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How to Paraphrase Correctly

Plagiarism Today

Paraphrasing is an important skill for any writer to have. Simply put, it is the means through with which authors convey information that they learned from outside sources in their own words. . Simply put, all writers, in particular non-fiction writers, need to be able to do this. When you work with outside sources, it’s crucial that you are able to incorporate their information but retain your own voice.

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Court Orders Telegram to Disclose Personal Details of Pirating Users

TorrentFreak

With over half a billion active users, Telegram is one on the most used messaging services. The application is particularly popular in India, where more than 20% of its user base resides. This includes a small subset of rather persistent pirates. Telegram doesn’t permit copyright infringement and generally takes swift action in response. This includes the removal of channels that are dedicated to piracy.

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3 Count: Triller Fight

Plagiarism Today

Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Sony Music sues Triller Claiming Copyright Infringement, Alleging it is Owed Millions. First off today, Anousha Sakoui at the Los Angeles Times reports that Sony Music has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against music video streaming service Triller claiming that the company has refused to pay millions for licensing Sony-controlled music.

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[Guest post] Ownership of IP rights by DAOs – the future is nigh?

The IPKat

The IPKat is pleased to host the following contribution by Katfriend Marianna Ryan (Edwin Coe and King's College London) on the topical issue of how Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are to be treated and what IP issues come with them. Here's what Marianna writes: Ownership of IP rights by DAOs – the future is nigh? by Marianna Ryan Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are a new type of quasi-corporate entities, existing with the use of blockchain and smart contracts.

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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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Fake ‘YouTube’ DMCA Notices Exploit Suspension Fears to Install Malware

TorrentFreak

The popularity of user-generated content sites like YouTube has led to millions of regular people becoming proud content creators in their own right. Since YouTube content creators are also copyright holders, this can lead to a new perspective on the purpose of copyright law. To keep things running smoothly, content creators also need to respect any copyrights held by others.

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New eEQE consultation ends 31 August 2022: Don't miss the opportunity to have your say!

The IPKat

The EPO and epi have joined forces to propose a radical shake-up of the examinations to become a qualified patent attorney. A consultation on the proposal ends today ( 31 August 2022 ) ( IPKat ). Full details of the proposal, together with the consultation questionnaire can be found here. The questionnaire takes approximately 25 minutes and is a mixture of multiple choice and free text questions.

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8 Key Features to Consider When Replacing QUOSA as Your Literature Management Tool

Velocity of Content

Recently, Elsevier notified their QUOSA clients that they will be discontinuing the literature management tool in June 2023. This development has left QUOSA users with the task of researching alternate solutions, identifying those that best meet their information and research needs and transitioning to a new literature management tool over the course of the year.

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Why the Unitary Patent is not uniform and how this will affect patent transactions

IAM Magazine

With the inauguration of the UP regime in 2023 and the effects that it will have on patent transactions and deals, companies should be up to speed on which national law will apply to their granted UPs and whether they would benefit from restructuring their European operations.

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Last Week In The Federal Circuit (August 22 – August 26): To Appeal Or Not To Appeal, That Is The Question

JD Supra Law

If you don’t appeal an issue from an adverse judgment, are you going to be bound by the decision on that issue in future cases? This can often be an important question to consider when deciding whether and what issues to appeal. But sometimes, the chance to appeal to avoid any possible issue preclusive effect has already passed because of earlier events, as this week’s case of the week illustrates.

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I’m with Popehat

Likelihood of Confusion

Do you like defamation cases? Cases involving blogging and social media? How about SLAPP motions in cases involving defamation and blogging and social media and Patterico?! And what if they’re. The post I’m with Popehat appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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IPO Diversity in Innovation Toolkit

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.

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Health Canada releases its Health Product Highlights, Annual Drug Submission Performance Reports and OPML Statistical Report

JD Supra Law

Health Canada released a number of reports over the summer: - Annual Health Product Highlights for 2021, which provides an overview of new health products, including drugs and medical devices, that Health Canada approved for sale in Canada in 2021, as well as other 2021 highlights.

