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Image: Shutterstock (AI Assisted) Last month I wrote about the 200 year history of copyright in Canada, (Two Hundred Years of Copyright History in Canada: What a Journey!), drawing on a recent book by copyright scholar Dr. Myra Tawfik, “For the Encouragement of Learning: The Origins of Canadian Copyright Law”. That work outlined the genesis … Continue reading "Copyright and Education in Canada: Have We Learned Nothing in the Past Two Centuries?
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The double threat of some of the world’s largest pirate sites operating from Vietnam, yet limited opportunity to conduct robust enforcement actions to turn that situation around, remains a constant source of frustration for overseas rightsholders. Hollywood’s opinion on what needs to be done wouldn’t be any more clear if its submissions to the USTR were written in all caps then underlined.
The USPTO has a wealth of great resources for the general public, and Erik recommends 25 of his favorites in this episode. The post 25 Great USPTO Resources appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. The USPTO has a wealth of great resources for the general public, and Erik recommends 25 of his favorites in this episode.
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The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Seun Lari-Williams , PhD researcher in the fields of copyright and dispute system design at the University of Antwerp, regarding copyright ownership of Nigeria’s re-adopted national anthem. Recently, the Nigerian government decided to do away with the country’s national anthem and re-adopt the previous national anthem - the one it used between 1960 and 1978.
We've seen dozens of copyright lawsuits against AI companies. However, that's not the biggest threat AI faces. The post Why Copyright Won’t Kill AI appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
At a time when many pirate sites seem increasingly elusive, oftentimes almost transient as domains, identities, and branding, come and go, static enforcement targets are in limited supply. The same can’t be said for internet service providers and over the past few years, several have paid a very steep price. Not for engaging in piracy per se , but for not responding aggressively enough against subscribers mostly accused of repeatedly pirating movies and music.
At a time when many pirate sites seem increasingly elusive, oftentimes almost transient as domains, identities, and branding, come and go, static enforcement targets are in limited supply. The same can’t be said for internet service providers and over the past few years, several have paid a very steep price. Not for engaging in piracy per se , but for not responding aggressively enough against subscribers mostly accused of repeatedly pirating movies and music.
The following is an edited transcript of my book video Building a Bold Brand Chapter 3: Bold Brands are Everywhere. Bold brands, great trademarks, memorable logos, and witty slogans are all around us. They can be found anywhere in any field of business. While it may take less effort or time to come up with a descriptive or common name for a business, such a name is a lost opportunity.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced today that it has updated its Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance to more directly address emerging technologies, specifically artificial intelligence (AI). The guidance also includes three new and detailed examples using hypothetical claims to address common situations, such as “whether a claim recites an abstract idea or whether a claim integrates the abstract idea into a practical application.
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While movie and TV show piracy is increasingly attracting for-profit piracy operations, pirate libraries continue to wave an ideological flag. Portals such as Sci-Hub, LibGen, and Z-Library say they strive to collect and preserve as much written content as possible. That includes books, academic papers, and magazines. This preservation drift has awakened book publishers and other rightsholders.
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Under a concept known as Released Time for Religious Instruction (RTRI), children in the United States are permitted to leave school to receive religious instruction elsewhere. Whether an hour a day or once per week, the fact that young students are taken off-site is a component of the law. Use of the tax-supported public school system, to finance and help spread whatever beliefs various groups may have, is disallowed under the First Amendment.
What this is : The implementing regulations for the Corporate Transparency Act require that reporting companies provide their IRS tax identification number (TIN) on Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports filed with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Disregarded entities may experience specific challenges in complying with this rule, as these entities may not have their own TIN.
In recent years, the adoption of generative artificial intelligence tools by enterprises has accelerated at a remarkable pace. The rapid integration of AI technologies is transforming various industries, promising enhanced efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. However, the swift deployment of generative AI also brings potential risks, particularly concerning legal teams tasked with navigating this new landscape.
US Senators propose new AI legislation, Vietnam convicts three streaming pirates and Indian actor sued over music used in a film. The post 3 Count: AI Transparency appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
In recent years, rightsholders of major sports events have repeatedly complained that piracy of live sports is getting out of hand. Ideally, they would like to see updates to the current legislative frameworks , so the problem can be targeted more efficiently. Most of the discussion is focused on tighter enforcement and more restrictions, including site blocking and automated takedowns.
The Administrative Procedure Act (APA), a foundation in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examination and post grant proceedings, in patent and trademark federal court cases and in International Trade Commission (ITC) proceedings, has been implemented more or less faithfully under U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) scrutiny.
Today, we turn the spotlight over to one of our newest community partners, Free Juice. They are a non-profit organization that seeks to “accelerate diversity in the photography industry through […] The post Community Partner Spotlight: Free Juice appeared first on Copyright Alliance.
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While obviousness-type double patenting (ODP) has a long history, Supreme Court precedent and common sense make it clear that the time has come to put ODP to rest. The original rationale for it has long passed, and it is a judicially-created exception to the patent statute that cannot stand. This dinosaur policy of patent law should be put down by the Federal Circuit, Congressional action, or the Supreme Court.
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