TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In a recent report, RIAJ Chairman and Sony Music Entertainment CEO Shunsuke Muramatsu said that 2024 marked the 11th consecutive year of growth in the domestic market. In common with Western markets, streaming is the driving force. Somehow, Japan’s love affair with the CD is still producing steady sales too.

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IP Law 360

JULY 31, 2024

Faced with fierce competition and rising operating costs, firms are feeling the pressure to build a well-oiled marketing and business development team that supports strategic priorities, but they’ll need to be flexible and creative given a tight talent market, says Ben Curle at Ambition.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

From space saving solutions and self-cooling devices to sauces and seasonings, intellectual property (IP) and innovation were in abundance in tonights episode. Hooked on IP Elliot Tanner from Wales was first to enter the Den with the SpaceRail. Elliot was pitching for 100k and the backing of a Dragon, in return for a 2.5% Did you know?

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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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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.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 8, 2025

Transforms Careers in IP and Competition Law If youre reading this, chances are youre already intrigued by the world of intellectual property, data, and competition law, and the ever-shifting terrain of the digital economy. In fact, what we call our basics often goes far beyond what students might encounter in a full IP curriculum elsewhere.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 8, 2024

IP House Opens Doors These actions were coordinated under the lead of MPA’s chief global anti-piracy director Jan Van Voorn, whose name also appeared prominently in over a hundred subpoena requests that were filed on behalf of ACE. Big Names, Big Numbers, Big Business IP House is no ordinary anti-piracy startup.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 26, 2025

Hilary Preston, Vice Chair at Vinson & Elkins unpacks the high-stakes intersection of breakthrough energy solutions, IP strategy, and global market leadership. As energy reshapes industries and economies, the race for innovationand the intellectual property behind ithas never been more competitive.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On 30 November 2023, the Center for Intellectual Property Understanding (CIPU) published the findings of a survey on “Intellectual Property Principle – What the IP Community regards as important” ( executive summary and slides ). The survey was conducted by response:AI, an independent market research firm.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Touker Suleyman makes a sound observation: once the market has been established, overseas manufacturers may undercut to compete for sales. Kelsang responds that the market for the product is yet to be properly established. They claim this would be through marketing and education. Could Chakow be the pioneers?

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Geographical indications bring a sense of security that protects unique property that belongs to a particular geographical location, increasing its value in the market. By throwing more light on the market economy and local market, it can be noted that G.I. tags have a significant impact.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As Episode 6 of Dragons Den swept onto our screen, I was eager to see how Intellectual Property (IP) would sizzle into the episode. If youre starting your IP protection journey you should carefully weigh up these options - our IP Health Check is a great place to start!

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

“At a basic level – and common to all the technical devices mentioned – AAPA would like to see the production, marketing and distribution of any device which can be used to infringe IP made illegal” – Sheila Cassells. What’s AAPA’s position there?

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 2, 2025

IP Professors Back Meta’s Fair Use Argument This week, a group of IP Law Professors submitted a “ friend of the court ” or amicus brief, backing Metas fair use defense.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Speaking with TorrentFreak, VTI’s Dawson says that VPNs have previously left markets like India and Pakistan in response to restrictive requirements. ” In Malaysia, South Korea, and Australia, IP-filtering and blocking efforts involving VPNs have also resulted in overblocking, Dawson notes.

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 16, 2025

In this episode, I tuned into all things Intellectual Property (IP) whilst taking notes of a few businesses that would certainly be useful in my own life! Disclaimer: The purpose of the IPO's Dragons' Den IP blog is to help identify the IP in entrepreneurs pitches and highlight how IP works, or could work, in the real-life examples featured.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

There is no time to waste with so many opportunities and events in the IP field! Another (IP) week has begun and it's time to catch up with the usual IPKat round-up of IP developments, events, and opportunities. As always, do not forget to regularly check our Events page as well. This edition's chosen city is New Orleans.

