World IP Day: IP and Youth-Innovating for a Better Future (Kidovate as an Example)?
Hugh Stephens Blog
APRIL 24, 2022
This year the theme of World Intellectual Property (IP) Day, April 26, is “IP and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future”.
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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White House Executive Order on AI Punts on IP Issues
Intellectual Property Law Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
However, it does recognize that IP issues exist and mandates actions by various agencies to address these issues. It addresses many of the risks and problems that can arise with AI. One of the topics which raises many legal issues, particularly with generative AI (“genAI”), is intellectual property.
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Blockchain’s Very Big (and Very Bad) IP Day
Plagiarism Today
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The post Blockchain’s Very Big (and Very Bad) IP Day appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Yesterday, two major rulings came out that impact Bitcoin and other blockchain-based technologies. Here's what happened.
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Women, Literature, and Copyright: Holding up Half the Sky (World IP Day)
Hugh Stephens Blog
APRIL 24, 2023
It became one of the ubiquitous propaganda slogans during the Cultural Revolution (along with the somewhat self-justifying “we have friends all over the world”) and was part of the effort to exhort women to contribute to Chinese society … Continue reading "Women, Literature, and Copyright: Holding up Half the Sky (World IP Day)"
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Etsy Launches New IP Portal
Plagiarism Today
APRIL 11, 2022
The post Etsy Launches New IP Portal appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Given the rising fees and the backlash to them , shop owners clearly have a no shortage of reasons to be angry with Etsy right now. However, this is also going to be one to watch, especially as the holidays roll around.
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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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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.
Impact of AI on Global IP Systems
IIPRD
JANUARY 7, 2025
AI and the Global IP System We need a worldwide intellectual property (IP) structure that encourages innovation and invention if we are to benefit from generative AI. The fast uptake of novel technologies such as generative AI necessitates an adaptation of the IP management systems. Impact of AI in different aspects 2.1.
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Cloudflare Must Block ‘Piracy Shield’ Domains and IP Addresses Across its Service
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 24, 2024
An incident just after launch saw a Cloudflare IP-address blocked which rendered many legitimate websites inaccessible. All Cloudflare Services The Court of Milan’s decision prohibits Cloudflare from resolving domain names and routing internet traffic to IP addresses of all services present on the “Piracy Shield” system.
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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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Site Blocking Is Effective Worldwide Says New Report by IP House and DCA
The Illusion of More
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Options to Combat It, released today by IP House and Digital Citizens Alliance (DCA) is one more reason the U.S. Congress should adopt site-blocking legislation to protect American creators and consumers.
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[Audio] PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Artificial Intelligence: Issues Affecting Creators, Writers and Artists
JD Supra Law
MAY 30, 2024
In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Janet Cho and Amy Pruett provide an update on recent cases and some of the legal issues involved with using datasets to train AI models. By: Williams Mullen
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Whither Indian IP Academics’ Engagement with the Judiciary?: Some Thoughts for Discussion – Part II
SpicyIP
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Image from here In Part I , we looked at the legal mechanism around IP professors’ engagement with the judiciary. We can get an inkling about this after observing the sorry state of IP research in India. I resist making normative or ideological claims about what IP is for and the stakes of public interest therein.
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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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Assessing a Startup’s IP: Key Questions to Ask
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 9, 2025
As an investor, you know that a startups intellectual property (IP) can be among its most valuable assets. A strong IP portfolio not only helps secure a companys unique market position but also reduces competitive threats and enhances investment returns. By: Fish & Richardson
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2024 highlights in Canadian life sciences IP and regulatory law
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 8, 2025
In 2024, the Rx IP Update team at Smart & Biggar reported on a number of developments in Canadian life sciences IP and regulatory law. Highlights from 2024 are below; see also our top ten Rx IP Update reads of 2024. By: Smart & Biggar
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To Be Or Not To Be: Self-Revocation of Seminal European Patents Creates New Uncertainty In CRISPR IP Space
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
There is no shortage of surprises and twists in the decade-long fight over the control of dominant IP in the CRISPR space. The newest one is the self-revocation of two seminal CRISPR patents in Europe by the team led by two Nobel Laureates Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna (aka “CVC”). By: Proskauer - Minding Your Business
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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.
Some AI-Discovered Drugs Carry More IP Risks Than Others - Here's Why
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 13, 2025
AI is poised to revolutionize drug discovery, but uncertainty in developing protectable IP in this emerging field creates a host of potential risks for companies innovating in this space. Further complicating things: not all AI-assisted compounds are created equaland that extends to their patentability. By: Fenwick & West LLP
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Enforcing Criminal Remedies Against IP Infringement in India: A Long Road to Justice?
