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3 Count: Leaving the Vault
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 26, 2022
Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Music Archive Wolfgang’s Vault Resolves Copyright Fight Over Concert Recordings.
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If China Joined the CPTPP, what would this mean for Copyright Industries?
Hugh Stephens Blog
JANUARY 27, 2022
China surprised many in the trade policy world last September by formally applying for membership in the 11 country “Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership” (CPTPP), the trade agreement that rose like a phoenix from the ashes of the 12 country Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
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The Best Starting Place for People New to Copyright
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 24, 2022
If you are new to copyright, there are many great guides on the internet, including this one here. However, for someone coming in with almost no understanding of how copyright works, it may not be the best place to begin. The reason is fairly simple.
We’re growing (again) ! Seeking trademark associate attorney to join our team at EMP&A
Erik K Pelton
JANUARY 21, 2022
We are growing again at EMP&A. We are excited to to announce that we are hiring an Associate Attorney to join our trademark firm! Details and application information below: 2022 Job Posting – Associat… by Erik Pelton. The post We’re growing (again) !
USPTO’s Pilot Program for Deferring Subject Matter Eligibility Response
Intellectual Property Law Blog
JANUARY 24, 2022
Introduction. On January 6, 2022, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility Response Pilot Program (the “DSMER Program”). We provide a brief overview of this program.
Google Drive Flags Text Files With “1” or “0” As Copyright Infringements
TorrentFreak
JANUARY 25, 2022
The entire digital world is made up of binary code, often 1’s and 0’s. When you piece enough of them together, beautiful things can be created. By themselves, these two numbers are not that impressive. However, Google Drive appears to see them as a threat of sorts.
3 Count: Frequent Flyer
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 24, 2022
Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: American Airlines Suing The Points Guy Over App That Syncs Frequent Flyer Data.
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Building a Bold Brand Wheel: 8 Types of Bold Brand Names
Erik K Pelton
JANUARY 25, 2022
Erik breaks down the various categories of bold brand names and explains how they can help create a strong brand and more protected business. For more trademark tips, visit www.buildingaboldbrand.com.
Participation vacancy
Likelihood of Confusion
JANUARY 25, 2022
Probably isn’t good enough pic.twitter.com/9rQwe0JVMm — Ron Coleman (@RonColeman) May 17, 2017 Originally posted 2017-05-18 06:36:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter. The post Participation vacancy appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.
RIAA Discards EFF’s YouTube-DL Letter, Notes That it ‘Regularly Sides With Infringers’
TorrentFreak
JANUARY 24, 2022
Last October, the RIAA secured a major victory in its piracy lawsuit against YouTube-rippers FLVTO.biz and 2conv.com, and their Russian operator Tofig Kurbanov.
Judge Burke Recommends Grant of Defendants’ Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings in Inventorship Dispute Action
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 24, 2022
In his Report and Recommendation entered in Bear Box LLC et al. Lancium LLC et al., Civil Action No. 21-534-MN-CJB (D.Del. January 18, 2022), the Honorable Christopher J.
What does it say if you file a trademark application without an attorney?
Erik K Pelton
JANUARY 21, 2022
It says a lot if you file a trademark application without counsel. And it is in the public record for everyone to see.
Patent Benefits: 4 Advantages of Patenting Your IP
IP.com
JANUARY 24, 2022
Patenting an invention is a long, complex, and costly process that might not seem worthwhile, especially for small businesses or entrepreneurs. However, in many cases patents offer benefits that other.
Cheat Makers ‘Troll’ Activision Lawyer, Brag They Will Never Be Found
TorrentFreak
JANUARY 21, 2022
In reponse to rampant cheating in Call of Duty games, earlier this month Activision filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against cheat maker EngineOwning UG and CMN Holdings S.A.
3 Count: Italian Shutdown
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 27, 2022
Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Huge Pirate IPTV Crackdown Hits Network Supplying 500,000 Users.
Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent Moving Ahead in Europe
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 21, 2022
Final preparations by sixteen EU member states for their Unified Patent Court (UPC) and Unitary Patent (UP) began on 19 January 2022, following Austria’s deposit on the previous day of its ratification of the Protocol on Provisional Application of the UPC Agreement (PPA).
Advantage of Limited Liabilities Partnership (LLP) overview Partnership and Private Limited Company
IP and Legal Filings
JANUARY 21, 2022
INTRODUCTION. LLP Registration in India has become an alternative form of business that provides the advantages of a Company and the flexibility of a Partnership firm into a single organization. The Concept of LLP in India was introduced back in 2008 by the Limited Liability Partnership Act of 2008.
EU General Court upholds finding of partial invalidity of the Moon Boot shape trade mark
The IPKat
JANUARY 24, 2022
Can something be simultaneously iconic and lack distinctiveness under trade mark law?
Movie Companies Use DMCA ‘Shortcut’ To Expose Alleged CenturyLink Pirates
TorrentFreak
JANUARY 24, 2022
When copyright holders observe an IP address sharing unauthorized content in a BitTorrent swarm, they need to match that IP address to a real-life name and physical address if they want to take things any further.
