Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Last week, five major education publishers filed a lawsuit against Shopify alleging that the ecommerce service provider has enabled rampant commercial textbook piracy on its platform. According to the publishers, which include Macmillan Learning, Cengage Learning, Elsevier, McGraw Hill and Pearson Education, they have sent more than 32,000 takedown notices to Shopify over allegations ebook piracy only for the company to throw up roadblocks to getting content removed and have the company fail to

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Hugh Stephens Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It seems as if it was only a few weeks ago that I was writing a similar summary for 2020, the “annus horribilis” when COVID first hit us, but in fact it was 51 weeks ago yet many of the same pandemic and copyright-related issues that I wrote about last year are still with us, … Continue reading "Some Copyright Highlights in 2021-Around the World and in Canada?

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 25, 2021

At the end of every year, we take a look at the most-downloaded TV episodes among torrenting pirates. For several years in a row the list was headed by Game of Thrones but that reign came to an end last year after the series ended. This changing of the guard coincided with the launch of several Disney+ exclusives, which do particularly well among the pirating public.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 1, 2021

There is a split developing in the world over whether artificial intelligence software (AI) can be listed as an inventor on a patent application. A recent U.S. district court decision illustrates the consistent position taken in the U.S. In September 2021, the district court held that there was “overwhelming evidence” that Congress defined the term inventor in the Patent Act to include only natural persons.

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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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WIPO Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This year, NFTs (non-fungible token), the latest hype in the world of distributed ledgers and cryptocurrencies, have taken the art and tech worlds by storm. But what are the implications for copyright, if any?

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Image via YouTube. For anyone interested in the discussions about automated content filtering, Christmas came early this week: On Monday YouTube published the first edition of its Copyright Transparency Report. The report that covers copyright enforcement actions on the platform for the period from January to June of this year provides much needed insights into how YouTube’s various copyright management systems function.

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Hugh Stephens Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This past October, the US Copyright Office (USCO) announced it would be undertaking “a public study to evaluate the effectiveness of current copyright protections for publishers in the United States, with a focus on press publishers.” The study, announced in the Federal Register, included a request for written submissions along with inviting stakeholders to participate … Continue reading "How Can News Publishers Best Protect Their Content?

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 27, 2021

With more ways to stream online video than ever before, protecting video continues to be a key issue for copyright holders. This is often achieved through Digital Rights Management, which is often referred to by the initials DRM. In a nutshell, DRM is an anti-piracy tool that dictates when and where digital content can be accessed. Widevine DRM is one of the leading players in the field.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Image: gov.uk As published today on gov.uk, the UK's Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched a call for views on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), intended to inform the position on whether the present framework requires change in order to best support innovation. This is a highly topical issue, with methods or devices which utilise technology that is essential to implementing a standard often being protected by patents, running the risk that a third-party manufacturer would be unable t

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Velocity of Content

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Australia as a model for cooperation among leaders in Open Science and the Scientific Publishing Ecosystem. As mentioned in our October 29 blog post , the need for cooperation and leadership at the highest levels of government, research institutions, funders and publishers was a common call among participants at the October 2019 Future of Science Event , co-hosted by Outsell and CCC.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This case involves vegan chef Chloe Coscarelli , the first vegan to win Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. That win made her a legend in the vegan community, and she has parlayed her fame into some great vegan cookbooks. She also connected with a management group to build a vegan fast-casual restaurant chain called “By Chloe.” Unfortunately, that relationship did not go well.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The stories have become incredibly common. Last week, it was YouTuber Mark Fitzpatrick, better known as Totally Not Mark, who faced some 150 copyright claims on his channel from Toei Animation. Fitzpatrick, a prolific reviewer of anime, had gone from running a successful channel reviewing anime to, according to his video, finding himself without revenue and facing the loss of three years of his work.

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Hugh Stephens Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2021

On October 22, the Malta registered giant container ship Zim Kingston, enroute from South Korea to Vancouver, lost 109 containers overboard in heavy seas off the coast of Vancouver Island. Although four containers washed ashore further north up the coast, most are assumed to have sunk.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 18, 2021

By offering free access to millions of ‘paywalled’ research papers, Sci-Hub is often described as “The Pirate Bay of Science”. The site is used by researchers from all over the world, to access papers they otherwise have a hard time accessing. For some, the site is essential to do their work. The major academic publishers such as Elsevier, Wiley, and American Chemical Society are not happy with the rogue research library.

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WIPO Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As private companies like Virgin Galactic, SpaceX and Blue Origin signal a shift from space exploration to commercialization, is the time ripe to re-visit trademarks and other intellectual property rights in space?

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Kat friend Jan Jacobi reports on a consequential decision by the General Court on official symbols. Official symbols are generally protected under articles 7(1)(h) and 7(1)(i) EUTMR. Article 7(1)(h) applies to symbols that are registered with and listed by WIPO, such as flags, state emblems and hallmarks. Article 7(1)(i) applies to signs that are of a particular public interest, but which have not been registered with WIPO.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

I was a little surprised by this ruling. The Ninth Circuit’s HomeAway ruling seemingly eliminated Section 230 for any transactions that Airbnb booked, at least in the Ninth Circuit. Yet, this court finds that Section 230 fully protects Airbnb…amazingly without a single citation to HomeAway. The plaintiff in this case suffered personal injuries after using the hot tub at an Airbnb rental (the “Old Barn”) hosted by Dennis.

