43(B)log

AUGUST 18, 2021

The state is allowed to regulate “hormone free” on Miyoko’s “vegan butter,” but Miyoko’s is allowed to use the words/phrases “butter,” “lactose free,” “cruelty free,” and “revolutionizing dairy with plants.” 20-cv-00893-RS (N.D. 10, 2021) Preliminary injunction discussed here; now it’s summary judgment time.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

This is where trademarks play a role. Unlike patents, the role of a trademark is not to signify something new, but rather to indicate the source of the product or service. Trademarks can last indefinitely. Unlike patents, trademarks do not necessarily need to be registered in order to be protectable. Is IP time sensitive?

Intellectual Property 52

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Given this inconsistency, in 2017, the scope of the Italian patent box was narrowed by excluding the income generated by the use of trademarks (Article 56 of Decree-Law no. 50 of 24.4.2017). 50 of 24.4.2017). Unfortunately, though, the Italian legislator is sometimes keen on modifying those laws and provisions that are working decently fine.

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Designs Design Patent IP 70

IIPRD

OCTOBER 14, 2022

As of the current time, there is no prescribed definition of this terminology. It is overwhelming that the value of FinTech transactions is projected to increase from $66 billion in 2019 to US$138 billion in 2023 with a current rate of 20% compound annual growth. WHAT IS A FINTECH.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Confidentiality Copyright Technology 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. The Division Bench comprised of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Dharmesh Sharma. Bolt Technology v. First, in Toyota v.

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43(B)log

MARCH 21, 2022

The district court remitted the false advertising damage award from over $8,000,000 to under $85,000 to reflect that it wasn’t sure whether Utah residents (the ones surveyed) had the same definition of “local” as others. The court of appeals affirmed on trade dress and reversed on the other claims, leading to total defeat for Bimbo.

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False Advertising Advertising Advertising Designs 72

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Court precedent and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) guidelines have taken the place of written law to guide the USPTO in matters relating to AI. The Definition of “Significant Contribution” To understand the USPTO’s guidance, it is essential to know some background information on how AI programs work.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

At present, there is no uniform definition of AI, however, it is generally understood to refer to computer technology with the ability to simulate human intelligence in order to analyze data and reach conclusions, find patterns, and predict future behavior along with the ability to learn from such data and adapt its performance over time.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2022

A reasonable advertiser would also know that it was being charged a much higher rate for clicks than impressions. Moreover, the May complaint plausibly alleges that Defendants meet the definition of “businesses” under the CCPA. dotStrategy Co v.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, brand value, copyright, etc have become foundational assets for several businesses, seeking greater importance and attention. Under the scheme, Participating Financing Institutions (PFIs) are allowed to advance loan to companies using IP as collateral.

IP 40

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Fromer: definitely true that TM is swamped by patent at PTO—hard to get attention on TM issues, and internally it’s created a very sleepy culture in the TM office. Allows for some level of instruction and consistency in cases of certain types, like use in expressive ways. Think about reinstituting specialization. Movement lawyering?

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Research project: Go and look at ex parte proceedings and whether there were subsequent proceedings and whether the court changed its mind—we could literally identify the error rate. If we were to try to adapt different rules, we have to ID what category we’re in, and how someone might be allowed to contest their categorization.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Less than a year removed from Arthrex , all we can say with certainty is that it is too early to reach definitive conclusions regarding Director review. The All Writs Act most often arises where the injured party has no other relief, and allows courts to issue all writs necessary or appropriate in aid of their jurisdiction.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

Tonko (D-NY) and Bob Gibbs (R-OH) introduced the Star Rating for Biosimilars Act (H.R. Like similar legislation in other states, SB4 allows for interchangeable biosimilars to be substituted at the pharmacy once approved by FDA and requires the pharmacy to inform patients and physicians of a substitution. Hospira (20-cv-00561 D.

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