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Daniel Alexander KC says "no" on indemnity costs, blanket confidentiality orders and permission to appeal in Oxford University Innovation dispute

The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2023

In the consequentials hearing judgment [2023] EWHC 138 , the Judge dealt with (1) royalty payments; (2) costs; (3) confidentiality; and (4) permission to appeal. Of the most interesting to this Kat was the treatment of costs (well, some of them), confidentiality and permission to appeal.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Contracts Licensing Inventor

Federal Court Approves Consent Order Requiring Minister Steven Guilbeault to Unblock Ezra Levant on Twitter

Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In 2018, a lawsuit was launched against then-Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson over blocking users on Twitter, but I don’t know what became of that case. Levant says that the government wanted him to sign a confidentiality clause in order to keep the settlement secret. In the U.S.,

Social Media

Social Media Government Confidentiality Settlement

Governor Inslee Signs “Silenced No More Act” Prohibiting Nondisclosure and Nondisparagement Provisions In All Employment Agreements In Washington

Trading Secrets

MARCH 25, 2022

No Exceptions For Settlement Agreements. Unlike its California counterpart and its prior version which came out of the #MeToo movement, ESHB 1795 provides no exception for settlement agreements of discrimination claims or lawsuits. any other agreement between an employer and employee. Civil Penalties.

Settlement

Settlement Confidentiality Law

Mystery as Major Pirate IPTV Lawsuit Finds Itself Quietly Dismissed

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

In May 2018, a massive copyright infringement lawsuit targeted PrimeStreams, one of the most recognizable pirate IPTV brands ever to hit the market. Citing a confidential settlement agreement between the parties, the lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice , meaning that it cannot be refiled.

Settlement

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DISH: Pirate IPTV Operators Launched New Services Despite $90m Judgment

TorrentFreak

MARCH 1, 2022

In 2018, broadcaster DISH Network sued the people behind pirate IPTV service SetTV for illegally obtaining the company’s broadcasting from its satellite service and redistributing them online. On June 4, 2018, the court issued a temporary restraining order against the SetTV defendants, which included measures to freeze their assets.

Settlement

Settlement Business Branding Brands

HIT NETFLIX CONTENT AND THE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT THAT FOLLOWS

JIPL Online

MARCH 15, 2021

Then, the post will predict how Netflix may shift its content practices, defense strategies, and settlement tactics as a result of their past litigation successes in copyright actions. SETTLEMENT CASES. 9] Both parties reached an amicable settlement. [10] 9] Both parties reached an amicable settlement. [10] TRIAL CASES.

Copyright Infringement

Copyright Infringement Copyright Public Domain Derivative Work

Custodians Of Financial Data And Its Protection In Indian Framework : Banking Sector

IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 17, 2023

Chapter 5 of Code of Bank’s Commitment to Customers talks about ‘Privacy and Confidentiality’. It states that “ We will treat all your personal information as private and confidential (even when you are no longer our customer). The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal found ICICI Bank Ltd. IMPORTANT PRECEDENTS.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Privacy Technology Law

A 512(f) Plaintiff Wins at Trial! ??–Alper Automotive v. Day to Day Imports

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The Lenz case got a lot of press, but it ended with a confidential settlement. The wranglings caused the registrant’s sticker to be removed from Amazon for a total of 44 days in 2018 across several different incidents. What changed by November 19, 2018? The registrant counternoticed each time.

Registration

Registration Fair Use Copyright Designs

Georgia Supreme Court Blesses Google’s Keyword Ad Sales–Edible IP v. Google

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

They filed a trademark lawsuit in 2018 but abandoned the suit when it got sent to arbitration. 1-800 Contacts. * FTC Explains Why It Thinks 1-800 Contacts’ Keyword Ad Settlements Were Anti-Competitive–FTC v. OxBlue. * Want To Know Amazon’s Confidential Settlement Terms For A Keyword Advertising Lawsuit?

IP

IP Advertising Advertising Trademark Law

Are Memes Dangerous?

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If the creator has greater leverage or financial means than the enforcement-targeted business, the result of these demands is often swift settlement. Plainly, predicting the merits of a copyright claim in this realm is extraordinarily difficult, and for many small businesses, settlement is the better part of valor. Warner Bros.

Fair Use

Fair Use Intellectual Property Settlement Business

When Do Inbound Call Logs Show Consumer Confusion?–Adler v McNeil

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In particular, Adler highlights that “from 2018-2021, there were 1,595 instances of callers mentioning ‘Jim Adler’ or ‘The Texas Hammer’ in the defendants’ call logs.” 1-800 Contacts * FTC Explains Why It Thinks 1-800 Contacts’ Keyword Ad Settlements Were Anti-Competitive–FTC v.

Advertising

Advertising Advertising False Advertising Trademark

House Introduces Legislation Restricting Confidentiality Provisions in Settlement Agreements

Trading Secrets

JUNE 29, 2022

introduced legislation to restrict confidentiality provisions from covering claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. 8146 , appears to be a federal effort to expedite the state-level trend to exempt discrimination, harassment, and retaliation information from confidentiality restrictions.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Settlement Government Reporting

Are Courts Finally Getting Fed Up With Copyright Shakedowns?

Copyright Lately

AUGUST 22, 2021

Liebowitz is probably the best known example of a copyright troll, a moniker that one circuit court defined as a someone who brings “strategic infringement claims of dubious merit in the hope of arranging prompt settlements with defendants who would prefer to pay modest or nuisance settlements rather than be tied up in expensive litigation.”.

