Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 10, 2023
OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, announced their new web crawler. Here's how to block it from your site and why you may want to do it. The post How to Block ChatGPT (And Why to Do It) appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 9, 2023
Author Jane Friedman faced an unusual problem: Reverse plagiarism. However, it's becoming much more common and the industry is not ready. The post Amazon and the Problem of Reverse Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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IP Watchdog
AUGUST 8, 2023
Recently, it has come to my attention that a system that utilizes a camera to capture images and software to run facial recognition is being rejected by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as an abstract idea. Why? Well, it unfortunately seems that the reason is simply because the purpose of this very tangible, working system is to identify people and charge them a fare.
Hugh Stephens Blog
AUGUST 10, 2023
Like many people, my daughter is interested in acquiring a hybrid vehicle, to save on gas and to help save the planet. Among the models she has been looking at is the Toyota Prius, so when I saw a review of the 2023 Prius in the Driving section of my local paper, the Victoria Times-Colonist, … Continue reading "Google Blocked My News Search—So I Used Bing and Got the Information I Needed, Instantly!
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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?
Intellectual Property Law Blog
AUGUST 10, 2023
Topic This case addresses the proper standard for an appeal of a discretionary decision by a successor judge as well as requests for attorneys’ fees under 35 U.S.C. § 285 and certain circumstances that do not make a case exceptional. Background In 2016, OneSubsea brought an infringement suit against FMC alleging infringement of ten patents directed generally to “subsea recovery of production fluids from an oil or gas well.
Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 9, 2023
Apple and the Tetris Company sued by author, Aritzia seeks dismissal of sculpture case and Spider-Man fan film raises questions. The post 3 Count: Tetris Battle appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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Michael Geist
AUGUST 11, 2023
Blocking of news links on Facebook and Instagram in Canada has becomes increasingly widespread in recent days, leading to a growing number of public comments from media outlets and reporters expressing surprise or shock about the scope of the link blocking. Indeed, outlets with blocked links include university student newspapers , radio stations , and foreign news outlets.
Intellectual Property Law Blog
AUGUST 9, 2023
Topic This case addresses patent eligibility under Alice and whether the district court should have afforded the patent owner leave to amend its complaint. Background Sanderling asserted three patents sharing a common specification against Snap in the Northern District of Illinois. The claims are directed to a method of determining a user’s location with a GPS and displaying images the user based on their location.
Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 8, 2023
As the 2023 school year nears, students are returning to a different environment. Here are 7 tips for avoiding academic integrity issues. The post 7 Academic Integrity Tips for Students in 2023 appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Erik K Pelton
AUGUST 8, 2023
Electronic signatures are a standard procedure for online documents, including trademark documents. Erik discusses the unique method for signing a document at the USPTO in this video. The post How to Sign a Trademark Filing at the USPTO appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Electronic signatures are a standard procedure for online documents, including trademark documents.
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TorrentFreak
AUGUST 11, 2023
With momentum building in favor of pirate site blocking measures elsewhere in Europe, Austrian ISPs took their opposition all the way to the country’s Supreme Court. Despite concerns over the implications for net neutrality, rightsholders’ interests prevailed. Like many of their foreign counterparts, Austrian ISPs soon found themselves compelled by court order to block torrent and streaming sites, those offering unlicensed musical works, plus scientific article and textbook repositor
Cogency Global
AUGUST 10, 2023
What this is : Assumed name registration (which can include DBA filings, trade name and fictitious name registration) establishes the use of a name and, in many states, prevents other entities from registering the same or similar name. What this means : Doing business under another name comes with a great many rules, requirements and renewal dates to track and manage.
Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 7, 2023
Bella Hadid sued over Instagram post, Kenyan musician wins 9-year legal battle with phone company and psychic startup faces copyright lawsuit. The post 3 Count: Psychic Lawsuit appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
SpicyIP
AUGUST 10, 2023
Image from here [This post is authored by SpicyIP Intern Varsha Sharma. Varsha is a 5th year law student pursuing B. A. LL.B (Hons.) from Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat.] In this post I will be dwelling on the aspect of vested substantive rights encompassed within procedural rules, from the perspective of the recent controversy raised in SAP Se vs Swiss Auto Products and Anr.
TorrentFreak
AUGUST 11, 2023
With nearly 14 million books available for download, Z-Library is one of the largest repositories of pirated books on the Internet. The site has millions of regular readers who find a wealth of free knowledge and entertainment at their fingertips. Z-Library’s very existence was put to the test last November when U.S. law enforcement agencies seized over 200 domain names connected to the site.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 10, 2023
A little over halfway through 2023, and nearing the end of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB’s) fiscal year, we can take stock of an administrative body that is settling into a decade of precedent while big changes still loom. Unlike prior years, where policy changes resulted in statistical swings for institution rates, outcomes, amendment practice, and the like, this year has been more of an extension of previous trends (though institution rates are still creeping higher).
Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 8, 2023
Photographer sues media company, DJ Paul sued over tornado video and Dark and Darker up for sale despite copyright issues. The post 3 Count: Darkest and Darkester appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
JD Supra Law
AUGUST 11, 2023
Draft AI Act – What Happened So Far: Back in April 2021, the European Commission provided a draft regulation laying down harmonized rules on artificial intelligence (AI Act) aimed at safeguarding fundamental EU rights and user safety.
TorrentFreak
AUGUST 10, 2023
Two years ago, the RIAA secured a major victory in its piracy lawsuit against YouTube-rippers FLVTO.biz and 2conv.com and their Russian operator Tofig Kurbanov. A Virginia federal court issued a default judgment in favor of several prominent music companies after the defendant walked away from the lawsuit. According to the order, there is a clear need to deter the behavior of Kurbanov who failed to hand over evidence including server logs.