SpicyIP
JANUARY 13, 2025
Image from here Enforcing Criminal Remedies Against IP Infringement in India: A Long Road to Justice? The trajectories of the Nair and Fernandes cases raise pressing questions about the efficiency of criminal remedies in copyright law and the state of IP enforcement in India. Aditi is a final-year B.A.,
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Design Patent Protection for Computer Generated Icons and Graphical User Interfaces
Intellectual Property Law Blog
APRIL 18, 2023
Strategically considered design patents are also a valuable component of an overall IP strategy. This enables coverage, for example, for dynamic icons, a sequence of screen displays and more. Where available, utility patents remain valuable. When assessing the patentable features of your software, design patents should not be overlooked.
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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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ChatUSG: What Companies Doing Business with the Government Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence
Intellectual Property Law Blog
MAY 2, 2023
Broader Issues with Generative AI Some other issues companies face with employee use of AI relate to IP and open source. New creations implicate IP issues, including the protection of what is created, potential infringement of preexisting IP, and ownership and licensing issues of the output. Both the U.S.
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IP Forecast: OpenAI, Microsoft Look To Toss NYT Case
IP Law 360
JANUARY 9, 2025
OpenAI and its backers at Microsoft will try persuading a New York judge to dismiss one of the major copyright suits against them, with arguments that using news stories to train the startup's artificial intelligence model is a "transformative" use.Here's a spotlight on where that case stands plus all the other major intellectual property matters (..)
[Video] Navigating Intellectual Property Challenges in the Renewable Energy Sector - Energy Law Insights
JD Supra Law
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Join Troutman Pepper Partners Bill Belanger and Greg Len for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of intellectual property (IP) within the renewable energy sector. Learn about the risks and opportunities for businesses, and hear compelling stories of how strategic IP management can lead to successful.
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?
Legal Battles Over AI and Copyright: Emerging Trends in Intellectual Property Disputes
JD Supra Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances, it brings with it complex legal challenges, particularly in the realm of intellectual property (IP). These cases are reshaping the landscape of IP law and AI development, highlighting the need for clearer regulations and guidelines.
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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New Group Launched by IP VIPs Promises to Protect Inventors’ Right to Access Capital
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A new inventors’ rights group was launched Thursday, September 19, with the aim of “helping startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs defend their intellectual property rights and access capital.”
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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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A Landmark Summer for Design Patent Law
JD Supra Law
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The world of intellectual property (IP) underwent some significant transformations this summer, with recent changes from the U.S. These updates reflect a broader trend towards more flexible and inclusive IP protection, ensuring that innovators can better safeguard their relative designs.
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Generative AI Meets Generative Litigation: News Corp Continues Its Battle Against Perplexity AI
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 23, 2024
and corporate parent News Corporation have renewed their intellectual property (IP) complaint against artificial intelligence (AI)-powered answer engine Perplexity AI in the District Court for the Southern District of New York. Plaintiffs Dow Jones & Company, Inc., NYP Holdings, Inc., By: ArentFox Schiff
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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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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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.
Filmmaker Says He Didn't Infringe IP With Beirut Documentary
IP Law 360
DECEMBER 2, 2024
An independent filmmaker and his company have launched a suit in Ohio federal court seeking a declaration that they never infringed any copyright owned by a nonprofit while making a documentary about the 1983 U.S. Marine barracks bombings in Beirut.
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It’s No Longer a Secret: Generative AI Can Help Secure and Protect Intellectual Property Innovation Exploration
IP.com
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
In the era of fast-paced technological advancement, the integration of AI in the intellectual property (IP) lifecycle is transformative. Companies now use generative AI tools to streamline innovation, expedite the patenting process, and generate unique ideas while ensuring the confidentiality of valuable IP assets.
[Sponsored] NLU Delhi Invites Applications for the Position of Academic Fellow (Apply by November 04)
SpicyIP
OCTOBER 21, 2024
in Intellectual Property Law and Management which is being jointly offered by the National Law University Delhi (NLUD), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM – Indian IP Office). The National Law University has recently launched the Joint Masters/LL.M.
Jury Awards Synopsys $550K In IP Suit Against Software Rival
IP Law 360
OCTOBER 31, 2024
A California federal jury has awarded software company Synopsys Inc. nearly $550,000 in damages after its competitor, Real Intent Inc., was found to have breached contractual agreements by copying certain commands from Synopsys' software — but the defendants' counsel considers the damages award a victory.
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Instagrammer Sues Dad Over Ouster From Vape Co., IP Usage
IP Law 360
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Instagram celebrity Dan Bilzerian claims his vape and lifestyle brand was hijacked by his dad and others, according to a Nevada federal lawsuit which accuses them of stealing his likeness and running his name through the mud.
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