Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

In this edition, we update you on what has happened in the last three months of 2024 in EU copyright law. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Dear readers, Happy new year! Welcome to the fourth (and last) round up of EU copyright law for 2023! The end of the year was busy for both the courts and the policy makers.

Copyright Law 73

Copyright Law Law Copyright Reporting 73

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

In the ongoing legal battles over print-on-demand services, RedBubble and (more recently) Printify have sometimes achieved favorable results by disaggregating all of the functions and acting solely as a marketing agent for the disaggregated vendors. Pixels.com, LLC , 2024 WL 885356 (W.D. Implications.

Artwork 97

Artwork Trademark Publishing Marketing 97

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 19, 2024

On 15 January 2024, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ ICO ”) [1] launched a series of public consultations on the applicability of data protection laws to the development and use of generative artificial intelligence (“ GenAI ”). 3] See ICO Generative AI first call for evidence (15 January 2024). [4]

Law 52

Law Social Media Contracts Intellectual Property 52

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 10, 2024

” The complaint and settlement agreement provide a road map of how data brokers are accessing, using, and disclosing location services, and serves as guidance for both consumers and marketing companies. .”

Privacy 52

Privacy Settlement Marketing Marketing 52

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 6, 2024

Earlier, IPH group firm Pizzeys had sued RnB IP and its two founders – formerly partners in Pizzeys at the time of its acquisition by IPH – for alleged breach of non-compete, non-dealing, and/or non-solicitation restraints that were included in their employment contracts.

Patent 52

Patent IP Contracts Publishing 52

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

With a focus on delivering above-market returns, Gaingels actively invests in companies dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams, particularly representing the LGBTQ community and other underrepresented groups. This process involves updating the socio-economic status section of the business profile on SAM.gov.

Government 52

Government Business Contracts Inventor 52

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This will not just be an issue for EU-headquartered companies to grapple with: both the proposed Data Act and the AI Act will apply to any business selling into the EU market, wherever established. Such systems would have to undergo a conformity assessment before being placed on the market, and a ‘CE’ mark attached.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Marketing Marketing Technology 52

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In response, the company filed a lawsuit against the now-former employee, alleging breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and misappropriation of trade secrets. Return of Property Restriction The agreement also included a fairly standard return-of-property provision.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Settlement Contracts Business 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 14, 2023

The reporting rule goes into effect on January 1, 2024. The CTA defines “ownership interest” as any instrument, contract, arrangement, understanding, or mechanism used to establish ownership (such as any equity, stock, capital, or profit interest). The rule goes into effect January 1, 2024. Who is Required to Report?

Business 52

Business Ownership Reporting Registration 52

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 19, 2024

As we settle into 2024, we reflect on the significant legal developments of 2023 that hold potential impact on the biologics and biosimilars market. That case was set to go to trial in January 2024, but on January 5, 2024, Judge Richard Andrews of the U.S. That case is ongoing with a jury trial set for November 2024.

Settlement 52

Settlement Litigation Patent Reporting 52

LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2023

In 2011, Hydronic began reverse-engineering Hetronic parts and contracted new suppliers to source them. When Abitron purchased Hydronic in 2014, they began selling products identical to Hetronic’s remote controls in foreign markets with the recognizable black-and-yellow coloring. Read the opinion here.

Trademark 52

Trademark Marketing Marketing Contracts 52

TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Launched in 2014 and controlled by the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), the ‘Infringing Website List’ (IWL) carries details of pirate sites nominated by rightsholders and provides the basis for future enforcement via escalating actions. This is anticipated to be 15 or 16 months.”

Intellectual Property 112

Intellectual Property Advertising Advertising Contracts 112

Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 19, 2023

View the Recording – CLE Credit for this recording expires on January 11, 2024. 2022 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review View the Recording – CLE credit for this recording expires on January 23, 2024. For CLE credit inquiries, please email cle@seyfarth.com after viewing the webinar.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Litigation Business Law 52

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

View the Recording – CLE Credit for this recording expires on January 11, 2024. 2022 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review View the Recording – CLE credit for this recording expires on January 23, 2024. For CLE credit inquiries, please email cle@seyfarth.com after viewing the webinar.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Business Intellectual Property Law 52

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The race to protect intellectual property rights in the Metaverse is under way, despite the fact that there is still some scepticism about the concept. It wouldn’t be overstating things to argue that, in a few years, the Metaverse might influence how we enforce and safeguard intellectual property rights.

Trademark 80

Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens Branding Brands 80

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The Court interpreted the clause on ownership of work made during a contract of service (Section 17(c)) to not apply in situations where there is a contract between equals. The Court limited the scope of Section 17(c) to apply to contracts where the relationship between the parties is akin to that of an apprenticeship.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Specifically, the new law provides that any contract that is void under California law is unenforceable regardless of where and when the employee signed the contract. to the Business and Professions Code: (a) Any contract that is void under this chapter is unenforceable regardless of where and when the contract was signed. .”

Law 52

Law Contracts Business Litigation 52