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17 Copyright and/or Plagiarism Stories for Halloween

Plagiarism Today

Yesterday, we looked at the myriad of ways that copyright and trademark impact Halloween costumes. Along the way, we discussed why a knockoff Beetlejuice costume is titled “Juice Demon”, the ways that intellectual property laws govern Halloween costumes and the ways one could find themselves in trouble. However, that is just the latest in a decade-long history of discussing copyright, plagiarism and other authorship issues as they pertain to Halloween and horror.

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Hollywood Demanded $16.3m From Pirate IPTV Services, Judge Awards ‘Just’ $272,500

TorrentFreak

As part of their ongoing efforts to shut down or disrupt pirate IPTV services, Universal, Amazon, Columbia, Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, and other content creators sued Jason Tusa , the operator of the Area 51, Digital UniCorn Media, Singularity Media, and Altered Carbon services. Tusa had been on the radar of the studios for some time and had previously shut down Area 51 after reaching a settlement agreement with anti-piracy coalition Alliance For Creativity and Entertainment.

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3 Count: Not World Series

Plagiarism Today

Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: RCN Hits Out at “Copyright Troll” Film Producers in Bid to Get Safe Harbor Case Dismissed. First off today, Chris Cooke at Complete Music Update reports that U.S. internet service provider (ISP) RCN is joining its rivals in hitting back against a group of film producers suing them by calling the group a “copyright troll.” The producers in question teamed up with the anti-piracy firm Maverickeye to fil

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[Guest Post] The wisdom of Dune and copyright litigation

The IPKat

Kat friend Hans Eriksson discusses an interesting decision (only available in Swedish) concerning copyright protection and originality, namely whether the sequence of twenty words in an instruction manual may be regarded as being enough for copyright to arise. Here's what Hans writes: The author was recently reminded of the opening lines of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic Dune: “ A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct. ” This Dune tells us, every memb

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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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Further and More Detailed Study of Domestic Cat Genome

JD Supra Law

The advent of technology making feasible elucidation of whole genomic sequencing over the past 30 years has led to reports of many if not most important or interesting animal genomes (including the most celebrated results of the Human Genome Project) (see, e.g.

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Taxation of Intangible Assets

IPilogue

Photo by Olga DeLawrence ( Unsplash ). Tiffany Wang is an IPilogue Writer, Intellectual Property Journal Editor, and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. . . Intellectual property and taxes—an unlikely convergence. . Since the burst of the dot-com bubble in the 1990s, the share of intangibles in total investment has accelerated on a global scale.

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Cloudflare Explains How it Helps to Target Pirate Sites

TorrentFreak

Earlier this month, several copyright holder groups sent their annual “Notorious Markets” recommendations to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The submissions are meant to call out well-known piracy sites, apps, and services, but Cloudflare was frequently mentioned as well. Cloudflare in the ‘Piracy’ Spotlight. The American web security and infrastructure provider can’t be officially listed in the final report since it’s not a foreign company.

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Protecting Application Programming Interfaces (API) Through Intellectual Property Laws

Kashishipr

What is an Application Programming Interface? An Application Programming Interface (API) is an electrical socket of a modern software system. To draw a simple parallel, in the manner that every electrical device utilizes a certain type of plug that easily fits every other outlet of the corresponding type, an API allows different software made by different people at different times to be worked together without any hindrance.

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A Potential Solution in Phono IV To the Streaming Services’ “Lowest In History” Rate Proposals : Withdrawing The Settlement To Freeze

The Trichordist

By Gwendolyn Seale Last week, participants in Phonorecords IV filed the public versions of their written direct statements with the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) – and since, countless articles… Read more "A Potential Solution in Phono IV To the Streaming Services’ “Lowest In History” Rate Proposals : Withdrawing The Settlement To Freeze".

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Jonathan Rogers: Is YouTube “Monetizing Piracy”?

Likelihood of Confusion

Originally posted 2012-06-11 19:57:19. Republished by Blog Post Promoter. I like this from Jonathan Rogers: On the YouTube blog, the company posted an announcement about a deal struck with many music publishers. Now, The post Jonathan Rogers: Is YouTube “Monetizing Piracy”? 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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Delhi High Court extends the deadline to submit comments on Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2021

SpicyIP

Image from here. The Delhi High Court Registry on October 26, 2021 announced an extension for submitting suggestions and comments on the proposed Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2021. As per this, the new deadline stands as November 10, 2021. . The proposed rules come out as a result of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 , and the recommendations made by the committee constituted by the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court Justice D.