Michael Geist
AUGUST 8, 2023
As the fallout from Bill C-18 continues , a coalition of Canadian media outlets – News Media Canada, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, and the CBC – have filed an application with the Competition Bureau seeking an inquiry into Meta’s decision to block news links in response to the bill’s mandated payments for links approach. There is unquestionably a need for greater competition work with respect to Internet platforms, but a case grounded in refusal to link is not the place t
Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 7, 2023
There's a new plagiarism scandal in the crypto world over accusations of code theft. However, there is more to the story than the headlines. The post New Plagiarism Allegations Rock Crypto Community appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
JD Supra Law
AUGUST 8, 2023
Can privacy law and trade secret law coexist, or is compliance with both impossible? We are experiencing the fourth industrial revolution, driven by the rise in data and connectivity, analytics and artificial intelligence. Originally published in Law360 - August 7, 2023. By: Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.
TorrentFreak
AUGUST 10, 2023
Copyright infringement lawsuits against pirate IPTV providers and those accused of assisting them, usually have a few common elements. To compensate for massive infringement, a demand for damages running to no less than eight digits often sets the stage, while an obligatory demand for a trial by jury shows early commitment to see things through. What typically follows are months of litigation followed by an announcement that there will be no trial because, against all odds, the parties have agre
IP and Legal Filings
AUGUST 11, 2023
Introduction Trademarks are no longer confined to words, numbers, or devices. Admittedly, anything which could be used to distinguish one’s merchandise is being put out for statutory protection. This is primarily because of the clash between the traditional concept of trademarks and the ever-growing need to find newer ways to differentiate one’s product and services from competitors. [1] Thus, the nature of trademarks has also morphed into unconventionality, where protection is often sought for
Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 10, 2023
YouTube-dl site goes offline following court order, Safaricom appeals callback decision and DISH patents new DRM system. The post 3 Count: YouTube-dl Down appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
AUGUST 9, 2023
Another account termination case. The plaintiff shared “her religious conservative opinions” on LinkedIn. LinkedIn closed the account because she allegedly shared misleading COVID information. “Plaintiff claims that her beliefs against the COVID-19 vaccines are rooted in religion.” She also claims she suffered financial losses due to the LinkedIn account termination.
TorrentFreak
AUGUST 9, 2023
In 2020, the RIAA infuriated many players in the open source community by targeting YouTube-ripping tool, youtube-dl. The RIAA sent a takedown notice to GitHub, claiming that the software bypassed technological protection measures, in violation of the DMCA. GitHub initially complied but later changed course. After consulting legal experts, including those at the EFF, it restored the youtube-dl repository and launched a million-dollar defense fund to assist developers in similar disputes.
IP and Legal Filings
AUGUST 7, 2023
Introduction It is a well-known fact that most of the businesses in India are family-owned and controlled by the family members themselves. This has been the old age practice, and continues to be growing over a period of time in the modified form assimilate in the new juncture of doing business. In order to curb that, the Companies Act evolved itself in relation to Related Party Transactions (hereinafter referred to as “RPT”) and cater indirect connection in the ambit of RPT.
SpicyIP
AUGUST 10, 2023
In Humanity Life Extension LLC v. Union of India , the Delhi High Court refused to read Rule 49.6 of the Patents Cooperation Treaty Regulations (a provision that provides for condonation of delay by a period of one month with respect to the submission of national phase patent application) in the petitioner’s favour. The Controller of Patents had earlier declined to entertain the petitioner’s national phase application on the ground that it breached the statutory deadlines set out in Rule 138 of
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 7, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) held in a precedential decision today that an inter partes review (IPR) petitioner must be given the opportunity to present evidence of anticipation or obviousness under a new claim construction when that construction is first proposed by a patent owner in its response following the institution decision.
TorrentFreak
AUGUST 9, 2023
At least on the surface, the story of Sdarot, Israel’s most popular pirate site, sounds quite similar to that of The Pirate Bay. Loved by millions and loathed by entertainment companies, both have demonstrated an unusual ability to remain online, despite overwhelming odds. But while The Pirate Bay has generated considerable revenue over the years, Sdarot’s existence and its ability to generate profit seem inexorably intertwined.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
AUGUST 11, 2023
Another 3k+ word post about the jurisprudential chaos in online contract formation law. You’ll notice that this post gets increasingly surly as the cumulative effect of the judicial inanity weighed on me. Two top-line takeaways you might get from this post: A two-click formation process avoids the risk of judges moving the goalposts about formation, and If you are amending your TOS, have an airtight plan for building a credible evidentiary record.
SpicyIP
AUGUST 7, 2023
Last week was full of exciting discussions on the blog. Lokesh wrote a post on the 2023 amendments to the Cinematograph Act, 1952 and put out the second post in our ‘SpicyIP Flashback’ series. Praharsh discussed an interesting development in Karnataka where a Court granted an interim injunction to a law student against 2 law assistant professors, on copyright infringement claims.
The Illusion of More
AUGUST 10, 2023
One of the more challenging aspects of copyright advocacy is the fact that many artists and creators are conflicted about enforcing their own rights, and from observation, the disconnect is ideological. For the last 30 years, copyright skepticism has been woven into political narratives rooted in criticism of corporations and the excesses of capitalism—popular themes […] The post Before Generative AI, Big Tech Taught Artists to Abdicate Copyright Rights appeared first on The Illusion of Mo
TorrentFreak
AUGUST 8, 2023
This is a bit of an unusual post, but we believe that it’s important to let people know that our Twitter / X account was been hijacked and put to new use without our knowledge. The username and handle were updated as well, and there doesn’t appear to be an easy way to sort this out without direct help from X, which isn’t proving easy. The account still has our followers so please know that everything that’s posted by the account can’t be trusted.
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