JD Supra Law

JANUARY 31, 2024

From the potential hazards associated with adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and the ubiquitous fraud that surrounds copyrights and trademarks to the due diligence required of offshore outsourcing and the fallout of a drop in patent litigation, risks abound. By: BakerHostetler

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

By Dennis Crouch and Timothy Knight* The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on February 21 in an important copyright case – Warner Chappell Music v. ” Copyright’s statute of limitations bars claims not “commenced within three years after the claim accrued.” ” 17 U.S.C. § See 38 U.S.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The headline --“City of Vernon transfers copyright to legendary Ogopogo to B.C. Surely no “author” had created the Ogopogo, supposedly a green, serpent-like creature that creates harmonic ripples as it swims, so no one could claim copyright. So, what did Seabrook register under copyright? And the database only goes back to 1991.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Supreme Court recently granted certiorari to consider whether a copyright plaintiff’s timely claim under the discovery rule is subject to retrospective relief for infringement occurring more than three years before the suit was filed. Musician Sherman Nealy and his company, Music Specialist Inc. § 501.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Triller’s lawsuit alleged copyright infringement, vicarious copyright infringement, violations of the Federal Communications Act, conversion, and a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Insufficent Due Diligence – Court Dismisses Case. Among them was alleged Online2LiveStreams.us

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The IPKat

AUGUST 11, 2021

IPKat readers interested in copyright are well aware of how, over the past several years, the right of communication to the public has gained a top spot in litigation and case law. 3(1) of the Copyright Directive ).

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 13, 2022

The recent controversy involving French fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier and TaTa Top, known for their rather distinct bikini prints, has brought the issue of fashion copyright to the forefront again. Fashion Copyright. Till now, this article has focused on the ambit of copyright protection in a relatively generic manner.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 18, 2022

As in the US, it is based on submissions from copyright holder groups that report on problematic sites and services. In addition to pointing out sites and services that blatantly engage in copyright-infringing activities, they also use the opportunity to request broader cooperation from third-party services.

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Olartemoure Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

IP assets, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, can be used to generate revenue, enhance brand value, and protect against competition. OlarteMoure can provide expertise in IP valuation, due diligence, and transaction structuring, which is valuable to both IP owners and investors.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 18, 2022

Contrarily, the term “intellectual property” (IP) refers to a wide range of exclusive rights over intangible properties, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, geographical indications and appellations of origin, design rights, protection of plant varieties, traditional knowledge, and trade secrets. IP due diligence.

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Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

IP assets, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, can be used to generate revenue, enhance brand value, and protect against competition. OlarteMoure can provide expertise in IP valuation, due diligence, and transaction structuring, which is valuable to both IP owners and investors. such as in the ASIA IN program.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 19, 2022

The author or creator of any theatrical, literary, creative, or musical work has an exclusive right to copyright. It was recently uncovered that numerous internet platforms are posting infringing content on their websites without the approval of the copyright owners. Image Source: gettyimages]. What are takedown services?

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Copyright Law Copyright Law Copyright Infringement 72

Traverse Legal Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This text discusses the basics of copyright and how it applies to artificial intelligence (AI). It highlights the importance of understanding copyright laws when using data for AI training or generating content. It debunks common misconceptions, such as assuming publicly available data is protected from copyright protections.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

It’s a topic that feels right out of a thrilling legal drama: should AI models be fed with copyrighted content? Much of that content is protected by copyright laws. The Perks of Using Copyrighted Content: Should We Feed the Machine? Knowing the boundaries of copyright law isn’t just wise; it’s an imperative.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Photo by Christian Wiediger from Unsplash 2021 saw a very active German Bundesgerichtshof (“BGH” – Federal Supreme Court) in the area of copyright law. This article covers the most relevant copyright law decisions of the BGH from that year. Part II will cover claims under copyright law and collecting societies.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This text discusses the basics of copyright and how it applies to artificial intelligence (AI). It highlights the importance of understanding copyright laws when using data for AI training or generating content. It debunks common misconceptions, such as assuming publicly available data is protected from copyright protections.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Section 60 of the Copyright Act is one safeguard against such “groundless threats” of legal proceedings, whereby the affected party can seek an injunction or recover damages. On September 27, 2023, the Karnataka High Court in M/s Chancery Pavilion v. Indian Performing Rights Society Ltd., Saregama India Ltd. ,

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

The encouragement towards innovation is legalized under Intellectual copyrights patents and trademarks Rights are provided by the states around the globe. With no hidden atrocities the labor intended to be associated with the innovation should be given their due diligence and the public can to emanate from the same.