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Patent Portfolio Analysis with IP.com’s Corporate Tree

IP.com

Quick, intuitive patent portfolio analysis can inform IP strategy and ensure lasting business growth. Not only can you identify opportunities and vulnerabilities in your own patent portfolio, but those of. The post Patent Portfolio Analysis with IP.com’s Corporate Tree appeared first on IP.com - IP Innovation and Analytics.

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Copyright Office Floats Expanding Right To Repair Devices

IP Law 360

The U.S. Copyright Office wants to limit how the Digital Millennium Copyright Act is used to stop customers from fixing software-enabled devices like video game consoles, pushing forward new regulations on Wednesday that would cover those repairs under fair use.

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[Guest post] Beware of Gucci’s “G”: Italian Supreme Court reminds Florence courts that well-known trade marks enjoy enhanced protection

The IPKat

The IPKat is pleased to host the following contribution by Katfriend Gabriele Girardello on a recent decision (27217/2021) of the Italian Supreme Court which has reminded everyone, including the Florence Court of First Instance and Court of Appeal, that trade marks with a reputation are in principle eligible for protection irrespective of any risk of confusion.

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Update on biosimilars in Canada - October 2021

JD Supra Law

Since our last update in April 2021, there have been many developments regarding biosimilars in Canada (approvals, pending submissions, litigation, regulatory and market access). Biosimilars approved in Canada - Health Canada has approved three biosimilars since the last update, as listed below.

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Open Access Week 2021: Open Access Resources You Should Know About

Velocity of Content

For Open Access Week this year, I thought I’d slightly update the list ( from last year ) of my go-to resources for staying current on OA topics. Cambridge University Press has published an 8-page booklet : “ A Guide to Open Access at Cambridge ,” which serves as a basic overview of the concept and some of its core applications in academia. Peter Suber’s?

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Nike Infringed 'Cool Compression' TM, Pa. Jury Says

IP Law 360

A Pennsylvania federal jury found Wednesday that Nike infringed Philadelphia-area sportswear company Lontex Corp.'s trademarked "cool compression" branded clothing.

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Patent Law at the Supreme Court October 2021

Patently-O

The Supreme Court has not granted a writ of certiorari in any patent cases this term, and has now denied certiorari in two dozen. Still, there are a number of important cases pending that could be transformative if granted. Two leading petitions before the court are: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. v. Neapco Holdings LLC , No. 20-891 (eligibility); and.

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Commerce Concludes Successful Hispanic Heritage Month Showcasing Resources for Hispanic Business and Outstanding Hispanic Employees and Leaders

U.S. Department of Commerce

Commerce Concludes Successful Hispanic Heritage Month Showcasing Resources for Hispanic Business and Outstanding Hispanic Employees and Leaders. October 27, 2021. KCPullen@doc.gov. Wed, 10/27/2021 - 10:28. Minority business growth. Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the Commerce Department and many of its agencies held events. They showcased employees on their blog and social media platforms highlighting their achievements and what Hispanic Heritage Month meant to them.

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IP/Antitrust Policy Changes are Afoot in the Biden Administration’s DOJ

IP Watchdog

The intersection of intellectual property (IP) and antitrust law is again a hot debate after a recent speech by the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division’s (“DOJ” or “Division”) Economics Director of Enforcement, Jeffrey Wilder, titled Leveling the Playing Field in the Standards Ecosystem: Principles for a Balanced Antitrust Enforcement Approach to Standards-Essential Patents.

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Netflix Aims To Sink Broadcom Patent Claim Under Alice

IP Law 360

Netflix Inc. asked a California federal judge Tuesday to toss one of Broadcom Corp.'s asserted streaming patent claims in an infringement suit, saying the patent's validity falls apart under the U.S. Supreme Court's Alice ruling because it just claims an abstract idea.

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Industry Reacts to Kathi Vidal Nomination

IP Watchdog

Following yesterday’s announcement of Kathi Vidal as President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), IP professionals largely expressed their congratulations and support based on her strong credentials. However, many acknowledged the hard road she has ahead of her—first before the Senate Judiciary Committee and, once confirmed, tackling the many challenges facing the USPTO.

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Google Stole Genius' Lyric Transcriptions, 2nd Circ. Told

IP Law 360

An attorney for lyrics website Genius urged the Second Circuit on Wednesday to revive a lawsuit accusing Google of pilfering its content, arguing that Genius has contractual ownership over song transcriptions and simply wants to protect its "substantial investment.

