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3 Count: 2 Live Termination

Plagiarism Today

2 Live Crew wins copyright termination verdict, Muhammad Ali photo wins jury verdict and Pirelli drops trophy design. The post 3 Count: 2 Live Termination appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Game Companies List ‘FitGirl-Repacks’ as a Key Piracy Threat

TorrentFreak

The Entertainment Software Association ( ESA ) has submitted its latest overview of “ Notorious Markets ” to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR). These submissions serve as input for the USTR’s yearly overview of piracy ‘markets’ which helps to shape the U.S. Government’s global copyright enforcement agenda going forward. The ESA, which represents video game companies including Electronic Arts, Epic Games, Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony, and Ubisoft, hopes that the interests of its membe

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The Kamala Harris Plagiarism Scandal

Plagiarism Today

Allegations accuse Vice President Kamala Harris of plagiarizing her 2009 book. Here's a look at what those allegations actually say. The post The Kamala Harris Plagiarism Scandal appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Singapore Inhibits Rightsholders Ability to Use Contracts to Prevent Unlicensed Text and Data Mining of Content

Hugh Stephens Blog

Image: Shutterstock (AI modified) Singapore already has one of the most permissive text and data mining (TDM) exceptions in copyright law found anywhere, allowing AI developers to ingest copyrighted content for AI training purposes subject only to a very few limitations, all of which are pretty minimal.

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Software Composition Analysis: The New Armor for Your Cybersecurity

Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?

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Two Upcoming Webinars with Erik

Erik K Pelton

Want to learn more about trademark scams and how AI can assist you in your trademark practice? Erik shares details of 2 upcoming webinars in this episode. The post Two Upcoming Webinars with Erik appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Northwestern University Sues Moderna Over Spikevax Vaccine

IP Watchdog

Northwestern University sued vaccine maker Moderna, Inc. on Wednesday, October 16, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging infringement of three patents the school says cover technology key to the delivery method for Moderna’s groundbreaking messenger-RNA (mRNA) COVID-19 vaccine. The complaint alleges that Northwestern inventors at the school’s International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN) pioneered the technology for a “vehicle for delivering genetic code into a cel

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SPEX v. Western Digital: $316 Million Verdict for Means Plus Function Claim

Patently-O

A Central District of California jury has awarded SPEX Technologies nearly $316 million in damages against Western Digital for infringement of a patent related to hardware encryption technology. The verdict, handed down on October 18, 2024, comes after an eight-year legal battle and raises interesting questions about infringement of means-plus-function claims and the calculation of reasonable royalty damages.

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Creator Spotlight with Cartoonist Maryette Clement

Copyright Alliance

This week we’d like to introduce cartoonist and author Maryette Clement. Maryette’s book, The Teenyboppers #1, is available on Amazon. Be sure to also follow her on Instagram. What was the inspiration behind becoming a […] The post Creator Spotlight with Cartoonist Maryette Clement appeared first on Copyright Alliance.

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Jack Daniel’s Continues, with Trademark Dilution as the New Battleground

IP Watchdog

By now, most IP practitioners are familiar with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June 2023 in Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products, Inc. The highly publicized ruling came after almost a decade of litigation between the parties over VIP’s “Bad Spaniels” parody dog toy designed to mimic a bottle of Jack Daniel’s. The ruling addressed VIP’s defenses to trademark infringement and trademark dilution.

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Slanted against him

Likelihood of Confusion

Originally posted 2013-09-28 21:24:28. Republished by Blog Post PromoterAnother not-safe-for-work story is out there about a trademark registration denied under Section 2(a) of the Lanham Act as “immoral or scandalous.” John Welch and Marc Randazza address the issue brilliantly here and here. Well, in April of last year, in fact, I wrote about the trademark application […] The post Slanted against him appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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IPO Diversity in Innovation Toolkit

Women and diverse employees have the technical skill and knowledge, yet their contributions are not patented at the same rate as those of their male counterparts.This toolkit can help organizations move the needle on achieving gender parity in innovation.

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The Substance of OpenAI’s Patent Pledge?

Patently-O

by Dennis Crouch OpenAI’s new patent pledge promises to use their patents only for defensive purposes, as long as other parties do not assert claims against them or engage in harmful activities. The move echoes Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s 2014 declaration that “all our patent … belong to you” – a pledge that garnered significant attention but left many questions unanswered.

