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3 Count: Back in Black

Plagiarism Today

Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Lofi Girl Disappeared from YouTube and Reignited Debate Over Bogus Copyright Claims. First off today, Kai Mcnamee and Michael Levitt at NPR reports that the popular YouTube channel Lofi Girl was briefly taken offline due to what is being described as false copyright claims.

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Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance

Erik K Pelton

In this episode, Erik outlines 7 steps to consider prior to submitting a trademark application to the USPTO. Learn more about these steps and trademark registration at www.erikpelton.com. The post Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. In this episode, Erik outlines 7 steps to consider prior to submitting a trademark application to the USPTO.

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Research Suggests That Software Piracy Lowers Poverty

TorrentFreak

When copyright holders discuss online piracy, they often highlight the associated losses. However, not all pirated downloads equal a loss. While there is certainly a group of pirates who simply refuse to pay for content, there are also people who simply can’t afford it. Piracy and Poverty. This is particularly true for software, which can be rather pricey.

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A First Look at Copyright Claims Board (CCB) Filings

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Today marks the 1-month anniversary of the Copyright Claims Board, so I thought it’s a good opportunity to take a very quick snapshot of the filings we’ve seen so far. My dataset. Number of Filings. The CCB has received 58 filings so far. That projects a total of approximately 700 filings annually. 10 claims have not been publicly posted to the website yet (including some of the earlier filings–what’s the holdup?).

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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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A Different Kind of Plagiarism Resolution

Plagiarism Today

Last week, a plagiarism scandal rocked the Guggenheim Bilbao and their Basque Artist Program. The original allegations were published by Hannah Swayze , a producer who worked on the short film Blue by artist dayday. According to the claims, the Spanish artist Gala Knörr used the film as inspiration for her painting entitled Young Cowboy Gazing. . Specifically, Swayze claimed that the opening shot of Blue was the clear inspiration for Knörr’s piece and that the similarities between the two were u

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EPO: "EPO practice confirmed on adaptation of description"

The IPKat

Earlier this year, IPKat reported on the EPO's advertised workshop on description amendments ( IPKat ). The stated aim of the workshop, which took place at the end of June, was to provide users with "clarity" on description amendments in view of some recent conflicting decisions on the topic from the Boards of Appeal. The EPO has now reported that the workshop of experts "confirmed" EPO practice on description amendments.

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Internet Archive the Racket

The Illusion of More

I think we’ve figured out by now that you can fundraise by lying to people about a threat, right? You can tell them an election was stolen. Or that the internet is under attack. Or that movie stars are harvesting babies to make adrenochrome. Or you can tell them stuff like this. […]. The post Internet Archive the Racket appeared first on The Illusion of More.

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A concerned look on the new copyright teaching exceptions

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Photo by Thomas Park on Unsplash. Nelson Mandela said that “Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world”, but is it powerful enough to change copyright? A long-standing debate has been going on regarding the supporting, or rather, hindering role of copyright rules in educational settings. Recent developments shed new hope. With Article 5 of the CDSM Directive , the EU legislator introduced a new mandatory copyright exception for the use of protected works for educational purposes.

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Member States must prevent unlawful uses of GIs also in exports, says CJEU in Feta case (C-159/20)

The IPKat

In its ruling delivered last week, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) found that Denmark had breached its obligations under Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 , by failing to stop the use of the Greek PDO “Feta” on cheese produced in Denmark and intended for export outside of the EU (case C-159/20 ). The ruling originates from two complaints of the European Commission against Denmark over the production for exports of cheese under the name “Feta”, that is: “Danish Feta” and “Danish Feta

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$5.7m Win Against Pirate IPTV Seller Might Be Just a Consolation Prize

TorrentFreak

In September 2021, US broadcaster DISH Network filed a copyright infringement complaint in a Michigan court. It targeted two sets of defendants. The first was Atlas Electronics, a Michigan-based retailer of unauthorized IPTV services, and company owner Alaa Al-Emara. The second was iStar Company, the supplier of iStar set-top boxes and the operator of the iStar IPTV service sold by Atlas, plus company owner Ahmed Karim.

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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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Why Internet Archive is in Legal Trouble and Deserves to Be

The Illusion of More

My last post about the case Hachette et al., v. Internet Archive was angry. Moved by the compelling testimony author Sandra Cisneros wrote to the court, I was and remain pissed off at those who justify what amounts to enterprise-scale book piracy by dressing it up in the rhetoric of progressive lingo and academic theory. […]. The post Why Internet Archive is in Legal Trouble and Deserves to Be appeared first on The Illusion of More.

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One Month Snapshot: How the CCB is Working So Far

Copyright Alliance

It’s only been a little over a month since the new small copyright claims tribunal, the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), started taking claims. Claimants have been keeping the CCB busy […]. The post One Month Snapshot: How the CCB is Working So Far appeared first on Copyright Alliance.

