JD Supra Law

MAY 8, 2023

Think you know the law? If you’re an attorney or simply well-versed in legal matters, you may have a working knowledge of statutory and case law. However, the area of intellectual property (IP) law is rife with surprises about which even seasoned lawyers may be unaware.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This is the question the European Parliament addresses for the first time in its Resolution on policy implications of the development of virtual worlds – civil, company commercial and intellectual property law issues, published on October 17, 2024, in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The withdrawal was expected, with panelists at IPWatchdog’s Life Sciences Masters Program in October predicting based on USPTO Director Kathi Vidal’s comments at the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Meeting that the rule was unlikely to be finalized before her departure from the Office.

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The IPKat

MARCH 31, 2025

Trier in summer As readers know, the Katfriends at the Academy of European Law (ERA) in Trier are always busy organizing programmes and courses on all aspects of European law, including IP and digital and IT law. For those looking to get a deep dive in either subject, ERA is organizing two distinct summer courses this year.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 13, 2024

File under: a year-end recap of some of the most widely read IP updates, analysis, and guidance published on JD Supra throughout 2024. By: Beacon Insights by JD Supra

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 5, 2024

intellectual property law’s lack of predictability means far less job-creating investments for companies that need patent protection to compete, and Congress must step in with legislation like the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act to help address the problem, says Michael Gulliford at Soryn IP Capital Management.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

Traditionally, the purchase of the tangible copy of a work afforded the buyer or every lawful acquirer of the tangible copy the possibility to enjoy the work as long as the physical object incorporating the work exists. However, the shift from a market of goods to a market of services has changed this paradigm.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In 2007, I began attending sessions of the World Intellectual Property Organizations (WIPOs) Standing Committee on Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Geographical Indications (SCT) in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss the development of the Design Law Treaty.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 4, 2025

With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), many are wondering how it will affect intellectual property law. While much has been written on the subject of copyright law and the numerous gray areas that will need to be addressed by the U.S.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 22, 2024

We’re pleased to announce that National Law University, Jodhpur’s Journal of Intellectual Property Studies (JIPS) is inviting original, unpublished manuscripts for publication for its upcoming issue (Volume IX, Issue I). NLU Jodhpur has constantly been ranked as one of the top law schools in India.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We are seeking a law student for a paid IP/Trademark internship ($25/hr) from January to May 2024. Our intern will have an interest in Intellectual Property law; solid research and writing skills; and attention to detail and deadlines. Applications will be accepted through November 24th, 2023.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 26, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property law, trade secrets have emerged as a crucial area of focus, particularly in light of recent uncertainties as to the enforceability of non-competes. From landmark court decisions to legislative reforms, here are the top developments to help you stay in the know.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Best Patent Book Terrell on the Law of Patents, 20th edition Sweet & Maxwell by Andrew Waugh KC, Douglas Campbell KC, Tim Austen, Tom Hinchliffe KC, Tom Mitcheson KC (reviewed by The IPKat here ) Best Copyright Book The Routledge Companion to Copyright and Creativity in the 21st Century Routledge eds.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A joint letter from the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) and American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) to Congress highlights that the patent application backlog is at a high point.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 14, 2024

We are pleased to announce that NALSARs Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (IJIPL) is inviting submissions for its 15th Volume. For further details, please read their call and the guidelines below- Call for Papers: The Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (Vol.15) Shamnad Basheer, Prof.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Deepali is a third-year law student at NLSIU Bangalore. Her passion lies in understanding the intersections of AI regulation and intellectual property rights. This is not the first time a government body has found itself on the wrong side of intellectual property law. Image from here. [

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 22, 2025

This rapid evolution in art generation challenges global intellectual property law. Since platforms like Midjourney and DALL-E became popular, using text-to-image models to generate AI art has surged, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between AI-generated art and human-created works.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

2025 promises to be another busy year for intellectual property law. In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, youll hear Wolf Greenfield attorneys from a variety of practice areas reviewing some of the top issues of 2024 and offering their insights on what to expect in the months ahead.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2025

Until this move Rasheed served as Deputy General Counsel for Intellectual Property Law and Solicitor, which made her the chief litigator for the USPTO. Rasheed will immediately move to the PTAB.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 6, 2022

Summer is around the corner, which means we are seeking law student(s) for a paid IP/Trademark internship from May/June – July/August 2022. Our intern will have an interest in Intellectual Property law; solid research and writing skills; and attention to detail and deadlines.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

With a strong background in intellectual property law and a keen focus on the societal implications of advanced robotics, Jasons insights illuminate the challenges and opportunities that define this transformative era.

