All the IP News that Mattered in 2024
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The past year has included some monumental developments in the world of IP - and adjacent to IP - that will affect law and practice for years to come.
The IP Community’s Wildest Dreams for 2025
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 31, 2024
As we do each year, were dedicating the last day of December to readers' comments on what the IP landscape would look like to them if a little thing called reality was not an issue. So, below are our participants heartfelt IP wishes for 2025.
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The Most Important Issues Facing the IP Industry | IPWatchdog Unleashed
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
This conference brings together some of the top thought leaders and newsmakers from the entire industry, with a variety of different backgrounds and people who focus on various different niche verticals within the IP community.
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The Bizarre IP History of Clue/Cluedo
Plagiarism Today
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
However, the IP history behind it is a sad but familiar tale of a creator missing out. The post The Bizarre IP History of Clue/Cluedo appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Clue/Cluedo is a timeless game that is nearly 75 years old.
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The IP space
Likelihood of Confusion
DECEMBER 2, 2024
link] — Sarah Burstein […] The post The IP space appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. Is there any reason Congress has the power to do this? What about changes to the law of personal jurisdiction since this was passed? I have so many questions.
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Piracy Shield Blacks Out Tech News Site by Blocking Another CDN IP
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Piracy Shield Blocks Another CDN IP Address In what appears to have been an attempt to prevent people from watching pirate streams of Serie A match Monza vs Udinese , a blocking ticket was filed last night at 21:19 targeting the IP address 84.17.59.117. Blocking Hit Tech News Site DDaY.it
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 22 Episode 3
Dragons' Den
JANUARY 23, 2025
UK businesses who find themselves all at sea when expanding into a new territory are able to access support from the IPOs network of international IP Attachs IP experts based across the world in Europe, China, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, Gulf States and India.
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Competitive AI Use May Raise IP Issues
JD Supra Law
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Of particular note is the application of existing principles of intellectual property (IP) law to new AI technologies. Given the manner in which AI algorithms are programmed, trained, and deployed, any company employing AI for competitive business purposes should be mindful of IP. By: Quarles & Brady LLP
Be Wary: Sophisticated Scam Emails Impersonating IP Attorneys
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 30, 2025
Business owners should be aware of a new email scam circulating impersonating an intellectual property (IP) representative, containing false information, and offering trademark assistance. This nefarious email scam is sent by an operator impersonating a known Australia registered patent and/or trade mark attorney to garner legitimacy.
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Piracy Crisis: Cloudflare Says LaLiga Knew Dangers, Blocked IP Address Anyway
TorrentFreak
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
A growing consensus suggested that the problems only affected a specific Cloudflare IP address or addresses. “I leave you here a tracert to a Cloudflare IP launched from 230 different points in the country, from different operators. That claim also faced challenges.
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IP Myths vs. Reality: What You Don’t Know Could Cost You
JD Supra Law
MARCH 14, 2025
Intellectual property (IP) is often misunderstood, leading to costly mistakes for businesses and individuals alike. In reality, IP is a complex legal landscape governed by factors like value, ownership, jurisdiction and timing.
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The why and how of IP arbitration
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Why has arbitration become a popular method for resolving IP disputes? Arbitration has become an increasingly popular means to resolve IP disputes in recent years. Arbitration has become an increasingly popular means to resolve IP disputes in recent years. Many assume that courts are the go-to forum. By: A&O Shearman
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Beyond the process: Securing robust IP protection for cell therapies
The IPKat
MARCH 12, 2025
However, unlike traditional pharmaceuticals, these "living medicines" present unique IP challenges that can make or break a biotech's future. However, manufacturing IP has many intrinsic pitfalls, and is often not considered by investors to provide adequate exclusivity and surety of return of investment.
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[Audio] Season 6 Ep #1 IP State of the Union- Billion Dollar Character Acquisitions- Part 1
JD Supra Law
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
How have intellectual property (IP) acquisitions shaped the franchise filmmaking industry, and what lies ahead for beloved and iconic characters? Buckle up, because on this episode of IP Goes Pop!
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[Audio] PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - IP and M&A Transactions
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Rakesh Parikh, Aaron Fadden and Janet Cho provide their insights into some of the nuances of corporate transactions involving intellectual property.
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What Intellectual Property Policy Should Look Like in the Age of AI
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 28, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, it brings with it numerous questions regarding the application of intellectual property (IP) laws.
