TorrentFreak

JANUARY 16, 2023

This GitHub subdomain is a copy of thepirateproxybay.com and appears to be operated by the same people, but it’s not blocked by UK ISPs. “This site is in breach of UK law, namely Copyright, Design & Patents Act 1988, Offences under the Fraud Act 2006 and Conspiracy to Defraud,” PIPCU writes.

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IIPRD

JUNE 29, 2022

It was awarded the world’s most valuable luxury brand for six consecutive years (2006-2012), topping even Chanel, Gucci, and Dior. The monogram was designed to help them brand their firm and prevent copycats from trespassing on their turf. Many readers may believe that all of these design registrations are superfluous.

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The IPKat

MAY 9, 2024

018171305 ) as well as case law ( R-51/2006-4 , R-2069/2020 ). Furthermore, the EUIPO pointed out that the infringement cases cited by the Applicant are not sufficient proof of the trade mark’s distinctiveness, as many products are copied without enjoying protection under trade marks or design rights.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

By Guest Blogger Tyler Ochoa Recently, the Ninth Circuit reaffirmed what has become known as the “server test”: in order to be held directly liable for violating the public display right, the alleged infringer must have a fixed “copy” of the work stored on a server in its possession or control. Instagram, LLC , 2023 WL 4554649 (9th Cir.

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The IPKat

MARCH 26, 2024

As for the Source Survey, the High Court judge had correctly concluded that it was designed to have qualitative, rather than quantitative significance, and did not make the mistake of treating it as determinative of any issue. All Tesco had copied was the visual concept. The Court therefore found that they had not infringed copyright.

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Garrigues Blog

JANUARY 12, 2022

644/2006, of 6 April 2006 : Objective identity. Although slight variations or improvements in design are allowed, both inventions must be conceptually identical ( judgment of the Commercial Court of Oviedo No. 644/2006, of 6 April 2006 ). 10/2014, of 18 January 2014 , confirmed on appeal ).

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2023

In 2006, Hetronic entered distribution and licensing agreements with Hydronic Steuersysteme GmbH (later purchased by Abitron Austria GmbH). The Lanham Act applies to persons who, without the consent of the trademark registrant, “use in commerce any reproduction, counterfeit, copy, or colorable imitation of a registered mark.[if]

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Kunal Makkar & Anr on 14 March 2024, Delhi High Court Image from here The petition concerned alleged violations of a previous judgment where respondents undertook not to imitate, copy, manufacture, or sell shoes imitative of the petitioner’s designs. Christian Louboutin Sas & Anr v.s

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Voltage’s letter states that the alleged infringement represents breaches of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act (CDPA) in respect of the copying of the work (downloading) and distributing of the work (uploading). I thought everyone had learned their lesson but apparently not.”

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IP Whiteboard

AUGUST 30, 2020

From some general Google searching, it seems common for people to download pictures of works they like and bring them to their tattooist to copy. According to Dr Marie Hadley from University of Newcastle: My unpublished research among tattooists in New Zealand suggests there can be a lot of pressure from clients to copy existing images. “I

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

WIPO, Agreement on diplomatic conference on Design Law Treaty. In July, the WIPO Member States agreed to go ahead with a diplomatic conference on the protection of designs to ease cross-border trade. European Commission, European Media Freedom Act. The proposal stresses that the new media rules complement the CDSM Directive framework.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Musical Arts, designs, pictures, software, material, and many other sorts of Intellectual Property can be transferred using an e-commerce platform in the digital age. There are few e-commerce companies which explicitly make copies of brands such as Firstcopyclub, ShoesKartel etc. 16] Rule 3, Information Technology Act, No.21,

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IIPRD

MARCH 17, 2023

However, the manufacturing, storage, distribution, sale, and import of nutraceutical products come into the purview of the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 (FSSA). Device Patent: it protects the ornamental design of something that has a practical utility.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

John Doe Orders: A John Doe order is a form of pre-infringement injunction designed to protect the intellectual property rights of the author. Counterfeiting and Customs Rules: The term ‘counterfeiting’ means copying or imitating something with the intention of deceiving. Such an order is always granted ex- parte.

