Patently-O

APRIL 13, 2023

On a positive note, the EU Proposal clarifies that “royalty-free licensing policies do not raise concerns” (recital 10) – a welcome acknowledgement in view of recent complaints about royalty-free SEP licensing requirements (see, e.g., here ). 3) (issue discussed and here and here ). 3) (issue discussed and here and here ).

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SpicyIP

MARCH 21, 2024

Please note: in the finally published Rules (last week), the proposed change to pre-grant oppositions has been modified in the finally published version. For readers interested, Swaraj and Praharsh have also just put out a 2 part post on the finally published version of these same Rules (see here and here ). Prashant Reddy T.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

It noted that “ despite relevant University Ordinances stipulating access …, the prerogative lies with the University to withhold one such thesis in absolute confidentiality on the grounds of commercial viability and market competition. ”. Therefore, no discretion lies with the university to (not) publish it. Assessment.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 16, 2023

In May 2022, the European Commission published a proposal to establish a European Health Data Space (“EHDS”). If approved, the EHDS proposal would introduce a new regime for the compulsory licensing of health data to third parties.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

a wise cat that care about environment kindly provided in CC0 Public Domain license by Pixhere.com) Having to make a selection among the many topics covered, this GuestKat finds it interesting to note that during the conference the EPO case G2/21 on 'plausibility', was repeatedly discussed from different angles.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

HarperCollins Publishers India Pvt. Based on the above reasoning, the Court refused to grant an injunction against the novelization of Nayak’s screenplay by Harper Collins Publishers India Pvt. Microsoft Technology Licensing v. a) Top 10 IP Judgements/Orders (Topicality/Impact) 1. RDB and Co. the licensee.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The issue has often arisen in the context of protecting confidential information through copyright law. Notably, Monsanto’s matter had several layers including the State Governments seeking to regulate IP licensing fees, and the Indian seed companies who previously licensed technology from Monsanto, refusing to pay royalties to Monsanto.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Although the law has come into force in some of the GCC countries such as Kuwait, it is still unclear as to when it will be published in the UAE. Trade Secrets or Confidential Information. Confidential information is protected under the general criminal, civil and, with respect to employees, labour laws.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 10, 2023

DealMaker noted that Issuance’s own terms include a provision that allows Issuance to license its data. The slide deck had disclaimer language that the information on the slides was not complete, and that the slides contained forward-looking statements. Challenged claim: DealMaker’s customers do not retain ownership over their own data.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

In addition, “Defendants are immune from Plaintiff’s claims related to their restriction of her access to Forge of Empires in an effort to prevent her from publishing ‘obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable” content.’

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The IPKat

JULY 5, 2021

But then, of course, in a statement published on 1 June, the two companies said they have signed an agreement under which Nokia will license mobile telecoms technology to Daimler. They discussed the questions referred in the Nokia v Daimler case, and the broader issues around standards, supply chains and FRAND licensing.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2024

The plaintiffs were the licensees of Ibrutinib, which was also being manufactured and sold by several generic medicine companies (defendants), without a license, under various brand names. before the prior date of the suit patent- 22 September 2006), without any confidentiality clause. The Ibrutinib patent is set to expire in 2026.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 31, 2022

Buyers are primarily concerned that they acquire exclusive, unencumbered, and marketable title and/or a valid license to all of the seller’s IP necessary to exploit the divested business or assets. There are no challenges to the purchased/licensed IP and it shall enjoy the freedom to operate with respect to the divested business or assets.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

After a busy week at the blog, here are our summaries of the 9 blog posts published last week along with the summaries of some interesting orders from different courts. Anything we are missing out on? Please drop a comment and let us know. Case Summaries Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. Shrinath Travel Agency & Anr.

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Many states rely on the Uniform Trade Secrets Act to protect confidential business information. Once published, a patent becomes a public record, and the opportunity for imitation increases giving others the chance to take advantage of your idea. This act helps businesses compete with similar companies. and foreign patents.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 30, 2023

Nirtech – Analysing the Claim of Breach of Confidential Information Image from here. Ex-employees using confidential information acquired from the former employer! Nirtech on protecting confidential information. In this case, the plaintiff is a publishing company that claimed that defendant No. Other posts Rochem v.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Some circuits have held that a violation of policies and contracts such as terms of use and confidentiality agreements is enough to establish liability under the CFAA, while others tend to interpret it narrowly. Finally, Van Buren provides more explicit guidelines to resolve this circuit split.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 12, 2022

No confidentiality of Ds’ identities—defendants can coordinate; asset freezes may not work. Lisa Ramsey: Lifeguard licensing also claims to own rights in “Lifeguard” and cross. The Class Action as Licensing and Reform Device Xiyin Tang Google Books settlement was rejected; quasi-legislative provisions were more for Congress.