Copyright

Copyright Fair Use Settlement Designs

House Introduces Legislation Restricting Confidentiality Provisions in Settlement Agreements

LexBlog IP

JUNE 29, 2022

introduced legislation to restrict confidentiality provisions from covering claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. 8146 , appears to be a federal effort to expedite the state-level trend to exempt discrimination, harassment, and retaliation information from confidentiality restrictions.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Settlement Government Reporting

Biosimilars 2020 Year in Review

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

No earlier than July 31, 2023 per settlement. No earlier than November 20, 2023 per settlement. . No earlier than June 30, 2023 per settlement. December 14, 2018. first submission May 2017; resubmitted June 2018). first submission May 2017; resubmitted June 2018). November 28, 2018. November 2, 2018.

Settlement

Settlement Litigation Marketing Marketing

No "German injunction gap" expedition in Abbott v Dexcom global diabetes battle, as Mr Justice Mellor expresses "some regret"

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The UK launch of the Freestyle Libre 3 is said to be confidential, but the G7 is intended to be launched this autumn 2021. This followed the end of the parties peace agreement provided for by a settlement agreement following the last bout of litigation. In Germany, Abbott has already launched the Freestyle Libre 3.

Litigation

Litigation Patent Marketing Marketing

Guest Post: Third-Party Litigation Funding: Disclosure to Courts, Congress, and the Executive

Patently-O

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

10] According to one of the biggest litigation funders, publicly traded Burford Capital—recently featured on 60 Minutes [11] —there was a 237% increase in overall litigation funding in the US between 2012 and 2018, a trend that, by all accounts, continues unabated. [12] Patent assertion finance today is a multibillion-dollar business. [2]

Litigation

Litigation Reporting Settlement Government

IPSC Closing Plenary Session: IP In the Courts

43(B)log

AUGUST 12, 2022

Similarity to Doe defendants—one advantages is plaintiff can use the revelation of identities of defendants as leverage to get settlement, as in the porn/© cases. No confidentiality of Ds’ identities—defendants can coordinate; asset freezes may not work. First settlement in copyright class action providing for future royalties.

Settlement

Settlement IP Music Licensing

1-800 Contacts Loses YET ANOTHER Trademark Lawsuit Over Competitive Keyword Ads–1-800 Contacts v. Warby Parker

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

1-800 Contacts (FTC 2018). 1-800 Contacts. * FTC Explains Why It Thinks 1-800 Contacts’ Keyword Ad Settlements Were Anti-Competitive–FTC v. OxBlue. * Want To Know Amazon’s Confidential Settlement Terms For A Keyword Advertising Lawsuit? 1-800 Contacts v. Lens.com (10th Cir.

Trademark

Trademark Advertising Advertising Blogging

Biosimilars 2021 Year in Review

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

No earlier than 2023 per settlement. No earlier than 2023 per settlement. No earlier than 2023 per settlement. . No earlier than 2023 per settlement. December 14, 2018. months (first submission May 2017; resubmitted June 2018). November 28, 2018. first submission April 2017; resubmitted May 2018).

Litigation

Litigation Settlement Patent Marketing

Monthly Wrap Up (March 12, 2023): Noteworthy Trade Secret and Restrictive Covenant Cases, Developments and Posts

LexBlog IP

MARCH 12, 2023

District Court of Nevada ruled on a host of different requests to exclude evidence, including requests under Daubert and other expert challenges, Rule 408 settlement discussions and evidence of the parties’ respective wealth. Cannata , where the U.S. from China, including economic espionage and trade secret theft.

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Daniel Alexander KC says "no" on indemnity costs, blanket confidentiality orders and permission to appeal in Oxford University Innovation dispute

Federal Court Approves Consent Order Requiring Minister Steven Guilbeault to Unblock Ezra Levant on Twitter

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Governor Inslee Signs “Silenced No More Act” Prohibiting Nondisclosure and Nondisparagement Provisions In All Employment Agreements In Washington

Mystery as Major Pirate IPTV Lawsuit Finds Itself Quietly Dismissed

DISH: Pirate IPTV Operators Launched New Services Despite $90m Judgment

HIT NETFLIX CONTENT AND THE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT THAT FOLLOWS

Custodians Of Financial Data And Its Protection In Indian Framework : Banking Sector

A 512(f) Plaintiff Wins at Trial! ??–Alper Automotive v. Day to Day Imports

Georgia Supreme Court Blesses Google’s Keyword Ad Sales–Edible IP v. Google

Are Memes Dangerous?

When Do Inbound Call Logs Show Consumer Confusion?–Adler v McNeil

House Introduces Legislation Restricting Confidentiality Provisions in Settlement Agreements

Are Courts Finally Getting Fed Up With Copyright Shakedowns?

House Introduces Legislation Restricting Confidentiality Provisions in Settlement Agreements

Biosimilars 2020 Year in Review

No "German injunction gap" expedition in Abbott v Dexcom global diabetes battle, as Mr Justice Mellor expresses "some regret"

Guest Post: Third-Party Litigation Funding: Disclosure to Courts, Congress, and the Executive

IPSC Closing Plenary Session: IP In the Courts

1-800 Contacts Loses YET ANOTHER Trademark Lawsuit Over Competitive Keyword Ads–1-800 Contacts v. Warby Parker

Biosimilars 2021 Year in Review

Monthly Wrap Up (March 12, 2023): Noteworthy Trade Secret and Restrictive Covenant Cases, Developments and Posts

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