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The Trichordist

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Learn about Radio Royalties and the American Music Fairness Act from industry stakeholders and experts during this FREE educational webinar sponsored by: Austin Music Foundation, Austin Texas… Read more "Save the Date! Free Webinar Tomorrow (12/8/21) on Radio Royalties and the American Music Fairness Act".

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 17, 2021

There is still time to provide input to the UKIPO on copyright protection of computer-generated works, copyright exceptions for text and data mining and AI inventorship of patents as the government bids to make Britain a global AI superpower within the next ten years.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The idea that regular internet users could find themselves regularly concerned at the thought of being targeted by a copyright complaint would’ve been dismissed as scare tactics just a few short years ago. But. In 2021, the reality is all too clear. With the rise of social media platforms and user-generated content sites, the lowliest of netizens can find themselves tripping over copyright law and with the potential to lose valuable accounts, it’s something to take seriously.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As of today, the 2022 Supreme Court docket is light on intellectual property cases, with the Court having granted review of only one copyright case. However, one other major case lurks in the background on an issue—patent ineligibility—upon which the Supreme Court has already demonstrated its interest. These two cases are examined in greater detail below.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The AmeriKat braces for the take over of the machines.or more likely not. There has been much headline ink spilled on the question of AI-inventorship in the IP press and beyond. Kat friends Professor Kelvin FK Low ( National University of Singapore ), Professor Wai Yee Wan ( City University of Hong Kong ) and Associate Professor Ying-Chieh Wu (Seoul National University) examine the recent Australian and UK cases and critical analyzes the arguments on both sides in an attempt to answer that quest

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This is the most interesting Internet personal jurisdiction opinion I’ve read in years. I know that sounds like damning with faint praise, because many of you cannot find much enthusiasm about any jurisdiction ruling. Well, get excited about this one. If this opinion isn’t overwritten by further appeals, I’m likely to include it in my Internet Law reader as the principal case on jurisdiction–which would be the first time I’ve changed my principal cases on jurisdicti

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Copyright Alliance

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Since the passing of the original Copyright Act in 1790, developments in copyright law in the United States have been influenced by many civil disputes—lawsuits where one private party sues […]. The post Yo Ho! A Copyright Pirate’s Life In 2021 appeared first on Copyright Alliance.

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The Illusion of More

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Yesterday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed A5837, the eBook lending bill, which is almost identical to bills in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Maryland. The Maryland law, set to take effect on the first of the new year, triggered litigation by the American Association of Publishers (AAP), primarily on the basis that these bills […].

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 5, 2021

To help hundreds of millions of people find what they search for, Google has implemented some nifty features over the years. In addition to providing a list of web results, Google often shows related questions and popular topics, which should make it easier to discover new content. These features are based on algorithms that are not always aware of the intricate nuances of today’s web.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Meanwhile, all patents— good, bad, revolutionary, and stupid— have eroded to the point where continued use of the U.S. patent system must be questioned. Despite the statute saying that patents are to be treated as property rights, the Supreme Court has ruled that patents are merely government franchises that can be stripped at any point in time during the life of the patent regardless of how much time or money has been invested by the patent owner.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The IPKat has received the following comment from Katfriend Jørgen Blomqvist (Centre for Information and Innovation Law, Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen) on the recent announcement relating to the accession of Cambodia to the Berne Convention. Here's what Jørgen writes: Universal Copyright Convention – RIP by Jørgen Blomqvist On December 9, 2021, WIPO announced that the Kingdom of Cambodia has joined the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, with effect fro

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 31, 2021

As the world marched forward in the face of the lingering covid-19 global pandemic, the Supreme Court and Federal Circuit followed suit, issuing several noteworthy decisions of which patent litigators should be aware in 2022. Selected decisions are summarized below. Supreme Court Declines Opportunity to Dismantle Patent Trial and Appeal Board: U.S. v.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 17, 2021

I love this project that has the AI tech develop a detailed 20-30 page specification based upon a few claims and short description. [link]. I expect that most folks won’t be satisfied, but in many cases it might be sufficient. And, if the technology is sufficiently mainstream, it suggests that the patent document actually needs less disclosure.

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The Illusion of More

DECEMBER 2, 2021

As 2021 winds down, and this blog approaches the mid-point of its tenth year, I ask the following question: Can certain folks stop trying to “fix copyright” in deference to the digital age now that the internet experiment has failed? For over twenty years, the principal argument underlying the “copyright is broken” narrative has been […].

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 19, 2021

When Fakku launched 15 years ago, it was an aggregator for unlicensed scanlations of adult manga, also known as hentai. The site’s founder, Jacob Grady, studied computer science in Massachusetts at the time and used student loans to pay the server bills of a site that was essentially a pirate operation. Fakku never sought trouble with rightsholders though.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

One of the greatest attributes of copyright law is the never-ending abundance of exciting new developments, including those in Congress, the courts, and at the Copyright Office. On the surface, copyright seems straightforward in that it advances the public good by securing property rights to authors. But underneath this simple veneer lies centuries of debate about how best to balance the rights of authors with the public interest, where each distinct issue presents a veritable rabbit hole of met

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The EPO has launched a user consultation on grace periods for patents, the results of which will be published in early 2022 ( EPO press release ). The EPC as it currently stands does not permit a grace period in which inventors may disclose their invention without prejudicing a future patent filing. Whilst this is not the first time the EPO has considered whether there would be any benefits to introducing a patent grace period, so far widespread support for introducing a grace period in Europe h

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Benjamin Franklin famously cautioned that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Although Franklin was warning the people of Philadelphia that preventing a fire is better than fighting one, the same admonition holds true when seeking financing at any stage of your company’s life cycle.

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