3 Count: Bounce House
Plagiarism Today
MAY 23, 2024
Sony sues Marriott over social media posts, Beyonce and Big Freedia sued over samples and photographer sues over wallpaper photo. The post 3 Count: Bounce House appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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25 Key Trademark Terms
Erik K Pelton
MAY 21, 2024
There are countless key trademark terms, and Erik shares 25 of the most important ones to know in this episode. Learn more at erikpelton.com/resources/ The post 25 Key Trademark Terms appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. There are countless key trademark terms, and Erik shares 25 of the most important ones to know in this episode.
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We have a new treaty! Report on the conclusion of the WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge
The IPKat
MAY 24, 2024
The second and final week of the WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge has come to an end with the adoption of a new international legal instrument, entitled the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (available here ). This is the first WIPO Treaty to include provisions specifically for Indigenous Peoples as well as local communities.
USPTO Adapts to CAFC’s New Guidelines: What Design Patent Examiners Need to Know
Patently-O
MAY 24, 2024
by Dennis Crouch On May 22, 2024, the day after the Federal Circuit’s en banc LKQ v. GM decision, the USPTO issued a memorandum to its examiners providing updated guidance and examination instructions in light of the court’s overturning of the long-standing Rosen-Durling test for determining obviousness of design patents. The memo, signed by USPTO Director Kathi Vidal, aims to immediately align USPTO practices with the more flexible approach outlined by the Federal Circuit, which eli
Software Composition Analysis: The New Armor for Your Cybersecurity
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?
The Continued Rise of ‘Parasitic Plagiarism Merchants’
Plagiarism Today
MAY 23, 2024
In Australia, a high-profile media lawyer was connected to AI-rewritten plagiarism. However, the problem isn't going away. The post The Continued Rise of ‘Parasitic Plagiarism Merchants’ appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Hearing Tips
Erik K Pelton
MAY 20, 2024
The following is an edited transcript of my video 4 Tips for a TTAB Hearing. TTAB hearings can be important tools in a trademark dispute or appeal at the USPTO. I’ve watched dozens of hearings, and participated in many myself. Here are my key tips: Know the rules of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB): the rules for evidence, for the case, and for the hearing.
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[Conference Report] WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge accelerates pace of negotiations - Week 1
The IPKat
MAY 18, 2024
After two decades of discussion, studies, and negotiations , WIPO is finally hosting the Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge at its headquarters in Geneva from 13-24 May. This builds on the work of the WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC), established in 2000.
Where Did the Poor Man’s Copyright Myth Start?
Plagiarism Today
MAY 22, 2024
The myth of Poor Man's Copyright has been with us for decades. But where did the (bad) idea get its start? The post Where Did the Poor Man’s Copyright Myth Start? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Hollywood Takes Down Animeflix, Vegamovies and Others With Broad Anti-Piracy Order
TorrentFreak
MAY 23, 2024
Pirate sites and services are a major problem for rightsholders and can be challenging to deal with. In India, however, recent court orders have proven to be quite effective. Indian courts have issued pirate site blocking orders for over a decade. In recent years, these have transformed into a powerful legal tool, allowing rightsholders to protect existing and future works with relative ease.
Federal Circuit Overrules Rosen-Durling Test for Design Patent Obviousness
Patently-O
MAY 21, 2024
by Dennis Crouch In a highly anticipated en banc decision, the Federal Circuit has overruled the longstanding Rosen-Durling test for assessing obviousness of design patents. LKQ Corp. v. GM Global Tech. Operations LLC , No. 21-2348, slip op. at 15 (Fed. Cir. May 21, 2024) (en banc). The court held that the two-part test’s requirements that 1) the primary reference must be “basically the same” as the claimed design, and 2) any secondary references must be “so related”
IPO Diversity in Innovation Toolkit
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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.
Voice actors, tricked by LOVO into creating AI replicas, file suit.
The Illusion of More
MAY 20, 2024
A class-action suit was filed last week by voice actors Paul Lehrman and Linnea Sage against AI developer LOVO, Inc. According to the complaint, LOVO induced the actors to provide recorded material under false pretenses—material which was then used to produce synthetic replicas of their voices to become part of a catalog offered to paying […] The post Voice actors, tricked by LOVO into creating AI replicas, file suit. appeared first on The Illusion of More.
