IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A Texas state jury has awarded $287 million to Dutch telecommunications company Koninklijke KPN in a contract dispute with Samsung Electronics Co., finding that Samsung breached a license agreement by refusing to pay for using a KPN patent, according to the verdict form.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 19, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court’s decision finding trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract based on a recruiter’s improper use of confidential client information. Counsel Holdings, Incorporated v. Jowers, Case No. 22-50936 (5th Cir. 1, 2024) (King, Ho, Engelhardt, JJ.) (per per curiam).

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

case number 19-40643: are patent laws regarding what constitutes a reasonable royalty applicable to questions of compliance with FRAND-related contractual obligations? Despite these differences, we noted that these two concepts have often been treated interchangeably by courts, often leading to confusing results. Telefonaktiebolaget LM et al.,

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The topics include: • Year in Review – Federal Contracts Case Law Update- • Cost Accounting Compliance- • How the IIJA and IRA will Impact Federal Contractors in 2023 and Beyond- • Everything You Thought You Knew About CDA Jurisdiction Just Changed – And For the Better-.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

9 November 2023 was a crucial date for Australian businesses because from that date significant penalties can now be imposed on businesses found to have unfair contract terms (UCT) in their contracts. The Federal Government had introduced significant changes to laws relating to UCT on 10 November 2022.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 3, 2023

In this episode, partners Rich Assmus and Marina Aronchik, along with host Julian Dibbell, discuss the key implications of generative AI and the contracting issues that arise for users and data providers. By: Mayer Brown - Tech Talks Podcast

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The IPKat

APRIL 25, 2024

Here’s what they write: Generative AI, originality, and the potential role of contract in protecting unoriginal works by Adrian Aronsson-Storrier and Oliver Fairhurst Artificial Kat Over the past two years the IPKat has hosted debate on the question of whether the outputs of generative AI tools are protected under copyright law.

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Nelligan Law

APRIL 29, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes What is Frustration of Contract? Contract frustration occurs when a contractual obligation can no longer be performed, with no fault to either party. This occurs when a situation arises, causing the contract’s performance to become “a thing radically different from that which was undertaken by the contract”.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 17, 2024

The traditional pillars of contract negotiation – including confidentiality, data ownership, and indemnification and liability – take on new dimensions and complexities in the context of generative AI. By: BakerHostetler

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 9, 2024

These are assurances that customers purchasing technology products expect from their providers, and which are often required as part of the contracts for such products. Reliability, security, and legal compliance. AI Providers, however, are lagging in their willingness to contractually commit to such assurances, let alone deliver in practice.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Film lawyer Gordon Firemark and music lawyer Tamera Bennett discusses the latest on the Hall and Oates Partnership Sale – or freeze thereof; legislation pending and passed to limit lyrics as evidence in criminal cases; and analysis of the new SAG/AFTRA and WGA contracts post-strike(s). By: Entertainment Law Update Podcast

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 3, 2022

Freeman Law is privileged and proud to serve as outside counsel to various engineering, architectural, and other professional services firms. Through review and evaluation of thousands of contracts in many different business sectors, common and reoccurring. By: Freeman Law

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In just over two years since the inception of college Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, a groundbreaking lawsuit has emerged, alleging a violation of Florida’s NIL laws. The contract in question exemplifies the very concerns that advocates for increased oversight and. On September 1, 2023, Gervon Dexter Sr.,

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Olartemoure Blog

JULY 14, 2023

The farmer sent a thumbs-up emoji in response to a photograph of a flax-buying contract sent to him in 2021. The farmer never sent the product, causing a dispute over the acceptance of the terms of the contract. La entrada You can now sign contracts using emojis se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property.

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IP Law 360

MARCH 26, 2024

Zachary Jacobson and Sarah Barney at Seyfarth examine two decisions illustrating that reliance on a technicality may not save an otherwise untimely appeal, and that enforcement of commercial terms and conditions under a federal supply schedule contract may be possible.

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IP Law 360

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The legal industry's continued remote work needs during the pandemic have fueled growth of contract lifecycle management providers, but to continue access to the platforms they have come to rely on, businesses should look out for the CLM mergers that are likely to occur in 2022, says Naseeha Machingal at LegalEase Solutions.

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IP Law 360

JULY 18, 2023

A New York bankruptcy court’s recent ruling in Vice Media’s Chapter 11 case is likely to have implications for other cases involving the assignment of contracts by corporate entities, and may signal that Showtime will still face an uphill battle in trying to prove that its contract constituted personal services, says Debra Dandeneau at Baker McKenzie. (..)