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Can you photograph a copyright-protected wallpaper without the right holder’s explicit consent? Yes, says the German Supreme Court

The IPKat

If you buy a wallpaper that shows copyright-protected pictures and apply it to the wall of a room, can you take a picture or video of the room and publish the picture or video online? Or do you have to ask the copyright owner for explicit consent? The German Supreme Court recently decided this question in three parallel cases ( I ZR 139/23 , I ZR 140/23 and I ZR 141/23 ).

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The Most Important Issues Facing the IP Industry | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we have a special episode. At the end of September we held our annual all-topics conference, which we call IPWatchdog LIVE. This conference brings together some of the top thought leaders and newsmakers from the entire industry, with a variety of different backgrounds and people who focus on various different niche verticals within the IP community.

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Google Drive Blackout in Italy After Another Major Anti-Piracy Blunder

TorrentFreak

Italy has an administrative blocking mechanism and a technical blocking platform, Piracy Shield, operated by rightsholders in the private sector. Up until now, AGCOM, Italy’s independent telecoms regulator, has been Piracy Shield’s greatest supporter, at least of those not already benefiting financially from the activities of football league Serie A, currently the only beneficiary of Piracy Shield blocking.

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Parents Sue School Over AI Punishment

Plagiarism Today

Parents of a student at Hingham High School in Massachusetts have filed a lawsuit over his punishment for using AI. The post Parents Sue School Over AI Punishment appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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BREAKING: Fla. Jury Finds 2 Live Crew Can Take Back Music Rights

IP Law 360

A Florida federal jury ruled Wednesday that the Miami rap group 2 Live Crew is entitled to the copyrights on dozens of songs, finding the group made a valid claim under a law that allows them to claw back ownership of their music after more than three decades.

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Infographic | How is International Cooperation Crucial to Combat Online Piracy?

Olartemoure Blog

This initiative underscores the vital importance of collaboration between multiple agencies and countries. Since its inception, Operation 404 has become a success story in the global fight against online piracy. Previous phases have led to the blocking of thousands of illegal websites and apps, the execution of numerous search warrants, and the seizure of equipment used for cybercrimes.

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Evidence of Increasing Scams Targeting Trademark Applicants - and What Can Be Done

JD Supra Law

In a guest article, Venable's Rebecca Liebowitz, Andrew D. Price, and Samantha J. Moskowitz examine the rise in increasingly sophisticated trademark fraud and what practitioners can do to minimize the risks for clients.

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TorrentGalaxy Has a Rough Start Under New Owners

TorrentFreak

TorrentGalaxy has had its fair share of issues over the past few months. In June, many users feared that the site had thrown in the towel, displaying only a cryptic message that read “4ever?” to visitors. This came as a surprise, even to the site’s top staffers, who had no clue what was going on. The site eventually returned as if nothing ever happened and resumed its operations.

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3 Count: Baby Blues

Plagiarism Today

Tenth Circuit revives baby doll case, German Supreme Court rules against photographer and Discord fights DMCA subpoena. The post 3 Count: Baby Blues appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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SunPower Corp. Gets OK For Chapter 11 Plan

IP Law 360

A Delaware bankruptcy judge Friday approved residential solar technology company SunPower Corp.'s plans to distribute the proceeds of its asset sales to the creditors in its Chapter 11 case after hearing all objections had been resolved or put off.

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SCOTUS Nixes McRO Eligibility Argument in Denying Yet Another Section 101 Cert Petition

IP Watchdog

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order list indicating that it had denied yet another petition for writ of certiorari seeking clarity on the patent eligibility of claims covering improvements to computer technologies under 35 U.S.C. § 101. The petition, filed by digital photography innovator Plotagraph, had argued against both the abstract idea determination under Federal Circuit case law on technological improvements to computer animations, as well as the district court’s early deter

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Aereo, FilmOn, and the “Shimmer” of maybe-unlawfully-clever digital entertainment delivery

Likelihood of Confusion

Originally posted 2014-07-22 13:14:34. Republished by Blog Post PromoterThose of you of a certain age will remember the classic SNL parody commercial for “New Shimmer“: It’s kind of the same thing with Aereo, isn’t it? As I said in my now-legendary-in-my-own-mind multi-part post, every next judge presented with the relevant inquiries in the Aereo case […] The post Aereo, FilmOn, and the “Shimmer” of maybe-unlawfully-clever digital entertainment delivery

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Discord Disputes DMCA Subpoena, Rejects Role as ‘Anti-Piracy’ Partner

TorrentFreak

Under U.S. law, rightsholders have an option to identify alleged copyright infringers, without directly having to file a lawsuit. Instead, they can request a DMCA subpoena. These documents are typically signed by a court clerk and don’t require any judicial oversight. Specifically, they allow rightsholders to obtain the personal details of anonymous alleged infringers through third-party service providers.

