Plagiarism Today
MARCH 24, 2025
The Bernie Mac Show was based heavily on the legendary comedian's life. So it's no surprise that it tackled joke theft with grace and nuance. The post Plagiarism in Pop Culture: The Bernie Mac Show appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Erik K Pelton
MARCH 25, 2025
The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Key Trademark Terms. Here are twenty-five terms that are critical to know about in the world of trademark and trademark protection and registration. Generic Arbitrary Coined Descriptive Suggestive Office action Principal register Supplemental register USPTO Function Madrid Protocol International filing World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Class or classification Identification of goods and services Acquired distinctiveness Ornamenta
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TorrentFreak
MARCH 25, 2025
Over the past two years, rightsholders of all kinds have filed lawsuits against companies that develop AI models. Most of these cases allege that AI developers used copyrighted works to train LLMs without first obtaining authorization. Meta is among a long list of companies now being sued for this allegedly-infringing activity, including a class action lawsuit filed by authors Richard Kadrey, Sarah Silverman, and Christopher Golden.
Patently-O
MARCH 24, 2025
The copyright dispute over Ed Sheeran's song "Thinking Out Loud" has made its way to the Supreme Court's doorstep. The petition raises questions about judicial deference to administrative interpretations and the scope of copyright protection for musical compositions under the 1909 Copyright Act. In the case, the Second Circuit had sided with Sheeran -- affirming dismissal of the infringement claim based largely on a technical limitation of pre-1976 copyright law.
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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
MARCH 26, 2025
Simon Klose, the director of the Pirate Bay documentary TPB-AFK, filed takedowns against copies on YouTube. Irony is just the first problem. The post Pirate Bay Doc Director Files Takedowns Against YouTube Copies appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
JD Supra Law
MARCH 26, 2025
On March 21, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held in a precedential opinion that legal fees incurred by generic drug companies in defending against patent infringement suits brought under the Hatch-Waxman Act constitute ordinary and necessary business expenses that may be deducted in the year in which they are incurred, and do not need to be capitalized over a period of years.
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The IPKat
MARCH 24, 2025
Earlier this month, the Fifth Board of Appeal (BoA) of the EUIPO, refused the registration of a colour combination for agricultural machines and implements, namely field sprayers in Class 7 of the Nice Classification due to the absence of sufficient evidence demonstrating acquired distinctiveness through use under Article 7(3) EU Trade Mark Regulation (EUTMR).
Plagiarism Today
MARCH 27, 2025
In France, a court ruled that blockchain-based evidence was compelling. However, it's not a breakthrough moment for blockchain in this space. The post Blockchain Evidence Accepted in Copyright Case appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
IP Watchdog
MARCH 24, 2025
Last Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued an opinion in Thaler v. Perlmutter affirming the denial of a copyright application filed by artificial intelligence (AI) developer Dr. Stephen Thaler to an image created by one of Thalers generative AI systems. Although the appellate court did not categorically reject registrability of all AI-generated works, the D.C.
JD Supra Law
MARCH 26, 2025
In celebration of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are sharing six essential tips for understanding intellectual property (IP) rights in government contracts. Contractors navigating federal procurement must understand how IP is created, owned, and licensed under government agreements. The failure to properly manage IP rights can lead to the unintended loss of ownership, competitive disadvantages, or disputes with the government over licensing.
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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.
TorrentFreak
MARCH 27, 2025
In Brazil, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security were scheduled to meet with National Telecommunications Agency Anatel this week to discuss a persistent piracy problem. Known as Gatonet, these unlicensed and illegal TV networks seem to rely on their connections with organized crime. Last week, the authorities said they’d shut down one such operation linked to a powerful drug trafficker known locally as Peixo.
SpicyIP
MARCH 24, 2025
Image from here [ This post is authored by Khushi Jain and Vishno Sudheendra. Khushi is a third-year B.A., LL.B (Hons) student at the National Law University Delhi with a keen interest in the intersection of law and policy. Vishno is a third-year B.A., LL.B (Hons) student at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore with a keen interest in various aspects of IPR and technology law. ] In Part I , we examined the Delhi HCs method of imposing liability on Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Likelihood of Confusion
MARCH 25, 2025
Originally posted 2013-08-15 15:06:08. Republished by Blog Post PromoterI’m back. The blog was offline for the better part of this week because of technical problems — the accumulated effects of database stuff, scars from old hacks and, it seems, wounds from new ones — and, of course, the evil wishes of my many and diverse […] The post Oy, my aching blog appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION.
