Plagiarism Today
MAY 7, 2024
Yuga Labs announced a new commercial NFT venture. However, the works involved were already placed in the public domain. The post Yet Another NFT Copyright Failure appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Hugh Stephens Blog
MAY 4, 2024
Image: Shutterstock Two years ago, in April 2022, the US Copyright Office (USCO) appointed its first Chief Economist, Dr. Brent Lutes. Many national Intellectual Property Offices have such a position, e.g, UK IPO, IP Australia, EUIPO, and WIPO. (Notably, Canada’s Intellectual Property Office–CIPO–does not).
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Erik K Pelton
MAY 7, 2024
Erik shares 25 commonly used names that are actually registered trademarks in this episode. Some of them may surprise you! The post 25 Names You Won’t Believe Are Registered Trademarks and Not Generic appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Erik shares 25 commonly used names that are actually registered trademarks in this episode.
IP Law 360
MAY 10, 2024
A Delaware federal jury on Friday found that Microsoft infringed a trio of claims in a patent initially issued to a company that developed Apple's Siri software, handing the patent owner $242 million.
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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
MAY 8, 2024
For most creators, copyright registrations aren't practical. However, AI may give some a reason to change their mind. The post Why AI Makes Copyright Registration More Important appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
TorrentFreak
MAY 10, 2024
In 1983, Sherman Nealy and Tony Butler founded Music Specialist Inc, an independent label that recorded just one album and a few tracks. The venture didn’t score any hits and it eventually dissolved after a few years. Nealy’s personal life was no major success either, as he spent time in prison from 1989 to 2008, and again from 2012 to 2015.
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Erik K Pelton
MAY 6, 2024
The following is an edited transcript of my video What is Trade Secret Protection? There are numerous different types of intellectual property, such as trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Another type of intellectual property is trade secrets, such as the formula for Coca-Cola, or the original recipe for Kentucky Fried Chicken. These examples of intellectual property are protected because they have been kept secret, which makes them different from trademarks, copyrights, and patents in several
Plagiarism Today
MAY 6, 2024
Plagiarism is a complicated and nuanced topic. However, that nuance is often lost when it becomes a matter of public interest. The post The Difficult Nuance of Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
TorrentFreak
MAY 6, 2024
Anti-piracy outfits come in all shapes and sizes and due to the nature of the business, there has been no shortage of controversies over the years, some justified and others less so. More recently, a strategy that has been seen only a handful of times before, has been playing out on social media. Protecting the interests of South Korean company Kakao Entertainment, the company’s ‘P.CoK’ anti-piracy unit has been engaging friend and foe alike, hoping to suppress piracy of local
The IPKat
MAY 7, 2024
Kat (re-)unification Should the EU unify the copyright laws of its Member States and introduce, over thirty years after the start of the harmonization process, a unitary copyright title? The short answer is: yes. And that will be unavoidable too. The real question is therefore another: how to go about doing that? In order to answer this, it is necessary to start from the beginning and retrace the steps of a harmonization process that has led to a framework, which is an understatement to call ‘co
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JD Supra Law
MAY 7, 2024
Though the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, a lot of off-ice activity is happening as a result of the sale of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith’s Smith Entertainment Group. Most hockey fans are now aware that the Coyotes will be relocating to Salt Lake City.
Plagiarism Today
MAY 9, 2024
Artists sue Nvidia and Databricks over AI training, Nintendo targets more Switch emulators and one major AI case to move forward. The post 3 Count: AI Dogpile appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
TorrentFreak
MAY 4, 2024
After two decades online and maybe even a few more under Divxstation branding right at the beginning, veteran subtitle download site Subscene.com has finally thrown in the towel. In various guises, linked to specific geographic regions, perhaps as many as 50 domains can be linked to Subscene over the past twenty years. At a time when legal streaming services didn’t even exist, Subscene offered subtitles for large libraries of movies and TV shows in multiple languages.
Michael Geist
MAY 6, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently claimed that “ we’ve cut the cost of cell phone plans in half since 2019 – in part by increasing competition.” Is that true? What is the real state of Canadian wireless competition and how does pricing compare with other countries? To help answer those questions, this week David Soberman , a Professor of Marketing at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and the Canadian National Chair of Strategic Marketing joins the Law Bytes
JD Supra Law
MAY 6, 2024
Visual artists sued Google last week, alleging that Google’s AI-powered image generator, Imagen, was trained on their copyrighted content without authorization. The proposed class action asserts claims of direct copyright infringement against Google and vicarious infringement against Google’s parent company, Alphabet. The artists’ suit relies on the same theory underlying the string of recent litigation; the unauthorized inclusion of copyrighted content in the underlying datasets used to train.
Plagiarism Today
MAY 7, 2024
MGM hits back in lawsuit over Road House script, DC Circuit skeptical about DMCA challenge and diss tracks freed of copyright restrictions. The post 3 Count: Counterpunch appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
TorrentFreak
MAY 8, 2024
Seven years ago, a new global anti-piracy coalition emerged under the umbrella of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). The Alliance for Entertainment and Creativity ( ACE ) bundled the powers and pockets of dozens of entertainment companies; many more followed in the years after. While skeptics may have doubted the launch of yet another anti-piracy group, ACE was and is a grand success.
Cogency Global
MAY 9, 2024
What this is : In the world of nonprofit corporations, much of the focus is on charitable organizations. These types of nonprofit organizations come up with many recurring questions, especially as they relate to fundraising and state charitable solicitation registration requirements nationwide. What this means : To help address some common areas of confusion, we’ve shared the top 10 nonprofit compliance questions regarding fundraising that we field the most.
