TorrentFreak
OCTOBER 31, 2021
After a long wait, the 2021 installment of the sci-fi classic Dune finally premiered in the United States last week. The film had already come out in other parts of the world a month earlier, which caused quite a bit of frustration among eager fans. Their patience was further tested when a relatively high-quality copy of the film leaked on pirate sites days before the premiere on HBO Max and in theaters.
The Illusion of More
OCTOBER 31, 2021
In this episode, I speak with David Golumbia, author and associate professor of digital studies, American literature, literary theory, philosophy, and linguistics at Virginia Commonwealth University. I asked Golumbia to join me after reading his blog post published on October 20th in which he asserts that Facebook is not just dropping the ball when it […].
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Technology & Marketing Law Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2021
This is the latest dubious Internet Law ruling from the Eighth Circuit. (Other dubious rulings in 2021 include Select Comfort v. Baxter and Campbell v. Reisch ). In this ruling, the court says Walmart may have imposed a binding arbitration clause on gift card buyers–even though it never used a proper call-to-action or demonstrated that the buyers took any affirmative steps to agree to the terms.
The Illusion of More
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Once upon a blustery gray morn, while eyes wandered, red and worn, 'cross many a scant and useless postings of the social roar-- While I emojied, barely reading, suddenly there came a greeting, As of someone gently pleading, pleading like a friend of yore. "'Tis some outsider," I assumed, "greeting me like friend of yore-- […]. The post I Never Met a Verse (Quoth the Raven) appeared first on The Illusion of More.
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Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
The IPKat
OCTOBER 31, 2021
One Katnews leads to another, especially if IP-related. Let’s see what happening in the IP blogosphere this week:- Trade Marks Online trade channels have become a substantial aspect of many brand owners’ business. As part II of its ongoing series relating to online sale controls and enforcement strategies, The Fashion Law discussed the importance for brand owners to lay down the necessary legal foundation for tackling (anticipated) defences raised by unauthorised sellers (e.g. the first sale doc
LexBlog IP
OCTOBER 31, 2021
The U.S. Copyright Office (“USCO”) is expanding the right to repair digital devices via exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”)’s rules governing access to devices and software, which includes automobiles and medical devices. Enacted in 1998, the DMCA works to prohibit people from circumventing technological measures used by copyright owners to control access to protected works.
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LexBlog IP
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is now using its Penalty Offense Authority to remind companies not to use fake online reviews or other deceptive endorsements and that stiff penalties (up to $43,792 per violation) will apply if they do. The FTC sent a Notice of Penalty Offenses letter to a list of over 700 companies, which the FTC described as “an array of large companies, top advertisers, leading retailers, top consumer product companies, and major
Above the Fold
OCTOBER 31, 2021
The U.S. Copyright Office (“USCO”) is expanding the right to repair digital devices via exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”)’s rules governing access to devices and software, which includes automobiles and medical devices. Enacted in 1998, the DMCA works to prohibit people from circumventing technological measures used by copyright owners to control access to protected works.
Likelihood of Confusion
OCTOBER 31, 2021
The Gray Blog reports that the Canadian Supreme Court has rejected an attempt — the sort made all day all over North America — to utilize IP law as a. The post Canada: Copyright law not meant to protect distribution networks appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.
Above the Fold
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is now using its Penalty Offense Authority to remind companies not to use fake online reviews or other deceptive endorsements and that stiff penalties (up to $43,792 per violation) will apply if they do. The FTC sent a Notice of Penalty Offenses letter to a list of over 700 companies, which the FTC described as “an array of large companies, top advertisers, leading retailers, top consumer product companies, and major advert
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Women and diverse employees have the technical skill and knowledge, yet their contributions are not patented at the same rate as those of their male counterparts.This toolkit can help organizations move the needle on achieving gender parity in innovation.
Selvam & Selvam Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2021
A trademark can be referred to as a recognizable sign, word or symbol that can be used to denote and distinguish a specific product or service from others. It can be a word, logo, sound, color or slogan that helps associate a product or service to the company that is manufacturing or providing the said product or service. That being said, a trademark, as a source of identification, must be sufficiently distinctive so as to create an impact and become popular among the consumers and this distinct
The IPKat
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Between spooky skeletons and sleigh bells ringing, there are new IP events and conferences coming up in early November. Here comes this week’s miscellany roundup. This Kat was caught listening to Christmas songs before Halloween is over Conferences Intellectual Property, Covid-19, and the Next Pandemic: Diagnosing Problems, Developing Cures The Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong and Georgetown University Law Center are organising a conference to discuss the interface between Intellect
Barry Sookman
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Copyright blocking order granted in UK [link] 2021-10-24. Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-23 [link] 2021-10-24. Bank had risk of loss for making payment under a fraudulent phishing scheme, [link] 2021-10-24. Facebook plans to change company name to focus on the metaverse [link] 2021-10-24. Liability for improperly terminating dealership agreement,2287913 Ontario Inc. v.
The Trichordist
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Google and Facebook colluding to defraud consumers--who saw that coming?
The IPKat
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Patents set themselves apart from other IP rights as inventions are often composed of multiple physical components or steps in a method, which does not necessarily have to exist or be performed at the same time and place. When an infringing act becomes "divided" across borders in this way, it raises the question where an infringement occurs, if at all.
IAM Magazine
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Get ready for the new working week with a summary of all the stories posted on the IAM platform over the past seven days.
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