Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Erik summarizes the results of a recent study published by the NOVA School of Business & Economics about the data used to show the tremendous monetary value of having a registered trademark for businesses. The post The Value of a Trademark Registration appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Erik summarizes the results of a recent study published by the NOVA School of Business & Economics about the data used to show the tremendous monetary value of having a registered tradem

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Thousands of open-access studies feature images that may have copyright restrictions. Here's how that happened. The post Why Thousands of Studies May Be in Copyright Limbo appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The belief that somehow everything is free on the internet was widespread in the late 1990s. Sites were overwhelmingly free and if MP3 files were spotted by an alert surfer, it was almost considered rude not to download them, bandwidth permitting. Today’s social media users see copyright conflicts on a regular basis, but probably due to the way copyright is enforced, tend to view images and text as faiir game when compared to movies and music.

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Hugh Stephens Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2024

” A Recent Entrance to Paradise”, Stephen Thaler (not protected by copyright) One of the ongoing debates about works made with generative AI is whether they qualify for copyright protection. Should they? Let’s consider the essence of copyright. What is its raison d’être? According to the classical European definition, it is to respect the property … Continue reading "If AI Tramples Copyright During its Training and Development, Should AI’s Output Benefit from Copyright Pr

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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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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Cases relating to the exclusion of patentable subject matter on moral grounds are rare, and always serve to highlight the underlying moral and political framework necessary for a well-functioning IP system. The recent case T 2510/18 considered whether an invention derived from traditional remedies by dishonest means was immoral. The objections related not to the direct exploitation of the invention itself, but to the alleged dishonesty and breach of trust associated with how the invention was de

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Chris Brown and Drake sued over No Guidance, LAION wins AI copyright case and CJEU rules all chairs get equal protection. The post 3 Count: No Guidance appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

One of the more interesting public policy reads of 2024 comes from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), whose “Drug Patent and Exclusivity Study” effectively debunks the false narratives and bogus statistics that have been levied against pharmaceutical patents with significant effect in recent years. The inescapable takeaway from the USPTO study is that activists have manipulated data to inflate the effects of patents and other exclusive rights on competition.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on the JioHotstar domain name dispute and DHC’s order on the Complan disparagement dispute. This and a lot more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below to let us know. Highlights of the Week <JioHotstar.com>: A Clever Narrative for Cybersquatting The JioHotstar domain name dispute between Reliance and ‘A Dreamer’ is the latest talk of the to

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A recent decision by the US Copyright Office makes it easier to repair ice cream machines. But how did that happen? The post What Does Copyright Have to Do With McFlurries? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Since its inception in 2017, the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment has built a reputation for targeting online piracy operations regardless of scale and no matter where they operate. Obtaining pirated content, whether movies, TV shows, or live streams of broadcast TV, has been a global consumer phenomenon for years. Yet despite significant civil lawsuits, arrests, and criminal prosecutions, a well-financed and centralized global enforcement strategy against suppliers and distributors, is

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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.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, it brings with it numerous questions regarding the application of intellectual property (IP) laws. The intersection of AI and IP raises critical considerations about the rights of creators and innovators, the interpretation and enforcement of established laws, and the potential impact on the future of creativity and innovation.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Breaking down the MHC’s recent decision in Embio Ltd. v. Malladi Drugs, SpicyIP Intern Bhuwan Sarine analyses the Court’s finding on the burden of proof in patent matters concerning revocation petitions. Bhuwan is a third year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. He is interested in Intellectual Property Laws and the dynamic intersection of law and technology, and seeks to pursue a career in academia and research.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The US Copyright Office finalizes new DMCA exemptions and Rhode Island bar sued over unlicensed karaoke tracks. The post 3 Count: Something Fishy appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It’s no secret that the Motion Picture Association ( MPA ) has anti-piracy tentacles all over the world. The group, which is backed by Hollywood, Netflix, and Amazon, is actively involved in enforcement and policy efforts in dozens of countries. The MPA’s work mostly takes place behind the scenes, but the results are hard to miss. This includes the Philippine pirate site blocking program, which officially launched in January this year.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Popular brands face attacks from all sides, from competitors trying to chip away at market share, to bad actors seeking to profit from counterfeit or knockoff products. However, one lesser-known threat arises when your brand becomes so famous that the trademark becomes synonymous with the product category. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Phoebe Bridgers. Photo from Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0 <[link] via Wikimedia Commons This case involves three people: Chris Nelson, “a well-established music industry entrepreneur.” Emily Bannon, an alleged former girlfriend and victim of Nelson’s behavior. Phoebe Bridgers (photo on the right), “a singer, songwriter, and guitarist” with a large Instagram audience.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

With Halloween coming up, we are taking a look at five copyright battles fought over masks, in particular Halloween masks. The post 5 Copyright Battles Over Halloween Masks appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Every year the office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) publishes the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers. The report is compiled based on input from key industry players. This includes submissions from copyright industry groups, such as the MPA , that frequently highlight piracy challenges. Most rightsholders would like foreign countries to strengthen their online piracy efforts and policies, by implementing institutionalized piracy blocking schemes, for exam

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Swiss company Scandit AG created an application called ShelfView, which enables retailers to verify the prices of various products and ensure that associated promotions are correctly updated. The application utilizes barcode scanning, optical character recognition, and augmented reality to analyze a store’s current inventory and make recommendations on any needed adjustments.