JD Supra Law
MARCH 28, 2025
In February 2025, the U.S. Copyright Office released a report titled Identifying the Economic Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Copyright Policy. Edited by Brent Lutes, the Offices chief economist, the volume represents the collective insight of an ad hoc committee of economic scholars tasked with identifying the most consequential economic characteristics of AI and copyright, and what factors may inform policy discussions and decisions..
Patently-O
MARCH 27, 2025
by Dennis Crouch In a significant decision, the Federal Circuit has established a more rigorous test for determining when a published patent application claiming priority to a provisional application can be considered prior art as of its provisional filing date. In re Riggs , Case No. 2022-1945 (Fed. Cir. Mar. 24, 2025). The case is decided under pre-AIA 102(e), and so it is not entirely clear whether the same law applies post-AIA.
TorrentFreak
MARCH 26, 2025
Over the past few years, AI technology has progressed at a rapid pace. This includes large language models, which are typically trained on a broad datasets of texts; the more, the better. When AI hit the mainstream, it became apparent that rightsholders were not always pleased that their works had been used to train AI. This applies to photographers, artists, music companies, journalists, and authors, some of whom formed groups to file copyright infringement lawsuits to protect their rights.
SpicyIP
MARCH 24, 2025
[ This post is authored by Khushi Jain and Vishno Sudheendra. Khushi is a third-year B.A., LL.B (Hons) student at the National Law University Delhi with a keen interest in the intersection of law and policy. Vishno is a third-year B.A., LL.B (Hons) student at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore with a keen interest in various aspects of IPR and technology law. ] In a recent judgment on February 25, 2025, the Delhi High Court (DHC) in Lifestyle Equities CV & Anr. v.
JD Supra Law
MARCH 26, 2025
As energy reshapes industries and economies, the race for innovationand the intellectual property behind ithas never been more competitive. Hilary Preston, Vice Chair at Vinson & Elkins unpacks the high-stakes intersection of breakthrough energy solutions, IP strategy, and global market leadership. Learn how forward-thinking companies are safeguarding game-changing ideas and driving the future of energy. ??
The IPKat
MARCH 26, 2025
The EPO Board of Appeal decision in T 0687/22 confirms beyond doubt the relevance of G 2/21 to software inventions. The decision in T 0687/22 links the case law from G 1/19 and G 2/21 to highlight t he importance of establishing a credible technical effect of software invention. The Patentee in the case made several attempts to formulate an objective technical problem solved by the invention based on several suggested technical effects.
IP and Legal Filings
MARCH 26, 2025
The Digital Currency Bill 2021 would be the legislative attempt for India to present a wholesome framework of regulating cryptocurrencies and addressing all the complex challenges issued by digital assets. At this moment, the bill emerges in a world where governments grapple throughout the world to provide a balance in unleashing innovation in the financial technologies sector with the imperatives of financial stability and security.
IP Close Up
MARCH 26, 2025
Reluctance to regulate AI in a meaningful manner is a knee jerk reaction by companies and investors to evade oversight.
JD Supra Law
MARCH 27, 2025
Earlier this month, a federal district court denied the Outsourcing Facilities Associations preliminary injunction motion, which sought to preclude FDA from taking enforcement action against compounded tirzepatide products.[1] Tirzepatide is the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Eli Lilly & Co.s blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro.
The IPKat
MARCH 25, 2025
In a recent decision ( O/1219/24 ) regarding an attempt by Transport for London (TfL) to register the slogan MIND THE GAP as a UK trade mark (UKTM) , the UK Intellectual Property Office (the UKIPO) issued a partial refusal of TfL's application on the grounds of bad faith, based on contractual terms in a prior agreement between TfL and the clothes retailer GAP (ITM) Inc.
