Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Some of the most important issues not addressed by the Executive Order are the numerous AI-related intellectual property issues. The Executive Order covers several important issues but fails to address other significant issues.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Last week, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) released updated California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) draft regulations and a summary of the changes. Instead, companies can offer consumers choices about the cookies and other tracking technology used on their website, which offers greater transparency for the consumer.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This summer, I interned with the General Counsel of a start-up technology company that owns an extensive intellectual property portfolio. Tasks I completed in this way included preparing intellectual property searches, producing memos exploring legal issues, redlining contracts, updating privacy policies, and drafting IP claims.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 9, 2023

This term, I had the amazing opportunity to work at AstraZeneca Canada through Osgoode’s Intellectual Property Law and Technology Intensive Program placement. AstraZeneca is a global company, some contracts can require engaging in services in other countries.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Porter Wright is proud to announce that international business and privacy & data security attorney Katja Garvey has been elevated to serve as chair of the firm’s International Business & Trade Practice Group. International business, and privacy and data security experience.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 4, 2021

More states, including Ohio, are working on comprehensive consumer privacy laws that could impact how companies share data. In our August 2021 Privacy and Security Roundup , we cover the nuances in the various legislation, more ransomware and supply chain attacks and news of a messaging app used as a Trojan horse by the FBI.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In the lawsuit, Miramax alleges several causes of action, including breach of contract, copyright infringement, and trademark infringement. The sale is said to be for a new type of “secret NFTs” with programmable privacy features that allow the owner to withhold certain content from being publicly available.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. However, are the blockchain technologies really patentable?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. However, are the blockchain technologies really patentable?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. However, are the blockchain technologies really patentable?

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In the October edition of our Privacy and Security Roundup , we dive into the latest details surrounding OFAC’s efforts to stifle ransomware attacks, how organizations should carefully assess the new Personal Information Protection Law in China, the new EU Standard Contractual Clauses requirement effective Sept. 27, and more.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

If Chegg’s cease-and- desist specifically outlawed continued access to Chegg’s solutions through free trial accounts and Chegg imposed technological barriers to stop Homeworkify from doing so, and Homeworkify continued to access Chegg content in this manner, Power Ventures teaches that this may very well constitute a CFAA violation.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

by guest blogger Kieran McCarthy Many characterize the law of copyright preemption of contracts as a circuit split. It’s not that half of federal judges have adopted one clear stance on copyright preemption of contracts and the other half have adopted another clear stance. But fair use isn’t a defense to a breach of contract claim.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

There is a significant push at this week’s meetings of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights to approve a Diplomatic Conference on a Broadcasting Organizations Treaty that is not strictly limited to combating unlawful interception of traditional broadcast signals.

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The IPKat

JUNE 26, 2022

Marques - CELEBRATING MARKS: How sustainability and technology will shape the future of brands - 20 to 23 September 2022 - Madrid, Spain The 2022 MARQUES Annual Conference will be held in Madrid from 20 to 23 September 2022. The website of the event contains information about the programme and registration.

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Intepat

JUNE 15, 2023

However, this flourishing industry brings forth a multitude of legal challenges, encompassing privacy concerns and intellectual property protection. It thus becomes crucial for them to safeguard their creations through effective intellectual property laws. What is copyright protection?

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LexBlog IP

JULY 14, 2023

Every new and emerging technology has an early period where anything goes. The regulatory agencies have not caught up to the technology. After all the initial hype wears off, we always see a drastic uptick in regulatory action and litigation filed by law firms against any new successful technology. We saw this in the blockchain.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 7, 2022

Data privacy concerns for businesses are on the rise, and organizations need to be prepared for the growing threat and response. In addition, Data Privacy is an essential component of our digital economy and should not be overlooked by businesses of any stage or size. Stan Sater is a corporate and technology attorney at Founders Legal.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

On September 8, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) will discuss the two new sets of proposed California Privacy Protection Act (CCPA) regulations. Processing the personal information of consumers in publicly accessible places using technology to monitor consumers’ behavior, location, movements, or actions.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Some of the most important issues not addressed by the Executive Order are the numerous AI-related intellectual property issues. The Executive Order covers several important issues but fails to address other significant issues.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 8, 2023

It is about creating a culture where transparency, accountability, data privacy, and inclusivity are not just buzzwords, but integral components of every AI initiative and implementation. For instance, an AI system that processes personal data without adequate safeguards could violate privacy laws, resulting in fines and reputational damage.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JULY 14, 2023

Every new and emerging technology has an early period where anything goes. The regulatory agencies have not caught up to the technology. After all the initial hype wears off, we always see a drastic uptick in regulatory action and litigation filed by law firms against any new successful technology. We saw this in the blockchain.