The War Over the Future of WHOIS
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 27, 2022
For over 20 years, the WHOIS system remained one of the key pieces of internet architecture. As a way to help identify the people behind domains and websites, it was widely used by everything from spammers to journalists and law enforcement agencies.
NFTs Give Rise to Innovative New Business Models and Revenue Opportunities
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 25, 2022
Takeaways - Most existing agreements covering the exploitation of intellectual property rights did not contemplate how NFTs should be treated.
Top Issues for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2022
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 23, 2022
Incoming U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal’s answers to Senators’ written questions following her recent confirmation hearing provide reasons for hope to those concerned about the current state of the patent system.
How to Set Up Your Own Business in India
IP and Legal Filings
JANUARY 24, 2022
INTRODUCTION. A foreign company can set up a business in India under the Companies Act, 2013 as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Joint Venture or Associate Company or by setting up a Liaison Office, Project Office, or Branch Office of the foreign Company.
Pirate IPTV Reseller Ordered to Pay TV Companies $164,000 in Damages
TorrentFreak
JANUARY 22, 2022
Due to the way many pirate IPTV services are structured, top level suppliers often rely on a cascading marketing system whereby subscriptions are sold and resold through a network of so-called resellers.
The Importance of Germany’s Ad Blocking Ruling
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 25, 2022
Last week, the Hamburg District Court issued a ruling in favor of Eyeo, the company behind prominent ad blocker Adblock Plus, in their long-running battle against German publisher Axel Springer.
Inducement Suit Proceeds Against Insurance Company for Encouraging Use of Generic Drug
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 21, 2022
The case relates to so-called "skinny labels," in which the filer of an Abbreviated New Drug Application ("ANDA") seeks FDA approval to market a generic version of a branded drug, but "carves out" from its label certain approved indications that are covered by the innovator's patents. By: Jones Day
The challenge of patenting combination claims at the EPO
The IPKat
JANUARY 24, 2022
A patent relating to combination claims is the subject of the latest referral to the CJEU on the interpretation of the SPC regulation ( IPKat ).
Uber’s TOS Fails in Court (Again)–Sarchi v. Uber
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
JANUARY 28, 2022
The plaintiff sued because she’s blind and an Uber driver refused to pick her up with her guide dog. Uber invoked the arbitration clause in its TOS. The Maine Supreme Court says that the TOS wasn’t properly formed.
WOW! Must Share Personal Details of Most Prolific ‘Pirates’ with Filmmakers
TorrentFreak
JANUARY 23, 2022
Over the past two decades, online piracy has proven a massive challenge for the entertainment industries. Some copyright holders have tried to go after individual pirates in court but, increasingly, third-party intermediaries are targeted as well.
3 Count: Freeing the Flag
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 25, 2022
Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Movie Companies Use DMCA ‘Shortcut’ To Expose Alleged CenturyLink Pirates.
IPO & Harrity Analytics Release List of Top 300 Patent Holders for 2021
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 24, 2022
Last month, the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) and Harrity Analytics announced the release of the 39th annual list of the top 300 organizations receiving U.S. utility patents (see "Top 300 Organizations Granted U.S. Patents in 2021"). Patent Docs readers may recall that the U.S.
Reminder to vote for IPKat Book of the Year Awards 2021
The IPKat
JANUARY 23, 2022
A friendly feline reminder to vote for your favourite intellectual property law book of the year 2021 in the IPKat Book of the Year Awards! Vote for your best IP book of 2021 by taking the survey here PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE OF IP, only complete the survey once!
Trial call
Likelihood of Confusion
JANUARY 28, 2022
Phoenix eve Originally uploaded by Ron Coleman Unbelievable day at trial in the Designer Skin v. S&L case yesterday. Maybe we’ll talk about it some day. Let’s see how today. The post Trial call appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION® Designer Skin Trials
Tor Project Mounts Legal Challenge to Oppose Russian Blocking
TorrentFreak
JANUARY 25, 2022
In an effort to control what its citizens can access on the internet, over the past several years Russian authorities have stepped up their blocking and censorship efforts.
“Maus” Out at Tennessee Middle School
Velocity of Content
JANUARY 28, 2022
In a week that also saw the observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day , the national media spotlight fell on the McMinn County, Tennessee, school board for its decision to remove from the eighth-grade curriculum Art Spiegelman’s Maus , a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust.
USPTO’s Pilot Program for Deferring Subject Matter Eligibility Response
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 25, 2022
On January 6, 2022, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility Response Pilot Program (the “DSMER Program”). We provide a brief overview of this program. By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Many Did Not Feel Their Voice Was Heard on Music Modernization Act–Artist Rights Watch
The Trichordist
JANUARY 28, 2022
47% of respondents polled did not feel their voice was heard in crafting the Music Modernization Act. Artists Rights Watch Mechanical Licensing Collective Music Modernization Act Polls
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