SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Notably, during the 2012 copyright amendment, intriguing discussions emerged, such as this ghost Post questioning if Performance under the Copyright Act is confined to live performances (See also here ). Then, Arundathi Venkataraman discussed the topic using the case of Garcia v. That’s all from my end. (By Well … not really!

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 15, 2024

In order to guarantee employment safety and support for employees during maternity, paternity, and family-related conditions, two historic pieces of legislation—the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961 in India and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in the USA— were passed. The foundation for further legislative measures was created by this.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 24, 2024

Last year saw the introduction of Law 4996/2022, which brought significant changes to IP legislation in Greece, amending several provisions of the existing Copyright Law 2121/1993 as well as Law 4481/2017 on Collective Management. Law 4996/2022 was implemented into the Greek legislation EU Directive 2019/789.

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Velocity of Content

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Both Access Copyright and the RRO in French-speaking Canada, Copibec , have expressed support in the wake of the judgement for the Court’s invitation to rightsholders to seek a legislative remedy from the Canadian Parliament. We have been watching legislative developments in South Africa for many years and continue to do so.

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The IPKat

MARCH 6, 2022

In addition, potential and tangible intersections between intellectual property and these trending topics were recently discussed by The Trademark Lawyer Magazine. The main trend has been to amend existing national copyright laws in light of the new provisions of the Directive.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

Earlier this month, prominent figures in the realm of college sports gathered on Capitol Hill to advocate for federal name, image, and likeness (NIL) legislation. The issue of employment status for college athletes has become a highly debated topic, with California being at the forefront of the discussion.

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Olartemoure Blog

AUGUST 30, 2022

The amendment consisted of moving from an oral support scheme to a written scheme, which still had to be submitted before the judge or court of appeals. ” For more details on this topic and other current issues, we hope to see you in Cartagena!

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The IPKat

APRIL 10, 2024

Chilling effect: The ease of access to subscriber information under the Regulation might create a chilling effect on freedom of expression, particularly for individuals who rely on private communication for sensitive topics like political activism or reporting on government misconduct. Regulations and the Nigeria Data Protection Act.

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IP Tech Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2021

It is worth noting that this Guidance has not amended the Codes. Failure to comply with some of the above are ‘hardcore’ restrictions in consumer law legislation. They amended the draft guidance, in response to the comments on loot boxes, to remove any unintentional implication that random-item purchasing amounted to gambling.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As many of our readers know one of the most recurrent tax-related topics that come into discussion in the IP field is the so-called Patent Box (sometimes also - more properly - defined as the Innovation Box since it is not all about patents ). The first modification that was proposed concerned the system of the tax incentive.

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SpicyIP

MAY 16, 2023

Both Indian domestic laws and its international obligations in addition to important committees, legislations and amendments have been explained fairly. The concept of compulsory licensing and its applicability is explained in Indian context, as a selected topic, before the chapter concludes.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

It is worth noting that this Guidance has not amended the Codes. Failure to comply with some of the above are ‘hardcore’ restrictions in consumer law legislation. It is clear that in-game purchases are currently a hot topic of discussion. Loot Boxes. Practical Advice.

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Velocity of Content

JULY 8, 2021

As I dug down further on the topic, I ended up tumbling down a bit of a rabbit hole concerning certain nooks & crannies of copyright that I hadn’t known much about; at that point, I thought it might be useful (to some) and interesting (to others) to share them here. Conclusion – And a Look Ahead.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

9.610/98 ), which is complemented by the software protection legislation. The legislative debate The House of Representatives, in an effort to regulate AI, discussed and approved Bill 21/2020 on September 29, 2021. Following its approval it was sent to the Senate for discussion and to complete the legislative process.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 11, 2022

It’s also unclear if a service could thread content by topic, or if topical organization also would be an “algorithm.” If you don’t agree with both propositions, then you should vigorously oppose this bill and condemn the legislators who voted yes on it. It could also be a First Amendment problem (e.g.,

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 24, 2023

Perhaps fittingly given the topic, the EC’s report has already leaked online and according to reports, rightsholders are underwhelmed by the document, to put it mildly. That raises interesting questions. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 14, 2022

Similar to the legislation in the United Kingdom, an attempt was made in 1994 through an amendment to the Indian Copyright Act to establish such a term and restrict the duration of such Moral Rights in India to exist only till the subsistence of the copyright itself.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Overview of Non-Compete Legislation and Enforcement Issues from 2021. Legislation such as anti-SLAPP laws can have a dramatic impact on a litigant’s ability to bring or defend a claim. Overview of Non-Compete Legislation and Enforcement Issues from 2021. View the Recording. View the Recording.

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Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

If the government thinks that legislation is needed to mandate payment for use of news articles, it should amend its bill to reflect actual use as most would commonly understand it. The bill should be amended by limiting making available to actual reproduction.

