Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Back in June, we looked at the case of Kevin Kruse , a Princeton professor known as “history’s attack dog” for his criticisms of right-wing talking points, in particular on Twitter. At that time, Kruse was facing allegations that he had committed plagiarism, first in his 2000 dissertation at Cornell University and later in his 2015 book One Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian America.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 18, 2022

What is a copyright registration? Who can register? When should you register? Where is a copyright registered? And finally, why would you want to register? Learn more in this episode. The post The 5 Ws of Copyright Registration appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. What is a copyright registration? Who can register? When should you register?

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McKinsey Operations

OCTOBER 18, 2022

As the auto market embraces electric vehicles, battery demand is soaring. Bold moves in gigafactory construction, supply chain strategy, and talent acquisition can help industry players get ahead.

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Michael Geist

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The Laith Marouf/CMAC incident took another turn today as Globe and Mail has a report that the Prime Minister’s Office knew for a month that the government was funding an anti-semite as part of its anti-hate program. And it did nothing. I have written previously about how calling out government ministerial silence on this issue led Liberal MP Chris Bittle to suggest I am racist and a bully.

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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?

Technology

The Trichordist

OCTOBER 18, 2022

By Chris Castle [This MusicTechPolicy post appeared on Hypebot] There’s an old saying among sailors that water always wins. Sunlight does, too. It may take a while,… Read more "Will the Copyright Royalty Board approve Big Tech’s attempted cover-up? ".

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Last week, the leadership of the Judiciary Committees and IP Subcommittees from both houses of Congress received letters seeking to address misinformation being presented by critics of the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act, a bill proposed by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) that would abrogate several U.S. Supreme Court rulings on patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Yesterday, the United States Intellectual Property Alliance (USIPA) issued the results of a nationwide survey designed to determine the level of intellectual property awareness among American adults. Perhaps unsurprisingly, USIPA’s survey found that, while most American believed they understood IP, seven out of 10 survey respondents could not identify examples of intellectual property when asked.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 18, 2022

January 2022 marked the ten-year anniversary of the Megaupload raid, which effectively shut down the file-sharing empire. It was also the beginning of a criminal process against several people associated with the site. As Megaupload’s founder, Kim Dotcom grabbed most of the attention, but several others are fighting a similar battle. In addition to Dotcom, the U.S. sought the extradition of Bram Van der Kolk and Mathias Ortman from New Zealand.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This opinion came out in June, but I just learned about it. In this opinion, a federal judge incorporated a meme into the opinion’s narrative to emphasize a rhetorical point (pun intended): [Later, the court adds: “one final point, this isn’t Who’s on First , Defendants must move past pointing fingers at each other like the spidermen pictured above.”].

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today issued a precedential decision finding that two IBM patents directed to technology that allows users to select and view results on a map were directed to ineligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. § 101. IBM had sued Zillow, alleging that several of the services offered on Zillow’s website and mobile applications infringed the claims.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Cynthia Zhang is an IP Intensive Student and a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. American gaming company Wizards of the Coast (“WOTC”), a subsidiary of Hasbro, is perhaps best known for publishing Dungeons & Dragons {“D&D”), the tabletop role-playing game that has brought barbarians, beholders and basilisks to life for nearly five decades.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A federal district court in California has dismissed a choreographer’s claims against Epic Games Inc. based on dance moves in Epic’s Fortnite video game. Plaintiff Kyle Hanagami is a professional choreographer and dance instructor in Los Angeles.

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Velocity of Content

OCTOBER 18, 2022

After three years, CCC is thrilled to be returning as a participant in this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair. As we return to a world with in-person events, this will be one of our first chances to discuss exciting new developments like the May acquisition of Ringgold and the September launch of OA Agreement Intelligence. These solutions are both key developments in CCC’s mission to help publishers make data-driven decisions in the continued shift to open scholarly publishing.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Background - Tech companies of every kind use graphic user interfaces (“GUI”) as a powerful differentiator of products, user experience, and branding. Companies are smart to leverage GUIs. It’s well known by marketing professionals that a well-implemented GUI can positively influence a purchaser’s decision to buy a particular product or service.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Systemic-level studies and data regarding impact on investment and innovation, as detailed in Part II of this series, are not the only way to demonstrate the substantial harm that the current state of patent eligibility has inflicted on the U.S. innovation ecosystem. Other robust evidence shows that current Section 101 law has harmed innovation by removing the incentives to develop and commercialize particular inventions of public importance.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The metaverse provides new opportunities to engross consumers in branded environments. A brand can, for example, produce an entire curated, virtual world for the consumer to explore. As a real-world analogy, such virtual spaces are like immersive displays at industry trade shows: consumers step into a space that is defined in all respects by the….