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How the UPC will change the global patent litigation landscape

IAM Magazine

This time next year, the new EU system is almost certain to be up and running. For rights holders and potential defendants, it will mean rethinking long-established strategic choices and preparing for a new set of major challenges.

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Trademarks in the Metaverse

JD Supra Law

The USPTO has shared new insights concerning Metaverse-based trademark applications. As brand owners attempt to expand their digital footprint, they are facing feedback from examining attorneys due to the likelihood of confusion and whether specimens function as a trademark. Meanwhile, brand owners with protected marks are raising legal concerns about possible infringement and inappropriate use in the Metaverse.

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Bias busters: When good intentions get derailed

McKinsey Operations

Motivated reasoning can lead people to believe everything’s fine despite evidence to the contrary. Here’s how to counter emotions with facts.

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$600 million BlackBerry patent deal still alive despite exit of key financial backer

IAM Magazine

Third Eye Capital syndicate due to provide $400 million for the purchase of the portfolio pulls out, but replacements are said to be on hand

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Broadcasters, Performers Debate Radio Royalty Caps

IP Law 360

Debate is ramping up in Congress over whether local radio stations should pay royalties to the performers of music that stations air.

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Playing offense to create Nordic sustainability champions

McKinsey Operations

Nordic companies are uniquely positioned to lead the world in combating climate change, potentially creating a Nordic Silicon Valley of sustainability.

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Failure to Present Base Station Source Code at ITC Dooms INVT’s Appeal Despite New Claim Construction

IP Watchdog

On August 31, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision in INVT SPE LLC v. International Trade Commission (ITC) affirming the ITC’s ruling that Apple and other respondents in a Section 337 investigation did not infringe upon INVT’s patent claims covering wireless communications systems and that there was no Section 337 violation.

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Does your idea have the ‘voltage’ to scale?

McKinsey Operations

Economist John List discusses the science of determining whether a product or service can become a blockbuster.

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USPTO Extends Deadline for Eligibility Guidance Comments via Federal Register Notice

IP Watchdog

Following U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal’s blog post in July explaining that she will be revisiting the Office’s 2019 subject matter eligibility guidance, the USPTO today announce a September 1 Federal Register Notice requesting public comments on the existing guidance. The Notice explained that “given the overwhelming interest in the guidance, the USPTO will now accept feedback via the Federal eRulemaking Portal until October 15, 2022.”.

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A&E Sues Reelz Over 'Blatant Rip-Off' Revival Of 'Live PD'

IP Law 360

A&E sued rival Reelz and producers behind the hit reality cop ride-along series "On Patrol: Live" in New York federal court Tuesday, calling the show a "blatant rip-off" of its own "Live PD" that copies nearly every aspect of its program down to the hosts, format and segments.

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Who runs this house: Zara vs Zana Trademark Dispute

IPilogue

Raenelle Manning is an IPilogue Writer and at 2L J.D Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. The global fashion distributer, ZARA is currently engaged in a trademark dispute with Amber Kotrri, the owner of “House of Zana.” House of Zana is a fashion boutique in Darlington, England that specializes in handmade kimonos and other garments. In April 2022, ZARA submitted a notice of opposition to Kotrri’s trademark application, claiming that brand names were “conceptually identical” for customers.

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Celebrities Keep Trying To Secure TMs On Their Cool Poses

IP Law 360

Retired sprinting star Usain Bolt is seeking to register his "lightning bolt" pose as a trademark, but he's hardly leading the pack when it comes to athletes and celebrities who've tried to protect various stances and gestures they become known for.

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Economic implications of the UPC for Scandinavia and beyond - part 2

IAM Magazine

The launch of the new UPC will introduce markedly different changes to the patent landscape, but there are still many unknowns. Possible developments include increased opposition proceedings and third-party observations.

