Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 3, 2022
On July 26, journalist and author Jonathan M. Katz took to Twitter to call out the Chilluminati Podcast for allegedly plagiarizing from his book, Gangsters of Capitalism. Hey @ChilluminatiPod : any particular reason you've chosen to straight up plagiarize my book, GANGSTERS OF CAPITALISM, instead of telling your $12K/month worth of Patreons or your various ad buyers up front where you got your content from?
Erik K Pelton
AUGUST 5, 2022
The following is an edited transcript of my video When Should I Apply for Trademark Registration? One of the most frequent questions I get is “When should I begin the process to start applying to register my trademark as a business owner?” The answer, almost all the time, is now. That moment, of course, can be at a variety of different stages for a business, and that’s what I want to review here.
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TorrentFreak
JULY 31, 2022
Over the past decades, the entertainment industries have tried out numerous anti-piracy messages. One of the most iconic videos is without doubt the “ You Wouldn’t Steal a Car ” campaign, which proved to be a fertile breeding ground for memes, satire, and ridicule. The ‘You Wouldn’t’ video is an extreme example but anti-piracy messages on the whole often miss the mark.
The IPKat
AUGUST 3, 2022
Beyoncé has received backlash on her latest album “Renaissance,” which has resulted in the removal of a sample from her song “Energy” – but not for legal reasons. Headlines such as “Beyoncé Has Removed A "Milkshake" Sample From Her Song "Energy" After Kelis Called It Theft” and “…for allegedly failing to seek permission for usage” suggest that Beyoncé used the sample without the rights clearance, but this is not the case.
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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
AUGUST 2, 2022
Back in January, the crypto group Spice DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) made headlines for spending approximately $3 million to acquire a physical copy of the book Jodorowsky’s Dune , a bible for a planned Dune move that would have been made in the 1970s. . The payment beyond excessive. Though the book is rare and valuable, with approximately 10 copies made, previous ones sold for approximately $28,000, making Spice DAO’s purchase more than 100 times the going rate.
Erik K Pelton
AUGUST 2, 2022
Borrowing from the world of carpentry, Erik uses the “Measure Twice, Cut Once” metaphor to explain its analogy to the world of trademark protection. Watch or listen to this episode to discover the meaning behind this metaphor. The post Trademarks: Measure Twice Cut Once appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Borrowing from the world of carpentry, Erik uses the “Measure Twice, Cut Once” metaphor to explain its analogy to the world of trademark protection.
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IP Watchdog
AUGUST 4, 2022
The only president ever to obtain one, Abraham Lincoln knew the essential role patents have played in the scientific and technological innovations that have driven American growth and prosperity since the founding of the republic. Lincoln listed the development of patent laws—along with the invention of writing and the discovery of America—among the most important events in world history.
Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 4, 2022
On July 27, Activision published a series of patch notes and an announcement about mid-season content that was being added to their games. Among the elements being introduced to Call of Duty: Warzone was a series of new operators, including one named Loyal Samoyed , an anthropomorphic dog in combat gear. However, the launch ended up attracting some unwanted attention as, several days later, it was pointed out that Loyal Samoyed bore an uncanny resemblance to an earlier work by concept artist Sai
JD Supra Law
AUGUST 3, 2022
Since at least 1984’s The Last Starfighter, videogame players have dreamed that the time they spent playing games would be rewarded. Recently, a federal judge supplied the inverse, sanctioning a lawyer for failing to play enough Call of Duty.
TorrentFreak
AUGUST 3, 2022
Over the years, Twitch streamers have been increasingly targeted by DMCA takedowns , which can cause quite a fuss. Many of these copyright complaints are legitimate, meaning that streamers use copyrighted content without permission. However, there are plenty of mistakes too. This week, a group of popular Spanish-speaking streamers organized a gaming event featuring “ Project Zomboid “ This is a big deal for the indie game but, unfortunately, it was partly ruined by what appears to be
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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.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 5, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled today in Thaler v. Vidal that an artificial intelligence (AI) machine does not qualify as an inventor under the Patent Act. The decision is the latest in a series of rulings around the world considering the topic, most of which have found similarly. Judge Stark authored the opinion.
Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 2, 2022
Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Netflix Slams Unofficial ‘Bridgerton’ Musical Creators in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit. First off today, Larisha Paul at Rolling Stone reports that Netflix has filed a lawsuit against a duo of musicians alleging that they violated an agreement and staged live performances of their album the Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.
McKinsey Operations
AUGUST 3, 2022
For life science companies to meet their digital ambitions, they must strengthen their technology skills. In a challenging market, emphasizing value propositions can attract first-rate talent.
TorrentFreak
AUGUST 2, 2022
Nintendo has been tackling videogame piracy for a very long time but a lot of water has gone under the bridge since the simplicity of the SNES-based Super Wild Card. These days Nintendo has multiple attack vectors to cover, from bringing down commercial groups such as Team-Xecutor to blocking sites that distribute pirated Switch ROMs. As a result, the Japanese gaming giant often finds itself taking action under the DMCA but as a case from late last week shows, that isn’t necessarily straig
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 2, 2022
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) today announced the introduction of the Patent Examination and Quality Improvement Act of 2022, which is aimed at “evaluat[ing] and improv[ing] the patent examination process and the overall quality of patents issued by the USPTO,” according to a press release. Last week, Tillis told IAM that he would be introducing legislation to reform U.S. patent eligibility law, which is still to come.
Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 3, 2022
Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Major Record Labels and ISP Settle Piracy Lawsuit One Day Before Trial. First off today, Ernesto Van der Sar at Torrentfreak writes that the former internet service provider Bright House has reached a last-minute settlement with a group of major record labels, averting an imminent trial.
McKinsey Operations
AUGUST 4, 2022
Leadership is a set of mindsets and behaviors used to engage and enable people to align on a collective direction, and work together to accomplish shared goals while adjusting to changing environments.
TorrentFreak
AUGUST 3, 2022
Faced with the impossibility of filing lawsuits against every single site offering content without a license, rightsholders all over the world are now fully invested in site blocking. Whether the process begins with a court injunction or utilizes an administrative framework (or both), rightsholders are causing hundreds of sites and associated domains to be blocked by ISPs every month.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 5, 2022
On August 3, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a decision in A. O. Smith Corp. v. Bradford White Corp. which affirmed rulings from the District of Delaware that A. O. Smith’s patent covering a hot-water heater system was both infringed by Bradford White and not invalid. The appellate court ruled that the district court’s construction of a contested limitation within claim 1 was supported by the patent’s specification.
Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 1, 2022
Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Latest Majors v ISP Copyright Case Heading to Trial Next Week. First off today, Chris Cooke at Complete Music Update reports that the case between the major record labels and the now-former internet service provider Bright House is heading to a trial this week as the judge has ruled on some last-minute pre-trial motions.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
AUGUST 5, 2022
This is a case focusing on ownership of social media accounts. The dispute is between bridalwear designer Hayley Paige Gutman and JLM Couture, a bridalwear company. We blogged this case twice before. (See “ Social Media Ownership Disputes Part II: Bridal Wear Company Takes Back Control of Instagram Account from Ex-Employee ” and “ Another Confused Entry in the Social Media Account Ownership Jurisprudence–JLM v.
TorrentFreak
AUGUST 2, 2022
Three years ago, several of the world’s largest music companies including Warner Bros and Sony Music sued Internet Provider Bright House Networks. With backing from the RIAA, the record labels accused the provider of not doing enough to stop pirating subscribers. Specifically, they alleged that the ISP failed to terminate repeat infringers. Ever since the complaint was filed the parties have gone back and forth in court with various arguments and accusations.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 3, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit agreed with a district court earlier this week that neither a settlement agreement between AbbVie and a number of generic biologics companies, nor the 132 patents owned by Abbvie covering its blockbuster drug, Humira, violate the Sherman Antitrust Act. This holding, which is significant in its own right, also has broader implications for patent-antitrust analysis.
Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 4, 2022
Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Roblox Sues WowWee Over New Doll Range My Avastars. First off today, Toyworld reports that Roblox has filed a lawsuit against the toy maker WowWee alleging that WowWee’s new line of dolls violates both their copyrights and trademarks. WowWee, in partnership with Gamefam, created a line of personalized dolls that are meant to resemble a person’s avatar in the Roblox-based role playing game My Avastars:
IP Law 360
AUGUST 5, 2022
The Federal Circuit on Friday rejected a researcher's bid to name an artificial intelligence machine he created as an inventor on two patents, ruling that the Patent Act is unambiguous that only human beings qualify as inventors.
TorrentFreak
AUGUST 1, 2022
Over the past year, a group of independent movie companies filed a series of lawsuits against VPN providers. The makers of films such as “I Feel Pretty,” “Once Upon a Time in Venice” and “Dallas Buyers Club” accuse these services of turning a blind eye to piracy or actively promoting it. Filmmakers Sue VeePN. VeePN has become the latest target in this legal effort.
IP Watchdog
JULY 30, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Thursday reversed a district court’s denial of judgment as a matter of law (JMOL) to Amazon of no induced infringement and vacated a jury verdict finding that it had induced infringement of Vocalife LLC’s patent for a method of enhancing acoustics. Judge Hughes authored the opinion. The asserted patent was U.S.
McKinsey Operations
AUGUST 2, 2022
People’s professional networks have shrunk since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, while companies’ attrition and hiring challenges are growing. To help reverse these trends, people and organizations will need to manage workplace interactions more intentionally. Here’s how.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
AUGUST 4, 2022
by guest blogger Kieran McCarthy. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”) is a law that was written before the commercial Internet was a thing (1984). And many judges—particularly Boomers in the rarified air of the appellate courts—grew up in an era before the Internet was a thing. And so they like to interpret the CFAA using simple, non-technical language that has nothing to do with the internet or technology.
TorrentFreak
AUGUST 5, 2022
Spanish top-tier football league LaLiga is a corporate giant. During the 2020/21 season, LaLiga clubs achieved revenues of almost 3.2 billion euros and with the assistance of LaLiga’s own anti-piracy division , the football group only wants to see that increase. Owned by Telefónica, one of the world’s largest telecoms and internet companies, Movistar Plus+ is the largest TV subscription platform in Spain.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 3, 2022
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), the Ranking Member of the Senate IP Subcommittee, released the first draft of the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022, which if enacted would, at a minimum, overrule the Supreme Court’s decisions in Ass’n for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., 133 S.Ct. 2107 (2013) and Mayo Collaborative Services v.
The IPKat
AUGUST 2, 2022
A deceptive sign is not eligible for trade mark registration. Such rule, in the Trade Mark Law of China ( TMLC ), is directly stipulated in Article 10.1 (7): None of the following signs may be used as trade marks: (…) (7) Those that are deceptive and are likely to mislead the public in terms of the quality, place of production or other characteristics of the goods; How does this provision apply when the sign at issue is in a foreign language, e.g., English?
JD Supra Law
AUGUST 1, 2022
This week, the Court wrestles with a thorny First Amendment question that has divided other Courts of Appeals and considers district courts’ ability to impose sanctions under Rule 37(c)(1). The Court holds that two local officials’ blocking of particular constituents’ comments on the officials’ social media pages violated the First Amendment.
TorrentFreak
AUGUST 4, 2022
One criticism of legitimate streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video, involves content discovery. Even if people subscribe to all three, there’s no official way to carry out a unified search and view in one app. This issue isn’t unique to legal platforms. Pirate sites also have their own libraries and while they’re nowhere near as restricted as their licensed counterparts, the ability to search multiple resources from one interface is definitely considered a
McKinsey Operations
AUGUST 5, 2022
The American Opportunity Survey spotlights Americans’ views on the state of the economy and other trends. What did researchers find about how people think things are going and what the future holds?
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