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IP.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In the era of fast-paced technological advancement, the integration of AI in the intellectual property (IP) lifecycle is transformative. Companies now use generative AI tools to streamline innovation, expedite the patenting process, and generate unique ideas while ensuring the confidentiality of valuable IP assets. The rise of secure, responsible AI applications is reshaping how organizations approach patent exploration and IP generation, particularly in environments where safeguarding proprieta

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

German pirate IPTV operators sentenced, MPA pushes for stronger AI regulation, and Gigi Hadid defaults on a photography lawsuit. The post 3 Count: Default Strategy appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The exact launch date of the ‘ BeStreamWise ’ anti-piracy campaign is difficult to pin down. Often subject to intense planning and strict media embargoes, we simply stumbled across the live campaign website early October 2023. The purpose of BeStreamWise is to raise awareness of risk associated with illicit streaming platforms. Specifically, when people subscribe to these types of services they risk fueling organized crime, quite possibly at the same time their bank accounts are being unexpected

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Virtual and in-person attendees at the upcoming ICANN81 Annual General Meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye can look forward to a busy and engaging event from Nov. 9-14.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A Second Circuit panel on Friday said Ed Sheeran's hit "Thinking Out Loud" did not rip off Marvin Gaye's Motown classic "Let's Get It On," affirming a lower court's summary judgment order that concluded the musical building blocks of Gaye's song were not original enough to be protectable.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 29, 2024

During IPWatchdog’s Life Sciences Masters program, which is taking place this week from Monday to Wednesday, panelists on the one hand breathed a sigh of relief that certain rule proposals considered most destructive to the industry seem unlikely to move forward, but on the other, lamented the overall negative tenor of the public debate around pharmaceutical patents today.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Over the past few years, Brazil has worked hard to combat the online piracy problem from various angles. The “Operation 404” campaigns, in particular, have led to numerous takedowns and arrests, with the most recent wave completed last month. The seventh installment of the Government-backed anti-piracy sweep, details of which were released in September , took down 675 pirate sites, 14 apps, and led to nine arrests.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The European Patent Office ("EPO") currently requires applicants to adapt descriptions to allowable claims. This practice is risky, expensive, and not clearly grounded in the law.

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A California federal jury has awarded software company Synopsys Inc. nearly $550,000 in damages after its competitor, Real Intent Inc., was found to have breached contractual agreements by copying certain commands from Synopsys' software — but the defendants' counsel considers the damages award a victory.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 29, 2024

[A big thanks to Praharsh for his inputs on the post.] In early July, I wrote ( here ) about the grant of an interim injunction to Roche by a single-judge bench (SB) of the Delhi High Court (DHC), presided over by Justice Sanjeev Narula in F-Hoffmann-La Roche AG & Anr. v. Zydus Lifesciences Limited ( pdf ) [hereinafter referred to as “SB Order 1”].

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Having covered hundreds of arrests and dozens of convictions for piracy-related offenses over the years, news of another person going to prison is nothing out of the ordinary. See enough of these reports and in theory the impact will start to diminish. In the media, the one-size-fits-all portrayal of those convicted can at times blur any number of cases into one.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Luther Campbell, the former leader of 2 Live Crew, and the heirs of two other group members have won a legal battle over the rights to the group’s music. Lil’ Joe Records, owned by Joseph Weinberger, bought the group’s catalog in 1996 as part of Campbell’s bankruptcy proceedings.

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Justice Department’s emerging criminal crackdown on corporate national security violations is putting increased pressure on white collar lawyers to be conversant, if not experts, on opaque, complex and swiftly evolving regulations.

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Model Gigi Hadid defaults in a copyright lawsuit over an Instagram post, leading to a judgment of only $3,000 in damages. Was it a savvy strategy or just a lucky break? Gigi Hadid’s post of sister Bella resulted in the fourth copyright infringement lawsuit filed against her. Gigi Hadid is no stranger to copyright lawsuits. Over the years, the fashion model has faced repeated claims from paparazzi photographers for posting their images on her Instagram without permission.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Movie piracy continues to present problems for Hollywood. When films are released on streaming platforms, they are copied and shared online almost immediately. There’s one type of piracy that’s particularly concerning, however. That’s when a film leaks online before it’s widely available through commercial channels. The problem isn’t new.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Case Name: Allergan USA, Inc. v. MSN Labs. Private Ltd., 111 F.4th 1358, 2024 WL 3763599 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 13, 2024) (Circuit Judges Lourie, Dyk, and Reyna presiding; Opinion by Lourie, J.; Opinion concurring-in-part and dissenting-in-part by Dyk, J.) (Appeal from D. Del., Andrews, J.).

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