TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Similar to other user-generated content platforms, X allows people to freely share content online. This includes text but images, videos, and music are regularly posted as well. In some cases, content is uploaded without first obtaining permission from rightsholders. Over the years, various parties have called out Twitter/X over alleged copyright infringement.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Recently, YouTuber hbomberguy posted a massive video about plagiarism on YouTube. Here, I break it down and analyze the details. The post Responding to Hbomberguy’s Plagiarism Video appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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Hugh Stephens Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2023
[link] The news that Google and the Government of Canada managed to strike a deal prior to the coming into force later this month of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, was not really a surprise, at least not to me. Both sides had every incentive to find enough common ground to reach an agreement. … Continue reading "Google, News and Canada: When is Half a Glass Better Than a Broken Glass?
Intellectual Property Law Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2023
In its first opportunity to apply the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Jack Daniel’s Properties v. VIP Products LLC , which held that the First Amendment did not protect infringing works that “use [the complainant’s] mark [ ] as a mark,” the Second Circuit upheld an Eastern District of New York order enjoining art collective MSCHF from offering its “Wavy Baby” sneaker that likely infringed Vans’ marquee “Old Skool” sneaker.
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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 6, 2023
Merriam Webster’s 2023 Word of the Year rings true for the world of trademarks, as Erik explains in this video. The post 2023 Word of the Year: Authentic appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Merriam Webster’s 2023 Word of the Year rings true for the world of trademarks, as Erik explains in this video.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 4, 2023
When it comes to authorship issues in research, plagiarism is far from the only one. Here are five other authorship issues to be aware of. The post Beyond Plagiarism: 5 Other Authorship Issues in Research appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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Patently-O
DECEMBER 7, 2023
by Dennis Crouch H. Lundbeck A/S v. Lupin Ltd. , Nos. 2022-1194, 2022-1208, 2022-1246 (Fed. Cir. Dec. 7, 2023) (Opinion by Judge Dyk, joined by Judges Prost and Hughes). The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a district court judgment finding that Abbreviated New Drug Applications (“ANDAs”) submitted by generic drug manufacturers did not infringe patents rights held by H.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Nearly 50 former government officials and other well-known figures in the IP space signed onto a letter today penned by the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) urging President Biden to oppose the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) proposed extension of the COVID-19 IP waiver to therapeutics and diagnostics. The WTO announced a deal on waiver of IP rights for COVID-19 vaccine technologies under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) in June 2022.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 7, 2023
AAP calls out tech companies' AI arguments, New Zealand town accused of copyright grab and the Grinch is stealing something else. The post 3 Count: Merry Grinchmas appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
The IPKat
DECEMBER 2, 2023
In a recent ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has interpreted Art. 4 of Directive 2004/48/EC , which lists natural and legal persons that may seek the application of civil enforcement measures ( C-201/22 ). The Court clarified that Member States are not obliged to allow collective management organisations (CMOs) to bring, in their own name, actions for copyright infringement on behalf of the rightholders.
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JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Want to learn more about drafting, negotiating, and understanding intellectual property and technology contracts and have 10 minutes to spare? Grab your morning coffee or afternoon tea and dig into our Tech Contract Quick Bytes—small servings of technical contract insights expertly prepared by our seasoned attorneys. This month, we're dishing up tips on intellectual property considerations for NFTs.
The IP Law Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2023
On December 4, 2023, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated a $2.18 billion damage award against defendant Intel Corporation because it found plaintiff VLSI Technology LLC had erred on its damages calculation, that one of the asserted patents was not infringed, and that Intel was wrongly barred from raising a defense that it had a newly acquired license to the asserted patents.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Now that the fallout from hbomberguy's YouTube plagiarism video is settling, what can the victims do against their plagiarists? The post What Can YouTube Plagiarism Victims Do? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Office (USPTO) and Apple, Inc. file responses to his petition for writ of mandamus, the owner of the trademark APPLE JAZZ has filed a reply of his own charging that “the USPTO is not sincere and has never been sincere about deciding this case.” The latest briefs relate to a petition for writ of mandamus filed by Charles Bertini, owner of APPLE JAZZ, who has been embroiled in a fight with Apple over rights to the mark since 2016.
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 6, 2023
There’s a lot happening in the world of AI. To help you stay on top of the latest news, we have compiled a roundup of the developments we are following. The Beijing Internet Court has ruled that a plaintiff who used generative AI to produce a digital image has established that he exhibited, through a series of prompts, a sufficient amount of control over the image creation process to have an enforceable copyright.
The Illusion of More
DECEMBER 8, 2023
In my last post, I focused on the hypothetical fair use defense of generative AI under the principles articulated in the Google Books decision of 2014. In this post, I want to address another claim that has arisen—both on social media, and in comments to the Copyright Office—namely that generative AI companies should be shielded […] The post Generative AI is a lot Like a Video Tape Recorder, No?
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Getty Images lawsuit against Stability AI moves forward, record labels want a court to uphold Grande verdict and more. The post 3 Count: Imminent Closure appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 8, 2023
On December 14, 2022, a group of music rightsholders including BMG, UMG, and Capitol filed a complaint at a Texas district court, accusing Altice, the parent company of ISP Optimum, of facilitating massive copyright infringement. Just days ahead of that lawsuit’s one-year anniversary , Altice now finds itself fighting a second and substantially similar lawsuit, filed by 49 member labels of the RIAA at the same Texas court.
