IIPRD
JANUARY 7, 2025
Introduction What is Artificial Intelligence? Creating computer systems capable of carrying out activities that need human intellect is known as artificial intelligence or AI. AI analyses vast volumes of data to spot trends and conclude from the material it has gathered. This may be accomplished by using methods like robotics, computer vision, natural language processing, and machine learning.
Hugh Stephens Blog
JANUARY 7, 2025
Image: Shutterstock Canada infamously tried to take a leaf from Australias book in dealing with large internet platforms, like Google and Meta, that benefit from news media content without paying for it. In 2023, Canada introduced the Online News Act (Bill C-18), a Canadian version of Australias News Media Bargaining Code.
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Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 7, 2025
Microsoft is facing allegations of tricking its users into searching with Bing. But what can be done to stop it? The post Why is Microsoft Impersonating Google? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
TorrentFreak
JANUARY 8, 2025
The United States Trade Representative ( USTR ) published its annual Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets a few hours ago. The non-exhaustive list includes dozens of sites and services linked to piracy or counterfeiting activity. The report is largely based on input from copyright industry groups, including the RIAA and MPA. Platforms detailed in recommendations filed late last year, are meant to serve as ‘prominent and illustrative examples’ without the USTR drawing any legal co
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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
JANUARY 7, 2025
The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Classes of Goods and Services at the USPTO. When applying to register a trademark at the USPTO, it is important to know about goods and services and their classification. The classification is important because it’s required by the USPTO, and one of the reasons it’s required is that it aligns our system with other systems around the world.
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 6, 2025
This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we speak with Heath Hoglund, President of Via Licensing Alliance. The conversation takes us deep into the world of audio, video, standard essential patents, patent pools, patent licensing, patent dealmaking, inevitable patent litigation that is often necessary when so much money is at stake, and much more.
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TorrentFreak
JANUARY 5, 2025
Offering pirate streaming services is a serious offense in the UK, where several people have received multi-year prison sentences. Last Friday, another seller was added to this growing list. At York Crown Court, 41-year-old Sunny Kanda from Wheatley, Halifax, was sentenced to two years in prison for selling modified Fire Sticks that provided access to pirate IPTV streams.
Erik K Pelton
JANUARY 6, 2025
Sellers on Amazon can take advantage of a great tool to have more control over their online store and sales. The Amazon Brand Registry allows owners of a trademark to protect their goods from counterfeiters and those infringing on the brand. There are just three basic requirements to register your brand with Amazon: A pending application or valid registration at the United States Patent and Trademark Office; The trademark must appear on the packaging of the products or on the products themselves
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 9, 2025
The International Trademark Association (INTA) announced today that it has filed an amicus brief in a referral to the Grand Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) that asks for clarification on registering human faces as trademarks. INTA urged the Grand Board to confirm that signs consisting of photorealistic facial images of people, including famous ones, are not per se excluded from trademark protection.
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 7, 2025
Romantsy authors battle over book similarities, 3Blue1Brown video restored and popular anime pirate site passes Disney. The post 3 Count: Bigger Than Disney appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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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.
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 6, 2025
Name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals are analogous to endorsement deals, where businesses contract with a person to promote a product or service, but "NIL deals" is typically used to refer to agreements with college student athletes. Since 2021, NIL deals have allowed student athletes to earn money and work with brands while in school, but they require brands to undertake additional steps above and beyond those required when working with a celebrity or influencer who is not a student athlete.
Erik K Pelton
JANUARY 7, 2025
Why monitor your registered trademark? Erik shares 3 reasons why this is valuable for your brand in this episode. Learn more about monitoring at [link] The post 3 Reasons for a Trademark Watch Service appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Why monitor your registered trademark? Erik shares 3 reasons why this is valuable for your brand in this episode.
The IPKat
JANUARY 8, 2025
A story came to this Kat's attention at the end of last year , which highlights that developing a good trademark strategy sometimes requires good awareness of plant variety names. The story also shows that examiners mustn't forget about the requirement to consult the plant variety register for conflicting denominations when a trademark specification includes plants.
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 9, 2025
US releases 2025 Notorious Markets report, EFF files brief in DMCA subpoena case and House of the Dragon tops piracy lists. The post 3 Count: Notorious Markets 2025 appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 10, 2025
In 2013, the United States Supreme Court significantly changed the landscape of patent settlements in the pharmaceutical industry with its FTC v. Actavis, Inc. decision. In Actavis, the Court held that certain types of so-called reverse paymentspatent litigation settlement payments from brand pharmaceutical manufacturers to generic companies challenging the brands patentmight "sometimes" violate the antitrust laws.
IP and Legal Filings
JANUARY 8, 2025
Introduction Customs law and trademark law operate at a crucial interface when it comes to protecting intellectual property rights (IPRs) and against counterfeiting. The Trademarks Act, 1999, gives trademark protection to the identity of brands. As against this, customs law governs the entry and exit of goods in and out of the country under the Customs Act, 1962.
Kluwer Copyright Blog
JANUARY 9, 2025
In a recent chapter, Ryan Abbott and Elizabeth Rothman present the utilitarian argument for granting copyright in AI-generated works (hereafter AIGW). Aspects of their argument also find expression in the recently launched UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) consultation on AI. In response, this post outlines my scepticism. The utilitarian arguments supporting copyright in AIGW are empirically speculative and theoretically dubious.
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 6, 2025
Anthropic reaches deal with music publishers, Illinois club sued by BMI and restaurant chain accuses former employees of trade secret theft. The post 3 Count: Paella Piracy appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 9, 2025
This latest edition features an interview with retiring longtime Wilson Sonsini IP partner Vern Norviel and articles on MedTech and pharma trends for 2025, the eligibility of life sciences companies for qualified small business stock, what life sciences companies need to know about brands, double-patenting jeopardy, and life sciences venture financings for clients across 2H 2023 and 1H 2024.