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Long “Rhode” Ahead, Hailey Bieber

IPilogue

Ariel Goldberg is an incoming 1L JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. While Hailey Bieber’s new skin care brand Rhode promises “ happy and hydrated skin, ” the brand itself has a blemish: an alleged trademark infringement. On June 21,2022, Rhode-NYC, LLC. (“Rhode-NYC”) filed a complaint in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Hailey Bieber and her companies RHODEDEODATO CORP. and HRBEAUTY, LLC for trademark infringement.

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Operation 404 Hit So Many Piracy Apps It’s Surprising There Are Any Left

TorrentFreak

Over the past four years, Brazilian authorities, entertainment industry groups and their anti-piracy partners have marked a new annual event. Each year a new phase of ‘Operation 404’ takes place and champagne corks fly as hundreds of pirate sites and apps are taken down, blocked, or otherwise put out of action. In 2022, a reported 226 websites and 461 piracy apps fell to Operation 404-4 due to the combined efforts of local authorities and their international partners.

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How can CFOs rebrand themselves as innovation allies?

McKinsey Operations

They can take five actions to improve objective-setting, performance measurement, and cultural factors associated with successful innovation projects.

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Artificial Intelligence Enters Stem Cell Research

JD Supra Law

A major step forward in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for scientific discovery in the field of stem cell research was recently reported, reflecting the continued growth of the technology and stressing the need for clarification on patents for AI-generated work.

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Pursuing Your Passions with Heather-Anne Hubbell

IPilogue

Andrew Masson is an IPilogue Writer and 2L JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Heather-Anne Hubbell , an experienced lawyer, litigator, self-described “Serial Entrepreneur”, and Founder and CEO of Phundex. In her career, Heather-Anne has tackled very diverse roles, including as a successful international tax law litigator.

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After MPA Chopped Off PrimeWire’s Head, HydraWire.tv Grew Back

TorrentFreak

In the content protection arena, the term ‘whac-a-mole’ is known all too well. When pirates or their links appear in one place, they can quickly reappear in another. Another term referencing a similar problem relates to piracy platforms. When a lawsuit directly attacks a site’s ability to operate using specific domains or branding, for example, the ‘hydra effect’ comes into play.

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Demand for online education is growing. Are providers ready?

McKinsey Operations

Growing competition in online education suggests providers may need to take bold action. Five strategic moves could help them compete and grow while meeting the needs of learners.

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Facebook Accused of ‘Eviscerating’ Small Tech Business’s META Marks

IP Watchdog

A small business owner is suing Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook (Facebook), accusing the internet giant of “brazenly violating fundamental intellectual property rights enshrined in U.S. law to obliterate a small business.” METAx, LLC (Meta) was founded in 2010 by Justin “JB” Bolognino, who is described in the complaint filed in the U.S.

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Carswell’s Intellectual Property Journal welcomes new Student Editorial Team for 2022-2023

IPilogue

IP Osgoode is pleased to announce the new team of student editors for the Intellectual Property Journal (IPJ). Returning this year are Sarah Raja, Nikita Munjal, and Androu Waheeb. New student editors are Ibrahim Arif, Patricia Borja, Emily Chow, and Sabrina Macklai. Alexandra Mogyoros , Assistant Professor at Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University, is also joining the ranks as a book review editor.?

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Bungie Sues Twitch-Streaming Destiny Cheater ‘MiffysWorld’ For Being Awful

TorrentFreak

The RIAA was well within its legal rights when it sued thousands of file-sharers in the early 2000s. But it looked bad. Like really bad. The sight of corporate lawyers crushing everyone from students to moms and dads was a PR disaster. In today’s social media-powered world, it would’ve been devasting. Interestingly, a brand new lawsuit filed by Bungie against what initially seemed like an ordinary guy may actually end up having the opposite effect in its gaming community.

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WIPO General Assembly moves to diplomatic conferences on designs and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources

The IPKat

On 21 July 2022, Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) approved the convening of diplomatic conferences on designs and genetic resources, no later than 2024. Diplomatic conferences are negotiating rounds where multilateral treaties are adopted or revised. The decision to move to diplomatic conferences was made during the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO, which are being held from 14 to 22 July 2022, concerning the following instruments.

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Patent Filings Roundup: Board Denies Petition for Claims Not in Litigation; SK Hynix Hits Longhorn with Declaratory Judgment on Semi Campaigns

IP Watchdog

It was a slow summer week at the Board with just 23 new petitions—one post grant review and 22 inter partes reviews; in district court, a relatively average 63 new filings and 53 terminations rounded out the count. The major streaming companies, including Disney, challenged WAG Acquisitions [of Woodsford Litigation Funding] patents before the Board; SharkNinja challenges Bissel patents on vacuum cleaners; and FedEx challenged patents owned by Raymond Anthony Joao’s ultra-litigious Transcend Ship

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Author Talks: Lead like a girl

McKinsey Operations

Dalia Feldheim says managers and executives, regardless of gender, can combat widespread burnout by embracing conventionally feminine leadership traits.

