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3 Count: Non-Infringing Tattoos

Plagiarism Today

Tattoo artist loses copyright trial, India rules some textbooks can't be copyright protected and CBS takes down massive review. The post 3 Count: Non-Infringing Tattoos appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Top 25 Benefits of a Registered Trademark

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Benefits of Trademark Registration. It allows the owner to use the ® symbol, which conveys a brand’s status and helps ward off Infringers. You appear in the USPTO database, so when other brands are searching and clearing new names, it helps avoid conflicts. By being in the database, examiners will automatically block any conflicting application for a similar name, similar goods and services, and likely to cause confusion.

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Why Amazon is Overrun with Plagiarism and AI Garbage

Plagiarism Today

Amazon is facing criticism over AI-generated spam ebooks being sold in the Kindle Store. However, the problem goes back at least 15 years. The post Why Amazon is Overrun with Plagiarism and AI Garbage appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Trademark Tips for Journalists

Erik K Pelton

Erik shares important tips for journalists to help them accurately report on trademark matters in this episode. The post Trademark Tips for Journalists appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Erik shares important tips for journalists to help them accurately report on trademark matters in this episode.

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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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Dave Rowntree is Suing the UK Performing Rights Society Over Misallocation of Unmatched Royalties (Black Box)

The Trichordist

According to press reports, Dave Rowntree of Blur filed the UK equivalent of a class action lawsuit against PRS (the UK version of ASCAP and BMI).

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FTC Sets Meeting to Vote on Final Noncompete Rule

IP Watchdog

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan announced yesterday that there will be a Special Open Commission Meeting held on April 23 to vote on whether to issue a final version of the January 2023 proposed rule that would ban employers from using noncompete clauses for their employees. “The proposed final rule being considered would generally prevent most employers from using noncompete clauses,” said the Open Commission Meeting's event description.

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Megachurch Pastor Accused of Plagiarizing an Apology

Plagiarism Today

Lakepointe Church pastor Josh Howerton is accused of plagiarizing an apology. Sadly, it's not his first run in with plagiarism. The post Megachurch Pastor Accused of Plagiarizing an Apology appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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‘Smart IPTV’ App Blocked By ISPs, Despite it Carrying Zero Illegal Streams

TorrentFreak

In a world where users can have their own ChatGPT-like AI instances up and running on their own PCs, in just a handful of minutes, for zero spend and completely legally, the app experience on smart TVs rarely fails to disappoint. Yet when smart TV users somehow manage to clunk their way through, say, LG’s menus, and then avoid the avalanche of distractions that exist purely to break their will, only disappointment lies ahead for the IPTV-curious.

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Imminent EBA referral confirmed on the question of using the description to interpret the claims (T 0439/22)

The IPKat

It is now confirmed that there will be a referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) on the correct approach to claim interpretation. The Board of Appeal in T 0439/22 had previously indicated that they were minded to refer a question to the EBA on how much the description should be used to interpret the claims ( IPKat ). The published minutes of oral proceeding from a hearing in the case last week confirm that the Board of Appeal intends to follow through on this intention.

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Three Strategies to Prevent Departing Employees from Absconding with Trade Secrets and Other Confidential Business Information

JD Supra Law

One of the biggest threats to modern corporations involves departing employees who take confidential business information (CBI) and/or trade secrets with them prior to or upon their departure. Indeed, the misappropriation of trade secrets and CBI can cost companies millions of dollars in legal fees, reputational harm, and lost revenue. In recent years, three new trends in the way that companies do business have led to unintended growth in this area of risk.

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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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False Patent Marking as False Advertising: Overcoming Dastar

Patently-O

by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit is set to consider the use of terms like “patented,” “proprietary,” and “exclusive” in commercial advertising can be actionable under § 43(a)(1)(B) of the Lanham Act when their use is not entirely accurate. The key issue on appeal is whether the district court erred in granting summary judgment for Crocs on Double Diamond Distribution and U.S.A.

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Off The Bench: NCAA Rules, Trans Athlete Win, NBA Pro's Ban

IP Law 360

In this week's Off The Bench, the NCAA formally lifted restrictions on athletes transferring schools and how they can receive name, image and likeness money, West Virginia's transgender sports ban is dealt a blow by the Fourth Circuit, and betting costs an NBA player his career.