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
On December 4, 2023, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated a $2.18 billion damage award against defendant Intel Corporation because it found plaintiff VLSI Technology LLC had erred on its damages calculation, that one of the asserted patents was not infringed, and that Intel was wrongly barred from raising a defense that it had a newly acquired license to the asserted patents.
Nelligan Law
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes This week, we embark on a flavorful journey through time, where family recipes not only tantalize taste buds but also safeguard tales of tradition and secrets passed down generations, particularly during the holiday season. Family recipes are like whispered legends, carrying the essence of heritage and history. Beyond the mere mix of ingredients, these culinary treasures transcend time, embodying tradition and culture.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Destiny 2 cheat case heading before a jury, Swiss music licensing agency sues X for infringement and the Australian government to talk AI. The post 3 Count: Destiny’s Jury appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Olartemoure Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently unveiled a proposed rule aimed at prohibiting junk fees that can adversely impact consumers and hinder fair competition. The FTC estimates that these fees cost consumers tens of billions of dollars annually, prompting the need for regulatory intervention. Besides, to address this issue, the FTC has invited public comments on the proposed rule.
IP Law 360
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Norton Rose Fulbright will start 2024 with a new partner-in-charge of its San Francisco office, announcing the promotion of an experienced IP partner who will take on the role beginning Jan. 1.
Christopher Roser
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In my last post I introduced the Toyota Practical Problem Solving approach (PPS) and gave an overview how it is rooted in PDCA and often used in the form of an A3. Now let’s dig deeper and go into the details of the individual steps. The first is to clarify the problem. The second is. Read more The post Toyota Practical Problem Solving (PPS)—Clarify first appeared on AllAboutLean.com.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today invoked the Supreme Court’s decision in Jack Daniel’s Properties v. VIP Products to affirm a district court’s finding that MSCHF Product Studio, Inc.’s shoe, the Wavy Baby Sneaker, likely infringed Vans, Inc.’s Old Skool shoe. The Second Circuit ultimately affirmed the district court’s grant of a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order for Vans.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 3, 2023
Over the past several years, a wave of copyright infringement lawsuits has targeted alleged cheaters and cheat makers. Game companies have emerged as relatively swift victors in cases that never went to trial, but that’s not a given. The legal dispute between American video game developer Bungie and AimJunkies.com has been fiercely fought and next week heads to a jury trial.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2023
This case involves an “embedded pinhole camera” “disguised” as a “mountable hook” that a Doe merchant offered in Amazon’s Marketplace. Allegedly, Amazon inspected the item three times: Amazon’s Product Safety Team inspected it to confirm it couldn’t be used to violate sexual privacy; Amazon’s Dangerous Products Team inspected its lithium-ion battery; and the Fulfillment-by-Amazon team inspected it as well.
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
A UK court has ruled that Getty Image’s lawsuit against Stability AI for copyright infringement over generative AI technology can proceed. Stability had sought to have the case dismissed, alleging in part, that the AI models were trained in the US. However, the court relied on seemingly contradictory public statements by Stability’s CEO, including that Stability helped “fast track” UK residency applications of Russian and Ukrainian developers working on Stable Diffusion.
IP Law 360
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Federal Circuit judges on Wednesday questioned Apple Inc.'s contention that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board wrongly upheld the validity of two Masimo Corp. patents on technology for measuring oxygen in the blood, which Apple is accused of infringing in a California case.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 4, 2023
While opinions, definitions, and scope vary, it seems fairly clear that lawsuits targeting BitTorrent pirates do little to prevent mass piracy. A steady stream of suspected pirates continuously line up to become the next individuals to face potential legal action, regardless of how many that has happened to previously. For companies whose movies are downloaded and shared illegally, solutions have been developed that allow them to monitor suspected pirates and track them back to their ISPs, befor
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2023
TIL: Roblox regularly uses the SAD Scheme. I found at least 19 cases. In the lawsuit I’m covering today, Roblox named over 250 defendants. If that’s true with the other 18 cases, Roblox may have sued 4,000+ defendants using the SAD Scheme. Seriously, Roblox? Do better. [Roblox is represented in this case by Michael A. Hierl, Robert Payton McMurray, and William Benjamin Kalbac of the Chicago firm Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym.
Velocity of Content
DECEMBER 6, 2023
This post originally appeared in the Scholarly Kitchen on 11/28/23 Monday, October 30 was the final date for interested parties to submit comments to a comprehensive “ Notice of inquiry and request for comments ” issued by the United States Copyright Office entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Copyright.” With 34 questions asked about both copyright and technology, some parties responses exceed 100 pages.
IP Law 360
DECEMBER 8, 2023
A former BigLaw partner in his 30s made history by joining a preeminent circuit court, a former BigLaw partner in his 50s made waves by leaving the largest circuit, and a former chemist in her 90s made enemies by resisting a probe on the most specialized circuit. That's a small sample of the intrigue that flourished in 2023 throughout the federal appellate system, where diversity bloomed and controversy abounded.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Back in August we reported how Google had received requests to remove one billion allegedly-infringing links from its search results. A billion is a big number, especially when it refers to takedown demands received over a period of just nine months. A few days before we published that report, Google had just processed its seven billionth removal request, having reached six billion less than a year earlier.
Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2023
We are pleased to share that our founder Adv. Biswajit Sarkar has been invited to be a Keynote Speaker at the Conference- “IP Eurasia/IP India’23” conducted by the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) along with the Russian State Academy of IP in Russia. This year’s conference places significant emphasis on fostering cooperation with India, recognized as a pivotal and promising partner among Eurasian nations.
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