Hugh Stephens Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Last month I wrote about the emerging phenomena of AI-generated art through widely available programs such as DALL-E 2, Stable Diffusion and others, and of the threat they pose to artists, designers, photographers and others who depend on the protection of copyright to earn their livelihood. This also includes musicians and writers. Artificial Intelligence (AI) … Continue reading " Britain’s Proposed Approach to Text and Data Mining (TDM) for AI: How Not to do It (A Lesson for Canada and O

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Shenseea Hit With Second Copyright Lawsuit For US$450,000 Over ‘Foreplay’ Video. First off today, Claudia Gardner at DancehallMag reports that Jamaican dancehall artist Shenseea is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Stephanie Sarley, a visual artist who accuses Shenseea of infringing the copyrights of three of her pieces.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

What does an examiner at the USPTO consider when they review a trademark application? And how does it impact drafting and filing an application to register a trademark? Learn more in this episode from former USPTO examiner Erik Pelton. The post Think Like a USPTO Trademark Examiner Does appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. What does an examiner at the USPTO consider when they review a trademark application?

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A few days ago The IPKat reported on the injunction issued by the Rome Court of First Instance regarding the unauthorized minting of NFTs from a trade mark perspective. Now, a further development on IP and NFTs comes from Spain, as Katfriend Mercedes Morán Ruiz (CEDRO) reports: Can the owner of an artistic work convert it into an NFT for its use in the Metaverse?

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Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

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?

Technology

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

I prepared these statistics on November 18, 2022, roughly 5 months after launch. Total number of cases: 247. This continues to imply a run rate of about 600 cases per year, or less than 2 cases per day. According to this site , plaintiffs are represented in 69 cases (28%). Unsurprisingly, lawyer-represented plaintiffs are clearing the CCB’s initial screening at about 2x the rate of pro se plaintiffs.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In April 2020, Columbia Pictures, Amazon Content Services, Disney Enterprises, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment, plus three companies owned by Universal, filed a copyright infringement complaint at a California district court. The plaintiffs alleged that Nitro TV offered subscription packages consisting of thousands of live and title-curated television channels available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the United States and abroad.

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Copyright Alliance

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

It’s been over seven years now since I first took on the role as CEO of the Copyright Alliance. For most of those seven years, during the Thanksgiving season, I’ve […]. The post A Copyright Alliance Thanksgiving 2022 appeared first on Copyright Alliance.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA) filed an amicus brief last Thursday in the U.S. Supreme Court in In re Grand Jury. The petition was filed in April this year, presenting the Supreme Court with the question of whether communication involving both legal and non-legal advice should be protected by attorney-client privilege. The question has broad implications for attorney-client privileges, especially for intellectual property lawyers, says the NYIPLA brief.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

While pirated Hollywood blockbusters often score the big headlines, other industries have also been battling piracy over the years, sports organizations included. Research has shown that sports piracy is prevalent around the world, with more than half of all sports fans regularly using unauthorized services. Football, also known as soccer in some parts of the world, is particularly problematic.

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McKinsey Operations

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Alison Watkins, who is a board member of CSL, the Reserve Bank of Australia, and Wesfarmers, believes that there is growing alignment—and a healthier balance—between CEOs and board members.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In an 8-1 majority ruling released today, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has affirmed the record-setting $645M patent infringement award in Dow v Nova. The Supreme Court dismissed Nova’s appeal of the earlier decisions of the Federal Court (2017 FC 350 and 2017 FC 637), and Federal Court of Appeal (2020 FCA 141), wherein….

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McKinsey Operations

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With new opportunities on the horizon, the Thai banking industry could ignite new growth and invigorate its profitability by redefining its meaning and purpose, reinventing its traditional role, and making bold and innovative operational changes.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A California photographer's suit against celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D over her use of the photographer's portrait of musician Miles Davis in a tattoo was put on hold by a California federal judge Monday to await a pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling over Andy Warhol's portraits of music icon Prince.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Overview - In March 2020, the world was upended and faced with unimaginable challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic posed threats that had not been experienced in the United States since the smallpox epidemic over 100 years ago. Nations across the globe were forced to act fast in their individual and collective efforts to combat the spread of the disease.

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McKinsey Operations

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Legislation governing public services can affect the potential for digitization. Digital-compatibility checks leveraging “rules as code” could help.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Some of you may remember the Federal Circuit’s decision from a few (actually 5!) years ago holding that patent owner statements made in an IPR proceeding may “support a finding of prosecution disclaimer during claim construction.” That decision left unresolved an important question—whether disclaimer statements apply in the same IPR proceeding in which they’re made.

