Michael Geist

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Canadian government released a detailed document last week outlining the specifics behind its draft Digital Services Tax Act. The document has sparked criticism from business groups and the U.S. The document has sparked criticism from business groups and the U.S. These are just two examples.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For some time now, dark patterns have been quite the trending topic for both marketers and privacy professionals. But back here, other than high-level, broad definitions that could theoretically deem advertising itself a dark pattern, there has been a lack of clarity on the issue. The reader is simply left to speculate.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

In October 2022, the White House published a document titled, “ Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, Making Automated Systems Work for the American People.” Data Privacy : Systems should be developed with built-in protections from abusive data practices for individuals and the ability for individuals to have agency over how their data is used.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Also, if the company has changed the graphic user interface to any of its technology products or has changed product packaging, point of sale displays, or product design, these may also be protectable trade dress. . If a company conducts business internationally, it may have to adhere to the privacy laws of foreign countries.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It claims to focus on “counterfeits” that could harm consumer “health and safety,” but those are both lies designed to make the bill seem narrower and more balanced than it actually is. However, this bill is itself a giant counterfeit. ” I mean, pretty much every physical product meets this definition, right?

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The court noted that via previous order in September 2022, the Appellant was allowed to place user documents on record and vide this order directed it to file an affidavit of user and remanded the matter back to the Registry for considering the claim of prior use afresh. KTTADI and KHADI are prima facie similar, rules Delhi High Court.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Also, if the company has changed the graphic user interface to any of its technology products or has changed product packaging, point of sale displays, or product design, these may also be protectable trade dress. If a company conducts business internationally, it may have to adhere to the privacy laws of foreign countries.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Patent: 6,641,053 (Foreground/background document processing with dataglyphs). Designer Brands Inc. Albright; Magistrate Judge Derek T. Claims: Infringement. Defendant: Starbucks Corporation. Plaintiff: Bassfield IP LLC. Cnsl: Direction IP Law. Cedar Lane Technologies Inc. Brickcom Corporation (W.D. Judges: District Judge Alan D.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

And even though the creators of popular services know, and you know, and I know, and the Supreme Court knows , and every judge that decides every opinion on these issues knows, that no one is reading these documents, the legal system has collectively decided this system sufficient to bind everyone to a legal agreement. citation omitted).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

While this may sound a little wacky, it makes sense that Section 230 was designed to ensure that Internet services only need to comply with a single national standard as much as possible. In 2007, the Ninth Circuit in Perfect 10 v. I even agree with the latter point!) This opinion reinforces–indeed, encourages–those efforts.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 2, 2023

In October 2022, the White House published a document titled, “ Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, Making Automated Systems Work for the American People.” Some companies are advising employees not to advertise the use of AI. ” AI RMF 1.0

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

A short-form trademark security agreement which avoids the disclosure of terms of the loan is also recommended while filing documents in the USPTO to protect the privacy of the debtor. Masai is an international player in the footwear industry engaged in designing, marketing, and distributing shoes.

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