Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 11, 2021

Earlier this week, independent fashion designer Bailey Prado took to Instagram to call attention to a different fashion label that, according to her, copied her “whole life.” But, as popular as the app is, it has also been highly divisive with many fashion designers accusing it of selling inferior rip-offs of their work.

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Traverse Legal Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Introduction Uptik in Threat Letters & Legal Actions: A Wake-Up Call for Companies Using Meta Pixel In recent years, the digital landscape has become a battleground for privacy rights, with Meta Pixel at the epicenter of numerous legal disputes. alleges violations of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act among other claims.

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The IPKat

MAY 29, 2023

The second edition offers revised, or wholly rewritten chapters to the overlaps discussed in the first edition so as to reflect recent developments, as well as to include new chapters (the overlap between privacy and copyright law; privacy and secrecy; trademarks certification marks and collective marks; and IP and traditional knowledge).

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your judge has historically handled a particular type of motion, or a particular plaintiff’s litigation history. Designer Brands Inc.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Modification of the SPO: Under the SPO, which is automatically entered in all inter partes proceedings, only outside counsel have access to confidential material and information that is designated as AEO. CME sought to designate either of two individuals as an in-house counsel with access to AEO. company."

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Introduction Uptik in Threat Letters & Legal Actions: A Wake-Up Call for Companies Using Meta Pixel In recent years, the digital landscape has become a battleground for privacy rights, with Meta Pixel at the epicenter of numerous legal disputes. alleges violations of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act among other claims.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 30, 2022

4iP - Anti-Suit and Anti-Anti-Suit Injunctions in SEP litigation - 17 February 2022 4iP will hold a webinar on 17 February 2022 (4:00pm, CET) about a paper that will soon be published by Dr. Igor Nikolic, "Anti-Suit and Anti-Anti-Suit Injunctions in SEP litigation". The registration for the event can be made here.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In this latest edition of our Privacy and Security Roundup, we share the details of the final rule’s two key measures including export restrictions and a new License Exception, provide an update on cyber incident reporting legislation, discuss modifications to the GLBA Safeguards Rule and much more.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2022

Monday, I covered AB 2273, the Age-Appropriate Design Code. Age and identity authentication have numerous downsides and tradeoffs, including creating privacy and security risks for minors. The affirmative defense (which partially negates liability if a government-designated censor approves the service offering) is miscalibrated.

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SpicyIP

JULY 31, 2023

Gaurangi writes on the recent DPIIT public notice restraining Copyright Societies from violating Section 52(1)(za), remarking how it falls short in clarifying the present situation and may be susceptible to further litigation. The suit design was a “Handi” shaped pressure cooker registered in favor of the plaintiff. Hollow Victory?

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Trading Secrets

JULY 31, 2023

On July 10th, the European Commission issued its Implementing Decision regarding the adequacy of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). Since the structure of the program wasn’t the primary reason for Privacy Shield’s revocation, from a business perspective, the current DPF looks a lot like the old Privacy Shield.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

This is a lawsuit between a wedding gown company, JLM, and Hayley Paige Gutman, a designer/influencer who worked for JLM. Gutman gave JLM the “exclusive” right to use her name in connection with bridal wear for the term of the agreement and two years following (provided she participated in the design of such clothing).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

4) Social media “defective design” lawsuits go forward. Snap opinion , plaintiffs are–with some preliminary successes–arguing that social media services defectively design how they gather, organize, and disseminate third-party content. and the transition to a Web 3.0 Following the Lemmon v.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

Moreover, there is nothing to suggest that the CFRA was designed to be used as a defense to a private breach of contract action. Rivals * MIT Technology Review : This new data poisoning tool lets artists fight back against generative AI (regarding “Nightshade”) Privacy * FTC v. Gallagher Data Breach Litigation , 631 F.Supp.3d

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IPilogue

JULY 19, 2022

Pina D’Agostine & Dr. Aviv Gaon’s “Selected Topics in Privacy and Cybersecurity Law” course with Osgoode Professional Development. 5] The design of the JPES is that of an ‘intelligent questionnaire’ interface. [6] John Lemieux is a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial Group at Dentons Canada LLP.

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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

09/01/22 – Privacy. 09/01/22 – Litigation and ADR. In other words, pre-litigation mediation had never been requested to present a nullity action. This shows that the SIC is to enforce the rights of individuals; and to make companies strengthen and implement compliance programs in these matters.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Some use confusingly similar domains that are designed to mislead potential customers, TIR says. The complaint notes that at least two of these pirate sites use privacy services provided by the named defendants – Cloudflare and domain company NameSilo. 65 Videos in Total. While bold, TIR’s allegations are nothing new.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

This is the latest entry in a long-running legal battle between Hayley Paige Gutman, a bridalwear designer, and JLM Couture, her one-time employer. The court explains: They describe steps in the process of fashion design and capture much (if not all) of the creative output that Gutman might produce in her role as a designer.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