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Herbert Smith Freehills

MARCH 17, 2023

In our annual contract law update we consider a number of interesting contract law cases from 2022 which highlighted key points for those involved in drafting or managing contracts. The cases we have chosen deal with formation, exclusion and limitation clauses, good faith, unexpected events and termination.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (Cth) (Amending Act) received royal assent on 9 November 2022, introducing significant amendments to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This article discusses and summarizes the application.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

125 , I wanted to write a quick post about changes and enhancements to the ability for alcohol producers (breweries, wineries and distilleries) to contract manufacture in Wisconsin. Historically, only breweries were able to contract manufacture for other breweries in Wisconsin. Now, however, that’s changed.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 8, 2024

22-1784), the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals’ (CBCA) dismissal of a software developer’s claim for lack of jurisdiction on the basis that the software license, standing alone, was not a procurement contract for purposes of the Contract Disputes Act (CDA).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 16, 2022

The court confirms that to ensure enforceability, consumers should (1) check the box and (2) be advised that checking the box will indicate assent to contract terms. The court says that either New York or California law governs, and the result would be the same under either state’s law. Freedom Financial Network, LLC.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In just over two years since the inception of college Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, a groundbreaking lawsuit has emerged, alleging a violation of Florida’s NIL laws. ” The initial term commenced upon contract signing and concluded with Dexter’s ineligibility under NCAA rules.

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IP Law 360

MAY 2, 2024

At-home lab test maker Everly Health urged a Delaware federal judge to affirm its nearly $1 billion arbitration award against Walgreens over claims the pharmacy chain deliberately misused the digital health platform's trademark while secretly diverting COVID-19 tests to its own pharmacists while Walgreens argued the arbitrator overstepped his authority (..)

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IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As the EU's recent agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act has fueled businesses' interest in adopting generative AI tools, it is crucial to understand how these tools utilize material to generate output and what questions to ask in relation to intellectual property, data privacy and contracts, say lawyers at Deloitte Legal.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 15, 2024

This post summarizes a newly published draft regulation (“Draft Regulation”) that, if passed, will amend the Québec Charter of the French Language (“Charter”) and the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business in certain key areas, such as commercial contract drafting and the use of English-language trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

There are formal contracts to outline the finer points and, in such cases, licensed professionals are involved to help the athlete understand their legal obligations. Sometimes it is so informal that the athlete does not realize they have entered into a contract that creates legal obligations just as real as the big money deals listed above.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Electronic contracts, or “E-contracts,” in the present economy became ubiquitous due to the rapid development of the internet. Meaning Of An E-Contract. E-contracts are agreements made electronically instead of physical meetings between the parties involved in the transaction. Image Source: Shutterstock].

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IP Law 360

JULY 8, 2022

A Georgia judge said a marketing organization can't enforce non-solicitation agreements in its contracts with two independent insurance agents whom it has sued for alleged trade secrets violations, saying the clause is unenforceable under Georgia law.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The appellate court sided with Google, holding that the Copyright Act preempts a breach-of-contract claim because it is “equivalent to … exclusive rights within the general scope of copyright,” 17 U.S.C. § Other circuits have held that similar contracts are not preempted by the Copyright Act.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Janet Cho and Rob Van Arnam discuss the basics of AI and CHATGPT, how they can be used in contracts, their benefits, and risks. By: Williams Mullen

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 8, 2023

But, are face scans really an option for age verification, or will it conflict with other privacy laws? In particular, face scanning seemingly directly conflict with biometric privacy laws, such as Illinois’ BIPA, which provide substantial restrictions on the collection, use, and retention of biometric information. Choice of Law.

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IP Law 360

MAY 12, 2022

Law firms considering machine learning and natural language processing to aid in contract reviews should keep several best practices in mind when procuring and deploying this nascent technology, starting with identifying their organization's needs and key requirements, says Ned Gannon at eBrevia.

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 23, 2022

That was offered exclusively through a contract with LexisNexis. The post 3 Count: Free Law appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Previously, Georgia had argued that, while the state legal code itself was free to the public, its annotated code, which includes legal decisions and opinions, was not.

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IP Law 360

JUNE 2, 2023

The Eighth Circuit has backed a lower court's decision to toss a contract breach suit against medical device manufacturer LivaNova over the development of a heart valve therapy, arguing that the device maker was not obligated to keep the project going after LivaNova took ownership of the project in a 2017 acquisition.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 23, 2023

Following is an overview of some different types of technology contracts, how such contracts are often used in practice, and some of the supplementary documents used alongside such contracts. By: Venable LLP

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