Hugh Stephens Blog
APRIL 25, 2023
Copyright is very simple as a concept yet can be quite complex when it comes to actual implementation. This is why careful negotiation of contractual terms is important for rights-holders.
Plagiarism Today
APRIL 25, 2023
The Thinking Out Loud trial begins, fan fiction author sues Amazon and the Tolkien estate and Legit Torrents calls it quits. The post 3 Count: Legit Torrents appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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TorrentFreak
APRIL 25, 2023
1337x.to is the go-to destination for many seasoned BitTorrent users. The site has been around for fifteen years and is home to many reputable uploaders. Over the years 1337x has steadily climbed through the ranks, building a stable and loyal userbase. With over 60 million monthly visits to its main domain name, 1337x is currently the second most used torrent site , trailing only behind YTS.mx, while beating The Pirate Bay.
Plagiarism Today
APRIL 25, 2023
TikToker and Singaporean essay tutor Brooke Lim is facing allegations of plagiarism after her most recent essay featured copied text. The post Celebrity TikTok Essay Expert Accused of Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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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
APRIL 25, 2023
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) held its East Coast Listening Session on AI Inventorship today, featuring both USPTO staff and patent stakeholder speakers contemplating possible approaches to patenting in a world in which generative artificial intelligence (AI) almost seems to have snuck up on everyone. While many speakers cautioned against moving too quickly to change the rules for AI-generated inventions, others warned that doing nothing could result in chaos for the USPTO and gra
Patently-O
APRIL 25, 2023
The following are my remarks given on April 25, 2023 to the USPTO as part of their AI listening session: by Dennis Crouch Members of the USPTO, and fellow participants of this AI Listening Session, thank you for inviting me here today and for taking time to consider these important issues. I want to also thank the prior speakers who have done a great job laying out many of the issues.
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McKinsey Operations
APRIL 25, 2023
Overall consumer spending growth is slowing, but consumers still intend to splurge on select categories. Here’s the latest data from our ConsumerWise research.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 25, 2023
Jeffrey Killian yesterday submitted a petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court asking the Court to provide clear guidance on or else throw out the Alice/Mayo test for patent eligibility. Killian is involved in an ongoing patent dispute in which the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) rejected claims of his U.S. Patent Application No. 14/450,042 under Section 101.
IP Law 360
APRIL 25, 2023
British pop star Ed Sheeran took the witness stand in Manhattan federal court Tuesday for the first day of a copyright trial over his ballad "Thinking Out Loud," denying that he copied Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" and testily sparring with opposing counsel.
JD Supra Law
APRIL 25, 2023
A recent Federal Circuit opinion clarified that patent owners carry the burden of proving that inter partes review (IPR) estoppel applies to invalidity grounds not included in their IPR petitions. The Federal Circuit also endorsed—for the first time—the “skilled searcher” standard often used by district courts in determining whether a nonpetitioned ground could have reasonably been raised at the PTAB pursuant to 35 USC § 315(e).
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Copyright Alliance
APRIL 25, 2023
The World Intellectual Property Organization is celebrating World IP Day 2023 with the theme Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity honoring the pioneering and innovative spirit of women inventors, […] The post The Impactful Leadership of Women Registers of Copyrights (World IP Day 2023) appeared first on Copyright Alliance.
JD Supra Law
APRIL 25, 2023
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on April 20 seeking comments on proposed changes to America Invents Act trial proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The ANPRM includes a wide range of proposals relating to rules the USPTO director will use in exercising discretion to institute post-grant review proceedings, including discretionary denials under 35 USC 314(a), 324(a), and 325(d).
Velocity of Content
APRIL 25, 2023
CCC recently brought together a panel of experts for a discussion focused on copyright as it pertains to the work of medical communications professionals. Led by moderator Catherine Zaller Rowland, Vice President and General Counsel, CCC, the panel was joined by: Rebecca Cook, Associate Director, Copyright and Permissions Licensing, Wiley Leslie Lansman, Global Permissions Manager, Springer Nature Jackie Marchington, Head of Compliance and Ethics, IPG Health Medical Communications Elizab
JD Supra Law
APRIL 25, 2023
The Polish parliament has recently adopted an act which changes rules on preliminary injunction proceedings in intellectual property matters. The new regulations will come into force on 1 July 2023. They will strengthen the position of the obliged party and remove ambiguity concerning the impact of the acquiescence on granting a PI.
U.S. Department of Commerce
APRIL 25, 2023
Join the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for World Intellectual Property Day! April 25, 2023 KCPullen@doc.gov Tue, 04/25/2023 - 09:48 Intellectual property Post by Kathi Vidal Every year on April 26, we join intellectual property (IP) organizations from across the globe to celebrate World Intellectual Property (IP) Day. This year’s theme is “Women and IP: Accelerating innovation and creativity.
JD Supra Law
APRIL 25, 2023
The Supreme Court yesterday declined to hear a case brought by a computer scientist whose “invention” was in fact created by artificial intelligence. Stephen Thaler was appealing a Federal Circuit decision that interpreted the Patent Act to require a human “inventor” for purposes of obtaining a patent. The invention at issue was conceived of by Thaler’s AI model DABUS and not by a human, dooming its chances of obtaining patent protection.
