The IPKat
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
In a recent decision ( R 275/2023-4 ), which is particularly meaningful to anyone wondering about trade mark protection in virtual worlds, the Fourth Board of Appeal (the Board) of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) found that the figurative representation of a virtual firearm lacked the requisite distinctive character to be a registered as a trade mark.
Barry Sookman
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
I had the pleasure earlier this week to speak at the All In AI Event in Montreal. This was a premiere 2 day event described as “The most important event dedicated to Canadian AI”. The programming was truly sensational featuring the “whose who” of Canadian AI with a wide range of topics including a series on responsible AI, and AI and its impacts on cultural diversity.
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TorrentFreak
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
This month, the Philippines celebrates its creative industries by dedicating a special month to their work. On top of that, the Government presented a long-awaited ‘gift’ The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) announced that local site-blocking plans are about to come to fruition. IPOPHL Director General Rowel Barba signed a memorandum that will go into effect in late November.
The IPKat
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Had your head down last week and want to catch up on the IP news? No problem - as always, the IPKat is here to bring you a quick summary of the latest updates. Alessandro Cerri evaluated Image from Pixabay the latest case law on the liability of online marketplaces for trademark infringement by third party retailers. The District Court of the Hague recently found that Fruugo, an online marketplace, was not directly liable under trade mark law for the advertisement and sale, on its platform, of p
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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?
Likelihood of Confusion
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
If you’re following this wacky case, or even if you’re just a beginner, you will find the decision below on the defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint under Federal Rule. The post Kimberlin v. National Bloggers Club 12(b)(6) Decision: A good start appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.
The IPKat
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
As September is coming to an end , here are the latest events and opportunities for IPKat readers: ALAI European Author’s Right Award The 6th edition of the ALAI European Authors’ Right Award, supported by GESAC, is now accepting nominations for the 2023 edition. The annual award is given to the writer of the best essay relating to authors’ right. The essay should have a European dimension and include elements related to the collective management of authors’ right.
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