ( IOC ) is known to be very protective of its intellectual property rights. Using an image of the Olympic rings or even just the word ‘Olympic’ can lead to legal trouble, especially when use takes place in a commercial context. Most valuable, however, are IOC’s broadcasting rights. With literally billions of dollars at stake, the IOC and its licensing partners are doing everything in their power to prevent people from enjoying their events without permis
IP Law 360
JULY 31, 2024
A Virginia appellate court reversed a historic $2 billion trade secrets verdict in a closely watched case, and the Seventh Circuit emphasized that the federal trade secrets law applies to conduct abroad, expanding the damages landscape. Here are some of the most notable trade secrets cases to watch for the rest of 2024.
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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.
SpicyIP
JULY 31, 2024
Image by mamewmy on Freepik On July 2, 2023 the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) published the proposed Trade Marks (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules, 2024. In light thereof, we are pleased to bring to our readers detailed comments on the Proposed Rules authored by Rishabh, Praharsh and Swaraj. The submission is divided into two parts- General Comments and Substantive Comments on the Draft Rules.
IP Law 360
JULY 31, 2024
Technology companies, drugmakers and various industry organizations have represented to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that they're torn on how artificial intelligence should be used when determining whether something is patentable over prior art.
TorrentFreak
JULY 31, 2024
After receiving an anonymous tip in 2019, anti-piracy group Nordic Content Protection (NCP), and members including pay-TV company C More (previously Canal+), Warner Bros. Discovery and streaming service Viaplay, launched a pirate IPTV investigation. NCP received a similar tip in 2020, this time from police in the city of Gävle. They were passing on the details of another anonymous tip detailing the activities of a suspected pirate IPTV network.
JD Supra Law
JULY 31, 2024
Challenges arise any time two commercial entities seek to engage in a collaborative partnership. It is for that very reason that including an attorney team experienced in technology transactions, licensing, and intellectual property can prove critical. The right attorney team guides their clients around pitfalls and toward success. Such guidance is particularly critical with life sciences and technology innovators, but also for those in other industries, such as developers of products or.
U.S. Department of Commerce
JULY 31, 2024
July marks the 34 th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and serves as a reminder of the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in every aspect of our society, especially in the digital realm. Individuals with disabilities often experience barriers to digital equity, such as obtaining affordable assistive technologies, encountering inaccessible websites and digital content, and struggling to access reliable Internet service.
JD Supra Law
JULY 31, 2024
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued guidance regarding patent eligibility with respect to patenting artificial intelligence (AI) inventions. See an overview of the eligibility test applied by the USPTO. The newly issued guidance from the USPTO provides a relatively clear path to patent eligibility for patent applications claiming inventions that use AI, so long as the claims reflect a solution to a technical problem identified in the application.
The IPKat
JULY 31, 2024
It might be argued that the most frequently discussed topics in the field of intellectual property are copyright, design law, patents and trade marks. However, other branches of IP are deserving of close attention, one such area being trade secrets. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has just launched a comprehensive guide, accessible online , with the aim of increasing awareness of trade secrets and promoting their use.
JD Supra Law
JULY 31, 2024
For startups venturing into competitive business landscapes, protecting your brand is not just an option—it’s a necessity. One of the most effective ways to protect the investment you make in building your brand identity is through effective trademark management. This article will explain what trademarks are and what kinds of things can be trademarked, ensuring you have the knowledge to safeguard the unique assets of your business to maintain your competitive advantage.
IP Watchdog
JULY 31, 2024
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Tuesday issued a precedential decision affirming the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) invalidation of Sanho Corporation’s patent based on its finding that a key prior art reference was not exempt under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b)(2)(B). The so-called prior art exception under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b)(2)(B) provides that “[a] disclosure shall not be prior art to a claimed invention under subsection [102](a)(2) if. the subject matter disclosed had
JD Supra Law
JULY 31, 2024
When launching a startup, it’s crucial to establish a strong brand identity, which often includes selecting a unique name, logo and other identifiers that distinguish your products or services in the marketplace. One key aspect of protecting your brand is understanding trademark ownership. This article will clarify who the owner of a trademark is and provide you with the knowledge to safeguard your brand effectively.
