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The Challenge of Zombie Plagiarism

Plagiarism Today

Halloween may be over, but a recent article has drawn attention to the problem of zombie plagiarism in academia. Here's what it is. The post The Challenge of Zombie Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Chided by the Canadian Federation of Library Associations for Defending Authors: What an Honour!

Hugh Stephens Blog

Image: Shutterstock All my life I have tried to behave well around librarians lest I be given a steely stare and be chided by the person on duty. I have tiptoed, suppressed coughs, and whispered in hushed tones. And generally, I have succeeded in avoiding reprimand. Until now. Lorisia McLeod, Chair of the Canadian Federation … Continue reading "Chided by the Canadian Federation of Library Associations for Defending Authors: What an Honour!

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Federal Circuit Vacates PTAB’s Decision Based on an Overly Narrow Claim Construction

Intellectual Property Law Blog

In Apple Inc. v. Corephotonics, LTD. , the court addressed two final written decisions in inter partes review (“IPR”) proceedings and in particular (1) whether the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (“PTAB” or “Board”) claim construction is correct when the intrinsic evidence supports a different construction and relatedly whether the PTAB’s first final written decision relying on its claim construction should be vacated and remanded and (2) whether, in the second final written decision, the PTAB’s

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Pablo Rodriguez Failed For Weeks to Say Anything About Funding for an Anti-Semite and Then Lied About What He Knew. He Should Resign.

Michael Geist

The government’s funding of Laith Marouf, a known anti-semite, sparked anger and condemnation last summer as many wondered how Canadian Heritage failed to conduct the necessary due diligence to weed him out as part of its anti-hate program. While government MPs such as Anthony Housefather urged action , then-Diversity Minister Ahmed Hussein was slow to respond and then-Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez inexplicably remained silent.

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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?

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Copyright, Trademark and the Future of Zero Punctuation

Plagiarism Today

The long-running YouTube series Zero Punctuation has come to an abrupt end. Here's what copyright and trademark law say about what is next. The post Copyright, Trademark and the Future of Zero Punctuation appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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FBI & Austria’s C4 Hit Z-Library With a Massive New Wave of Domain Seizures

TorrentFreak

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the United States government’s crackdown on Z-Library , one of the world’s largest shadow libraries. With legal proceedings underway in the United States, authorities have not given up trying to take Z-Library down. One of the site’s primary login domains, singlelogin.me, was seized alongside other domains early May this year.

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A plea for EU copyright unification coming from … the EUIPO?

The IPKat

As IPKat readers know, unlike other areas of IP, the creation of an EU-wide copyright title has never appeared like a concrete possibility. yet. Indeed, the history of EU copyright harmonization has progressed in steps, with several directives (and a couple of regulations) being adopted over a period of 30+ years. Despite the relatively limited legislative harmonization, over the past several years the copyright laws of individual EU Member States have nevertheless become more and more harmonize

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3 Count: Hollywood Accounting

Plagiarism Today

Bohemian Rhapsody screenwriter settles with the studio, India moves to remove pirated movies, and PropllerAds hits back at the MPA. The post 3 Count: Hollywood Accounting appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Measuring the Competition

Erik K Pelton

Erik shares some key questions to ask yourself when choosing a trademark attorney. The post Measuring the Competition appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Erik shares some key questions to ask yourself when choosing a trademark attorney.

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Federal Circuit’s Determination on Whether Fraudulent Conduct in Obtaining Incontestable Status Warrants the Mark’s Cancellation

Intellectual Property Law Blog

In Great Concepts, LLC, v. Chutter, Inc. , the Federal Circuit decided on whether the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board can cancel a trademark based on the inclusion of false statements in a declaration to obtain an incontestable status for the trademark. Background Great Concepts applied for and received trademark registration for DANTANNA’S, Registration No. 2929764 (the “’764 Mark”), for a restaurant.

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IPO Diversity in Innovation Toolkit

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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Cross-border enforcement of judgments – new mechanism comes into force 29 January 2024

JD Supra Law

A wide-ranging mechanism allowing for easier reciprocal enforcement of judgments in mainland China and Hong Kong will come into force on 29 January 2024. The new enforcement regime should reduce the need to re-litigate judgments.

