Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 8, 2023
As the 2023 school year nears, students are returning to a different environment. Here are 7 tips for avoiding academic integrity issues. The post 7 Academic Integrity Tips for Students in 2023 appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Erik K Pelton
AUGUST 8, 2023
The following is an edited transcript of our video Protecting a Brand in the Amazon Brand Registry. Did you know that 70% of American adults shop through Amazon? That is why it is important to protect your brand on Amazon. The Amazon Brand Registry allows owners of a trademark to protect their goods from counterfeiters and those infringing on the brand.
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Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 8, 2023
Photographer sues media company, DJ Paul sued over tornado video and Dark and Darker up for sale despite copyright issues. The post 3 Count: Darkest and Darkester appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Erik K Pelton
AUGUST 8, 2023
Electronic signatures are a standard procedure for online documents, including trademark documents. Erik discusses the unique method for signing a document at the USPTO in this video. The post How to Sign a Trademark Filing at the USPTO appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Electronic signatures are a standard procedure for online documents, including trademark documents.
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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?
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 8, 2023
Recently, it has come to my attention that a system that utilizes a camera to capture images and software to run facial recognition is being rejected by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as an abstract idea. Why? Well, it unfortunately seems that the reason is simply because the purpose of this very tangible, working system is to identify people and charge them a fare.
JD Supra Law
AUGUST 8, 2023
Can privacy law and trade secret law coexist, or is compliance with both impossible? We are experiencing the fourth industrial revolution, driven by the rise in data and connectivity, analytics and artificial intelligence. Originally published in Law360 - August 7, 2023. By: Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.
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SpicyIP
AUGUST 8, 2023
[This post is authored by our former blogger Rahul Bajaj. Rahul is an attorney at Ira Law.] When assessing whether a plaintiff in a trademark infringement suit is entitled to an interim injunction, the findings of courts on the 3 factors of prima facie case, balance of convenience and irreparable harm are typically uniform, either supporting the grant of an injunction or its refusal.
Michael Geist
AUGUST 8, 2023
As the fallout from Bill C-18 continues , a coalition of Canadian media outlets – News Media Canada, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, and the CBC – have filed an application with the Competition Bureau seeking an inquiry into Meta’s decision to block news links in response to the bill’s mandated payments for links approach. There is unquestionably a need for greater competition work with respect to Internet platforms, but a case grounded in refusal to link is not the place t
The IPKat
AUGUST 8, 2023
The recent High Court decision in Ensygnia v Shell ( [2023] EWHC 1495 (Pat) ) is highly relevant to the ongoing controversy of claim interpretation and description amendments ( IPKat ). In Ensygnia v Shell , Miss Charlotte May KC (sitting as Deputy Judge in the High Court of England and Wales) considered how a post-grant amendment which added the phrase that certain embodiments "fell outside the scope of the claims", might affect claim interpretation.
43(B)log
AUGUST 8, 2023
Akes v. Beiersdorf, Inc., 2023 WL 5000434, No. 3:22-cv-869 (JBA) (D. Conn. Aug. 4, 2023) Akes brought the usual California claims /unjust enrichment, alleging that she was misled by the labeling of the 2.5-ounce bottle of Coppertone Sport Mineral sunscreen as “Face 50” to believe that it was “specifically designed” or “specifically formulated” “for use on the face.
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TorrentFreak
AUGUST 8, 2023
In 2021, the US Department of Justice launched a criminal proceeding against two men suspected of running a massive YouTube Content ID scam. By falsely claiming to own the rights to more than 50,000 songs, the pair generated more than $23 million in revenue. Last year, the first defendant confessed to his part in the copyright swindle by pleading guilty.
Christopher Roser
AUGUST 8, 2023
When we are talking about lean manufacturing, we often focus on the tools like kanban, 5S, SMED, and many more. Sometimes, but harder to grasp, is the underlying culture and philosophy of continuous improvement and PDCA. Part of this culture is what you could call the soft power of the Toyota Production System. This is. Read more The post The Soft Power of the Toyota Production System—Yokoten, Nemawashi, and More first appeared on AllAboutLean.com.
IP Law 360
AUGUST 8, 2023
U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap paused all deadlines in a dispute between Caltech and Samsung after the two told the court Tuesday they are finalizing a settlement to resolve the university's infringement action against the multinational electronics giant over data transmission patents, several months after the judge rejected Samsung's request to transfer the dispute to California.
Art Law Journal
AUGUST 8, 2023
In the evolving market landscape, businesses are returning to brick-and-mortar roots. Art plays a crucial role, transforming establishments into inviting, personal spaces. This shift, enhancing both customer connection and retention, paves the way for increased sales and a distinctive business identity.
IP Law 360
AUGUST 8, 2023
The U.S. International Trade Commission's holding that Apple Watch imports should be banned for infringing another company's patents risks turning the agency into a standard patent litigation forum, rather than one meant to rein in harmful trade practices, Apple Inc. has told the Federal Circuit.
LexBlog IP
AUGUST 8, 2023
The USPTO resumes its training series focused on Patent Center. There are one-hour interactive training session on how to file and manage applications in Patent Center. The upcoming training sessions are scheduled for August 10, 17, 24, 29, and September 14, 19, and 28. A link can be found here.
IP Law 360
AUGUST 8, 2023
A California federal judge on Tuesday dismissed with leave to amend a suit brought by a Swiss chipmaker alleging that InterDigital Inc. is breaking antitrust laws by demanding unfairly high royalty rates to license patents considered essential to 3G and 4G cellular tech standards.