3 Count: Her Not Her
Plagiarism Today
MAY 22, 2024
Scarlett Johansson threatens to sue OpenAI, Cox sues insurers over copyright payout, and NMPA seeks to end statutory licenses. The post 3 Count: Her Not Her appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
YouTube Ripper Seeks IP-Addresses of ‘Threatening’ & ‘DMCA-Abusing’ Competitors
TorrentFreak
MAY 18, 2024
Like many other stream-ripper services, YTMP3.nu had many of its search results removed from Google’s search engine. DMCA notices sent by legitimate music industry groups such as the BPI and RIAA contain claims that the site violates the DMCA’s anti-circumvention provision. However, the YouTube-ripping service also views itself as a victim of bogus takedown notices sent by one or more competitors.
The First Biosimilar Disputes at the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
JD Supra Law
MAY 23, 2024
As the era of biologics and biosimilar litigations heats up in the United States, Europe’s Unified Patent Court (UPC) is also taking center stage with the first two biosimilar disputes filed in March and April.
Changes to AI Patent Practice in View of the USPTO’s Recent Actions
IP Watchdog
MAY 20, 2024
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO, the Office or the Agency) has recently issued multiple guidance and proposed rules that potentially change the landscape of patent practice. On top of that, the USPTO has also proposed substantial terminal disclaimer fee increases that can induce early filing of terminal disclaimers. The Agency’s actions will significantly impact patenting artificial intelligence and it is important to understand the USPTO’s position from a holistic perspecti
Restaurant Promotion Plagiarizes Pokémon Cards
Plagiarism Today
MAY 20, 2024
A Japanese council created a series of collectible cards to promote local cuisine. Then fans noticed the similarities to Pokémon. The post Restaurant Promotion Plagiarizes Pokémon Cards appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
‘UFC Ripper’ Tool Can Download UFC Fight Pass Streams
TorrentFreak
MAY 24, 2024
The Ultimate Fighting Championship ( UFC ) has promoted mixed martial arts fights for three decades, turning the sport into a billion-dollar industry. At the same time, the company has been fighting a battle against online piracy. Pirated livestreams and downloads are frequently used to bypass the monthly subscription fee for UFC Fight Pass , something the company is clearly not happy with.
Gavel to Gavel: Limits on copyright infringement not limited
JD Supra Law
MAY 23, 2024
Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court resolved a split between the circuit courts over whether the Copyright Act’s three-year statute of limitations limits the amount of damages a plaintiff may recover to a three-year period.
Infographic | All about wine
Olartemoure Blog
MAY 24, 2024
Let’s raise our glasses to the fascinating world of wine! Behind every bottle, there’s an intellectual property voyage. Today we travel through vineyards and vintages to celebrate National Wine Day. What’s in a Label? The bottle’s label includes the winery’s name and the Denomination of Origin, ensuring that the wine complies with specific geographical and quality conditions.
3 Count: Mechanical Litigation
Plagiarism Today
MAY 20, 2024
Spotify sued by Mechanical Licensing Collective, Internet Archive fails to get music lawsuit tossed and Sony Music opts out of AI training. The post 3 Count: Mechanical Litigation appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Court Rejects Law Firm’s Bid to Directly Obtain BitTorrent Users’ Identities
TorrentFreak
MAY 22, 2024
In many countries around the world there are long-established, well-worn legal processes that allow rightsholders to obtain the personal details of suspected pirates. Requirements vary from region to region but when certain conditions are met, few courts deny genuine copyright holders the ability to enforce their rights under relevant law. One of the most fundamental requirements is that the entity making the claim has the necessary rights to do so, yet over the years there has been no shortage
Danger Ahead? Graham and KSR Now Apply to Design Patents
JD Supra Law
MAY 24, 2024
On May 21, 2024, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an en banc opinion overruling the long-standing Rosen-Durling test for obviousness of design patents in favor of the analytical framework used for utility patents outlined in Graham v. John Deere Co. and KSR Int’l Co. v. Teleflex Inc. LKQ Corporation et al. v. GM Global Technology Operations, LLC, Case No. 2021-2348 (Fed.
C4IP Urges Senate Judiciary to Ignore Common Myths About Drug Patents
IP Watchdog
MAY 23, 2024
On May 20, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) sent a letter addressed to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary one day before the committee held a hearing on competition and consumer pricing in the prescription drug market. C4IP’s letter pushes back against common myths about the impact of patents on drug prices, some of which were the focus of debate during the Judiciary Committee hearing this week, to better inform Congressional efforts on expanding access to medicines for Americ
3 Count: Babybus Battle
Plagiarism Today
MAY 21, 2024
US Supreme Court declined to hear a discovery rule case, Babybus lost its bid for a new trial, and ACE seized thousands of domains. The post 3 Count: Babybus Battle appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Police Piracy Blacklist: No Celebrations For IWL’s 10-Year Anniversary?
