Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 4, 2024

We know that there are a lot of options when choosing who to work with protecting your trademark and brand. We feel quite confident about how we stack up against other law firms and filing options. Not just our experience and flat fees, but our values and much more. For more about our work and experience, see [link]. The post How We Stack Up Against the Competition appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

Branding 130

Branding Brands Branding Trademark 130

The IPKat

AUGUST 4, 2024

By its decision on 1 August 2024, the Court of Bari (Specialised Business Section) declared that the Italian plant variety right (PVR) for a seedless table grape variety named 'Sugraone' was invalid on the grounds of novelty. The decision (English translation here ) also dismissed the claims of trade mark infringement and invalidity. Images from Pixabay.

Marketing 115

Marketing Marketing Reporting Invention 115

IP Watchdog

AUGUST 4, 2024

The European Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act officially came into force on Thursday, August 1, with most provisions of the regulation applying as of August 2, 2026. However, the regulation states that compliance for prohibited practices should be in effect by February 2, 2025, considering “the unacceptable risk associated with the use of AI in certain ways.

Business 115

Business Technology Government Intellectual Property 115

TorrentFreak

AUGUST 4, 2024

Faced with the growing popularity of ‘pirate’ libraries such as Z-Library and Anna’s Archive , book publishers have ramped up their anti-piracy efforts. This year alone, Google has processed hundreds of millions of takedown requests on behalf of publishers, at a frequency we have never seen before. The same publishers also target the pirate sites and their hosting providers directly, hoping to achieve results.

Copying 89

Copying Publishing Journalism Editing 89

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

SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on legal notices sent by Manu Bhaker’s team to different companies for putting out unauthorized congratulatory posts, DHC’s orders on Al-Hamd Tradenation’s compulsory license application to access PPL’s sound recordings, and our comments on the draft Trademark (Holding of Inquiry and Appeal) Rules.

Social Media 86

Social Media Trademark Licensing Music 86

The IPKat

AUGUST 4, 2024

The USPTO recently issued Guidance on the patentability of AI. In the US, claims directed solely to a "judicial exception", in the form of an abstract idea, natural phenomena, or law of nature, are not eligible for patent protection (35 U.S.C. 101). However, the case law on subject matter eligibility is infamously difficult to apply. The new Guidance seeks to provide some clarity and includes some practical examples relating to AI and its use in precision medicine.

Invention 73

Invention Inventor Patent Journalism 73

The IPKat

AUGUST 4, 2024

The IPKat would take the IPFed job - but for the urge to nap during meetings As the heat starts to ratchet down in London, and the activity levels of those with fur coats start to ratchet up, the IPKat brings you a collection of news from the IP world. IP Federation job opening - Communications and Operations Coordinator The oldest and most influential IP-intensive industry organization in the UK - the IP Federation - is on the prowl for a Communications and Operations Coordinator.

IP 57

IP Government Intellectual Property Licensing 57

CoCal IP Law Institute

AUGUST 4, 2024

Review of three CAFC cases finding Patent Eligible Subject Subject Matter under 35 USC Section 101. The cases are: Cooperative v. Kollective: Cooperative 21-2167.OPINION.9-28-2022_2010108 ADASA v. Avery: ADASA 22-1092.OPINION.12-16-2022_2049020 Sholem v. Shmuel; 10/13/2022: Sholem 21-2228.OPINION.10-13-2022_2017814 Angelo Gaz, of Counsel for SoCalIP, will lead the discussion.

Patent 40

Patent Law IP 40

Likelihood of Confusion

AUGUST 4, 2024

Originally posted 2014-03-19 13:12:30. Republished by Blog Post PromoterJonathan Rosenblum has important thoughts. The post Free Expression in Israel appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

Blogging 52

Blogging 52

Hugh Stephens Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

Image: Shutterstock.com Anyone who has been following this case, Blacklock’s Reporter v Attorney General of Canada, might be scratching their heads about now, saying, “Wait a minute, didn’t I just read the exact opposite somewhere?”. Yes, if you were reading Michael Geist’s blog, that is precisely what you read. On June 1, Dr.

Technology 130

Technology Blogging Reporting Copyright 130

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.

Patent