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Barry Sookman

MARCH 24, 2020

5] The UECA is designed to implement the principles of the UNCITRAL Model Law in Canada. Determine how to provide the client with copies of the document executed remotely. Marini , 2006 CanLII 34269 (ONSC). It has three parts. Assess whether there is a risk that the client may be subject to undue influence or duress.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2024

Introduction The Intellectual property laws are designed in such a way that not only reward the creator of his intellectual creation thereby incentivising other creators for further innovation, while balancing the rights of the creator with the right of the society to access information or knowledge.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

After blocking Russian MP3 site AllofMP3 in 2006, Danish rightsholders haven’t looked back. Both Rights Alliance and Teleindustrien (Telecommunications Industry Association in Denmark) have published copies of the new Code of Conduct but neither explain how the new system will work. How Will The System Work?

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

The next time you would like to protect the design on a T-shirt, the pattern of design on fabric, or a jewelry design, you should consider whether your work can be copyrighted. In the event that infringement occurs, a designer must show that the infringer copied the designers copyrighted work. [5]

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43(B)log

AUGUST 18, 2021

SMRI ultimately sent one C&D in August 2006, and filed suit in June 2011. One defendant’s principal testified that it “specifically tried very hard to differentiate” its products with a disclaimer expressly disavowing any affiliation with SMRI and a separate color scheme on its tags, which SMRI copied. apart from the mark as shown.”

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

The next time you would like to protect the design on a T-shirt, the pattern of design on fabric, or a jewelry design, you should consider whether your work can be copyrighted. In the event that infringement occurs, a designer must show that the infringer copied the designers copyrighted work. [5]

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As the story goes, they provided him with a copy of a few scenes from “Ghostbusters” in which the theme would appear. You can judge for yourself by downloading a copy of “Jap Herron” here. This prompted a lawsuit by Don Post Studios, which asserted that the Cinema Secrets mask was a copy of its own mask.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

The AG is of the opinion that such national legislation is precluded by EU law and in particular by Article 3(2) of Directive 2000/31 , as well as Article 16(1) and 2(d) of Directive 2006/123. For a blog post detailing the hearing before the court see here.

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IIPRD

MAY 4, 2023

While branding may also be important, especially with larger, established companies, trademark protection is generally less critical because it may protect the name, but does not prevent competitors from copying the function or form of a medical device. 10] (2006) IIILLJ 540 Del. 9] Act 39 of 1970. [10]

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 13, 2021

PDF copy available. A popular option, especially in cases where it is not yet clear in which specific countries IP protection is needed, is to first file a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application, providing an opportunity to later enter the national phase in designated countries/regions. Fish principals Hyun Jin (HJ) In, Ph.D.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

PDF copy available. In fact, although most battery patents relate to technical features of a battery, a recent lawsuit related to design patents addresses a specific visual battery pack housing. 388, 391 (2006) (citations omitted). through enforcement at the ITC). Certain Lithium Metal Oxide Cathode Materials , Inv. 35 U.S.C. §

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Mere skilled craftsmanship, using formal design elements based on the theories of harmony, rhythm and melody was, however, not able to enjoy copyright protection. Moreover, an individual product of effort eligible for protection could arise from the manner in which the various instruments were used.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Sears/Compco said there was a right to copy things in the public domain; how did that go away? What if we could read that part of the opinion in ways that were less awful? is using his father’s famous name to promote himself politically (also highlighting the importance of small differences when it comes to speech in the political realm).

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43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2021

Significant rise in substantial similarity litigation starting in 2006—tripled. Share of 9 th Circuit opinions also exploded in 2006. Courts don’t do really prong one beyond assessing access (not independently assessing copying). Asay, An Empirical Study of Copyright Law’s Substantial Similarity Test 1005 cases found.

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