Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Not that they will beat what real human artists and writers can do, but that they will be good enough for many applications. That reality already seems to be here, at least in some areas, and it’s going to call for a reevaluation of what humans really do best. Stupid, But Adequate. The Sky is Not Falling. Bottom Line.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 30, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video “ 5 Things Yoga Taught Me About Trademarks “ Lately, I’ve been trying to get back into a routine of practicing yoga, at least once a week. Because I’m such a trademark-focused person, I want to share five things that yoga has taught me about trademarks.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video, What Is a Brand Style Guide. So I wanted to share my experience going through a style guide with you and talk about the benefits and the key elements of the style guide. The guide also shares more about the other elements of our brand that might be used.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 24, 2023

So big companies sometimes need reminders about the value of trademark protection as well. Computers can do some of it. They can certainly approach doing the science part of it. Perhaps AI can build a very useful body of research that will help give us guidance about likelihood of confusion analysis.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 14, 2022

In fact, it has so much useful information that it can be overwhelming at times, and that’s even for someone who uses it frequently and is very knowledgeable about all the ins and outs of trademarks. I want to tell you about a few of the highlights, the most useful tools on that website, and if you go over to erikpelton.tv

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 5, 2022

This has raised widespread speculation as to what this means for Disney and the character’s future. However, while some headlines sure make it seem like the situation is pretty dire for Disney, the truth is that not a lot changed on New Year’s Day and Disney probably doesn’t have that much to fear from what did.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 3, 2023

Some memorable jingles include: McDonald’s: I’m lovin’ it Rice Krispies: Snap, Crackle, Pop Toys R Us: I’d rather be a Toys R Us kid What would you do for a Klondike bar? Sometimes it can be a series of sounds without words, but when we say jingle, we’re really talking about words to a tune.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 16, 2023

Slogans are powerful tools that tell consumers about your brand. The best slogans are fun, memorable, catchy, and communicate something important or unique about the brand. Decide on what kind of message the slogan should convey to your customers. We have our core slogan, “Making Trademarks Bloom since 1999.”

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 21, 2022

However, as we will quickly see, it’s not that the concepts themselves are new, just the possibility of them being enforced so broadly. One of the key parts of the DMCA set up what we know today as the notice-and-takedown system. What Will It Do? Background on the SMART Copyright Act.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Here are five free things that any business can do to strengthen their brand. No matter how long your brand has been around, whether you have a hundred customers or a million customers, you can do these things. If you find a potential infringement, I would recommend you talk to an attorney to consider what actions might be taken.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 25, 2023

Computers can do the science part of it, but the art of it is much more nuanced. However, I do think that there are some areas where AI will impact what we do, hopefully in a positive way. However, I do think that there are some areas where AI will impact what we do, hopefully in a positive way.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Some of the key takeaways from the Report include the following: While many stakeholders raised concerns about copyright and trademark infringement associated with NFTs, most believed that current intellectual property laws are adequate to deal with infringement. For now, not much will change from a legislative perspective.

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Michael Geist

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Concerns about the terrifying growth of antisemitism in Canada have been top of mind for me and many in the Jewish community for weeks. We desperately need strong, unequivocal action from our leaders, colleagues, and neighbours. The way for the Heritage Committee to do so is to hold the former Heritage Minister to account.

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Velocity of Content

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We recently caught up with Roy for an industry update. What kinds of conversations are you having inside CCC and with external stakeholders about generative AI? Meanwhile, we are involved with responses to the White House Office of Technology Policy (OSTP)’s public access requirements. CCC: Hi, Roy.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 10, 2024

At this year’s CinemaCon ‘State of the Industry’ event at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, MPA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin said that the United States now has plenty of catching up to do. ” People shouldn’t go about their work in fear, however. What key player is missing from that roster?

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Here's what Jakub writes: Artificial Intelligence and (hopefully) the death of copyright by Jakub Wyczik* Last year, I wrote an article about how copyright law relates to creations generated by AI. In my opinion, there has never been any talk of such works, because that would be the same as talking about non-distinctive trademarks.

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Velocity of Content

JANUARY 31, 2024

We provide advanced information management and data integration solutions to organizations globally, and we have an extensive presence in Europe with offices and operations in several European countries; including the Netherlands, the UK, Romania , Spain , Germany, and, most recently, in Finland and Poland. Absolutely amazing.

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Michael Geist

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Richards lamented “that too many in power have no knowledge about these things” and argued “we have filled the world with our talent but not because of the Minister of Heritage. Senator David Adams Richards tears apart Bill C-11, warning against censorship and government dictating what counts as Canadian culture.

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Copyright Alliance

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

This week we’d like to introduce you to author and Photographer Evan Butterfield. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the creative process? […].