JD Supra Law
MAY 10, 2024
On May 9, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy, No. 22-1078, holding that the Copyright Act entitles a copyright owner to obtain monetary relief for any timely infringement claim, no matter when the infringement itself occurred.
Plagiarism Today
MAY 9, 2024
Another year, another Eurovision plagiarism allegation. The annual show has a long history of plagiarism controversies, here's why. The post Eurovision’s Bizarre Plagiarism History appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
TorrentFreak
MAY 9, 2024
After almost a decade of fine-tuning, including amendments to copyright law, the administration of Australia’s pirate site-blocking system looks organized and reliable. Applications for injunctions filed at Federal Court are usually headed by local movie company Village Roadshow, with the main beneficiaries the major Hollywood studios, Netflix, and more recently, Apple.
IP Watchdog
MAY 9, 2024
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will officially publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) tomorrow that would change terminal disclaimer practice related to “non-statutory double patenting.” The judicially-created doctrine of “obviousness-type double patenting”(ODP) has become codified by the USPTO such that the Office will reject claims to more than one patent that vary in only minor ways from one another unless there is a promise by the patentee “not to extend the patent excl
SpicyIP
MAY 6, 2024
One of the seemingly under-discussed aspects of the Delhi High Court’s decision in Sun Pharma v. Dabur India is the Court’s passing comments on the responsibility to serve the Counter-Statement in trademark prosecution. Passed on February 9, 2024, the High Court Ruling clarified that the deadline to file evidence in opposition cannot be extended by the discretion of the Registrar.
Plagiarism Today
MAY 8, 2024
Judge denies new trial in Kat Von D case, Sony sends notice over Shark Tank India clips and Musi raises questions about legality. The post 3 Count: Shark Bite appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
TorrentFreak
MAY 7, 2024
Any pirate site operating at scale risks negative attention from the authorities and once governments get involved, any movement in pressure is likely to be in an upwards direction. Considering Z-Library’s well-publicized issues with the United States government, including a criminal indictment in New York, the seizure of hundreds of domains, and the site’s subsequent return online, things seem to be going remarkably well.
IP Watchdog
MAY 6, 2024
On May 2, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) issued its most recent biennial report, entitled “Making Innovation Policy Work for Development,” which analyzes patent filing, scientific publications and economic data across the globe over the last two decades to identify innovation policies effective at diversifying national economies.
Copyright Lately
MAY 6, 2024
Amazon and MGM Studios raise the stakes in a copyright termination fight over the Road House reboot, claiming that writer Lance Hill’s use of a loan-out corporation prevents him from recapturing the copyright in the original screenplay. MGM Studios and its parent company, Amazon Studios, are punching back against a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by R.
Plagiarism Today
MAY 6, 2024
Nintendo wipes out more than 8,500 repos on GitHub, UK Lords pressures the government to act on AI, and YouTuber praises Kendrick Lamar. The post 3 Count: Nintendo Wipeout appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
TorrentFreak
MAY 8, 2024
More recent generations of video gamers will undoubtedly have their own ideas about which company in business today has made the greatest contribution to the art of videogames. Those who nominate Sony, for marketing the original PlayStation at adults and forever transforming public perception of video games, have a very solid case. Yet when one balances software, hardware, innovation, consistency, branding and longevity, the only answer that stands up to the most intense scrutiny is Nintendo.
JD Supra Law
MAY 8, 2024
According to published reports, George Carlin’s estate settled right of publicity and copyright claims relating to an AI-scripted comedy special using a “sound-alike” of George Carlin which performed the generated script. The special – “I’m Glad I’m Dead” – sought to reflect how Carlin would have commented on current events since his death in 2008. While most of the settlement terms are confidential, it is significant as one of the first resolutions of a case involving these issues.
Copyright Lately
MAY 10, 2024
The ink’s not even dry on Warner Chappell Music v. Nealy , yet the Court is already poised to make its new decision on copyright damages obsolete. Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated opinion in Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy , ruling that, so long as a claim is timely filed, a copyright plaintiff is “entitled to damages, no matter when the infringement occurred.” Creative Cheers and Legal Uncertainties The Court’s decision was immediately c
IP and Legal Filings
MAY 10, 2024
INTRODUCTION Technology transfer is a way for innovation. Its gained momentum with the advent of importance in R&D and patent registration. While facilitating technology transfer, it is significant to look at how IP rights play a role. It’s the first important step towards protecting owner’s rights and its lawful public use. If IPR is not understood in technology transfer process, sharing of knowledge and invention faces legal challenges.
TorrentFreak
MAY 4, 2024
Last summer, Lithuania amended its Code of Administrative Offenses , allowing media watchdog LRTK to fine pirates, without going to court. This legislative change is the latest attempt to deter piracy in the European country. The potential fines should make pirates reconsider their habits, the thinking was. Tracking Torrent Trackers Over the past several months, dozens of fines were handed out.
Olartemoure Blog
MAY 7, 2024
In the competitive market, protecting the packaging design of products is highly important. Let’s talk about three intellectual property ways that can be used to protect your packaging. Each method provides unique benefits and protections. How can I protect designs with copyrights? Whether it’s an elaborate label design with vibrant colors or a characteristic illustration on your product packaging, copyrights protect the visual elements that make your product truly distinctive.
Nelligan Law
MAY 6, 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’re facing a temporary health issue in Ontario, knowing how to navigate the short-term disability benefits landscape is crucial. This blog will help you understand the qualifications for short-term disability benefits, the process, and what’s needed to access the support required during a temporary setback in your health.
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