Plagiarism Today
APRIL 11, 2024
X denies claims in copyright infringement lawsuit, controversial NFT site shutters and AEW files takedown against journalist. The post 3 Count: Not Functioning Today appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Erik K Pelton
APRIL 11, 2024
We recognize that business owners have a choice when it comes to protecting their brand and who they hire to work with them. We stack up differently against most others in the field of trademarks. To the best of our knowledge, no one else offers the same suite of characteristics that we have at EMP&A, see below: The post How we stack up against others offering trademark services appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.
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TorrentFreak
APRIL 6, 2024
Pirated copies of movies leak all year round, often ripped from streaming platforms after their official premiere. That by itself is nothing special. However, when a high-quality copy of a blockbuster title appears online before it’s officially available, people take notice. That’s exactly what happened with Dune: Part Two over the past few hours.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 10, 2024
A spate of recent lawsuits is shining light on how some generative AI (GenAI) companies are using copyrighted materials, without permission, as a core part of their products. Among the most recent examples is the New York Times Company’s’ lawsuit against OpenAI, which alleges a variety of copyright-related claims. For their part, some GenAI companies like OpenAI argue that there is no infringement, either because there is no “copying” of protected materials or that the copyright principle of fai
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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?
Plagiarism Today
APRIL 11, 2024
The onilne writing website Medium has announced new policies for AI-generated text This includes a ban on AI content behind the paywall. The post Medium Sets New Policies on AI-Generated Writing appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Erik K Pelton
APRIL 9, 2024
Erik shares 25+ ways to use your trademark in this episode as we celebrate our 25th year with the 25 series. The post 25 Ways to Use Your Trademark appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Erik shares 25+ ways to use your trademark in this episode as we celebrate our 25th year with the 25 series.
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IP Watchdog
APRIL 9, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California ruled on Friday that Shosh Yonay and Yuval Yonay, the widow and son of Ehud Yonay, who authored a 1983 magazine article that inspired the renowned film, Top Gun, were not entitled to damages for copyright infringement related to the 2022 sequel to the film. Yonay authored a magazine article titled “Top Guns,” published in California Magazine on April 21, 1983, that was an account of the experiences of F-14 pilots in training at Navy’
Plagiarism Today
APRIL 9, 2024
In 1997, MST3K featured a little-known film entitled Clonus. Eight years later, a major studio released an eerily similar film. The post How Mystery Science Theater 3000 Helped Expose a Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Erik K Pelton
APRIL 8, 2024
The following is an edited transcript of my video What Are the Steps in the USPTO Trademark Application Process? The trademark application process is very complex. Even a straightforward application generally takes over a year and has many steps—from getting signed, submitted, filed, and assigned a serial number to getting reviewed, approved, published, and registered.
TorrentFreak
APRIL 12, 2024
In his 1962 book, Profiles of the Future: An Inquiry into the Limits of the Possible , science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke noted that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” At the dawn of the 80s, when computers thrived on a single kilobyte of RAM, any enthusiast with access to Clarke’s book would’ve read his words, gazed at the 1,024 bytes of available RAM, and envisioned a galaxy of opportunity.
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IP Watchdog
APRIL 11, 2024
On April 9, Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024 into the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, which would require generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to disclose their use of copyrighted works in training AI models with retroactive effect, comes after months of growing concerns by the global creative community over the misappropriation of original works of authorship by companies collecting such content without prior a
Plagiarism Today
APRIL 8, 2024
The Copyright Claims Board has handed down a new final determination, this one dealing with music and the first sale doctrine. The post Copyright Claims Board Finds in Favor of Right of First Sale appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
JD Supra Law
APRIL 11, 2024
On April 4, 2024, Bristol Myers Squibb (“BMS”) and 2seventy bio, Inc. announced that the FDA has approved ABECMA (idecabtagene vicleucel) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after two or more prior lines of therapy including an immunomodulatory agent (IMiD), a proteasome inhibitor (PI), and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.
TorrentFreak
APRIL 8, 2024
Internet provider Cox Communications has been on the sharp end of several piracy lawsuits in recent years. The biggest hit came three years ago when the Internet provider lost its legal battle against a group of major record labels. A Virginia jury held Cox liable for pirating subscribers because it failed to terminate accounts after repeated accusations, ordering the company to pay $1 billion in damages.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 11, 2024
On April 9, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI), the Union for Affordable Cancer Treatment (UACT) and Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM) sent a letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, requesting that CMS use alleged statutory authority to allow companies to make and sell generic versions of the blockbuster prostate cancer drug, Xtandi®.
Plagiarism Today
APRIL 10, 2024
Embattled Harvard behavioral science professor Fancesca Gino is facing new allegations of plagiarism, on top of her existing problems. The post Francesca Gino Faces Allegations of Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
JD Supra Law
APRIL 11, 2024
For years, Sports Illustrated (SI) has provided exclusive, in-depth looks into some of sports’ greatest games and players, with its voice and visuals providing great entertainment and information for sports fans around the world. As an example, a signed 1975 SI cover of Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier is one of my most prized pieces of memorabilia. Meanwhile, I first learned about LeBron James when he graced Sports Illustrated’s cover in 2002.
TorrentFreak
APRIL 11, 2024
The debate over whether copyright infringement cannibalizes legitimate media consumption has been dragging on for several decades now. The issue has been researched extensively with both positive and negative effects being reported, varying based on the type of content and the ‘piracy’ source, among other variables. By now, most experts would agree that watching a new blockbuster on a pirate streaming site isn’t going to magically benefit legitimate sales.
