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Responding to Hbomberguy’s Plagiarism Video

Plagiarism Today

Recently, YouTuber hbomberguy posted a massive video about plagiarism on YouTube. Here, I break it down and analyze the details. The post Responding to Hbomberguy’s Plagiarism Video appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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2023 Word of the Year: Authentic

Erik K Pelton

Merriam Webster’s 2023 Word of the Year rings true for the world of trademarks, as Erik explains in this video. The post 2023 Word of the Year: Authentic appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Merriam Webster’s 2023 Word of the Year rings true for the world of trademarks, as Erik explains in this video.

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Google, News and Canada: When is Half a Glass Better Than a Broken Glass?

Hugh Stephens Blog

[link] The news that Google and the Government of Canada managed to strike a deal prior to the coming into force later this month of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, was not really a surprise, at least not to me. Both sides had every incentive to find enough common ground to reach an agreement. … Continue reading "Google, News and Canada: When is Half a Glass Better Than a Broken Glass?

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The Vespa appearance: Italian Supreme Court considers that its artistic value may preclude trade mark protection (due to substantial value absolute ground)

The IPKat

A Vespa LX Last week was an eventful one for Piaggio, the Tuscan ( ) company that has developed and owns the iconic (yes, you can say that: read on) Vespa. First, on 28 November, the Italian Supreme Court issued what appears to be a key – yet questionable – judgment ( decision 33100/2023 ), tackling the interplay between different IP rights and addressing among other things whether and to what extent an object protected by copyright (as Vespa is, under Italian law) can be precluded trade mark re

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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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AI is Not Creative Per the USCO and the Courts – And That’s a Good Thing

IP Watchdog

Recently, Wen Xie argued on IPWatchdog that the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) have reached different conclusions regarding “the creative and conceiving capabilities of machines,” which leads to intellectual property (IP) law being self-contradictory. According to Xie, the USCO presumes that artificial intelligence (AI) is creative, while the USPTO does not reach a similar conclusion regarding AI inventorship.

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Artificial Intelligence in the Modern Workplace: Safeguarding Source Code Generated with AI Assistance

JD Supra Law

Generally, an employer owns all rights in software code created by its employee in the scope of their employment. As outlined in the last edition of this series, this general rule typically applies to independent contractors so long as the term is included in a written contract. Even where an employee uses generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI”) to either generate an entire set of code or review their code for errors, the employer typically maintains ownership of the code.

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AI Training and Copyright Infringement: Lessons from the Ross Intelligence Case

The IP Law Blog

The Delaware District Court’s Ruling on cross-motions for summary judgment in the case of Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence Inc will provide guidance for similar AI training/copyright infringement cases and, as a bonus, it provides a bit of clarity (or muddies the waters… depending on your point of view) in the application of a post-Warhol fair use defense.

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Prosecco: a plant variety or geographical indication? Singapore Court says "both"!

The IPKat

Tensions have once again bubbled up to the surface in the dispute between Australia and the European Union about protection of the sparkling wine, 'Prosecco', as a geographical indication. This time, the competing views were laid bare in the recent judgment of the Singapore Court of Appeal in Consorzio di Tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco v Australian Grape and Wine Incorporated [2023] SGCA 37.

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APPLE JAZZ Trademark Fight Continues at CAFC

IP Watchdog

Office (USPTO) and Apple, Inc. file responses to his petition for writ of mandamus, the owner of the trademark APPLE JAZZ has filed a reply of his own charging that “the USPTO is not sincere and has never been sincere about deciding this case.” The latest briefs relate to a petition for writ of mandamus filed by Charles Bertini, owner of APPLE JAZZ, who has been embroiled in a fight with Apple over rights to the mark since 2016.

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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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Is There an Ethical Way to Use AI Writing?

Plagiarism Today

One year after the launch of ChatGPT, a question lingers: Is there an ethical way to use AI writing? If so, what steps does one need to take? The post Is There an Ethical Way to Use AI Writing? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Accountability and Antisemitism: The Canadian Heritage Committee Needs To Step Up

Michael Geist

Concerns about the terrifying growth of antisemitism in Canada have been top of mind for me and many in the Jewish community for weeks. While some have thankfully spoken up, discouragingly too many remain silent despite shootings at Jewish schools, molotov cocktails and vandalism at Jewish community centres, and threats at Jewish businesses and homes.

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Deal Reached To End Sunoco Butane IP Row Amid Appeal

IP Law 360

The Federal Circuit on Tuesday dismissed U.S. Venture's appeal of an award of $6 million in enhanced damages to Sunoco in a suit over butane patents, after the parties jointly agreed to dismissal.

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CJEU considers legal standing of collecting societies

The IPKat

In a recent ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has interpreted Art. 4 of Directive 2004/48/EC , which lists natural and legal persons that may seek the application of civil enforcement measures ( C-201/22 ). The Court clarified that Member States are not obliged to allow collective management organisations (CMOs) to bring, in their own name, actions for copyright infringement on behalf of the rightholders.

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The United States Copyright Office Notice of Inquiry on AI: A Quick Take

Velocity of Content

This post originally appeared in the Scholarly Kitchen on 11/28/23 Monday, October 30 was the final date for interested parties to submit comments to a comprehensive “ Notice of inquiry and request for comments ” issued by the United States Copyright Office entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Copyright.” With 34 questions asked about both copyright and technology, some parties responses exceed 100 pages.