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3 Count: ISP Liability

Plagiarism Today

Appeals court gives record companies a major win, delayed Indian film draw copyright lawsuit and fitness celebs settle part of their dispute. The post 3 Count: ISP Liability appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Bacardi Fends Off Cuban Co.'s 'Havana Club' TM Claim

IP Law 360

A D.C. federal judge tossed a Cuban state-owned company's counterclaim accusing Bacardi of infringing its "Havana Club" trademark, saying U.S. law barred the court from enforcing the mark.

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China’s Administrative Patent Infringement Procedure: A Litigation Tool Worth Patent Holders’ Notice

IP Watchdog

There are two distinct procedures available to parties for resolving patent infringement matters in China: an administrative procedure before the IP office and a civil procedure before the courts. With the ongoing efforts of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the regulation of patent infringement administrative procedures has become more comprehensive.

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What are Accident Benefits?

Nelligan Law

Reading Time: < 1 minute Accident benefits are a type of insurance coverage available to all persons who are involved in a motor vehicle accident or otherwise injured through the use or operation of a motor vehicle. The benefits are available if the accident occurred in Ontario or if the person is an insured person pursuant to a policy of insurance issued to a vehicle located in Ontario.

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Sony Loses as CJEU Rules Datel’s RAM Data ‘Cheat’ Non-Copyright Infringing

TorrentFreak

The legal battle in Germany between Sony Entertainment Interactive and cheat cartridge seller Datel has been ongoing for well over a decade. Sony had hoped to end sales of Datel’s Action Replay PSP and Tilt FX. These products enabled users of Sony’s PSP console to modify gameplay by tweaking code, thereby obtaining extra ‘lives’ and similar ‘cheat’ features.

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What are Good KPIs?

Christopher Roser

To control any kind of system, you need to know its status. For a simple system like heating, the indoor temperature may be the key input. For something as complex as manufacturing, however, there could be a myriad of different measurements that can help you to control the system. In this context, KPIs (key performance.

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Pop Culture Docket: Justice Lebovits On Gilbert And Sullivan

IP Law 360

Characters in the 19th century comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan break the rules of good lawyering by shamelessly throwing responsible critical thought to the wind, providing hilarious lessons for lawyers and judges on how to avoid a surfeit of traps and tribulations, say acting New York Supreme Court Justice Gerald Lebovits and law student Tara Scown.

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Federal Circuit Rejects District Court’s Overly Narrow Claim Construction in LED Patent Infringement Case

IP Watchdog

On October 16, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a ruling in CAO Lighting, Inc. v. Feit Electric Co., Ltd. vacating a summary judgment entered by the Central District of California that found Feit Electric did not infringe semiconductor light source patent claims asserted by CAO Lighting. In so ruling, the Federal Circuit found that the district court erred in construing the claim term “first reflective layer,” and in requiring that the claimed first reflective layer be co

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2 Live Crew Reclaims Copyrights in Iconic Rap Hits

Copyright Lately

A Florida jury has handed 2 Live Crew a big win, allowing them to reclaim copyrights in classic rap tracks in a long-running legal battle with Lil’ Joe Records. BREAKING : A Miami federal jury on Wednesday cleared the way for famed hip-hop group 2 Live Crew to recapture ownership of their early 1990s music catalog, concluding a major copyright termination battle with Lil’ Joe Records.

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AI Regulation: An Overview of Global Frameworks

Barry Sookman

I just came across two reports from feeds I monitor, one from LinkedIn, the other from Canlii. The first is the report, 2024 State of the AI Regulatory Landscape. This report provides an overview of the evolving AI regulatory frameworks across major jurisdictions, particularly the United States, European Union, and China. As AI technologies advance, governments are increasingly focused on implementing effective governance structures to mitigate potential risks while fostering innovation.

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The “Nuts and Bolts” of Artificial Intelligence for Legal Professionals

JD Supra Law

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic for years, but with the explosion in popularity of generative AI solutions like ChatGPT, everyone is talking about it. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about AI in terms of what it is, how it works, and the benefits and risks of using it. As we saw with the Avianca case earlier this year where an attorney filed a brief with several bogus case citations generated by ChatGPT, the output from AI algorithms isn’t always reliable.

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