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IPilogue

JUNE 13, 2022

Copyright law provides recourse to authors who feel their work has been minted into an NFT without permission, but as copyright attorney Nelson Rosario cautions, “IP considerations get very complex very quickly.” Alternatively, authors can inform marketplaces of copyright infringement and request the removal of infringing content.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Laws that forbid the illegal uploading and downloading of copyrighted content are common around the world but the rise of streaming has sometimes exposed gaps in legislation. House of Representatives Passes Copyright Amendment Bill. But Malaysia was far from done. Punishments for Illegal Streaming Facilitators.

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Velocity of Content

MAY 25, 2022

“We get so enamored with finding the answer we’re looking for in our research that perhaps we don’t always do the due diligence. When we do acquisitions, you have 30 people visit the site to do due diligence. Just what does that due diligence entail?

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Copyright is scary. Throw in the worry of including something in those shoots that has copyright attached to it, and you don’t have permission to use it, then the dread of being sued really sets in. Apart from the copyright law that means every piece of 'designer' furniture, craftsmanship and art must be checked for copyright.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The legal world is buzzing about AI and its use for all kinds of things, including generating logos, text, and other things people would normally want to register for copyright or trademark protection. Copyright I asked DALL-E to make some logos for me for use in this post. But what rights do you have to what it creates for you?

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Software products often have more than one author or developer, and layered copyright ownership. Without thorough due diligence, purchasers may be exposing themselves and their companies to costly litigation, unforeseen limitations on use of the software and, even, unexpected competition.

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Velocity of Content

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

AEI is an employee-owned property consulting firm that provides property due diligence, sustainability assessment, and consulting services for issues like climate risk and other natural hazards. The post Workflow of the Future: Standards & Sustainability Part III appeared first on Copyright Clearance Center.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Litigating in China is a viable option and there are competent and experienced Specialized IP courts that can handle very complex patent and copyright infringement matters. But rights holders must be prepared.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

APRIL 13, 2021

Due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Jenevieve Maerker , Counsel, Co-Chair, Trademark, Copyright & Unfair Competition Practice, LLP. Jenevieve Maerker , Counsel, Co-Chair, Trademark, Copyright & Unfair Competition Practice, LLP. Co-branding agreements. Bankruptcy. Nicole Kinsley , Counsel, Foley Hoag LLP.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

However, perfection of the class of personal property known as general intangibles, intellectual property such as goodwill, literary rights, rights to performance, trademarks, copyrights and patents) raises questions as to whether state law or federal law applies, particularly as it relates to trademarks.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JULY 9, 2021

Culhane’s work entails counseling on patent prosecution, due diligence, and patentability and freedom-to-operate matters. Crystal Culhane draws upon her Ph.D. in chemistry from John Hopkins University to help clients ensure their life-saving drugs and inventions go to market.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Both the e-platforms and sellers have to take initiatives wherein the sellers need to register their products for trademark, copyrights and patents while the platforms have to exercise strict no-tolerance policy in case of infringements. The exception here is that due diligence must be exercised by them.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Though there certainly is copyright protection in jokes, as we see in the comedians suing Pandora and other streaming services , that protection is generally very thin. Since, in general, joke theft is more about taking the idea of the joke than the exact expression, copyright doesn’t apply. No Laughing Matter.

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The IPKat

JUNE 16, 2022

It features 35+ speakers over 40 sessions that will cover all IP rights and main issues dealt with in IP practice, ranging from copyright to trade marks, from patents to licensing and due diligence and everything in-between.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In the first place, it establishes that the negotiations must be carried out under the principles of good faith, due diligence, transparency, and respect to free competition rules, noting that this excludes “ the exercise of a dominant position” – it does not say the abuse of it. Some other elements in the transposition of Art.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

However, the ensuing craze and notoriety generated by many high-value NFT transactions has revealed a slew of unanswered legal copyright questions and issues. However, de facto they merely owned proof of ownership without any proprietary value, as all copyright and any related rights were retained and not granted upon purchase.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 8, 2022

The strong message from Irdeto was that such payment processors should be supporting legitimate media organizations by conducting better due diligence and stopping support for pirate streaming services. “If From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. Opportunities For Improvement.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

Vivian Cheng focuses her practice on trademark and copyright litigation and also counsels clients on a broad range of issues relating to trademark, trade dress, and copyright protection and enforcement, unfair competition, and false advertising. He received his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2013, his Ph.D.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 27, 2023

Last year, by the directions of the court in October 2022, the Registrar of Copyright issued a notice to “any person claiming an interest in the copyright” of the work to submit an application along with evidence. Swaraj and I have previously discussed the facts of the present case here.

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