Plagiarism Today
MARCH 27, 2025
Judge allows case against OpenAI to move forward, French fashion designer wins case with aid from blockchain and Naver Webtoon joins ACE. The post 3 Count: AI Progression appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
TorrentFreak
MARCH 24, 2025
Regardless of club, region or country, football fans across Europe have been warned for years about the potential for financial crisis. With rising prices for those who love the stadium experience, and a similar picture for those burdened with rising costs while juggling multiple subscriptions at home, awareness among fans is already typically high.
JD Supra Law
MARCH 26, 2025
Can a non-human machine be an author under the Copyright Act of 1976? In a March 18, 2025 precedential opinion, a D.C. Circuit panel affirmed prior determinations from the D.C. District Court and the Copyright Office that an original artwork created solely by artificial intelligence (AI) is not eligible for copyright registration, because human authorship is required for copyright protection.
Traverse Legal Blog
MARCH 26, 2025
Publishing health-related books or products can quickly turn into a compliance nightmare. Many authors and entrepreneurs face unexpected removals from Amazon or aggressive scrutiny from the FDA and FTC. To successfully sell your health content without interruptions, you must master the overlapping regulations enforced by these powerful entities. This guide outlines exactly what you canand can’tsay, helping you build a secure and compliant brand.
Plagiarism Today
MARCH 26, 2025
Anthropic wins early decision in AI case, Ye sued over allegedly unlicensed sample and ASCAP askes government to not loosen copyright for AI. The post 3 Count: Anthropic Principle appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
The TTABlog
MARCH 25, 2025
In an 83-page opinion, the Board dismissed this three-pronged opposition to registration of the mark PANERALUX for various goods in class 9 (e.g., database management software) and class 11 (including cooking ranges), ruling that Opposer Pumpernickel Associates, owner of the registered mark PANERA for restaurant services and food products, failed to prove its claims of likelihood of dilution (Section 43(c)), likelihood of confusion (Section 2(d)), and false suggestion of a connection (Section 2(
JD Supra Law
MARCH 28, 2025
It is taking longer to get a patent. Since 2020, the average time from patent filing to receiving the first action from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has risen from 14 months to 21 months, a 50% increase in only five years. Total pendency, which includes time from filing to an allowance or an abandonment, has risen by three months in the same period.
The IPKat
MARCH 25, 2025
The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the review of The Handbook of Fashion Law (eds. Eleonora Rosati and Irene Calboli, 2025, OUP). This book review has been prepared by Spyros Sipetas , PhD candidate at the Stockholm University. Heres what Spyros writes: The cover image portrays a photograph of Signor Valentino himself, in his atelier in the 1960s Fashion law has now been fully established as a field of study, research, and practice worldwide.
Plagiarism Today
MARCH 25, 2025
Newly public documents from Michigan State University claim the school exonerated College of Education dean Jerlando Jackson, but not how. The post Michigan State University Dean ‘Exonerated’ of Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
SpicyIP
MARCH 26, 2025
On 25th March 2025, the Patent Office officially released the Draft Guidelines for Examination of Computer-Related Inventions (CRI), 2025 , for public consultations. Section 3(k) has been subject to great debate and discussion in the blog. On a quick glance at the guidelines, the guidelines include discussion surrounding all aspects of patenting software (novelty, inventive step, clarity, etc).
JD Supra Law
MARCH 27, 2025
For anyone following the evolving admissibility standards for expert opinions relating to patent damages, the EcoFactor v. Google case is one to watch. In December 2024, the Federal Circuit granted Googles petition for rehearing en banc to address the effect of amended Federal Rule of Evidence 702 and Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals as they relate to admissibility of damages expert testimonyparticularly when a per-unit royalty rate is derived from three allegedly comparable lump-sum.
The IPKat
MARCH 25, 2025
There are quite a few punch lines to this question, sadly none has been mentioned in a recent judgment from the General Court involving the design of a light bulb and the interpretation of Art. 7(2) Community Design Regulation (CDR). According to this provision certain acts of disclosure will not be considered in the assessment of novelty and individual character of a registered Community design (RCD) if a design for which protection is claimed under a registered Community design has been made a
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