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Traverse Legal Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

It is about creating a culture where transparency, accountability, data privacy, and inclusivity are not just buzzwords, but integral components of every AI initiative and implementation. For instance, an AI system that processes personal data without adequate safeguards could violate privacy laws, resulting in fines and reputational damage.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. NFTs are unique tokens based on blockchain technology and used as digital assets. Brand owners have already begun to catch up.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2024

This scenario is no longer just a distant nightmare of the imagination but a real possibility with the advent of AI technology. We have witnessed this groundbreaking technology with Meta’s unveiling of interactive chatbots modeled after renowned celebrities such as Tom Brady, MrBeast, and Snoop Dogg.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

Prominent tech founders and venture capitalists (VCs) argued about the meaning and implications of web3, a vague concept hinting at a possible utopian vision of a decentralized internet and the new opportunities that might be created around emerging technologies such as blockchain. I can’t find it.”. So, is web3 “somewhere between a and z”?

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 18, 2021

Review the contract. Request return of property. Review the contract/offer letter. software, keys, company credit cards, calling cards, parking transponder, information technology equipment, client lists, files and other confidential and proprietary documents, in any media or format, including electronic files.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 29, 2023

1] However, this growth also brought an onslaught of new Intellectual Property (IP) issues. The issues pertaining to the rights of VTubers encompass rights to the design of the character, the privacy of the individual, licensing and taking inspiration from an existing character. 6] Stuart D. Levi & Alex B. 2d 119 (2d Cir.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2022

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. NFTs are unique tokens based on blockchain technology and used as digital assets. Brand owners have already begun to catch up.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

ChatGPT responded with the following, which for the most part is accurate, but gets details such as the “founding date” wrong: Marshall Gerstein is a law firm based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in intellectual property law. Instead, OpenAI treats the matter as one of ownership via contract law. ” Id.

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The IP Law Blog

MAY 4, 2023

The legal battle involved “a multi-trillion dollar technology company” (Apple) versus “a multi-billion dollar video game company” (Epic). As mentioned above, the Ninth Circuit found that the trial court made an error in holding that “a non-negotiated contract of adhesion like the DPLA falls outside the scope of Section 1.”

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Taken together with other EU digital and privacy regulations – such as the Digital Services Act, Digital Operational Resilience Act and General Data Protection Regulation – the interlocking effect of such regulation will be challenging to navigate. On 9 November 2023, the European Parliament adopted the final text of the Data Act.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 19, 2022

These risks will only get worse as humanity becomes more dependent on computers and digital information and as inventive new ways for technology to reproduce and distribute data products are developed. The Indian Contract Act may be invoked by including a separate clause in the contract for database confidentiality.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Trade secret law is credited with fostering innovation in the market and allowing entities to include a vast array of intellectual property rights under its umbrella. Both these disclosure strategies lead to an overall fairer, more accurate, and more reliable technology. Accountability strengthens public trust.

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Barry Sookman

MARCH 29, 2020

Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2020-03-21 [link] 2020-03-22 Commissioner issues guidance on privacy and the COVID-19 outbreak [link] 2020-03-23 Canada's cyber spies taking down sites as battle against COVID-19 fraud begins [link] 2020-03-23 Looking to temporarily lay off staff during the coronavirus crisis?

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Bowrey is a legal historian and socio-legal researcher whose research explores laws and practices that inform knowledge creation and the production, distribution and reception of technology and culture. The methodology of this book is interdisciplinary and socio-legal, so there is a lot to unpack. As a result, it is not a light read.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2024

District Court for the District of Connecticut, [1] two Nebraska-based technology companies sued a former salesman for trade secret misappropriation. Plaintiffs West Technology Group LLC and CX360 Inc. § 1836(b)(1)), and Breach of Contract for breaching various confidentiality obligations in employment agreements.

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