Erik K Pelton
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The year saw many trademark stories in the news as backlogs continued at the USPTO even while application filing numbers dropped from their all time highs during the two previous years. It also saw the biggest procedural change to the USPTO application process in decades. Here are the biggest trademark stories of 2022 that we have been following at EMP&A.
Hugh Stephens Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2022
As year-end approaches, I like to look back at the main themes that emerged over the past 12 months affecting copyright, creators and the content industries, drawing from my blog posts throughout the year. Some of the same issues I highlighted last year, such as payment to news content providers by online news aggregators (Google) … Continue reading "Looking Back on 2022 and Forward to 2023: What was and will be important to Copyright, Creators and Content Industries?
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Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 19, 2022
In late 1999, if you were heading to a Y2K party and wanted high-quality photos of the event, you had two choices: You could either spend thousands of dollars on high-end camera equipment and learn how to use it (often in paid classes) or you could hire someone who had done all those things for you. Cell phone cameras were brand new (and terrible) and, though standalone digital cameras existed, they were of low quality and still very expense.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 23, 2022
As the holiday season approaches, many people choose Christmas movies to get into the festive spirit. Given that some are considered classics in their own right, it’s no surprise that December viewings have become a beloved tradition for many families. In most cases, Christmas movies are watched through legal channels. Behind the curtains of some homes, however, holiday entertainment arrives through TCP packets and The Pirate Bay, neatly wrapped in an MP4 container.
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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?
Erik K Pelton
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The following is an edited transcript of my video Why Restaurants Need Trademark Protection. I love restaurants for many reasons. I love a great meal, I love supporting small local businesses, and I have a connection to the restaurant industry: my wife and my brother-in-law own two restaurants. I’ve seen firsthand the power of protecting a restaurant brand.
McKinsey Operations
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Generative AI and other foundation models are changing the AI game, taking assistive technology to a new level, reducing application development time, and bringing powerful capabilities to nontechnical users.
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TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 21, 2022
For many years, U.S. lawmakers have considered options to update the DMCA so it can more effectively deal with today’s online copyright issues. Many proposals have come and gone, without resulting in any significant updates. Calls to change current legislation persist, however. Copyright Office’s Review and Conclusions. Following repeated nudges from Senators Thom Tillis and Patrick Leahy, the Copyright Office launched a consultation on automated tools that online services can use to ensur
Erik K Pelton
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Those brand with YouTube channels (if you don’t have one, what are you waiting for?!) can now add some additional brand protection by claiming their new YouTube ‘handle.’ In essence the handle is another way for others to tag your account in videos, it is akin to a username or handle on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok. It is worth claiming the handle because: you then ensure no one else will claim it and possibly cause confusion. you make it easier for others to tag and collabora
The IPKat
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The IPKat would love red, if he could see it For those who are doing last minute holiday shopping for loved ones , may Merpel suggest some deliciously crafted shoes? Possibly ones with a red sole? That red sole has been famous on film, red carpets and in IP circles for many years. It has become even more famous in IP circles thanks to today's Court of Justice of the European Union's decision (currently available in French only) in the joined Louboutin/Amazon cases (C-148/21 and C-184-21) followi
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 19, 2022
On 16 November 2022, partners Joel Smith and Sahira Khwaja and other members of our London brands team, hosted a client seminar on the ‘Metaverse’, including a lively panel discussion with Nicola Wood, Chartered Trade Mark Attorney from Group Legal at Vodafone and Simon Baggs, President of Brand and Content Protection at Corsearch, together with Oliver Wilson, Counsel in our Commercial and Regulatory team at Hogan Lovells.
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TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Following a limited launch in 2007 with just 1,000 titles, Neflix now carries more than 6,600 movies and TV shows for the enjoyment of more than 223 million subscribers. There’s little doubt that Netflix password sharing contributed to the company’s growth and by publicly condoning it, the practice was completely normalized – globally.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Here we are again at the end of a year—this one the first in several where courts and business proceeded mostly as usual and relatively free of shutdowns and delays due to the pandemic. We had surprising denials at the Supreme Court, expected rulings from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, a flurry of activity from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) under newly appointed Director, Kathi Vidal, and some exciting precedents set in the rapidly evolving area of inventions a
McKinsey Operations
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Banking is radically transforming. Many banks can thrive by fundamentally changing the way that financial services are embedded into daily life.
SpicyIP
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Image from here. We have two interesting IPO related tidbits for you. Read on ahead! 1. The Delhi Court rebuked the incomprehensible reasoning of the Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs: The incomprehensibility of judgments is not a new issue , and the Supreme Court has even given some tips for judgment writing recently. Surprising no one though, it still happens repeatedly, and this time a court gnashed at a gobbledygook(y) order.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 21, 2022
In an effort to end or at least reduce rampant cheating in Call of Duty, Activision fought back with RICHOCET Anti-Cheat. The system reportedly identified and banned 50K cheaters across Warzone and Vanguard during the first day, but also faced stiff opposition from cheat makers determined to undermine it. Early January 2022, Activision filed a lawsuit against cheat makers EngineOwning UG and CMN Holdings S.A (both German companies), plus six named individuals (Valentin Rick, Leonard Bugla, Leon
Erik K Pelton
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Trademark scams continue to proliferate. Listen for details about the latest details on scams using the USPTO’s seal and letterhead. For more about preventing or evaluating scams, visit www.isthisatrademarkscam.com. The post Lookout for the Latest Trademark Scam using USPTO Letterhead appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Trademark scams continue to proliferate.