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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is Seeking a Patent Agent

IP Watchdog

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a full-time, permanent Patent Agent for their York City, NY, location. The Patent Agent manages activities related to the disclosure and protection of new inventions in chemistry and life sciences and the transfer of technology from the Medical Center and the University to the marketplace.

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'Covenant' Creators Say Production Co. Nearly Killed TV Show

IP Law 360

The creators of the TV show "Covenant" are suing two producers and their company in a Georgia court, saying they reneged on a production agreement, ran up unauthorized expenses and attempted to sabotage the show.

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How a wave of CAFC reversals is affecting the Albright court in the Western District of Texas

IAM Magazine

The Long Read: Data from Docket Navigator and analysis of 35 Federal Circuit mandamus rulings show that the judge presiding over the US's busiest patent litigation venue has changed some of his procedures, writes Angela Morris, but that there are other practices he has been slower to address.

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Lawyers Can And Should Commit To Climate Action

IP Law 360

It is time for lawyers to stop hiding behind moral nonaccountability in the face of climate chaos, as attorneys have the power to fight for environmental justice with the clients they choose to represent, policy research and more, say members of Law Students for Climate Accountability.

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Reverse Class Actions in Canada: A New Form of IP Litigation

JD Supra Law

On September 8, 2021, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) in Canada released its decision in Salna v. Voltage Pictures, LLC, 2021 FCA 176 which considered whether a reverse class action, a term used colloquially to describe where a plaintiff seeks certification of a respondent/defendant class proceeding, could be pursued in connection with a copyright infringement claim.

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Regeneron Gets PTAB To Review Syringe Patent On 2nd Go

IP Law 360

Regeneron has convinced the Patent Trial and Appeal Board to review claims in a Novartis patent that covers a type of syringe used in eye injections after the Swiss drug giant dropped a related case against Regeneron at the U.S. International Trade Commission.

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CISA/FBI/NSA Issue Two Joint Cybersecurity Alerts for Critical Infrastructure

LexBlog IP

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Security Agency recently issued two joint alerts to critical infrastructure entities—one addressing BlackMatter Ransomware, and the second specifically to U.S. water and wastewater systems. BlackMatter Ransomware Alert . On October 18, 2021, CISA/FBI/NSA issued an alert providing information to critical infrastructure entities on BlackMatter ransomware.

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Alvotech’s E.D. Va. Declaratory Judgment Action Against AbbVie Transferred to N.D. Ill.

JD Supra Law

On Friday, October 22, 2021, Judge Raymond A. Jackson of the Eastern District of Virginia (E.D. Va.) transferred Alvotech USA and Alvotech hf.’s (jointly, “Alvotech”) declaratory judgment suit against AbbVie Inc. and AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd. (jointly, “AbbVie”) to the Northern District of Illinois (N.D. Ill.) and dismissed AbbVie’s pending motion to dismiss as moot.

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Fish & Richardson Named to Bloomberg Law’s Inaugural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Framework

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

Fish & Richardson has been named to Bloomberg Law ’s first-ever Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Framework. Fish is one of only 28 U.S. law firms to be recognized for meeting or exceeding an established threshold for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the firm. “At Fish, we are deeply committed to promoting a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels,” said Ahmed J.

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“Play Like a Champion Today”: When a Popular Phrase Becomes a Trademark

JD Supra Law

Few moments in college football are more iconic than Notre Dame football players hitting the famous “Play Like a Champion Today” sign as they run out of the tunnel onto the field at Notre Dame Stadium. Many may not realize (and certainly, the University of Oklahoma was surprised to learn) that the synonymous phrase “Play Like a Champion Today” could be trademarked by a private company.

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Innovation Patent System ‘Ends’ not with a Whimper, but a Bang!

LexBlog IP

The innovation patent has been Australia’s second tier patent right since 2001, but it is now being phased out. Just over two months have now passed since the final day on which new, original (i.e. not derived from an existing application) innovation patents could be filed. As of 26 August 2021, the only way to obtain an innovation patent application is by division or conversion from an application that itself has a filing date on or before 25 August 2021.

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'The Genome Defense' Brings Myriad Battle To Life

IP Law 360

The realization that private companies could get patents on genes deeply disturbed ACLU attorneys, enough that it pushed them to learn patent law for the first time and persuade the U.S. Supreme Court to ban the practice. In a new book, University of Utah law professor Jorge Contreras opens the door for lay people to care about the intricacies of that case, while providing enough depth to keep patent lawyers interested.