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Researcher Claims 2% of Published Papers Resemble Paper Mill Works

Plagiarism Today

Researcher Adam Day claims that, in a recent study, he found nearly 2% of published research papers resembled paper mill works. The post Researcher Claims 2% of Published Papers Resemble Paper Mill Works appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Trademark Application Checklist

Erik K Pelton

The Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP) for new trademark applications contains a useful checklist which seems simple, but contains many layers and nuances, as Erik shares in this video. The post Trademark Application Checklist appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. The Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP) for new trademark applications contains a useful checklist which seems simple, but contains many layers and nuances, as Erik shares in this video.

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Cyntec Company, Ltd. v. Chilisin Electronics Corp., Chilisin America Ltd. Nos. 2022-1873, (Fed. Cir. October 16, 2023)

Intellectual Property Law Blog

This case is primarily about the Daubert standard as applied to expert testimony on damages. The Federal Circuit reversed the Northern District of California’s admission of expert testimony on damages, which relied on calculations that failed to differentiate between infringing products and non-infringing products. The Federal Circuit also reiterated the standards for a judgment as a matter of law (“JMOL”) of non-obviousness, and clarified that “by means of” claim language does not limit to but-

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Guest post by Hampole, Truffa & Wong: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: The Power of Female Peer Networks

Patently-O

Guest post by Menaka Hampole , Assistant Professor of Finance, Yale School of Management, Francesca Truffa , Postdoctoral Scholar, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Ashley Wong , Assistant Professor of Economics, Tilburg University. This post is part of a series by the Diversity Pilots Initiative , which advances inclusive innovation through rigorous research.

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3 Count: Top Gun Summary

Plagiarism Today

Paramount continues to battle Top Gun case, FTC files AI comments with the Copyright Office and Lynn Goldsmith details legal fight costs. The post 3 Count: Top Gun Summary appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Patent Community Slams USPTO’s Rush to Retire Old Software Systems Despite Patent Center Problems

IP Watchdog

Numerous letters have been submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in recent weeks regarding the Office’s decision to retire Private PAIR and EFS-Web, the two main software systems used by patent applicants, on November 8. The organizations are urging the agency to delay the transition due to numerous bugs and missing features. Groups that have weighed in so far include the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), the National Association of Patent Practitioners

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Relentless Genshin Impact Leakers Face Cognosphere’s Attorneys Yet Again

TorrentFreak

New figures published by CharlieIntel predict that free-to-play, action role-playing game Genshin Impact, will have 63 million players in November alone. These impressive figures suggest that the game’s developers give gamers want they want but for a significant subset of Genshin Impact players with specific needs, that itch has to be scratched elsewhere.

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Intellectual Property Primer Series: Patent Basics

JD Supra Law

A patent does not give the owner the right to do anything. Rather, it gives the patent owner the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering to sell, and/or importing the claimed invention, which most commonly can be a device, method, chemical composition, or ornamental design.

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3 Count: Z-Library Seizure

Plagiarism Today

FBI and C4 seize more Z-Library domains, Nigerian film star wins injunction over her image and Newspapers seek AI reform in Japan. The post 3 Count: Z-Library Seizure appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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FTC’s 100-Patent Orange Book Challenge Creates Uncertainty for Pharma Patent Listings

IP Watchdog

On October 7, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to 10 pharmaceutical companies notifying them of the agency’s intent to challenge allegedly improper patent listings in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Orange Book. While the FTC argues that improperly listed patents can delay consumer access to affordable generics, some have questioned whether the FTC’s regulatory action could slow the development of new treatments, which would in turn delay access to new generics.

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Naver Webtoon: “150 Pirate Sites Shut Down” After Cloudflare DMCA Subpoena

TorrentFreak

DMCA subpoena applications filed at courts in the United States provide a relatively inexpensive mechanism for compelling intermediaries to hand over the personal details of allegedly-infringing users. Since Cloudflare offers reverse proxy services to websites as part of its free tier, most subpoena applications filed in the United States target the company.

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The Briefing: AI Training and Copyright Infringement: Lessons from the Ross Intelligence Case

The IP Law Blog

Thomson Reuters sued Ross Intelligence for using its content to train its AI technology. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler talk about this copyright dispute on this installment of The Briefing. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel or listen to this podcast episode here.