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8th Circ. Won't Revive Prince Photographer's Copyright Suit

IP Law 360

Prince's personal photographer can't revive a copyright lawsuit against individuals involved with a book project on the late music icon, as the Eighth Circuit ruled in a precedential opinion that ??the photographer had "nothing more than speculation and suspicion" to support his claims.

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Why the Unitary Patent is not uniform and how this will affect patent transactions

IAM Magazine

With the inauguration of the UP regime in 2023 and the effects that it will have on patent transactions and deals, companies should be up to speed on which national law will apply to their granted UPs and whether they would benefit from restructuring their European operations.

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The Five Essential Copyright-Related Terms You Need to Know

Kashishipr

In the present digital era, where we are so connected than ever, and the amount of online content produced has never been higher – the responsibility of safeguarding content has never been more crucial. However, in this aspect, what needs to be duly noted is that staying on top of Copyright Laws , rules, and regulations on a content-rich internet can be challenging.

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Protection of personal data – the journey starts again

IAM Magazine

The Indian government has recently withdrawn the Data Protection Bill as a result of recommended changes made by the Joint Parliamentary Committee. This followed opposition from various stakeholders in relation to numerous provisions of the bill.

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Herbert Smith Freehills advises sponsors on Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals' Hong Kong IPO ????????????????????????????????

Herbert Smith Freehills

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Goldman Sachs and China International Capital Corporation as joint sponsors and underwriters of Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (02315.HK)'s listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Biocytogen listed on 1 September 2022. The company focuses on biopharmaceutical research and development, pre-clinical research services and antibody development.

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How the UPC will change the global patent litigation landscape

IAM Magazine

This time next year, the new EU system is almost certain to be up and running. For rights holders and potential defendants, it will mean rethinking long-established strategic choices and preparing for a new set of major challenges.

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Critical Examination Of ‘Confusion’ Term Under Section 9 (2)(a) And Section 11 (1)

Intepat

Before trying to get a trademark registered we first need to understand what can be registered as a trademark and what are the possible grounds on which the registration can be refused. In this article we are going to explore a common ground of trademark registration refusal: “Confusion” – confusion has two meanings within the Trademarks Act, 1999. It connotes different things under Section 9 and under Section 11 of the Act, 1999.

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Arm Ltd. Sues Qualcomm For Licensing, Trademark Breaches

IP Law 360

SoftBank Group subsidiary Arm Ltd. slapped Qualcomm with litigation Wednesday accusing the semiconductor manufacturer of infringing its trademark and violating a license agreement the chip technology company had with a startup later acquired by Qualcomm.

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Ninth Circuit Affirms Broad Scope of False Claims Act’s Public Disclosure Bar

JD Supra Law

On August 25, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion in which it held that ex parte patent prosecutions by the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) qualify as “other Federal. hearing[s]” under prong (ii) of the False Claims Act’s Public Disclosure Bar. In so ruling, the Ninth Circuit affirmed that the Public Disclosure Bar should not be read in a restrictive manner but should be given a broad construction.

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'Zero' Studies Support VPX's Super Creatine Claims, Jury Told

IP Law 360

An expert on creatine continued his criticisms of Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s "super creatine" ingredient in Bang energy drinks Wednesday, telling a California federal jury considering Monster Energy Co.'s false ad claims that there are "zero" known scientific studies supporting the company's assertions about its health benefits.

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Laws Regulating Advertising Targeted at Minors Apply Equally in Augmented and Virtual Reality

LexBlog IP

The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (“CARU”), a BBB National Programs unit that monitors child targeted advertising, issued a compliance warning making clear it intends to enforce its advertising guidelines as equally in augmented and virtual reality (“AR/VR”) as it would in the real world. Specifically, on August 23, 2022, CARU warned advertisers that it would strictly enforce its guidelines in AR/VR, which generally apply to all advertising, in any medium, directed t