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This Week in Washington IP: AI Applications in Cyberspace, Innovating Active Carbon Management Technologies, and INTA’s Annual Meeting Live+

IP Watchdog

This week in Washington IP news, Senate committees are planning to host hearings on the applications that artificial intelligence can have in cyberspace, both for good and bad actors, as well as legislative proposals that could force social media platforms to increase transparency regarding algorithms for targeted advertising and news feeds.

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TM infringement and false advertising claims related to putative open source software "fork" succeed

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It has trademark registrations for the word mark “NEO4J.” Neo4j originally offered a free and open source version of the Neo4j platform known as the Neo4j Community Edition, with limited features and no technical or administrative support. Neo4j ultimately considered PureThink’s Neo4j Government Edition to be a problem.

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50 Different Ways to Use A Trademark

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my video, 50 Ways to Use Your Trademark. On other promotional products in general; on conference giveaways; on tote bags; by framing your trademark registration certificate and hanging it in the office or on the wall; on invoices; on receipts; on checks or e-checks. Where do I use it?”

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Trademark Protection for eSports and Gamers

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my video Trademark Protection for eSports and Gamers. Another gamer, AuronPlay (A-U-R-O-N-P-L-A-Y), has 17 million followers on Instagram, more than 10 million on Twitch, sells apparel, and has no trademark registration. Some of them are, and kudos to them. I could go on, but you get the point.

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Can an NFT infringe one's own trade mark rights? Yes, says Rome Court of First Instance

The IPKat

Bobo Vieri during his Juventus tenure Can the unauthorized production (minting), advertising, and offer for sale of a non-fungible token (NFT) infringe one’s own trade mark rights? The Rome Court of First Instance answered ‘yes’ in the context of a successful application for a preliminary injunction made by Juventus F.C.

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Sunday Surprises

The IPKat

GikII, an annual conference on law, technology and pop culture, has launched the call for papers for its 2024 edition. The course is delivered both offline and online, and the registration is available here. Candidates with expertise in law and digital technologies are welcome to apply until May 29.

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Sounds, Colors, Scents, and Other Nontraditional Trademarks

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my video Sounds, Colors, Scents, and Other Nontraditional Trademarks. Examples of those interiors are the Apple Store has a registration for the layout of the store, and Chipotle has a registration for the common design themes that you’ll find in nearly every Chipotle.

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