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IIPRD

APRIL 13, 2023

Copyright Act, 1957 The Copyright Act’s Section 68 is proposed to be repealed under the legislation. In India, the topic of criminal punishment for copyright infringement has generated considerable controversy. The repeal of Section 68 does little. here, here and here).

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2022

With apologies to those who prefer a classic menu, I’ll be approaching these topics in coming weeks in a mezze fashion, with several items arranged to whet your appetite and enrich your knowledge. The Legislation. The legislative history makes reference to a January 2021 consumer survey. Olive Oil and State Pride.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Overview of Non-Compete Legislation and Enforcement Issues from 2021. Legislation such as anti-SLAPP laws can have a dramatic impact on a litigant’s ability to bring or defend a claim. Overview of Non-Compete Legislation and Enforcement Issues from 2021. View the Recording. View the Recording.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 19, 2023

The recent case of Revlon is related to bankruptcy but focusing on the other side, the case has brought the attention to the topic that could be of useful to intellectual property rights that is the relation of IPR and the bankruptcy. The corporations sometimes face liquidation under the ‘insolvency legislation.’

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 15, 2022

It is standard practice at the FTC to review every rule or guide at least every ten years, and the Green Guides were last amended in 2012. For those who are not that familiar with the FTC’s organizational structure, that was a bit of an unexpected choice to present on this topic. Meeting adjourned.

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43(B)log

JULY 20, 2023

First, Nepute didn’t offer a First Amendment defense in the answer and couldn’t do so now. But even if he had, his speech was not entitled to First Amendment protection: The publications were commercial speech, and there were fact issues on falsity/misleadingness, for which he could be held liable.

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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. A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation called the DETOUR Act that would ban dark patterns. A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation called the DETOUR Act that would ban dark patterns.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

We have specifically covered this topic in a previous blog. Overview of current legislation in China. Early in 2017, Singapore introduced “non-physical product” in the amended “ Registered Designs Act 2000 ” (RDA). Article 2.4 Responses of Other Asian Countries to this Issue.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

It is a longstanding topic of debate in economic and legal circles: Hot to marry the innovative bride and the competition groom?” [i] However, under the 2007 amendment to the Act, licensing and other IP concerns have yet to be brought before the CCI and the Appellate Tribunal specially Constituted for Competition Cases.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

We have specifically covered this topic in a previous blog. Overview of current legislation in China. Early in 2017, Singapore introduced “non-physical product” in the amended “ Registered Designs Act 2000 ” (RDA). Article 2.4 Responses of Other Asian Countries to this Issue.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay In recent years, a so called ‘Secondary Publication Right’ (SPR) has been adopted in a number of European countries and become a policy hot topic at the EU level. Finally, the amendment includes, in para 4 of art.60, It is thus very much in line with the spirit of Title IV, arts.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 15, 2021

Topical Highlight. In this post , Varsha Jhavar analyses the Parliamentary Standing Committee Report ’s (hereinafter the Report) recommendations for ‘revisiting of IPR legislations and implementing a strong IPR framework’ in order to ‘extract benefits from AI’. Ensuring Access to TB drugs: Is Compulsory License the Way?

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

For a review of Privacy legislation in Canada, check out Emily Prieur’s article published this week. Our hard-working students and community members published more than twice as many articles than in 2020 and the most articles in a calendar year since 2011. Top 10 Most Read IPilogue Articles Published in 2021.

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Velocity of Content

JANUARY 12, 2024

The lawsuit was first filed on May 16 in the Northern district of Florida in Pensacola and alleges that administrators and school board members in the Escambia County School District are in violation of the First Amendment as well as the 14th Amendment—the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

It’s an election year, and like clockwork, legislators around the country want to show they care about protecting kids online. This is almost certainly what the legislators actually want given their antipathy towards the Internet, but it’s not a good outcome for anyone. Section 230 Preemption. This bill does the same.

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43(B)log

MARCH 25, 2024

NIFLA says that abortion is a controversial topic, making disclosures about abortion controversial; but NetChoice said that “ disclosures of social media censorship decisions” were not controversial. For similar reasons, the warnings were uncontroversial. There’s no good-faith debate that the warnings aren’t truthful.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Topics: Enablement / Written Description (All three are biotech / pharma): 3 Cases; Infringement (FDA Labeling): 1 Case; Anticipation (On Sale Bar): 1 Case; Double Patenting (Still the law?) The petition here asks about whether his Fifth Amendment takings claim was properly barred by the Assignment of Claims Act. ” 16.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The ideology of Fair Use has now been expanded to cover creations of a musical or cinematographic character, thanks to a subsequent modification to the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012. There are no precise measures of allowed quantities under the legislation. Global Perspective. Percentage of Original Material Used.

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