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.
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.
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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.
IP Watchdog
MAY 9, 2024
If you have done a search for just about anything using Google, you have no doubt at one time or another stumbled across Reddit, the self-described “home to thousands of communities, endless conversation, and authentic human connection.” Regardless of what you are interested in, there is a community and conversation to be found on Reddit. For those familiar with Reddit and the breadth of topics covered it probably comes as no real surprise that there is a patent examiner Reddit, which has some 4
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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.
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
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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 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.
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.
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
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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
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IP Watchdog
MAY 9, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court today issued its decision in Warner Chappell Music v. Nealy, a case that asks whether a copyright plaintiff can recover damages for acts that allegedly occurred more than three years before the filing of a lawsuit. The Justices ruled 6-3 that “the Copyright Act entitles a copyright owner to recover damages for any timely claim,” with no limit preventing recovery for infringement that happened beyond three years.
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.
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.
Olartemoure Blog
MAY 6, 2024
Circular 18 of 2024 was issued by the National Commission for Medicine’s and Medical Devices prices (NCMMDP) to modify the methodology for the control of medicines prices which was originally contained in Circular 03 of 2013. The mentioned methodology can be summarized in the following six stages: Relevant Market Definition. All products with the same active pharmaceutical ingredient (defined through its Non Proprietary Name-INN); the same strength, the same “grouped” Pharmaceutical Dosage Form
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
JD Supra Law
MAY 8, 2024
Cerveceria Modelo De México, et. al, v. Cb Brand Strategies, Llc, et. al, 2024 WL 1253593 (2d Cir. Mar. 25, 2024) - A license agreement with broad terms might seem like a good idea, but it could turn into something that you later regret. On March 25, 2024, the Second Circuit (“the Court”) affirmed that a licensee did not violate a trademark license agreement for “beer” products by selling hard seltzer products under the same trademark.
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.
IP Law 360
MAY 8, 2024
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has received a series of comments on its plans to formalize a Patent Trial and Appeal Board pilot program to assist patent owners in amending challenged claims, including from groups such as the Intellectual Property Owners Association and the Council for Innovation Promotion.
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.
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
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 Law 360
MAY 10, 2024
An advocacy group for the retail industry is backing Walgreens as it looks to set aside a nearly $1 billion arbitral award in a dispute with a COVID test maker, telling a Delaware federal judge that judicial intervention is warranted in this case.
SpicyIP
MAY 4, 2024
The Delhi High Court, on 24th April, passed an order that our patent law enthusiast readers will be very interested in! Reviving, (and at least temporarily settling!) questions around what is therapeutic efficacy under Section 3(d) and the distinctions between coverage and disclosure, the 86 page judgement is an interesting one to go through! We’re pleased to bring you this guest post by Shivam Kaushik, who takes us on a quick tour of the order, highlighting points of particular interest.
IP Intelligence
MAY 9, 2024
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (Board) precedential decision to uphold a refusal to register a proposed color mark in In re Post Foods, LLC [1] highlights the strategic and technical aspects involved in registering a color trademark as applied to a product. Color marks are considered inherently nondistinctive for the purpose of eligibility for federal trademark registration.
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