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3 Count: Blue Moose

Plagiarism Today

OpenAI offers to pay for copyright lawsuits, cricket YouTube channel shuttered over copyright and ASCAP sues 12 restaurants over music. The post 3 Count: Blue Moose appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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USPTO Delays Retirement of Old Systems on Eve of Patent Center Transition

IP Watchdog

On the heels of a report published Sunday by IPWatchdog, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced today that they will be postponing the transition to Patent Center—the tool meant to replace legacy systems, EFS-Web and Private PAIR—until November 15. The stated goal of the delay is “to better respond to and incorporate additional valuable stakeholder feedback into the Patent Center system,” according to a blog post published today by USPTO Commissioner for Patents, Vaishali Udupa.

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PropellerAds Labels MPA’s Piracy Claims “Harassment” and “Defamation”

TorrentFreak

With more than a billion impressions per month and over 30,000 active advertisers, PropellerAds is a serious player in the online advertising industry. The Cyprus-based company works with advertisers and publishers from all over the world and while many are legitimate companies, Hollywood believes there are some bad apples too. MPA’s List of Notorious Markets Last month, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) nominated PropellerAds for inclusion on the US Trade Representative ‘s annual

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Infographic | Patented scientific and medical innovations

Olartemoure Blog

DA VINCI SURGICAL SYSTEM EP2444004B1 Inventors: Dr. Frederick Moll and Dr. Robert Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc Date of patent: Mar. 2 nd , 2016 The Da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic surgical platform used for minimally invasive surgery. It enables surgeons to perform complex procedures with enhanced precision. The system is patented for its innovative technology and has transformed various surgical disciplines.

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Plagiarism in Pop Culture: Bob’s Burgers

Plagiarism Today

Bob Belcher may be best known as a nice, polite every man. But what happens when he becomes the victim of plagiarism by Jimmy Pesto? The post Plagiarism in Pop Culture: Bob’s Burgers appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Senate IP Subcommittee Mulls PREVAIL Act Proposals for PTAB Reform

IP Watchdog

The Senate Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held a hearing today featuring witnesses who weighed in on the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act, which was introduced in June by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI). Today’s was the sixth hearing of the IP Subcommittee this year.

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Film Censors Given Powers to Remove Pirated Movies From YouTube, Telegram

TorrentFreak

India’s Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill was first introduced in 2019 with the aim of updating the Cinematograph Act, 1952, to better protect filmmakers. In April 2023, India’s Union Cabinet gave the bill a green light and during July it was passed by both Houses of Parliament. The primary goal of these amendments is to reduce rampant online movie piracy, but also contains measures related to the certification of films.

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[Video] The Future of Virtual Reality in Sports with Bob Tetiva, Founder & CEO, Sense Arena

JD Supra Law

In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” hosts Darius Gambino and Brian Landry from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming & Esports Practice talk to Bob Tetiva, Founder and CEO of Sense Arena, a virtual reality training platform for elite hockey and tennis players. Bob explains how the training tool uses VR technology to enhance an athlete’s reaction time, decision-making and multitasking skills.

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Alleged Co-Inventor Not Bringing Home the Bacon This Time

The IP Law Blog

Many of us have said, “Bacon makes everything better.” Can you imagine the accolades someone would receive if they contributed to an invention that improves bacon? Well, it turns out that not all contributions count when it comes to being an inventor of a patent for a better method of precooking bacon. The dispute arose between HIP, Inc. (“HIP”) and Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel”) related to work on a joint project.

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Should you need at least a 4-year scientific degree to be a patent attorney?

The IPKat

Earlier this year, the Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi) proposed a radical raising of the admission requirements for the European patent attorney qualifying examinations (EQEs). Epi proposed that, to maintain the quality of European patents, there should be no admission to the EQE without at least a 4 year scientific degree.

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Where Are All the Trolls at the CCB?

The Illusion of More

A lot of world-shaking events have occurred since 2018, when the CASE Act was introduced for the purpose of creating a small-claim copyright alternative, now known as the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). After a pandemic, an attempted coup d’ etat, and other jaw-dropping moments, it’s easy to forget all the ululating noise produced by the […] The post Where Are All the Trolls at the CCB?

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Infographic | Best Lawyers ranking

Olartemoure Blog

Carlos R. Olarte Partner INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW LIFE SCIENCES PRACTICE Juan G. Moure Partner INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW Alexander Agudelo Partner LIFE SCIENCES PRACTICE J. Felipe Acosta Partner | Litigation and ADR Director INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW La entrada Infographic | Best Lawyers ranking se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property.