McKinsey Operations
DECEMBER 19, 2022
5G is the fifth generation of wireless technology. Its increased speed, lower latency, and improved reliability stand to revolutionize a wide variety of industries.
The IPKat
DECEMBER 17, 2022
Kat friend Marcel Pemsel, who will shortly publish as a full-fledged Guest Kat, already shares his thoughts on a recent trademark decision by the General Court concerning that favorite of trade mark questions: what does the specification of goods and services cover? Interpreting the list of goods and services in trade mark law can be a tricky task. Many terms have a clear and precise meaning.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Earlier this month, we reported on a series of FIFA World Cup-themed domain name seizures by US law enforcement. In the initial wave, Homeland Security Investigations took down 55 domain names operated by pirate sports streaming sites. Many of the sites had millions of regular visitors who were confronted with a seizure banner featuring seals of prominent law enforcement outfits.
Patently-O
DECEMBER 20, 2022
by Dennis Crouch. “Smart wallets” are growing in popularity. I have one branded FIDELO with a carbon-fiber case that claims to block scammers trying to read the chip on my credit card. I think of these generally as “smart wallets” but I learned today that the company Storus has a registered trademark for that term. What should I call them now?
McKinsey Operations
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The blueprint to achieve a lifetime of great health is increasingly clear and within our control. But unlocking it requires challenging the orthodoxies currently guiding individuals and institutions.
The Illusion of More
DECEMBER 23, 2022
A few months ago, I attended a local event, where photographer Doug Menuez spoke about his project “Wild Place: The People of Kingston, NY.” The description on his website begins. Wild Place is the English translation of Wiltwyck, the original name given to Kingston, New York, in 1661 by Peter Stuyvesant and […]. The post Art is Human appeared first on The Illusion of More.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 20, 2022
When the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment launched in 2017 it signaled a new approach to anti-piracy enforcement. Rather than acting in isolation, ACE members pooled their resources, and today the results speak for themselves. Hundreds of sites have either been shut down or disrupted in the last five years, and new casualties are recorded every month, mostly every week.
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Plastipak Packaging, Inc. v. Premium Waters, Inc. Before Newman, Stoll, and Stark. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Summary: An overwhelming amount of evidence in favor of summary judgment is not sufficient if the nonmoving party presents evidence on which a reasonable factfinder could rely.
McKinsey Operations
DECEMBER 19, 2022
In an uncertain economy, executives’ first instinct might be to cut costs and shore up established holdings. A better way is to build new businesses.
Copyright Alliance
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Music has changed over the years. From the earliest Gregorian Chant to classical works by Beethoven and Mozart, and from the early days of rock and roll to current hip […]. The post Music Copyright Cases Musicians Should Know appeared first on Copyright Alliance.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Adult entertainment conglomerate MindGeek owns several of the largest ‘free’ tube sites including Pornhub. In the early days, these sites thrived on pirated content but over time, that changed. Today, MindGeek itself is one of the most protective copyright holders in the industry. MindGeek subsidiary MG Premium, for example, has many thousands of works registered at the US Copyright Office.
SpicyIP
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Image from here. In a case concerning allegations of trademark infringement by cybersquatting and passing off, Delhi High Court imposed damages worth a whopping INR 2 Crores on the Defendant! The Defendant, one Namase Patel, was alleged to possess hundreds of domain names with deceptively similar domains- addobe.com and adobee.com. Furthermore, it was alleged that the defendant uses a catch-all function that enables them to have access to all the emails where the domain name of the recipient is
McKinsey Operations
DECEMBER 21, 2022
For today’s tech talent, there’s no one-size-fits-all work environment.
Likelihood of Confusion
DECEMBER 20, 2022
UPDATE: Our NPR interview on this topic was on NPR’s “All Things Considered” just before 6 tonight. We blogged on this topic last week. Today the LA Times weighs in, The post SUPER HERO® my foot appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 18, 2022
Carrying a filing fee of less than $50, DMCA subpoena applications are certainly cheap. When approved, as they usually are, even the most powerful corporations must comply with their terms. Early December, TorrentFreak discovered that prolific Genshin Impact leaker ‘Ubatcha’ had been named in a DMCA application filed by game publisher Cognosphere.
IPilogue
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Alice Xie is an IPilogue Writer and a 1L JD Candidate at Western University’s Faculty of Law. Tech giant Apple has recently filed a lawsuit against the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and Director Kathi Vidal over the Office’s refusal to register Apple’s “SMART KEYBOARD” trademark based on genericness. A quick search on the USPTO’s trademark database shows that Apple first filed the trademark registration for SMART KEYBOARD back in December 2015 as an iPad Pro accessory.
McKinsey Operations
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Interviews with more than 100 chief human resources officers and people leaders reveal how the HR operating model is changing to drive value in a volatile business environment.
Legal Zoom
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Find out when and what kind of mail the U.S.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Member states of the European Union must allow rightsholders to protect their rights. Enforcement measures are of “paramount importance” according to Article 3 of the Enforcement Directive. After 15 years of tuning across the EU, site-blocking injunctions are a priority enforcement tool. Rightsholder applications target ISPs with evidence of subscribers and pirate sites infringing their rights.
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