Hugh Stephens Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

In a political landscape where the focus is on health care, climate change and energy transition along with security challenges such as … Continue reading "Canada’s 2023 Budget and the Creative Industries: Not Much to Cheer About"

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 30, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video “ 5 Things Yoga Taught Me About Trademarks “ Lately, I’ve been trying to get back into a routine of practicing yoga, at least once a week. Because I’m such a trademark-focused person, I want to share five things that yoga has taught me about trademarks.

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Hugh Stephens Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The objective was to draw the attention of the Trudeau government, in particular the two ministers responsible for the Copyright Act, Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, … Continue reading "The “I Value Canadian Stories” Campaign: Time to Get Serious About Copyright Reform" (..)

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

For more about all aspects of trademark registration and protection, see [link]. The post 5 Things Yoga Taught Me About Trademarks appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. For more about all aspects of trademark registration and protection, see [link].

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 23, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video “Responding to a Trademark Office Action” After a trademark application is filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, it is generally about nine months (as of May 2023) until anything is heard back by the applicant.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 30, 2022

To that end, here are five things that students need to know about academic plagiarism for the 2022 school year to avoid running into any issues in this space. If you are concerned enough about potential plagiarism to want to run your work through a plagiarism detection tool, see if your school has a way for you to access their tool.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Talking about plagiarism, attribution and citation with students is a serious challenge. . However, that is part of why it is so important for teachers to talk about plagiarism. However, that is part of why it is so important for teachers to talk about plagiarism. Talking with your students about plagiarism is a daunting task.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 2, 2023

The post 5 Things I’ve Learned About Trademarks So Far in 2023 appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. The world of trademarks is always evolving, and Erik is here to share 5 things he has learned so far in 2023.

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IP Law 360

MARCH 15, 2024

Amid both skepticism and excitement about the promise of generative artificial intelligence in legal contexts, the first randomized controlled trial studying its impact on basic lawyering tasks shows mixed but promising results, and underscores the need for attorneys to proactively engage with AI, says Daniel Schwarcz at University of Minnesota Law (..)

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Plagiarism Today

JUNE 1, 2022

In 2006, for example, Google told legitimate authors not to worry about duplicate content issues. Why SEO Practitioners Cares About Copied Content. Google is constantly adjusting and tweaking its systems, but the ultimate decision about what to display takes place is the algorithm’s.

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Michael Geist

MAY 4, 2023

The post About Those Bill C-11 Claims About the Risk to Cancon Without Urgent Action… appeared first on Michael Geist. There is no Cancon emergency and no risk to film and TV production in Canada.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This site and my career for the past 15 years are the product of self-publication and me taking a chance talking about issues that I’m passionate about. The post What Mr. Beast’s Squid Game Video Says About Originality appeared first on Plagiarism Today. However, it’s also important to acknowledge the limits.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 28, 2023

Since then, numerous experts have opined about the copyright challenges AI presents. Kooker is particularly concerned about AI tools that can mimic artists’ voices, which have the potential to replace the human efforts of its top-grossing artists. “In “So I [wrote] a verse in the style of Eminem about Future Rave.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Further, the joint statement reiterates that these agencies “take seriously our responsibility to ensure that these rapidly evolving automated systems are developed and used in a manner consistent with federal laws, and each of our agencies has previously expressed concern about potentially harmful uses of automated systems.”

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The Illusion of More

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Chatbot: About those ‘Shadow Libraries’ appeared first on The Illusion of More. As many readers already know, another class-action lawsuit was filed on September 8 against OpenAI by book authors Michael Chabon, David Henry Hwang, Matthew Klam, Rachel Louise Snyder, and Ayelet Waldman on behalf of all authors similarly situated.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Little about the law seemed ripe for dispute or change, nevertheless, in Amgen v. Last term, the U.S. Supreme Court did something strange: the Court unanimously affirmed a circuit decision, which had unanimously affirmed a trial court decision. Sanofi the Supreme Court spoke.

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The Illusion of More

JANUARY 9, 2024

Last week, writer and broadcaster Andrew Keen invited me to his podcast Keen On to talk (of course) about artificial intelligence.

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Olartemoure Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

La entrada Infographic | Influencers: what you need to know about IP se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property. Secure Your Domain Name: Your domain may not have inherent IP rights, but the name can be trademarked for added protection.

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The Illusion of More

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In a recent article solidly arguing that Big Tech is going to win again for exploiting creators to develop AI, Peter […] The post AIs Don’t Learn Jack S**t About Art appeared first on The Illusion of More.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

What follows is a selection of those decisions, along with other resources, which have come out during the past year and which I believe provide helpful guideposts about important aspects of trade secret law and practice.