LexBlog IP
AUGUST 8, 2023
On 14 July 2023, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) published the Environmental and sustainability claims – Draft guidance for business (Draft Guidance). The Draft Guidance aims to assist businesses in making of environmental and sustainability claims to avoid the risk or misleading or deceptive behaviour. Why change existing guidelines on environmental and sustainability [.
IP Law 360
AUGUST 8, 2023
A panel of patent board judges has wiped out eight claims in a patent covering a type of orthopedic implant meant to fit between two bone parts that was developed by researchers at the surgical giant Stryker and asserted in a lawsuit in Illinois federal court with a Berkshire Hathaway-owned rival.
Likelihood of Confusion
AUGUST 8, 2023
You can’t have missed the story, in all its agony. One weensy problem with the blogosphere: It’s so quick, so supple, so instantaneous, so plastic… that it is also reactive, The post The AP, copyright, and the bloggers appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.
IP Law 360
AUGUST 8, 2023
The editor-in-chief of tech news website Gizmodo has accused Apple Inc. of ripping off his 2016 book, "The Tetris Effect," for its new film, "Tetris," which he said is "substantially similar in almost all material respects, including specific chapters and pages" that were copied from his book to the film.
LexBlog IP
AUGUST 8, 2023
Introduction to AI Governance: Why It Matters As we stand on the precipice of the AI Revolution, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful transformative force. AI offers the potential to reshape industries and redefine how we work, live, and interact. Yet, with this well-promoted potential, comes an equally significant responsibility. AI governance policies set forth the framework of principles, policies, and procedures that guide its use.
IP Law 360
AUGUST 8, 2023
Singer Dua Lipa cannot escape a copyright infringement suit over her chart-topping song "Levitating," a New York federal judge ruled Tuesday, finding that the authors of a 1979 disco song have pled "just enough facts" to allege the Grammy-winning pop star's 2020 hit is strikingly similar to their work.
Olartemoure Blog
AUGUST 8, 2023
Ever faced a direct filing both in Venezuela and Argentina using two agents and requiring a spanish version of the foreign filing text? You know you’re running against time , trying to come up with the final text, trying to cram as much subject-matter from those priority claims all into one place. Argentina The Argentina agent says you can file in english (except for the title and abstract), but you know you’ll be subject to hefty sworn translation costs when submitting the spanish version post-filin
IP Law 360
AUGUST 8, 2023
The Federal Circuit's recent decision rejecting a floating grill company's patent reissue request clarifies the original patent requirement and offers several cautionary lessons for legal practitioners, including the need to think critically and creatively about disclosure, says Alexis Cohen at WilmerHale.
LexBlog IP
AUGUST 8, 2023
I originally wrote this post in 2018. While I don’t love utilizing old blog posts, this is an important topic and the fact that more tenants don’t know their rightsget caught in these trap doors, is a personal pet peeve. With COVID dollars drying up and evictions back in person in Milwaukee County, I thought it was a good time to dust off this post and re-visit it.
IP Law 360
AUGUST 8, 2023
The maker of a Kim Kardashian-themed energy drink is accusing a beverage competitor and a social media influencer of mimicking a copyrighted image featuring Kardashian to promote its own pink-colored beverage on Instagram, according to a suit filed Monday in Illinois federal court.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 8, 2023
Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a ruling in Shamoon v. Resideo Technologies, Inc. affirming a final written decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that invalidated patent claims covering a communication system for accessing geographically remote locations. While the decision was nonprecedential, the Federal Circuit also struck down constitutional challenges to the PTAB proceedings raised by the pro se inventor and patent owner.
IP Law 360
AUGUST 8, 2023
As law firms develop return-to-office policies that allow hybrid work arrangements, they should incorporate the specific types of in-person engagement likely to help associates develop attributes common among successful firm leaders, says Liisa Thomas at Sheppard Mullin.
JD Supra Law
AUGUST 8, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the latest emerging technology that is overtaking news headlines and transforming the way we live, learn, and work. The term generally refers to content created or produced by artificial intelligence algorithms, with chat bots like Chat GPT, Google BARD, and Microsoft Bing Chat saturating the market by storm.
IP Law 360
AUGUST 8, 2023
A Southern Illinois University math professor cannot reverse his conviction for concealing a Chinese bank account that led to criminal charges of filing false tax returns and violating foreign bank reporting regulations, the Seventh Circuit ruled Tuesday.
JD Supra Law
AUGUST 8, 2023
Advice that may have served House of Pain in their 1992 hit song, “Jump Around,” to “bring a shotgun” to battle likely does not translate well to plaintiffs in federal litigation contemplating bringing a “shotgun” pleading to court. In this article we explore types of shotgun pleadings identified by courts and outline potential responses to a shotgun pleading.
IP Law 360
AUGUST 8, 2023
Duane Morris LLP continues expanding its West Coast litigation team, announcing Tuesday it is bringing in a DLA Piper white collar and intellectual property attorney as a partner in its San Francisco office.
JD Supra Law
AUGUST 8, 2023
A Special Committee of Federal Circuit judges (consisting of Chief Judge Kimberly Moore, former Chief Judge Sharon Prost, and Judge Richard Taranto) that has been investigating for several months allegations against Judge Pauline Newman related to her competency to remain on the bench, released an Order on July 31st suspending the Judge from participating in the Court's business for a year.
The IPKat
AUGUST 8, 2023
What do you see when you look at this picture? Whatever comes to your mind, is it a distinctive sign for jewellery? This is the question at the heart of the General Court’s judgment in Apart v EUIPO - S. Tous (Représentation d'un ours) ( T-591/21 ). Background In 2009, S. Tous, SL (‘Tous’) filed for EU trade mark no. 8127128 for the figurative sign depicted above.
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