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Nelligan Law

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Reading Time: < 1 minute. As part of the Working for Worker’s Act, Ontario employers with 25 or more employees are required to have an electronic monitoring policy, and must disclose the policy details to their staff within 30 days. Claire Boychuk joins CTV’s Ask the Expert to answer viewer questions about how this new legislation may affect the workplace.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Summary: A patentee’s allegation that computer method claims made data analysis more efficient, without reference to the function or operation of the computer itself, was not sufficient to overcome a challenge under 35 U.S.C. § 101.

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McKinsey Operations

OCTOBER 18, 2022

At a B20 side event in Indonesia, “Technology and market innovation for decarbonization,” McKinsey’s Martin Santoso laid out the firm’s contributions.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 18, 2022

On September 28, 2022, the Patent Trial and Appeals Board suspended proceedings in Interference No. 106,126, between junior Party the Broad Institute, Harvard University and MIT (collectively, "Broad") and Senior Party ToolGen, and in Interference No. 106,127, between Junior Party the University of California, the University of Vienna, and Emmanuelle Charpentier (collectively, "CVC") and Senior Party ToolGen.

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Christopher Roser

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In my last post I gave some basics on how to reduce the lot size in order to reduce both inventory and fluctuations (mura). There are many different reasons why you may have larger lot sizes in the first place. Depending on the root cause, the possible solution may differ. In this and the next. Read more. The post How to Reduce Your Lot Size Part 2—Changeover, Container, and Shipments first appeared on AllAboutLean.com.

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McKinsey Operations

OCTOBER 18, 2022

As global demand for low-carbon batteries accelerates, Northvolt’s CEO plans to scale a sustainable and profitable business at record speed.

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Copyright Alliance

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Recently, I excitedly watched as the 2022 NFL season began on September 8, 2022, with the LA Rams battling the Buffalo Bills (but I won’t tell you which team I […]. The post The Hidden Talents Within – NFL Players Who Are Also Successful Creators appeared first on Copyright Alliance.

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McKinsey Operations

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Few chief executives have faced the challenge of leading a company through an inflationary spike like today’s. How can CEOs guide their management teams, employees, boards, and a wide range of external stakeholders through this period? Partner Mahima Chugh outlines the five levers companies can take to stay resilient amid volatility.

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Pop producer Dr. Luke and a songwriter who accused him of breaching their contract and threatening to withhold royalties have agreed to drop their dispute, ahead of a jury trial that had been scheduled for later this month.

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McKinsey Operations

OCTOBER 18, 2022

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.

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Amazon secured a default win Tuesday in its trademark infringement lawsuit against a company purporting to offer technology support for Ring devices and Prime account activation, but that Amazon claimed scammed customers out of hundreds of dollars by selling them unnecessary services.

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McKinsey Operations

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Bob Sternfels, McKinsey’s Global Managing Partner, elaborates on the imperative for resilience in Asia and why it’ll be key for companies to thrive in this era of volatility.

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Joe Exotic, the subject of Netflix's "Tiger King" who was convicted of attempted murder-for-hire, has urged a Florida federal court to deny a motion to dismiss his copyright lawsuit against the artist whose music is featured in the docuseries, saying it's legally deficient.

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McKinsey Operations

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Business leaders predict that by 2026, half of their revenues will come from products, services, or businesses that haven’t yet been created. Why is new business building emerging as a top priority for CEOs and companies? Partner Vivek Lath explains how new business building can help bridge that gap through sustainable, inclusive growth.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 18, 2022

NATURE SIMULATION SYSTEMS INC. v. AUTODESK, INC. - Before: Newman, Lourie, and Dyk. Appeal from the Northern District of California. - Summary: “Unanswered questions” raised about asserted claim terms did not render asserted claims indefinite, in light of the specification, prosecution history, and other relevant evidence.

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McKinsey Operations

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The current combination of shocks has created perhaps the most challenging environment management teams have ever faced—and one that likely won’t change anytime soon. Entering an age of volatility, what can CEOs do to thrive? Senior Partner Richard Lee talks about why it’s important to play offense and defense at the same time.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Weisner v. Google LLC, Appeal No. 2021-2228 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 13, 2022) - In its only precedential patent case this last week, the Federal Circuit again revisited the thresholds for disposing of cases under Section 101, brought on a motion to dismiss. In a split decision, the Court affirmed the dismissal of two patents, but reversed the district court concerning two other patents, all of which shared the same specification.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The USPTO is seeking comment on two proposals that would expand the scope of who may become a “patent attorney” Expanding admission criteria for registration to practice in patent cases before the USPTO. Expanding opportunities to appear before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Comments should be submitted by Jan 17, 2023 via the eRulemaking Portal.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Introduction. One major trend influencing Nepal’s digital transformation is the country’s quick adoption of the internet and mobile wireless communications. The National Information and Communication Technology Policy, 2015, has therefore been a key policy action. The ICP was created with the emphasis on leveraging the economic and transformative potential of IT to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive vision of Digital Nepal.

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