The IPKat
JANUARY 9, 2025
Also looking for an "opportunity". A new year has just begun and, as expected, new IP adventures and opportunities are on the horizon as well! Take a look below and, as always, do not forget to check our Events page on a regular basis. Katcall The IPKat is seeking to "recruit" new GuestKats and InternKats. If that sounds like your (Kat)calling, do not forget to apply by 20 January 2025.
SpicyIP
JANUARY 5, 2025
With the deadline of January 8 nearing for Naayanthara to file her reply in the high-profile copyright dispute with actor Dhanush’s production house, over the unauthorized use of behind-the-scenes footage, Bharathwaj Ramakrishnan and Deepali Vashist discuss whether the De Minimis rule can save the “Lady Superstar” Bharathwaj is a 3rd year LLB Student at RGSOIPL, IIT Kharagpur and loves books and IP.
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 6, 2025
The popular browser extension Honey is being accused of robbing creators of earned commissions. It's a legal fight over attribution. The post Honey and the Importance of Attribution appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 6, 2025
2025 promises to be another busy year for intellectual property law. In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, youll hear Wolf Greenfield attorneys from a variety of practice areas reviewing some of the top issues of 2024 and offering their insights on what to expect in the months ahead. Here are some of the highlights: 01:02 - Chelsea Loughrans thoughts on The University of California v.
The IPKat
JANUARY 5, 2025
The first week of the new year on The IPKat has, as always, been packed with news from the IP world. Here is a recap of what we have covered: Katcall A Kat trying to get out of bed and catch up with IP news after the Holidays Time is ticking for GuestKat [apply here ] and InternKat [apply here ] applications! Be sure to submit your application by Monday, 20 January (midnight GMT) if you want to join the Kats!
TorrentFreak
JANUARY 6, 2025
Less than a year has passed since Italy officially implemented the ‘ Piracy Shield ‘ system that aims to thwart live sports streaming piracy. Since February the system has blocked access to thousands of IP-addresses and domain names associated with unauthorized broadcasts. This massive blocking operation is seen as a major success by the authorities and many participating rightsholders.
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 9, 2025
The First Lady of South Korea is facing allegations of plagiarism in her thesis. This news comes at a very bad time for her and her husband. The post South Korean First Lady Accused of Plagiarizing Thesis appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 7, 2025
This status quo cannot continue. With these words, the UK government has made it clear that changes to the AI regulatory regime are on the horizon. The recently published consultation on AI and copyright underscores how current uncertainties in the law risk[] limiting investment, innovation, and growth. The government aims to encourage AI development on UK soil by tackling these hurdles.
Corsearch
JANUARY 9, 2025
Building a brand is no small task. But once youve invested time and effort into your unique name, logo, or slogan, protecting it is essential. While many businesses go through the process of trademark registration , not every brand needs to take that route right away. Enter common law trademarks a practical way to secure certain rights to your brand from the moment you start using it, without the registration process or fees.
TorrentFreak
JANUARY 10, 2025
The ease with which IP addresses and BitTorrent downloads can be tracked has created a fertile ground for copyright lawsuits. This inherent transparency has fueled thousands of lawsuits against alleged video pirates, both in the U.S. and around the world. In the United States, Strike 3 Holdings has emerged as a key player in this legal landscape. The company, known for adult entertainment videos published under the ‘Milfy’, Tushy, and Vixen brands, pursues legal action against those
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 8, 2025
UK court sentences fire stick pirate to two years prison, Belgian artist wins big in China and Sci-Hub continues to host retracted papers. The post 3 Count: Shattered Reputation appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 10, 2025
As we have seen in the first article of our series, trademarks play an important role in the protection of your pharmaceutical and life science products and can add significant value. But to understand the benefits but also the limits of your trademarks, in particular with the added complexity of market authorization proceedings for products in the field of pharma and life science, it is of paramount importance to get a sense on the functioning of the trademark system in the EU.
Velocity of Content
JANUARY 7, 2025
The following is an excerpt from the article The Heart of the Matter: Copyright, AI Training, and LLMs, authored by Daniel Gervais (Milton R. Underwood Chair in Law, Vanderbilt University), Noam Shemtov (Professor in Intellectual Property and Technology Law/Deputy Head of CCLS, Queen Mary University of London), Haralambos Marmanis (Executive Vice President and CTO, CCC), and Catherine Zaller Rowland (Vice President and General Counsel, CCC).
The IPKat
JANUARY 4, 2025
The deadline for submissions to the openings for GuestKat and InternKat positions (as announced here ) is approaching. Those interested must submit their complete applications no later than Monday, 20 January (midnight GMT). Complete applications must contain CV details, interest in IPKat, and a 400-word writing sample (or a link to an existing piece in the case of a GuestKat application).
Patently-O
JANUARY 7, 2025
by Dennis Crouch The Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) statute was designed to ensure patent terms aren't unfairly shortened by USPTO delays during prosecution. 35 U.S.C. 154(b). The basic framework provides day-for-day extension of patent term to account for certain examination delays, such as when the USPTO takes more than 14 months to issue a first office action or more than 4 months to respond to an applicant's reply.
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 10, 2025
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit explained that to be a derivative work, a program interoperative with another must actually incorporate aspects of the underlying work. The Court further ruled that licensees of a copy of a computer program are not owners of the copy and therefore are not entitled to make copies for the purposes permitted by 17 U.S.C. 117(a).
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