Cogency Global
APRIL 11, 2024
What this is : There are various reasons why a company might consider using a business alias or assumed name , including to more accurately reflect the goods and services they offer. What this means : While there are certainly many good reasons to use an alias, it is also crucial that companies comply with assumed name laws, as not doing so could result in civil or criminal penalties.
Plagiarism Today
APRIL 10, 2024
MPA announces new anti-piracy initiative, new bill targets AI companies and Tecmo sues Singapore-based competitor. The post 3 Count: SOPA Returning? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
JD Supra Law
APRIL 10, 2024
A counterclaim plaintiff’s claims in a complex trade secret action involving the development of cell-cultured human milk suffered a rather pedestrian fate given the important technological stakes. The counterclaim defendants had actual notice of the claims, but defective service under Rule 4 ended them before they began.
TorrentFreak
APRIL 10, 2024
In a complaint filed at a Nashville federal court last spring , Universal Music, Sony Music, EMI and others, accused X Corp of “breeding” mass copyright infringement. The social media company allegedly failed to respond adequately to takedown notices and lacks a proper termination policy. “Twitter routinely ignores known repeat infringers and known infringements, refusing to take simple steps that are available to Twitter to stop these specific instances of infringement of which it is aware,” th
IP Close Up
APRIL 9, 2024
Thanks in part to data-hungry artificial intelligence and growing anger over foreign and domestic intellectual property abuses, fixing the IP system is more topical than Continue reading
Plagiarism Today
APRIL 8, 2024
Universal Music Group sued over Mary J Blige song, Michigan hospital hits back in copyright case, and USTR calls out pirating nations. The post 3 Count: Sample Battle appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
JD Supra Law
APRIL 9, 2024
Among the most established standards in patent law is that obviousness requires a motivation to combine the prior art with “a reasonable expectation of success.” The Federal Circuit alone has employed the “reasonable expectation” formulation in hundreds of opinions spanning the past four decades. In a recent petition to the Supreme Court, Vanda Pharmaceuticals, which is becoming one of the most aggressive litigators in the pharmaceutical industry, is now arguing that this standard is contrary.
TorrentFreak
APRIL 9, 2024
Since its official launch at the start of February 1, 2024, much has been said and written about Italy’s ‘Piracy Shield’ IPTV blocking system. Yet, by volume, telecoms regulator AGCOM and key beneficiary Serie A, Italy’s top-tier football league, haven’t said very much at all. In separate articles published in Italian media last weekend, a reason for the lack of participation is made clear; few articles published online offer credible information and most don’
IP Watchdog
APRIL 8, 2024
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal vacated and remanded a decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) on Friday that had denied institution of an inter partes review (IPR) requested by auto parts manufacturer, Mahle Behr Charleston, Inc. U.S. Patent No. RE47,494 E is owned by inventor Frank Amidio Catalano and covers “a device to prevent corrosion [in motor vehicle radiators] caused by electrolysis.
Plagiarism Today
APRIL 9, 2024
Paramount gets big win in Top Gun case, Friday the 13th game mod cancelled and Cox plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. The post 3 Count: Victorious Maverick appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
The Trichordist
APRIL 7, 2024
Chris Castle finds a connection between AI training and search engine monopoly safe harbors.
TorrentFreak
APRIL 6, 2024
From the moment Italian authorities announced they would build the most ambitious anti-piracy blocking system ever seen, it was clear that only controversy lay ahead. All that remained to be seen was when, at what scale, and how any chaos would be managed. Predictably, overblocking was an immediate problem, with blunders against Zenlayer and Cloudflare sounding alarm bells early on.
IP Law 360
APRIL 11, 2024
The Eleventh Circuit on Thursday denied a request from Gold Star Wives of America Inc. to disqualify an attorney representing a former president of the organization in an appeal over a trademark suit settlement, rejecting its argument that the lawyer's time serving the group should prevent him from guiding its former leader.
Velocity of Content
APRIL 10, 2024
As a drug discovery research scientist tasked with finding new ideas for drug in a particular therapy area, one of your prime responsibilities is to be on top of all the science and literature, all the time. Innovation comes from knowing what everyone else knows, and thinking differently to exploit that knowledge for a proprietary edge. But how do you keep on top of what everyone else knows with the ever-increasing rate of publication, data release, patent filings, competitor, and market aspect
IP Watchdog
APRIL 9, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California ruled on Friday that Shosh Yonay and Yuval Yonay, the widow and son, respectively, of Ehud Yonay, who authored a 1983 magazine article that inspired the renowned film, Top Gun, were not entitled to damages for copyright infringement related to the 2022 sequel to the film. Yonay authored a magazine article titled “Top Guns,” published in California Magazine on April 21, 1983, that was an account of the experiences of F-14 pilots in tr
TorrentFreak
APRIL 12, 2024
For a long time, pirate site blocking was regarded as a topic most U.S. politicians would rather avoid. This remnant of the SOPA defeat drove copyright holders to focus on blocking efforts in other countries instead. Those challenging times are now more than a decade old, and momentum is shifting. After more than forty countries around the world instituted site-blocking measures, U.S. lawmakers may be more receptive to revisiting the topic.
IP Law 360
APRIL 11, 2024
An Arizona federal judge has certified a constitutional question from VIP Products LLC asking U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland whether the First Amendment supports the Lanham Act provision authorizing injunctive relief in cases of trademark dilution by tarnishment.
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