McKinsey Operations
APRIL 25, 2023
The invasion of Ukraine has shocked the European energy market. Europe may need to intensify efforts to reduce gas demand to balance the market and ensure security of supply while avoiding price spikes.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 25, 2023
Given the various ways the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) can exercise discretion to deny institution of an inter partes review (IPR) petition (and the corresponding non?appealability of those decisions), ex parte reexamination is becoming an attractive option to challenge patent validity following a decision not to institute. Because a later filed ex parte reexamination is often viewed as a “second bite at the apple,” there were questions as to how the U.S.
The Illusion of More
APRIL 25, 2023
With the court’s unequivocal decision in Hachette et al. v. Internet Archive, and the continued failure of ebook legislation in various states, it is time for policymakers and librarians to understand the reason why this two-pronged campaign against copyright rights in ebooks is losing—because the academics, organizations, and lobbyists behind the effort are lying.
IP Tech Blog
APRIL 25, 2023
Every year, on April 26, intellectual property organizations around the world observe “ World IP Day ” – an event established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to raise awareness of patents, copyrights, designs, and trademarks, and to celebrate the creativity and contributions of inventors, authors, artists and entrepreneurs. The theme for 2023 is “ Women and IP.
IP Law 360
APRIL 25, 2023
In-house attorneys for a number of major filers, among others, warned the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday that naming artificial intelligence on patent applications could create new burdens for applicants, limit patent protection and potentially flood the office with flawed applications.
43(B)log
APRIL 25, 2023
Turtle Island Foods, S.P.C. v. Strain, No. 22-30236 (5 th Cir. Apr. 12, 2023) Reversing the district court , the court of appeals found that Tofurkey’s facial challenge to a Louisiana anti-fake meat law failed because the law plausibly could be read only to cover intentional deception. Louisiana’s 2019 Truth in Labeling of Food Products Act bars, among other things, the intentional “misbrand[ing] or misrepresent[ing of] any food product as an agricultural product” through several different label
IP Law 360
APRIL 25, 2023
The Federal Circuit on Tuesday affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision upholding 12 out of more than 30 claims in a touch-screen patent that was challenged by Apple, agreeing that the iPhone maker failed to establish how previous publications rendered parts of the system obvious.
McKinsey Operations
APRIL 25, 2023
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.
IP Law 360
APRIL 25, 2023
Three sibling owners of the children's book publisher Bob Books are asking a Washington state court to remove their sister as president of the company, accusing her of taking money and intellectual property for herself and trying to sell the company without the other family members' knowledge.
McKinsey Operations
APRIL 25, 2023
A generational shift is under way as buyers of boats and recreational vehicles trend younger. What can companies do to stay ahead of the curve?
IP Law 360
APRIL 25, 2023
Apple rested its defense on Tuesday in a trial over Masimo Corp.'s $3.1 billion Apple Watch intellectual property claims with its final witness, an IP expert who trashed Masimo's damages theory and said the money sought over alleged theft of trade secrets is wildly overestimated.
43(B)log
APRIL 25, 2023
Warren v. Coca-Cola Co., 2023 WL 3055196, No. 22-CV-6907 (CS) (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 21, 2023) Defendant makes Topo Chico “Margarita Hard Seltzer.” It doesn’t have any tequila in it, though it is made with agave sugars. The front label contains the brand name “Topo Chico,” the word “Margarita,” and the phrase “Hard Seltzer.” These words appear on a yellow background containing faint images of agave plants.
IP Law 360
APRIL 25, 2023
The Fulton County district attorney's recent motion to disqualify an attorney from representing her elector clients, claiming a nonconsentable conflict of interest, raises key questions about representing multiple clients related to the same conduct and highlights potential pitfalls, say Hilary Gerzhoy and Grace Wynn at HWG.
43(B)log
APRIL 25, 2023
Republic Technologies (NA), LLC v. BBK Tobacco & Foods, LLP, 2023 WL 3004625, No. 16 C 03401 (N.D. Ill. Apr. 19, 2023) Previous discussion. A jury found that defendant HBI engaged in unfair competition and violated the Illinois Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act (IUDTPA” in its packaging and promotional activities for its RAW Organic Hemp branded tobacco rolling paper products.
IP Law 360
APRIL 25, 2023
A London appeals court on Tuesday refused Sony Music's bid to pause an English copyright battle over Jimi Hendrix recordings, ruling that the case does not have to wait for the conclusion of related proceedings in New York.
Kluwer Copyright Blog
APRIL 25, 2023
Photo by Artur Shamsutdinov on Unsplash This is a two-part post summarising the authors’ findings from the report on Copyright Infringement in the Video Game Industry which was prepared by the authors for the World Intellectual Property Organization. Part 1 looked at the state of the art of the video game industry, as well as at cloning and cheating.
McKinsey Operations
APRIL 25, 2023
A new way to operate is revolutionizing heavy industries.
LexBlog IP
APRIL 25, 2023
In September 2022, the European Commission published its proposal for a new product liability directive (“PLD”), and a proposal for a directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence (“AILD”). A directive on the approximation of laws concerning liability for defective products was first adopted in the EU in 1985.
McKinsey Operations
APRIL 25, 2023
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