LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Concerns about the potential risks associated with AI have reverberated around the country and throughout Washington. Executive order on AI: Background and policy The Biden administration issued its Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence on Oct.

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Patently-O

MAY 3, 2024

Plaintiff SnapRays (d/b/a SnapPower) is a Utah company that designs and sells electrical outlet covers with USB ports and night lights. Defendant Lighting Defense Group (LDG), a Delaware company based in Arizona, owns a patent on outlet cover technology. August National Inc. , Lighting Def. 2023-1184 (Fed. May 2, 2024).

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Trading Secrets

MAY 26, 2023

Minnesota is joining the growing list of state legislatures targeting non-compete agreements, and doing so with one of the most aggressive laws in the nation on the subject. Included as part of the Senate Jobs and Economic Development and Labor Omnibus Budget Bill (S.F. 3035), the newly-enacted Minn. emphasis added).

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JULY 6, 2021

During his visit, he toured the National Inventors Hall of Fame museum, experienced a “day in the life” of a patent examiner and a trademark examining attorney, and met with leadership about the USPTO’s role in advancing American competitiveness. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves visited the Commerce Department’s U.S.

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Olartemoure Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The surge in investigations aimed at addressing the potential abuse of dominant positions by major technology companies has become a prominent issue in recent times, both in Europe and around the world. The ongoing efforts highlight the tension between regulators and tech companies over market power and compliance with regulations.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 26, 2021

A conversation regarding patent rights has entered the international pharmaceutical stage as the World Trade Organization has debated requiring a temporary waiver of patent protections granted to companies for their COVID-19 vaccines. That would mean that any country or company with the recipe for a vaccine could produce it.”

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MAY 17, 2021

national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. I graduated from the University of Delaware and Catholic Law School in Washington, D.C. BIS is a constant reminder that economic security is national security. businesses.

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Olartemoure Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

There have been regulations that referred to antitrust laws since 1959, but it was not until 1990´s that a legal shift in Latin America occurred because of the Washington Consensus. Various sanctions against companies are appearing all around the world for allegedly abusing their dominant position in digital markets to exclude competitors.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. American Express Company (W.D. Defendants: American Express Company. Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Washington Federal Bank, National Association. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. Agoda Company Pte. Defendants: American Express Company.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Fish & Richardson has been recognized as a top national trademark law firm for the 11 th consecutive year by World Trademark Review ( WTR ) 1000. The following trademark attorneys were recognized for top rankings in their practice areas: Keith Barritt (Washington, DC). 7 Fish Attorneys Recognized For Top Rankings in Practice Areas.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 26, 2023

Minnesota is joining the growing list of state legislatures targeting non-compete agreements, and doing so with one of the most aggressive laws in the nation on the subject. Included as part of the Senate Jobs and Economic Development and Labor Omnibus Budget Bill (S.F. 3035), the newly-enacted Minn. ” (emphasis added).

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 22, 2021

Writing this post in the context of PV Sindhu’s success at the Tokyo Olympics and how that has spurred companies who do not sponsor her to put up congratulatory messages on social media with their brand logos and while using her images, Satchit analyses the discourse on the right to publicity surrounding the issue. and held that Google Inc.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 3, 2023

The new principals are Ashley Bolt (Atlanta), Chet Campbell (Boston), Rae Crisler (Dallas), Sara Fish (Atlanta), Jared Hartzman (Washington, D.C.), Joel Henry (Washington, D.C.), Lawrence Jarvis (Atlanta), Joy Kete (Boston), April Park (Washington, D.C.), from The George Washington University Law School in 2015.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MARCH 31, 2023

I have been so fortunate to work with amazing women leaders and entrepreneurs across the nation and world – particularly in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), a region for which I currently serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary. companies as they expand their businesses into foreign markets. I really love my job!

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Velocity of Content

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Charisse Kiino , vice president for product and market development with the US college division of SAGE Publishing, joined others in Washington, London, and online for the edit-a-thon. The coronavirus pandemic that began in March 2020 and the lockdown orders that followed restricted entire nations only to the most necessary activities.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Davis , Fish principal and national chair of the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion initiative. “I Mok is a principal in Fish’s New York office and focuses his practice on IP litigation and counseling for domestic and international companies. Khan is an associate in Fish’s Washington, D.C., Hardin-Smith received her J.D.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 27, 2023

In the second installment of the 2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys reviewed noteworthy legislation, cases, and legal developments from across the nation over the last year in the areas of trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and other restrictive covenants, and computer fraud.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MAY 19, 2022

Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders contribute thousands of years of cultural heritage and tradition to the United States and advance the nation in all areas, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. National Institute of Standards and Technology. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 27, 2023