New Federal Circuit Ruling Opens the ITC to Many More IP Owners
JD Supra Law
MARCH 12, 2025
IP owners who import their goods from overseas and do not have a manufacturing base in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upended years of settled law and ruled that sales and marketing expenses, by themselves, can be the basis for a finding of domestic industry in an International Trade Commission (ITC) enforcement action.
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IP, Licensing, and M&A in the Life Sciences Industry: Trends to Watch in 2025
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 20, 2025
The life sciences industry has long been at the forefront of innovation, and 2025 promises to continue this trajectory with exciting developments in intellectual property (IP), licensing, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
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CGPDTM to Fund Law Students Participating in any International IP Moot Court Competitions: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
SpicyIP
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Image from here In a major, and very interesting development for law students, the Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal announced that the CGPDTM will sponsor Indian law students selected for any IP moot court competition anywhere in the world.
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Reconsidering IPR Strategies in Light of Kroy IP Holdings v. Groupon
IP Watchdog
MARCH 19, 2025
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuits precedential decision in Kroy IP Holdings LLC v. Kroy IP) has significant strategic implications for patent litigation and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings. The holding, facts, and procedural aspects of Kroy IP are well covered here. Groupon Inc.
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The benefits and pitfalls of drug manufacturing IP (T 2543/22)
The IPKat
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
The case highlights some interesting aspects of pharma IP strategy, particularly as related to manufacturing IP and whether this is best protected with patents or trade secrets. In these circumstances, manufacturing IP is another way of protecting return of investment in the drug.
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Cannabis IP: Is There a Major Shift Ahead?
Greenspoon Marder LLP
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Regardless of the basis, this development suggests that a previously reliable IP strategy may now be unsettled. The Cannabis Law practice group at Greenspoon Marder is leading the way in IP developments and will continue to provide updates. The post Cannabis IP: Is There a Major Shift Ahead?
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Virtual Worlds, Real Rules: EU Parliament’s First Take on IP in the Metaverse
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Are trademark rights in the Metaverse as intangible as the world itself, or are they as real as in the ‘real’ world?
IP News: Barks & Bites for Friday, March 21 | IPWatchdog
IP Watchdog
MARCH 21, 2025
This week in Barks & Bites: American pharmaceutical firm Johnson & Johnson announces $55 billion in U.S. by BOE Technology.
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Jack Daniel’s Continues, with Trademark Dilution as the New Battleground
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 15, 2024
By now, most IP practitioners are familiar with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June 2023 in Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. VIP Products, Inc. The highly publicized ruling came after almost a decade of litigation between the parties over VIP’s “Bad Spaniels” parody dog toy designed to mimic a bottle of Jack Daniel’s.
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IP Organizations Want More on USPTO’s AI Patent Eligibility Guidance
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The deadline for comments on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) updated subject matter eligibility guidance was October 16, and the Office received 24 total submissions.
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PROTECTING ARCHITECTURAL WORKS IN THE INDIAN IP REGIME
Intepat
MARCH 13, 2025
In India, the protection of architectural designs falls under three main categories of the Indian IP regime, namely copyrights, designs and trademarks. This poses a serious challenge for architects to secure IP protections for their designs. However, unlike copyright which recognizes even building plans, layout drawings, etc.,
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The Year Ahead: Here’s What Our Readers Will Have on their Radar for 2025
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 1, 2025
Yesterday, we heard what our readers would like to see happen in their wildest IP dreams this year, but some wishes are more likely than others to come true.
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All is Fair in Love and IP Rights
Intellectual Property Office Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Whilst you are busy planning the perfect gift, intellectual property (IP) is quietly playing cupid behind the scenes. From patented heart-shaped jewellery to chocolate brands protected with trade marks, romance has long inspired inventors and creators across the UK.
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Japan’s Text and Data Mining (TDM) Copyright Exception for AI Training: A Needed and Welcome Clarification from the Responsible Agency
Hugh Stephens Blog
MARCH 10, 2024
Image: iStock Japan has always been known for its strong creative sector and rich cultural output, from animé to manga to literature, music and film, and for its respect for intellectual property (IP) and the rights of creators.
Sports and Intellectual Property Law in India
IP and Legal Filings
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
With the greater increase of various leagues such as the IPL in cricket, or the NBA in basketball, various teams are formed by various individuals to assert a title in trademarks and copyrights, amongst other forms of IP so that profit can be maximised. Intellectual property, inherently, can be sold, licensed or marketed.