TorrentFreak
MAY 24, 2024
Launched to considerable fanfare late March 2014 , the ‘Infringing Website List’ (IWL) is operated by the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU). The IWL is one of the tools available under the banner ‘Operation Creative’, a multi-agency anti-piracy initiative led by police and supported by major rightsholders in the film, TV, music, publishing, and live sports sectors.
On the Stand With Doug Carsten
JD Supra Law
MAY 20, 2024
Doug Carsten is the co-head of McDermott’s life sciences industry practice and focuses on complex patent litigation disputes. In this Q&A, Doug shares what he enjoys most about being a trial lawyer, his go-to advice for junior lawyers and how “My Cousin Vinny” has played a pivotal role in his career.
BREAKING: Full Fed. Circ. Throws Out 'Rigid' Tests For Design Patents
IP Law 360
MAY 21, 2024
The full Federal Circuit on Tuesday overruled long-standing tests for proving that design patents are invalid as obvious, finding that the rules are "improperly rigid" and holding that the obviousness test for utility patents should be used instead.
When is it Too Late to File a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit?
Plagiarism Today
MAY 21, 2024
A recent pair of Supreme Court decisions have addressed when one can file a copyright lawsuit. So, how late is too late? The post When is it Too Late to File a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Pirate IPTV Seller Domain Names Taken Over in Bulk By ACE/MPA
TorrentFreak
MAY 21, 2024
A shrug of the shoulders, accompanied by “a couple of hundred”, used to be considered a reasonable ballpark estimate of the number of meaningful pirate sites operating at any one time. It could’ve been treble that, of course, nobody is omnipresent. Best estimates today range from “thousands” to “tens of thousands” but that’s to a background of massive site blocking measures with perhaps 60/80,000 domains blocked to date and no end in sight.
LKQ v. GM: What In-House Counsel Needs to Know About This Change in Design Patent Law
JD Supra Law
MAY 22, 2024
On May 21, 2024, the Federal Circuit issued an en banc decision (full court, instead of the typical three-judge panel) in LKQ Corp. et al. v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC, overturning the long-standing obviousness test for design patents. By: Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.
Sens. Challenge Pharma Lobbyist Over Patent Abuse
IP Law 360
MAY 21, 2024
U.S. senators from both sides of the aisle took turns at a Tuesday hearing questioning the pharmaceutical industry's top lobbyist over whether patent abuse plays a role in maintaining the high price of prescription drugs.
Unveiling The Dark Side Of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): When Philanthropy Masks Tax Evasion
IP and Legal Filings
MAY 20, 2024
Introduction In the realm of corporate social responsibility (CSR), where businesses are expected to contribute positively to society, a disturbing trend has emerged: the violations of CSR initiatives as a simple cover for commercial tax evasion. [i] The purpose of companies´ CSR activities is twofold: to support a normal social development of society and environmental protection, while some companies turned the good cause to their advantage, spending money that could have been used for real ben
Cox Sues Insurers for Failing to Cover Landmark Piracy Lawsuit
TorrentFreak
MAY 21, 2024
At the end of 2014, a novel type of lawsuit appeared on the docket of a Virginia federal court. BMG Rights Management and Round Hill Music sued Internet provider Cox Communications for failing to terminate the accounts of pirating subscribers. This was the first in a series of “repeat infringer” lawsuits which continue to this day. Most notable thus far is the $1 billion damages award against Cox in favor of several major record labels, which is still under appeal today. $25 Million
3D Printing at Stratasys—3D Printing Markets
Christopher Roser
MAY 21, 2024
In my previous post I looked at the different 3D printing technologies available through the market leader Stratasys. In this second post, I will go much deeper into the different materials and markets where Stratasys provides solutions to customers. For me, there were quite a few surprises where I did not expect 3D printed parts… Read more The post 3D Printing at Stratasys—3D Printing Markets first appeared on AllAboutLean.com.
Strategic Hiring Was The New Normal For BigLaw In 2023
IP Law 360
MAY 21, 2024
The 400 largest law firms by headcount in the U.S. grew more slowly in 2023 than in the previous two years, while Kirkland & Ellis LLP surpassed the 3,000-attorney threshold, according to the latest Law360 ranking.
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