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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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IP Law 360

AUGUST 21, 2024

Most law firm marketing and business development teams operate in silos, leading to an ad hoc, reactive approach, but shifting to a culture of proactive planning — beginning with comprehensive campaigns — can help firms effectively execute their broader business strategy, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 31, 2025

By: Irwin IP LLP

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 8, 2024

As I have written about previously, the IP and competitive landscape for mRNA and lipid nanoparticles is complex. Pioneers, mid-stage, and new market entrants must take careful consideration of this landscape and develop a strategy to best position their businesses in this evolving space.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on the repudiations against personality rights, Govt. Nexxbase Marketing Pvt. Other IP Developments Delhi High Court restrains Aquakind labs from using “Aquakind” mark. This and a lot more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 12, 2021

2: Netflix Intensifies ‘VPN Ban’ and Targets Residential IP-addresses Too . Next up today, Ernesto Van der Sar at Torrentfreak writes that Netflix has begun expanding its VPN blocking efforts to include residential IP addresses that it suspects are being used to bypass geographic restrictions. 3: Advertising Fuels $1.34

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The controversy surrounding AI and copyright extends beyond the courtroom to the art market, where AI-generated works are increasingly contested. The ruling in Thomson Reuters v.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

. “Where IFPI needs to obtain the customer’s contact information, Cloudflare will only disclose these details following a subpoena or court order – i.e. these disclosures are mandated by law and are not an example of the service’s goodwill or a policy or measures intended to assist IP rights holders,” IFPI wrote.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Last year marked an all-time record of 18 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) biosimilar approvals, bringing the total number of FDA-approved biosimilars to 63. Forty-one of those biosimilars have launched in the U.S. By: Fish & Richardson

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs. The most common concern raised about NFTs, however, was the prevalence of consumer confusion about the IP rights implicated in their creation or transfer.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Whether you are a startup founder, an entrepreneur, or an IP professional, knowledge of these areas can save you time and resources. Failure to provide satisfactory evidence that can come in the form of product labels, packaging, invoices, or marketing material can lead to the application being delayed or outright rejected.

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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. Trademarking of a building s design is a significant step in branding and marketing.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Separate applications for trademarks are still required for those markets. Such a process engages the company in the efficient allocation of resources in terms of market expansion. If the base mark is cancelled or refused, the international registration may also be similarly affected (“central attack”).

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 7, 2024

In the competitive market, protecting the packaging design of products is highly important. La entrada Infographic | How to protect packaging with IP se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property. Let’s talk about three intellectual property ways that can be used to protect your packaging.

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IP.com

APRIL 9, 2025

Proactively managing continuation filings and considering alternative IP protection strategies will be key to minimizing long-term expenses. Shifts in the Tech Industry The tech sector, which relies heavily on patents to secure competitive advantage, will need to rethink its IP strategies. Prioritize for enforcement and maintenance.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In the attached article , we examine some of the differences between these types of marketplaces and business models, highlight some of the varying license terms of these marketplaces and discuss why IP owners who license their IP for NFTs often are best served by developing their own licenses to be used in connection with sale of their NFTs.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 12, 2025

On this episode of Ropes & Gray's ITC-focused podcast series, Talkin' Trade, IP litigators Matt Rizzolo, Matt Shapiro, and Patrick Lavery discuss a groundbreaking Federal Circuit decision in Lashify v. based sales, marketing, and distribution activities.

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IPilogue

MARCH 16, 2025

By 'Damola Adediji Policy researchers and government studies worldwide have continued to express deep concerns surrounding Big Tech firms and their extensive collection of personal digital data, which affects how markets operate and compete. Network effects result from how the number of users in a network (e.g.,

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IIPRD

MARCH 13, 2025

Just like every lock has its matching key, each type of IP serves a specific purpose. With so many IPs available trademarks, patents, copyrights, and more – how can you choose the right one for your work, product, or business? For that, first let us understand what are IP and IPR. of their work for a fixed period.

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Intepat

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

” While countries like China focus on the “first to file” rule, India gives more importance to those who first use a trademark in the market. Because the big company has more resources for marketing and advertising, it overwhelms the smaller business’s brand identity. AZ Tech (India) v.

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