Google Drive Blackout in Italy After Another Major Anti-Piracy Blunder
TorrentFreak
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Domain was knowingly entered into the system, and then passed, regardless of risk The losing ticket… For good measure, the relevant Google IP address [142.250.180.129] was also entered into Piracy Shield to be blocked by local ISPs; this image shows how access to that IP degraded unlike an adjacent one.
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The Precedent: The Federal Circuit Clarifies When Collateral Estoppel Applies Following Inter Partes Review Proceedings in Kroy IP Holdings, LLC
JD Supra Law
MARCH 14, 2025
In this edition of The Precedent, we outline the Federal Circuit's decision in Kroy IP Holdings, LLC v. Groupon, Inc.
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How Duracell Uses Trademarks and Trade Dress to Fight Counterfeits | IPWatchdog Unleashed
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 10, 2024
This week my conversation is with Leo White, who is Chief IP Counsel and Associate General Counsel for The Duracell Company. During our conversation we begin by briefly talking about patent strategy, but then move quickly to brand protection, trademarks, trade dress and effectively working with customs agencies around the world.
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SpicyIP Interview: Justice Prabha Sridevan on Evolving Roles of Expert Evidence in Indian IP Litigation
SpicyIP
JANUARY 28, 2025
She shared several pertinent points on issues concerning expert evidence in IP litigations and what she thinks is the best way forward for the Indian Courts vis a vis engaging experts in IP matters. Malobika Sen (MS) : Could you elaborate on the role of expert evidence in IP litigation? Sridevan : Absolutely.
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Sky’s Enhanced High Court Pirate IPTV Blocking Order Closes Loopholes
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Dynamic and Static Blocking The order allows Sky to conduct Dynamic Blocking of IP addresses associated with the IPTV platforms’ servers. Once Sky becomes aware of a server it needs to block, IP address information can be sent to the respondent ISPs for blocking in real-time. Fortunately, not everything is shrouded in darkness.
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Insilico Medicine: Lessons in IP strategy from a front-runner in AI-drug discovery
The IPKat
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Recent developments and successes in AI-drug discovery highlight some of the key IP issues in AI-drug development. Companies are being forced to tackle these issues head-on as the IP law advances almost as quickly as the science. It appears that Insilico has taken a dual-approach to IP strategy. Nov 2024)
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2025 BakerHostetler IP Perspectives
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 13, 2025
To describe the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) as rapid is a vast understatement. From its ubiquitous presence assisting us in our most mundane daily tasks to its warm embrace by business leaders eager to revolutionize their industries, AI is pervasive and so are its pitfalls.
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Another IPD Incoming: Himachal Pradesh HC Notifies IPR Division Rules
SpicyIP
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Recently, the Calcutta HC also notified its IPR Division Rules ( here ) and a new roster ( here ) that created specialised benches for IP matters. Readers can see our posts ( here , here and here ) for the Delhi HC IPD Rules. This leaves Bombay as the high court with original civil jurisdiction that doesn’t yet have IPD rules.
[Webinar] Canadian IP litigation 2024: a year in review - February 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 31, 2025
Join us for an insightful session as our presenters Matthew Burt, Daniel Davies and Jean-Sbastien Dupont provide an annual summary of key developments in Canadian IP litigation. By: Smart & Biggar
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Tech Industry Urges EU to Halt Italy’s Overreaching Anti-Piracy Measures
TorrentFreak
JANUARY 22, 2025
To effectively tackle live sports piracy, broad blocking powers aim to block piracy-related domain names and IP addresses within 30 minutes. However, they argue that the ‘blunt’ DNS and IP blocking measures represent a threat to other companies and the public.
IPKat Book of the Year Awards 2024
The IPKat
DECEMBER 19, 2024
We eagerly anticipate your nominations and look forward to celebrating another year of exceptional IP scholarship! Only books published in 2024 are eligible for the award. Please remember that, just as in previous years, only one vote per person is allowed. Deadline The voting is open until 31 January 2025.
IP.com Launches InnovationQ – The Next Generation of Prior Art Search Technology
IP.com
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
This revolutionary platform combines advanced natural language processing (NLP) with a modernized user experience to empower R&D professionals, IP managers, and legal counsel with unparalleled efficiency and precision in supporting innovation and intellectual property strategies.
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