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Uptobox Was Shut Down in 2023; A Court Will Decide Whether to Resurrect It

TorrentFreak

Founded back in 2011, Uptobox rapidly gained popularity by making it easy for users to upload, store, and share files with others online. In April 2023, Uptobox received 34 million visits from users all over the world, around a third of those from France. At several points in its dozen or so years online, Uptobox faced adversity, mostly due to copyright issues.

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Newman’s Counsel Says Supreme Court’s Agreement with Her Dissent Proves Mental Fitness

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Supreme Court today reversed an en banc decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in which Judge Pauline Newman dissented, a development Newman’s lawyers say belies CAFC Chief Judge Moore’s opinion that Newman is mentally unfit to serve on the court. The en banc decision was an appeal from the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in which Judges Newman and Reyna each separately dissented.

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Yet Another Harvard Plagiarism Scandal

Plagiarism Today

Harvard is facing yet another plagiarism scandal, this one involves an instructor who is accused of plagiarizing in an expert witness report. The post Yet Another Harvard Plagiarism Scandal appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Happy Earth Day!

U.S. Department of Commerce

Happy Earth Day! April 22, 2024 ASowah@doc.gov Mon, 04/22/2024 - 07:09 Photos above submitted by (left to right): Alexandra D., NOAA; Angela S., NOAA; and Kathryn K., Census. Happy Earth Day from the Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Programs (OSEEP)! We were delighted to receive many incredible photos in the 2024 Earth Day Photo Challenge.

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Gambling Co., Casinos Battle Over Shuffler Antitrust Claims

IP Law 360

Scientific Games successor Light & Wonder has urged an Illinois federal judge not to certify a class of automatic card shuffler buyers, even as the riverboat casinos accusing it of tricking the patent office into shoring up its shuffler monopoly argued that their claims should go to trial.

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LaLiga Targets Apple & Google Bosses For Failing to ‘Remote Delete’ IPTV App

TorrentFreak

Spain found itself at the center of a worldwide controversy last month when it was revealed that various rightsholders had somehow managed to convince a local judge to block Telegram in its entirety. Under intense pressure, the judge quickly rolled back the decision after an advisor concluded that the planned measure was massively disproportionate. Just weeks later, a row over an app that’s no longer available from any official app store, seems to be heading towards another controversy and

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What Did We Just Acquire? An Introduction to the Taxation of Acquired Intangibles

JD Supra Law

In addition to being developed in-house, intellectual property (“IP”) can obviously be acquired from third parties. IP acquisitions may be more germane now than in the recent past as developers race to create and monetize artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools. But, while AI platforms might be the shiniest and most interesting objects in the current IP arena, acquirers still have to deal with much older (and mundane) tax questions like: (i) what is being acquired and (ii) how is its cost.

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3 Count: Musical Appeal

Plagiarism Today

Marvin Gaye rightsholder seeks to revive Ed Sheeran lawsuit, judge denies motion by California plaintiffs in New York OpenAI case and more. The post 3 Count: Musical Appeal appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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5 Ways Medical Affairs Teams Can Benefit from Using RightFind

Velocity of Content

Medical Affairs teams play a crucial role within pharmaceutical companies, serving as a bridge between the scientific/medical aspects of the company and external stakeholders such as healthcare professionals (HCPs), researchers, and patient advocacy groups. Medical Affairs’ primary focus is on ensuring the safe and effective use of the company’s products while also contributing to scientific advancement and medical education.

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Steelmaker Asks ITC To Halt EV Imports From Vietnamese Co.

IP Law 360

Luxembourg-based steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal is asking the U.S. International Trade Commission to bar electric vehicle imports from Vinfast, which claims to be the first Vietnamese business to ship electric cars worldwide, with ArcelorMittal saying the company is infringing its patented aluminum-steel coating.