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Velocity of Content

JANUARY 11, 2024

We recently spoke with CCC’s Catherine Hodges to learn more about this initiative: Q: How did you first hear about Girls Who Code and what motivated you to get involved? A: I learned about Girls Who Code in my first DEI committee meeting at CCC. What was your biggest takeaway from this experience?

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Velocity of Content

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

CCC – FAIR Foundation Forum “The evolving role of DATA in the AI era” 18 September 2023 Leiden “If we regulate AI and get it wrong, then the future of AI belongs to the Chinese“. So do we need to reinvent publishing? The following piece was re-published with permission by David Worlock.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 10, 2023

Bing itself is quite interested to hear what its users think too. Bing’s Pirate Bay Poll As expected, a regular keyword search for “Pirate Bay” returns a lot of information about the site. When we type BitTorrent, for example, we’re asked about our favorite torrent client.

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Dragons' Den

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

When we first met entrepreneur Ben Pearson, he was keen to tell us how registering the intellectual property (IP) in his plus-size clothing company, Big Clothing 4 U, helped him protect and grow his business. A fashion entrepreneur, Ben speaks openly about how he has embraced his autism and difficult past.

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Velocity of Content

APRIL 4, 2024

Please tell us a bit about yourself — your role at CCC, how you got there, and why you embarked on a career in research infrastructure? I am intrinsically motivated with regard to the work I do and am very passionate about the power of direct and collective licensing. What I like least is entrenched positions.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

My 5,000 word post deconstructed the bill in detail so check it out to see what all the fuss was about. Why Congress would spend time on doing that, when online marketplaces are essential to many communities, is absolutely beyond me. I’m also confused about the timing. What have we learned since then?

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 27, 2022

there are two questions that I have been reflecting on that I am keen to discuss and hear from IPKat readers about their views on these points. What is the point of academic conferences? What is the point of academic conferences? What is the point of academics? But, are we overdoing it? What do you think?

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Michael Geist

APRIL 19, 2023

What prompts this post is a public letter based out of MILA that calls on the government to urgently move ahead with the bill signed by some of Canada’s leading AI experts. The letter states: We ask our political representatives to strongly support AIDA. But respectfully, Bill C-27 doesn’t do that.

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Michael Geist

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While the appearance itself raises concerns about government interference at the Commission , it is worth revisiting again what Scott has told both House and Senate committees with regard to Bill C-11. Scott: As constructed, there is a provision that would allow us to do it as required. Where do I begin? Mr. Scott: No.

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Velocity of Content

AUGUST 7, 2023

But how have we changed? In publishing especially, what is different about our jobs, our professional relationships, and our attitudes? That question – “How have we really changed?” – is the challenge presented by Dianndra Roberts , the Senior Publishing Coordinator for the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Or “Nothing?”

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

But the flipside is that it’s seen in light of what the Office needs to worry about. There have been problems with defenses; the Office doesn’t have to worry about infringement, so nothing changes. Limited oversight: fed court worried about undermining confidence in specialized tribunals.

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Michael Geist

JUNE 23, 2022

The Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications held an exceptionally important hearing as part of its Bill C-11 pre-study (which is about to change into a Bill C-11 study) last night featuring Canadian Heritage officials and CRTC Chair Ian Scott. Lots of things are said about the bill that have nothing to do with the bill.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Most interesting to us, however, was the images the plaintiff artists inserted into their amended pleading providing a side-by-side comparison of their original visual works and what they allege is substantially similar AI-generated output. We want to know what you think, too. But there are also many similarities.

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Above the Fold

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

I look forward to posting about the Super Bowl every year — not because I love football (I do) but because it’s the only time I actually appreciate watching commercials (truly). What will companies pay for a spot this year? What will be the most creative advertising tagline? Which celebrities will be featured?

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SpicyIP

MAY 14, 2023

Thus, it is with great excitement that today, on Shamnad’s 47th birth anniversary, we are launching the SpicyIP Empirical Scholarship Database Series! Nonetheless, knowing what data currently exists is a valuable starting point, from which evidenced based policy making, or fact-based IP can authentically build upon.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

It was clear the drafters knew nothing about content moderation, but it wasn’t totally their fault. Companies rarely talked publicly about their content moderation efforts, even when the information wasn’t really confidential. What I’ve seen at this event: data sharing and cross-company learning.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

What is a measure and when is it technological ? What does access mean in this context and under which conditions is it controlled ? “There is a question as to what YouTube intended with these measures. We don’t know because YouTube isn’t here. Judge: But I could do that without Yout, right?

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 9, 2023

He was talking to the potential jurors as voir dire was just about to begin. — Dennis = = = We are engaged or about to be engaged this morning in the selection of a jury in the civil case involving allegations of patent infringement. The Greeks, the ancient Greeks, began using a jury system about 1500 B C.

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