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Professor Wins Default Judgement Against Essay Mill

Plagiarism Today

The Copyright Claims Board awarded a business professor $1,200 in damages from an essay mill that infringed him. But can he collect? The post Professor Wins Default Judgement Against Essay Mill appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Skillful Negotiation or Legislative Fail? Taking Stock of the Bill C-18 Deal With Google

Michael Geist

Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge’s deal with Google on Bill C-18 for an annual $100 million contribution has sparked some unsurprising crowing from partisans who insist the fears that the government had mishandled the Online News Act failed to recognize a well-executed negotiation strategy. Yet the response from industry supporters of the bill has been noticeably muted: News Media Canada did not issue a press release with CEO Paul Deegan noting that the impact would depend on the forth

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U.S. Ocean Innovation to Take World Stage at COP28

U.S. Department of Commerce

U.S. Ocean Innovation to Take World Stage at COP28 December 5, 2023 KCPullen@doc.gov Tue, 12/05/2023 - 09:32 Environmental data Post by Marisa Lago Richard W. Spinrad, Ph.D. Leaders from governments, businesses, NGOs, and civil society have gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for COP28, the 28 th Conference of Parties for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in hopes of making history by accelerating climate action.

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Bungie Wins Powerful Disclosure Order to Identify Anonymous Cheat Makers

TorrentFreak

Bungie’s interest in individuals linked to Destiny 2 cheat maker and distributor, Ring-1, became public in 2021. A lawsuit filed at a California court named four defendants as suspected operators with an additional 50 ‘Doe’ defendants to be unmasked as the case progressed. Six causes of action including copyright infringement, trafficking in circumvention devices contrary to the DMCA, trademark violations, and unfair competition, encouraged three defendants to settle with Bungi

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CCC Welcomes Panel of Curriculum and Copyright Experts to Explore Why High-Quality Content Matters in K-12

Velocity of Content

Wednesday, 6 December 2023 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST I​​​​​n today’s K-12 educational landscape, it is essential to deliver a standards-aligned curriculum. However, teachers are also looking for more personalized, culturally responsive, and timely content to better reflect the experiences of a diverse student population. Educators, administrators, and curriculum directors, as well as professionals of EdTech and curriculum development companies, are invited to join CCC for a virtual panel discussion o

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Beyond Plagiarism: 5 Other Authorship Issues in Research

Plagiarism Today

When it comes to authorship issues in research, plagiarism is far from the only one. Here are five other authorship issues to be aware of. The post Beyond Plagiarism: 5 Other Authorship Issues in Research appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Salvaging Bill C-18: Government Upends Legislation To Bring Google Onside the Online News Act

Michael Geist

The government has announced that it has reached agreement with Google on deal that will ensure that news links are not blocked on the search engine and that the company pays $100 million to support the news sector in Canada. To be clear, this is good news for all given that the alternative was bad for news outlets, the government, Canadians, and Google.

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The Generative AI Fair Use Defense Under Google Books

The Illusion of More

After the Supreme Court’s decision in AWF v. Goldsmith restored what many of us view as common sense to the fair use doctrine of transformativeness, the flurry of litigation against AI developers will test the same principle in a different light. As discussed on this blog and elsewhere, caselaw has produced two frameworks for considering whether […] The post The Generative AI Fair Use Defense Under Google Books appeared first on The Illusion of More.

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PTAB Scratches Out Some Oil-Dri Kitty Litter Patent Claims

IP Law 360

Some of mineral company Oil-Dri Corp. of America's patent claims for "clumpable" cat litter were invalid as anticipated or obvious, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board has ruled.

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Infographic | Influencers: what you need to know about IP

Olartemoure Blog

In the world of content creation, your originality is your superpower. In the digital world, and working with visuals and sometimes with external brands, you navigate a potential minefield of IP risks. It’s very important for you to protect yourself and your creative gems! WHY IS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CRUCIAL FOR INFLUENCERS? Provides Stronger Defense: Registration helps defend your creations better in case of disputes.

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3 Count: Destiny’s Jury

Plagiarism Today

Destiny 2 cheat case heading before a jury, Swiss music licensing agency sues X for infringement and the Australian government to talk AI. The post 3 Count: Destiny’s Jury appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Cloudflare Applauds Court for Rejecting DNS Piracy Blocking Order

TorrentFreak

Copyright holders have made serious work of website blocking in recent years, expanding the practice to over forty countries worldwide. In Germany, for example, the largest Internet providers agreed to voluntarily block pirate sites as part of a deal they struck with rightsholders. These blockades, which are put in place following a thorough vetting process, are generally implemented at DNS level.

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Public Domain Day 2024 is Coming: Here’s What to Know

Copyright Lately

Oh Mickey, you’re so fine—but you’re not alone: An avalanche of copyrighted works will enter the public domain in the United States on January 1, 2024. Here’s what it all means. Yes, yes, Steamboat Willie will enter the U.S. public domain on January 1, 2024—and that’s a shame. Before you accuse me of being some sort of Disney shill, I’m not advocating for longer copyright terms.

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Copyright Cases Visual Artists Should Know: Part 3, Fair Use

Copyright Alliance

As seen in parts 1 and part 2 of our blog series, where there is art, there are artists who love to push boundaries, particularly in copyright law. This is […] The post Copyright Cases Visual Artists Should Know: Part 3, Fair Use appeared first on Copyright Alliance.

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Former Clerks Say Justice O'Connor Still Worth Emulating

IP Law 360

BigLaw attorneys mentored by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who died Friday after a lengthy battle with dementia, say she'll be remembered as an incisive jurist who always put facts and practical considerations above abstract ideological commitments, as well as a deeply gracious and down-to-earth woman who never let her dedication to the law overshadow her zest for life.

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