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 14, 2024

A recent Seventh Circuit decision involving the Defend Trade Secrets Act, allowing for broader international application of trade secrets laws, highlights a difference in how trade secrets are treated compared to other areas of intellectual property law, say Armin Ghiam and Maria Montenegro-Bernardo at Hunton.

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The IPKat

MAY 7, 2024

Kat (re-)unification Should the EU unify the copyright laws of its Member States and introduce, over thirty years after the start of the harmonization process, a unitary copyright title? In 2015, the European Commission itself called unification of copyright laws “ a long-term target ”. The short answer is: yes.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 26, 2022

Eashan writes about Indian intellectual property law on his Medium page. The Finished Article: Essays on Indian Designs Law. The Finished Article intends to offer readers a guided tour through the 100+ year modern history of designs case law in India. Eashan Ghosh.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

RetroKats The sixth annual Retromark conference returns for another afternoon of in-person trade mark law and practice hosted by Darren Meale of Simmons & Simmons and the IPKat on Thursday, 3 April 2025.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2024

If you are looking for some last-minute Christmas gifts, we have some ideas for you: Call for papers The Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law, a student-run journal of NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad, calls for papers for its 15th volume. The submission deadline is 31 March 2025. Well, you are in luck.

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 31, 2022

Note: There are conflicting reports on whether this has already been signed into law or is just being considered. That is difficult to say, it is relatively unprecedented for a country to simply decide to ignore intellectual property laws. If anyone has any clarification, I would greatly appreciate the help.).

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Olartemoure Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Olarte Partner INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW LIFE SCIENCES PRACTICE Juan G. Moure Partner INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW Alexander Agudelo Partner LIFE SCIENCES PRACTICE J.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

While intellectual property laws primarily provide artists with economic protections and redress, what of artists who are less concerned with economic remedies and more concerned with the integrity of their works? Recent unauthorized Banksy exhibits highlight the ongoing struggle of what obligations society owes to artists.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Artificial intelligence is transforming drug design — but it could also disrupt intellectual property law. To realize AI’s full promise, the US may have to reconsider its approach to issuing patents. By: Goodwin

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Barry Sookman

JANUARY 18, 2025

I head the pleasure of speaking yesterday at the Law Society of Ontarios 29th Intellectual Property Law Program: The year in Review. I was speaking on a panel “Artificial Intelligence: Substantive Legal Developments in Copyright Claims” along with Sana Halwani. Program can be found @ [link].

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The IPKat

MARCH 12, 2025

The Committee for Design Law of the German Association for Intellectual Property Law has recently submitted its comments on the request for a preliminary ruling made by the Juzgado de lo Mercantil Nmero 1 de Alicante, Spain concerning the CDR. The survey closes on 1 April 2025. To register and learn more check here.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 9, 2023

Since content solely generated by an AI system is not available for protection under existing intellectual property laws, the following are practical guidelines for human creators who wish to protect content that was created with the assistance of an AI system.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 25, 2024

Just one year into the AIA, Chief Judge Randall Rader famously referred to the PTAB as a “death squad” at the 2013 American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) annual meeting because the invalidation rate was so high.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

AI technologies bring several new business opportunities, but they also bring a host of new legal questions, including in intellectual property law. By: Smart & Biggar

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The Report looked at: i) current and future applications of non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”); ii) how intellectual property laws apply to NFTs and assets associated with NFTs; iii) intellectual property-related challenges arising from the use of NFTs; and iv) potential ways to use NFTs to secure and manage intellectual property rights.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The organizations are urging the agency to delay the transition due to numerous bugs and missing features.

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