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Velocity of Content

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

For life science companies of any size, the detection, assessment, and prevention of adverse effects of their products/devices is not only important for maintaining patient safety, consumer trust, and overall market share, but also essential to ensuring they are in compliance with the requirements of the FDA, EMA and other regulatory bodies. A key component of successfully meeting the requirements these companies and their pharmacovigilance (PV) teams face is literature monitoring.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Last week, IP Law360 published an erudite and provocative article by Joseph Matal and his colleagues regarding the Supreme Court's recent subject matter jurisprudence in the context of earlier decisions in the 19th and early 20th Centuries (see "How Mayo V. Prometheus Strays From Patent Precedent"). .

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McKinsey Operations

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Exascale is the next milestone in computing. It’s a higher level of computer performance that will have unprecedented impact on society and the economy.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Leaders in NOAA Elevate Native American Voices to Foster Education on Indigenous Issues and Culture. November 22, 2022. KCPullen@doc.gov. Tue, 11/22/2022 - 11:38. During National Native American Heritage Month, the Department of Commerce is paying tribute to the sacrifices, contributions, and achievements of Native Americans and honoring their cultural heritage.

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IP Close Up

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Thanksgiving this year coincides with the 80th birthday of one of the creative geniuses of the 20th century, Jimi Hendrix. I had the opportunity to Continue reading.

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Nelligan Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Reading Time: 4 minutes. So, you’re finally ready to take the plunge and put an offer in on your dream home or future rental property. In addition to the usual madness that unfolds throughout your day, you now have to turn your mind to putting an offer in a home. The simple, less complex solution to the madness is to speak to your real estate lawyer and/or realtor.

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IAM Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As its PFS licensing programme turns 10, GE’s IP executives reflect on lessons learned in cracking a brand new market

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Christopher Roser

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

You may have heard of Takumi at Toyota. Takumi in general are highly skilled artisans that excel in their craft. Despite Toyota mass-producing cars using lots of machines, they also employ hundreds of Takumi. This blog post takes a deeper look at what a Takumi is, and why they are so important for Toyota and. Read more. The post Toyota’s Master Craftsmen: Takumi first appeared on AllAboutLean.com.

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McKinsey Operations

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Only 30 percent of oil and gas companies have successfully scaled digital manufacturing. But a few digital transformation ideas can help oil and gas CEOs achieve real impact on production KPIs.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Abbott Laboratories says that a Novartis patent covering a method for replicating DNA that allegedly was used in its HIV tests should never have been issued in the first place, since it cites patent paperwork that dates to 1984, when "the scientific community had much to learn about AIDS.

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McKinsey Operations

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The pandemic and ensuing "great resignation" have resulted in a more transient legal work force, but law firms can use effective professional development programs to bridge a cultural gap with new associates and stem associate attrition, says Matthew Woods at Robins Kaplan.

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McKinsey Operations

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

PepsiCo chief design officer Mauro Porcini explains how designers and nondesigners alike can push the boundaries of innovation every time they create.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Matt Marrone at McAndrews Held discusses intellectual property and business considerations around the cutting-edge quantum computing technology that is set for explosive growth, as the rules are decided in real time.

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The TTABlog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Therabody, Inc. opposed an application to register the mark THREEGUN (in slightly stylized form) for various medical devices and products, including massage apparatus, on the ground of likelihood of confusion with its registered mark THERAGUN for various medical devices, including massage apparatus. So, the goods overlap, but what about the marks? How do you think this came out?

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The U.S. Copyright Office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced Tuesday they're seeking comments on intellectual property concerns stemming from the growing use of digital assets known as NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, with plans to hold public roundtables in January to gather feedback.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Michelle Mao is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L student at Osgoode Hall Law School. You may recall Usain Bolt’s subtle but impactful tweet on August 23, 2022, adding a trademark emoji to his iconic quote, “To the World”. That tweet spoke to his trademark of his iconic “lightning” celebration pose, indicating Bolt’s possible plans to create merchandise using his iconic celebrity power and image.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Belk Inc. has reached a settlement with GameStop Corp. and two former executives accused of trying to poach the department store's top talent, according to a joint filing Tuesday agreeing to dismiss the case in North Carolina federal court.

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Trading Secrets

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In Seyfarth’s seventh installment of the 2022 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth partners Jeremy Cohen and Kevin Mahoney focused on trade secret and client relationship considerations in the banking and financial services industry. As a conclusion to this webinar, we compiled a summary of takeaways: When it comes to protecting your secrets, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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