ACLU, saying that filtering solutions were less restrictive than server-side content controls (it took another 5 years of litigation before the challenges were fully resolved). The court credited the concerns, surfaced in the COPA litigation, that age authentication creates security concerns. Inconceivable. Dean, 2d Cir. 2003; ACLU v.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Battle Between Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech Continues The litigation surrounding mRNA patent thickens in the USA as Pfizer/ BioNTech files defence and counterclaims against the patent infringement allegations made by Moderna. Read SpicyIP intern Gaurangi ‘s post on this development.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

However, the use of AI in litigation also bears risk, as highlighted by a recent First-tier Tribunal (Tax) decision, where an appellant had sought to rely on precedent authorities that, in fact, were fabricated by AI (a known risk with AI using large language models, referred to as hallucination). [1]

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Traverse Legal Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Airbnb Hosts have filed class action litigation against Airbnb , Inc and Airbnb Payments, Inc. Use of Airbnb.com allows users to see all listing information and associated web pages under a ‘browser wrap’ arrangement with the terms of service and privacy policies linked in the footer. first appeared on Traverse Legal.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Lastly, the government should also incentivize the automobile manufacturers to go for compulsory insurance for tortious claims in the case of accidents by autonomous vehicles which should make them future litigation ready. [23]. IS RIGHT TO PRIVACY VIOLATED UNDER SUCH AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES (PRIVACY BY DESIGN PRINCIPLE).

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 8, 2021

In the interim order, it was found that there is a prima facie case to uphold the petitioner’s RTBF, based on (1) the protection of his right to privacy and reputation both online and offline, and (2) providing an acquitted person the right to have their name redacted and stop being identified as an accused person.

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IP Tech Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-New York) and his designated sherpas – Senators Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico), Todd Young (R-Indiana), and Michael Rounds (R-South Dakota) – are leading the effort. This problem has dogged efforts to pass federal data privacy and, more recently, cryptocurrency legislation.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

The dispute is between bridalwear designer Hayley Paige Gutman and JLM Couture, a bridalwear company. Compared to most social media ownership disputes, this case has featured extensive litigation, including an appeal, revised injunction, a contempt motion, and now, a motion to modify the scope of the preliminary injunction. Christou v.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

DTSA fully opened the federal courts to trade secret litigation as well as added several new features, including an ex parte seizure remedy and whistleblower immunity. David Almeling and Victoria Cundiff are two of the most experienced trade secret litigators in the nation. DTSA added to the large and growing federal caseloads.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The plaintiffs claim it was a spoof app designed to steal cryptocurrency worth $5k in Diep’s case and $500k in Nagao’s case (ouch). “plaintiffs’ computer fraud and privacy claims are based on Apple’s reproduction of an app, Toast Plus, intended for public consumption, via the App Store. ” Oops.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

Comments to the CPPA’s Proposed Regulations Pursuant to the Consumer Privacy Rights Act of 2020, Aug. Comments on the California Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) Rulemaking , May 2022. Comments on CA AB 2273, The Age-Appropriate Design Code Act). . __ (forthcoming 2022). The United States’ Approach to “Platform” Regulation.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Also, if the company has changed the graphic user interface to any of its technology products or has changed product packaging, point of sale displays, or product design, these may also be protectable trade dress. . If a company conducts business internationally, it may have to adhere to the privacy laws of foreign countries.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

It hurts the kids by depriving them of valuable social outlets and educational resources; it hurts adults by requiring age (and likely identity) verification to sort the kids from adults; and the age/identity verification hurts both kids and adults by exposing them to greater privacy and security risks. What the Bill Says. Child = under 18.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 9, 2022

Trade secret litigation presents a variety of procedural and practical complexities at every stage of the proceeding. The issue is further exacerbated because adverse litigants in trade secret cases are frequently industry competitors. But most litigants have no incentive to protect the public’s right of access.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 19, 2021

TransUnion’s watch list was designed to help businesses avoid transacting with people who were on the restricted list run by Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets (OFAC). This is a defense lawyer bonanza in terms of briefing opportunities in privacy and other cases. The court relied primarily on Clapper , not Spokeo.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The Facebook Page is a Designated Public Forum. The court says the city made the Facebook page into a designated public forum because: it allows “comments on its Facebook posts and City Council meetings without any prior approval” “the City does not always apply its ‘off topic’ rule consistently.”

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 2, 2022

The court remains skeptical of LinkedIn’s privacy-based arguments: LinkedIn has no protected property interest in the data contributed by its users, as the users retain ownership over their profiles. Five years into this litigation, let’s take stock of all of the things we still don’t know: Is hiQ still an operational business?

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 25, 2023

In this lawsuit alone, Bungie has already incurred litigation costs in excess of $338,000. Major Privacy Breach For Users of Wallhax “Some of the logged processes are not stand-alone applications, but are found on browser tabs that the user had open on their machine,” Guris explains.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 25, 2023

.” Melanie Lane, Attorney Jenka Lab, the owner of exclusive rights to the software and multiple federal copyright registrations for the gaming codes and graphics used in these games, has registered its word and design marks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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