Sat.Oct 22, 2022

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Department of Piracy: Punish Russia’s Enemies, Boost Morale, Hurt Pirates

TorrentFreak

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the introduction of sanctions, replacing foreign goods and services with local alternatives became a Kremlin priority. Russia’s reliance on Western software suppliers led to proposals in favor of removing liabilty for piracy, as long as the unlicensed software originates from a country supporting sanctions.

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America Needs a Chief IP Negotiator: Confirm Chris Wilson Now

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Senate might be the world's "greatest deliberative body." But it's certainly not the quickest. For over a year, senators have failed to review and approve an uncontroversial nominee for a position that most Americans have never heard of—but one that's immensely important to our economy. In 2015, Congress passed the late Senator Orrin Hatch's Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, which created the position of Chief Innovation and Intellectual Property Negotiator.

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Book review: Disrupting Africa - Technology, law and development

The IPKat

In his TEDxEuston talk, Telling the African story , Komla Dumor argues that “there must be a balance…or else don’t patronise me”. In the light of all the funding news and successes of tech startups across the African continent, this recommendation offers the right introduction to this Kat’s belated but still relevant review of Disrupting Africa: Technology, law and development , by Professor Olufunmilayo B.

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Financial Risk Management Course in Malaysia

LexBlog IP

If you are thinking of pursuing a career in the financial sector, you can start by studying financial risk management and planning. The recent financial crises have highlighted the importance of thoughtful planning and management of financial risk. This is vital for the sustainability of the financial sector. The courses offered in Malaysia are designed to teach you practical skills and knowledge in the field.

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Software Composition Analysis: The New Armor for Your Cybersecurity

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?

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Defamation online

Likelihood of Confusion

It’s our future. Instapundit rounds up developments, which Julie Hilden is all over. I’ve made my point on this topic — less a legal than a cultural observation. Originally posted. The post Defamation online appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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UK IPO case studies offer some clarity on AI invention patentability

IAM Magazine

Saturday Opinion: EIP patent attorneys discuss value of concrete examples including as important ammunition for prosecution of AI cases