In the second installment of the 2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys reviewed noteworthy legislation, cases, and legal developments from across the nation over the last year in the areas of trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and other restrictive covenants, and computer fraud.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Additionally, NbSs often have co-benefits such as preserving biodiversity and securing food, water and energy supplies as well as reducing poverty and supporting economic growth in poorer nations. For example, the Washington and Oregon fires this year have affected forestry projects used by BP and Microsoft amongst others.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 23, 2023

Courts have long recognized that “trade dress,” i.e., the visual appearance of a company’s goods or services and their associated packaging, can serve the same source-identifying function as more traditional trademarks, such as brand names and logos. Thus, brand owners can, and do, register their trade dress at the PTO.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 6, 2021

EBPHI administers and owns the National Home Inspectors Examination (NHIE), an exam many states use to license home inspectors. After this lawsuit started, he posted, “ASHI is a statistical mass murder [sic] of children on a grand national scale. Two entities, EBPHI and ASHI, sued InterNACHI. I’d sooner work with Jeffrey Dahmer.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

companies abroad. These issues received significant media attention with the focus far and away on China; by way of example, 60 Minutes cited the Justice Department as saying “the scale of China’s corporate espionage is so vast it constitutes a national security emergency, with China targeting virtually every sector of the U.S.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

In early 2021, it was reported that a Pakistan-based company used over 200 fake websites to offer inexpensive trademark filing services (amongst others) and impersonated the USPTO. [10] 10] This company made itself look legitimate by using the USPTO’s logo and similar colors on one of its websites. [11] Posing as the actual U.S.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Hons) at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. Internationally, the Washington Treaty on Intellectual Property in Respect of Integrated Circuits was adopted in 1989 to introduce separate protection for IC layout designs. Image from here [ This post is authored by SpicyIP intern Pranav Aggarwal.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 9, 2022

One possible explanation is that the NPEs that do not pay the ordered fees are underfunded entities — often limited liability companies — created for purposes of patent assertion. Payal Patel, a student at George Washington University Law School, contributed to this article. [1] the National Association of Manufacturers to Jonathan C.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Spotify offers digital copyright restricted recorded music and podcasts from record labels and media companies. It is one of the largest music streaming service providers with over 406 million monthly active users, including 180 million paying subscribers. Spotify AB , 2022 USPQ2D 37 at *7.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

6] Some of the technologies include blind spot monitoring system, which is termed differently by various companies. Companies like Volvo, Google and Mercedes- Benz had vowed to be fully liable in cases of accidents arising out of their Autonomous driving abled vehicles. [20] 18] Washington Post, [link] (06 th October 2022). [19]

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In Washington, the pair attended meetings with officials from the US House of Representatives, including on internet crime-related matters. At the invitation of congressmen, Geshev previously attended the 71st National Prayer Breakfast hosted by President Joe Biden in February. TrafficNews.bg

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

1] He is also an adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law. Goliath narratives from being used to sway juries—which come up in the context of motions in limine , objections, and other pretrial and trial matters—where it might in fact be more like large private equity funders versus large operating companies. (In

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Kashishipr

MAY 12, 2021

Several nations have implemented GI laws to protect indigenous products, including handicrafts and agricultural, natural, horticultural, and industrial products originating from a specific region. In most nations, GIs are not subject to a specific term of protection; instead, they remain valid unless the registration is canceled.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MARCH 23, 2022

She also served as a member of the Federal Communication Commission’s Intergovernmental Advisory Committee and National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s State Broadband Leaders Network. . As a leader in emergency communications, Karima Holmes has served at the helm of Washington, D.C.’s Rockefeller IV.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JANUARY 11, 2022

"Our strategy is designed to achieve an overarching goal: to improve America’s economic competitiveness so that our workers and our companies succeed in the global economy," said Secretary Raimondo at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. Celebrate the Power of Travel during National Travel and Tourism Week 2021.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JANUARY 3, 2023

Submitting comments to the Federal Trade Commission offering a roadmap for privacy regulations , including new limits on the ways in which companies can collect or use personal information. . 304 million in planning grants to all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 3, 2022

And this applies to FTC staff in both Washington, D.C. That one settled a year after the complaint was filed in federal court with an order of dissolution and a ban on future charitable fundraising for the company’s president. and the eight regional offices that are ideally situated to partner with states.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Seyfarth attorneys Michael Wexler, Robert Milligan, and Joshua Salinas reviewed noteworthy legislation, cases, and legal developments from across the nation over the last year in the areas of trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and other restrictive covenants, and computer fraud. We expect to see even more large jury results in 2023.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 17, 2023

By Guest Bloggers Margaret Chon and Christine Haight Farley [Margaret Chon is a Professor of Law at Seattle University School of Law, and Christine Haight Farley is a Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law.] remedial schemes that are far more generous than those available in their home nations.”

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