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Meta Hit With Massive Piracy Lawsuit Over Epidemic Sound Royalty-Free Music

TorrentFreak

Faced with the prospect of copyright strikes, Content ID claims and potential account loss, thousands of YouTubers, TikTok users, and other content creators use music provided by Epidemic Sound. Founded in 2009 and based in Sweden, Epidemic Sound has a library of more than 35,000 music soundtracks and 90,000 sound effects. Licensing is offered on a subscription basis for as little as 9 euros per month and for that, personal creators can use Epidemic’s music and monetize a channel on YouTub

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Beach Safety and Avoiding Rip Currents: Advice from NOAA

U.S. Department of Commerce

Beach Safety and Avoiding Rip Currents: Advice from NOAA. July 21, 2022. KCPullen@doc.gov. Thu, 07/21/2022 - 14:16. Environmental data. The following is part of a summer blog series with a focus on summer safety tips from NOAA. From the tropical beaches of Maui, the sunny shores of Malibu, the fragile islands of the Outer Banks, beaches across the United States are savored retreats for millions of people.

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Amicus Filings in Biogen v. Mylan Urge SCOTUS to Eliminate Uncertainty in Drafting Patents to Satisfy Written Description Requirement

IP Watchdog

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court received several amicus briefs filed in support of the petition for writ of certiorari filed in Biogen International GmbH v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. If cert is granted, this case will ask the nation’s highest court to clarify the written description requirement under 35 U.S.C. § 112. The appeal follows a contentious decision this March from the U.S.

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Announcing the 2021-2022 Winners of the Gowling WLG Best Blog in IP Law and Technology Prize

IPilogue

IP Osgoode would like to congratulate the winners of the? Gowling WLG ?Best Blog in IP Law and Technology Prize for 2021-2022. Four prizes in total are awarded each year to Osgoode students and the winning blog posts are featured in the IPilogue. Recipients also receive a $500 award, are announced at Convocation and receive a permanent notation on their official Osgoode transcript. .

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Court Orders PayPal & Alipay to Freeze VPN Company’s Funds in Piracy Lawsuit

TorrentFreak

VPN services are generally seen as neutral intermediaries. Technically speaking, they simply route traffic through their servers, adding an extra layer of protection for their users. However, some VPN providers have gone a step further by marketing their services directly to online pirates. This is also what the Panamanian company “VeePN” did, according to a group of filmmakers.

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The costs of the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court system

JD Supra Law

With the introduction of the European Patent with unitary effect (Unitary Patent) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC), the question arises whether the use of this new system makes economic sense for patent owners. Patent owners not only have to consider the validation costs and renewal fees of a Unitary Patent, which will cover the territories of all participating Member States, but also the costs of a litigation before the UPC.

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This Week in Washington IP: Adjudication Issues at the PTAB, Regulating Government Access to Personal Data, and the USPTO’s Southeast Asia Intellectual Property Roadshow

IP Watchdog

This week in Washington IP news, the House Committee on the Judiciary’s IP Subcommittee takes a second look at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board after 10 years of existence, with a special focus on issues with adjudicating legal matters in an agency setting. The full House Judiciary Committee also hosts a hearing to explore government access to consumer personal data.

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Another Account Suspension Case Yeeted–Rangel v. Dorsey

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Rangel has the Twitter alias “ religiouserpico ”: Twitter suspended him after he tweeted “HANG THEM ALL” (did God approve that???). He sued pro se. The court yeets his lawsuit. Claim Against Jack Dorsey. “Out of millions of Twitter accounts, it is implausible that Dorsey took specific action against Rangel.” Section 230. ICS Provider. “Twitter clearly is a ‘provider. of an interactive computer service’ under the CDA.” Cites to Dyroff and Brittain v

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YouTube Processed Nearly 1.5 Billion Content-ID Claims in 2021

TorrentFreak

To protect copyright holders, YouTube regularly removes, disables, or demonetizes videos that allegedly contain infringing content. For years, little was known about the scope of these copyright claims but that changed last December when the streaming platform published its first-ever transparency report. YouTube Copyright Transparency. The report covered the first six months of 2021 and YouTube recently released the second edition, which means that we now have access to the full-year statistics

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Electronic Gaming Podcast | Employment Issues - Barath Chari and Jason Storck

JD Supra Law

What’s the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? Does it matter that you hired an engineer for your game in another country? What’s a PIIA? Wilson Sonsini Partners Jason Storck and Barath Chari know the answers. With the pandemic causing the largest remote work experience the world has ever seen, Barath and Jason share their wealth of experience to provide the critical details to keeping a gaming company safe.

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