The IPKat
JULY 31, 2024
The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriends by Khalil Jurayev and Javohir Kurbonov (My lawyer Law Firm) on a recent case concerning a request, lodged by Iceland (the country), to invalidate ‘ICE LAND’ as a trade mark registered in Uzbekistan. Here's what they write: Does ‘ICE LAND’ mislead consumers about the origin of the goods?
JD Supra Law
JULY 31, 2024
Last week, the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (“NCSC”), the Office of Economic Security and Emerging Technologies (“OESET”) and other coordinating government agencies issued a warning to U.S. venture capital, private equity, and technology startup companies of efforts by foreign threat actors to gain access to intellectual property and proprietary data of U.S. companies (“Sensitive Data”) through foreign-origin private investments.
IP Law 360
JULY 31, 2024
The Fifth Circuit on Wednesday upheld an injunction against three Texans accused of ripping off the Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP name, saying it's clear the only reason the defendants created the infringing entity "was to ride on the back" of the BigLaw firm's reputation.
JD Supra Law
JULY 31, 2024
FDA recently doubled down on its approach of allowing new language in an ANDA label as the result of a section viii statement – a so-called “carve-in.” Section viii statements assert that an ANDA does not seek approval for a method of use covered by patent or exclusivity. This of course generally requires omitting protected information from the label.
IP Law 360
JULY 31, 2024
A California federal judge has agreed to dismiss video game publisher Krafton's copyright suit accusing Google and Apple of distributing infringing versions of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on their respective platforms, while Krafton and YouTube said they're close to resolving claims over an infringing film containing game footage.
JD Supra Law
JULY 31, 2024
It is no secret that the misappropriation of trade secrets frequently occurs outside the United States. In a global economy, where companies have locations and markets all around the world, it is not uncommon for trade secrets created on American soil to be incorporated into products abroad and sold outside the United States.
IP Law 360
JULY 31, 2024
A "private" sale of some 15,000 laptop ports doesn't count as "a public disclosure," as far as patent law is concerned, the Federal Circuit ruled Wednesday, affirming a patent board panel's earlier ruling.
JD Supra Law
JULY 31, 2024
Case Name: Janssen Pharms., Inc. v. Teva Pharms. USA, Inc., No. 2022-1258, 2022-1307, 2024 WL 1355733 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 1, 2024) (Circuit Judges Dyk, Prost, and Hughes presiding; Opinion by Prost, J.) (Appeal from D.N.J., Cecchi, J.).
IP Law 360
JULY 31, 2024
Pharmaceutical company Novartis alleges the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unlawfully approved a generic version of the drugmaker's heart failure medication Entresto in a new lawsuit in D.C. federal court.
JD Supra Law
JULY 31, 2024
For years, publishers have been without a cost-effective way to register the full content of news media websites. The U.S. Copyright Office recently addressed this need by creating a new "group" registration for online news publishers, which became available on July 22, 2024.
IP Law 360
JULY 31, 2024
A ruling out of a Delaware federal court on Wednesday prevented a major Japanese pharmaceutical company from using patent law to block an Indian rival's efforts to market a generic version of a blockbuster kidney disease treatment.
JD Supra Law
JULY 31, 2024
On July 17, 2024, the U.S. Patent Office issued additional guidance regarding patentability and inventorship concerns relating to Artificial Intelligence. This guidance expands upon prior guidelines, as discussed in a previous alert.
IP Law 360
JULY 31, 2024
A Florida jury has awarded Perry Ellis $8.3 million after finding that United Legwear Co. purposely depressed the value of Perry Ellis' Pro Player brand under a licensing agreement to avoid paying fair market value when it purchased the brand later.
JD Supra Law
JULY 31, 2024
In ZyXEL, the petitioner unexpectedly received a second chance to argue against the patentability of the patentee’s substitute claims, even though the U.S. Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) had already found those claims patentable. A close look at 35 U.S.C. §315(e)(1) and the Court’s opinion indicates that the Court’s instructions on remand to the PTAB contradicts the statute’s clear prohibitions.
IP Law 360
JULY 31, 2024
Three former employees of a consulting group who jumped to a competitor in 2016 were let off the hook for a $21 million jury verdict Wednesday by an intermediate Massachusetts appellate court over a prejudicial error in jury instructions.
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