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Michael Geist

APRIL 26, 2022

He regularly appears on panels ( here and here ) and this weekend published a Letter to the Editor, which he titled Rebutting Critics of the Online News Act. In other words, many in the industry would prefer to keep the information confidential too. Since I was one of the critics cited, I thought I would respond.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 24, 2023

In the previous Act, there was a 2-year confidential period post registration, which prohibited taking inspection/certified copy of any entry in the records. A Design registration has been brought within the domain of the public records right from the date it is physically placed on the Register.

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Larson & Larson

MARCH 25, 2021

These last for 20 years, during which time you can license the process to other companies for a fee or use the right to block others from using it entirely. Your process can be the same as anything that was published or described somewhere public more than a year before you applied for your patent. When You Get One.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2024

Last week we published 6 posts including a post on the PAC Chairperson’s demand for a probe by CVC into the allegations of corruption against CGPDTM, and also introduced the inaugural SpicyIP Doctoral Fellow. Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC v. Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

The protection of the trade secrets (the specific and confidential information about the production of the company and give the business a competitive advantage in the industry) can be legalized under major sub pars including: Patents – the protection comes with time strain.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

21, 2021, the Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), updated its published guidance regarding sanctions risks associated with making ransomware payments and its official policy on such payments. The updated 2021 guidance retains directives of the 2020 guidance, including coordination with law enforcement.

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azrights

APRIL 22, 2021

I stressed the importance of early IP advice in my first book, Legally Branded published in 2012, and created this animation video to highlight the significance of IP. You can safeguard your know-how, secure your contracts, or start franchising and licensing among many other things. Turning Ideas Into a Business.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 15, 2021

The business’s cybersecurity program must be designed to protect the security and confidentiality of personal and restricted information, and protect against threats and unauthorized access to such information, and should be scaled based on the size of the business, and scope and sensitivity of data held. .” Breach Notification.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Last week we published 3 posts including a post discussing the concept of hot tubbing, a post on the DHC interim injunction order restraining Geonix on the grounds of reverse passing off, and a tidbit on CCI’s appeal before the Supreme Court in. X wins copyright infringement case against 17 music publishers.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Therefore, the court granted an interim injunction restricting the defendant from using any confidential information or course materials allegedly obtained during their employment with the Petitioner, and from contacting the Petitioner’s clients for competitive purposes. Dabur India Ltd. 1 ayurvedic toothpaste” is misleading.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The FTC’s proposed rule has now been published in the Federal Register, so interested parties have until March 20, 2023 to provide comments. An employer’s BYOD policy and program is an important safeguard for protecting trade secrets and confidential information.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 25, 2021

Mircom is a company holding licenses for communicating to the public erotic films on P2P networks and internet file-sharing platforms. Under those licenses Mircom is required to investigate acts of infringement of film producers’ rights and take legal action against infringers, passing on 50% of compensation to the film producers.

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IP Whiteboard

OCTOBER 15, 2020

A key question is whether patent law should allow AI to be identified as the sole or joint inventor, and if not, whether this will discourage future inventions being protected by patent (and instead, being kept confidential). for training AI) or increased facilitation of licensing.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Russell Beck has published two posts ( here and here ) detailing the long history of trade secrets, starting with their protection in Roman times to today. Confidential information regarding those employees?) Customer goodwill? that would be necessary to justify this form of restrictive covenant.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

For example, patents protect inventions, whereas copyrights protect written or recorded expressive content; trademarks protect words, symbols, logos, designs, and slogans that identify or distinguish products or services; and trade secrets protect confidential business information. Conclusion.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

It can comprise of when a trademark was applied for first, registered or used in trade, when was a design/patent first licensed or assigned and so on. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners. Further, it would also simplify due diligence required for IP transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

It can comprise of when a trademark was applied for first, registered or used in trade, when was a design/patent first licensed or assigned and so on. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners. Further, it would also simplify due diligence required for IP transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

It can comprise of when a trademark was applied for first, registered or used in trade, when was a design/patent first licensed or assigned and so on. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners. Further, it would also simplify due diligence required for IP transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 29, 2021

Notification of individuals is necessary unless it interferes with the performance of their statutory obligations or when there is a specific statutory rule requiring confidentiality. They may not exceed the scope or extent necessary to fulfil their statutory duties and responsibilities. They may amount up to 50 million RMB (around EUR 6.5

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