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Reddit Reports Surge in Copyright-Related User Bans

TorrentFreak

Without doubt, Reddit is one of the most popular user-generated content sites that exists on the Internet today. Last month, the community-driven news and discussion platform went public and, with a market cap of more than $6 billion, immediately became one of the larger tech players. While publicly traded companies operate under a different ruleset than private ones, Reddit remains committed to its transparency efforts.

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USPTO Issues Guidance on Using Artificial Intelligence Tools

JD Supra Law

On April 10, 2024, the United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) announced guidance regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools before the USPTO.

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The 5 Best Uses of the Copyright Claims Board

Plagiarism Today

The Copyright Claims Board is a powerful tool for resolving copyright disputes, but only in certain situations. Here are five to remember. The post The 5 Best Uses of the Copyright Claims Board appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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The CTA’s Large Operating Company Exemption: Requirements and Considerations

Cogency Global

What this is : The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) includes 23 exemptions to its beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements. In this article, we explore the details of the “Large Operating Company” exemption. What this means : Many of the exemptions to the CTA’s BOI reporting requirements apply only to specific industries or to entities that are already heavily regulated.

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Del. Court Won't Invalidate Coupon IP On Alice 'Borderline'

IP Law 360

A Pennsylvania federal judge sitting in Delaware has determined that Inmar Brand Solutions Inc.'s coupon-processing system patents are not abstract and therefore should not be invalidated under the U.S. Supreme Court's Alice precedent.

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Premier League Wants GoDaddy to Identify Live Streaming Pirates

TorrentFreak

England is widely regarded as the ‘home of football’ and the Premier League is its top competition, drawing hundreds of millions of viewers from all over the world. Aside from the sportive stakes, the Premier League also has a vested interest in selling broadcast rights. These rights generate billions of pounds in revenue per year; a staggering amount unmatched by any other football league.

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Navigating Halal Financing for Residential and Commercial Transactions in Canada

Nelligan Law

Reading Time: 3 minutes Halal financing adheres to Islamic principles, which prohibit the payment or receipt of interest (riba) and promote ethical and equitable financial practices. In residential transactions, Halal financing typically involves structures such as Murabaha (cost-plus sale), Ijarah (leasing), Musharakah (partnership), and Istisna’a (manufacturing contracts).

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3 Count: Copyright Gamble

Plagiarism Today

Slot machine makers files lawsuit against competitor, Phillippine Senate takes up site blocking and Reddit copyright bans skyrocket. The post 3 Count: Copyright Gamble appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Zuckerberg Avoids Personal Liability for Social Media “Addiction”–In re Social Media Addiction

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

I never blogged the dual state and federal rulings in the Social Media Addiction cases from last Fall. I wrote up a 4,000 word draft about the state court ruling, but the federal ruling came out before I finished it. I couldn’t blog just the state case without discussing the new development, so I planned to modify my blog post on the state court ruling to compare/contrast the federal ruling.

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How Duty Of Candor Figures In USPTO AI Ethics Guidance

IP Law 360

The duty of candor and good faith is an important part of the artificial intelligence ethics guidance issued last week by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and serious consequences can visit patent and trademark applicants who violate that duty, not just their attorneys and agents, says Michael Cicero at Taylor English.

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Key Defendant in Anna’s Archive Lawsuit Denies Any Involvement With the Site

TorrentFreak

Anna’s Archive is a meta-search engine for shadow libraries that allows users to find pirated books and other related sources. The site launched in the fall of 2022 , just days after Z-Library was targeted in a U.S. criminal crackdown, to ensure continued availability of ‘free’ books and articles to the broader public. Late last year, Anna’s Archive expanded its offering by making information from OCLC’s proprietary WorldCat database available online.

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[Event] 15th Summit on Biosimilars & Innovator Biologics - June 20th - 21st, New York, NY

JD Supra Law

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the Summit on Biosimilars & Innovator Biologics returns to New York City, on June 20 - 21, 2024. Now in its 15th year, the 2024 conference will dive deep into the latest legal, regulatory, and commercial strategies for the biosimilar and innovator biologic industries.

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3 Count: This is America

Plagiarism Today

Kidd Wes appeals This is American decision, Stephen Thaler appeals AI ruling and Global Music Rights settles with radio stations. The post 3 Count: This is America appeared first on Plagiarism Today.