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IP Law 360

APRIL 1, 2024

While some are concerned about repercussions if the U.S. Supreme Court brings an end to Chevron deference in the Loper and Relentless cases this term, agencies and attorneys would survive just fine under the doctrines that have already begun to replace it, say Daniel Wolff and Henry Leung at Crowell & Moring.

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The Illusion of More

MARCH 10, 2022

Not that I have any delusions about the reach of this blog, but for what it’s worth, here’s a pro-tip for celebrities everywhere about sharing photographs of yourselves on social media: if you don’t own the rights in the image, don’t post it. This keeps happening. A celebrity posts an image of himself, the photographer […].

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 17, 2021

Because I kept getting asked to share details about what goes into crafting a good response, I created a unique resource to help those looking to learn more about effective office action responses. The post Want to learn all about trademark Office Action responses? appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 8, 2023

However, the area of intellectual property (IP) law is rife with surprises about which even seasoned lawyers may be unaware. Here’s a closer look at some surprising facts about IP law that may be new (or news!) If you’re an attorney or simply well-versed in legal matters, you may have a working knowledge of statutory and case law.

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IP Law 360

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A California software company has won a ruling out of Delaware federal court that software it sells doesn't indirectly infringe decade-old microchip patents, though the state's top federal judge spent some time complaining about the filing practices of the tech company's lawyers, writing that he "arguably should have" rejected their motion out of hand. (..)

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Cogency Global

MARCH 30, 2023

What this means : The annual report provides the Puerto Rico Department of State with important information about the entity, such as its name, registered agent and financial data. Failure to file an annual report on time can result in penalties and possible revocation of an entity's status.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

While it may well have restricted the availability of dozens of apps, LaLiga is in no position to do anything about the copies that have already been downloaded and installed on users’ phones. Tebas describes this as another problem LaLiga faced, which probably speaks volumes about the status of the “eliminated” apps.

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Likelihood of Confusion

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The post It’s not about you appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. Fact is, trademark law, judges -- much less justices -- are not all much into you.

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Cogency Global

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

What this is : Answers to some frequently asked questions about how annual/periodic reports are handled across the country. What this means : Because each state has different requirements, companies that operate in multiple states may find it challenging to understand and keep track of what they need to do.

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Cogency Global

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

tries to sort out some of the most important ones.    What this means : With the CTA ready for implementation on January 1 , 2024, you might still wonder about some of the Act’s nuances. Our in-house thought leader, Pia Angelikis, Esq. Let’s take a look at additional questions and answers surrounding the CTA.

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The IPKat

APRIL 1, 2024

It also makes it impossible to register abstract colour combination marks where colours fade into each other (think about a rainbow without clear borders between the colours). This does not only discriminate abstract colour (combination) marks vis-à-vis coloured trade marks of a different type (e.g. figurative or 3D trade marks in colours).

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IP.com

APRIL 5, 2022

The post The Truth About Invention Disclosures appeared first on IP.com - IP Innovation and Analytics. How the right editing services can set you on the path to protect that IP. When you open your GPS to get directions, you must know your destination before.

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IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As lateral recruiting remains a key factor for law firm growth, partners considering a lateral move should be aware of a few commonly held myths — some of which contain a kernel of truth, and some of which are flat out wrong, says Dave Maurer at Major Lindsey.

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Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In particular, NDP MP Peter Julian asked him when he was informed about the situation : Mr. Peter Julian: So at no point were you informed between July 19 and August 22, even though Minister Hussen was consulting with the department, looking at procedural next steps and confirming the organization’s project funding details.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

If your business currently uses artificial intelligence (AI), is considering using AI in the future or is concerned about how AI may impact your business, the U.S. Copyright Office wants to hear from you. Earlier this year, the Copyright Office launched an AI initiative to explore the relationships between technology and human creativity.

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IP Law 360

JANUARY 23, 2024

Proponents of a bill aiming to overhaul patent eligibility law said at a hearing Tuesday that it would spur innovation and eliminate confusion about what can be patented, while critics expressed concern that it would allow patents on concepts that everyone should be free to use.

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

Recently, I spoke in the PRS London Members' Day panel about NFTs, alongside Cliff Fluet (Lewis Silkin) and Mike Walsh (Serenade). There has obviously been a considerable amount of excitement around non-fungible tokens (NFTs) over the last few years and some interesting developments in the last few months.

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