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‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Piracy Skyrockets After Oscar Win

TorrentFreak

The Oscars are the most anticipated movie awards show of the year, closely followed by hundreds of millions of movie fans around the world. This year’s Academy Awards ceremony received plenty of attention as well, with one film standing out from all the rest. With seven awards overall, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress, ‘ Everything Everywhere All at Once ‘ was the star of the night.

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AI Machines Continue to Rattle Intellectual Property Law

JD Supra Law

The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) machines has resulted in a number of interesting issues in both copyright and patent law. See, for example, our prior articles involving attempts to qualify machine-made works for patent and copyright registration. And due to the increasing popularity and commercial availability of AI machines, the range of legal issues presented by AI is only like to broaden.

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HeheStreams IPTV Admin Sentenced to Three Years in Prison, $3m Restitution

TorrentFreak

Focusing on MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL content, Hehestreams was no ordinary IPTV service. Instead of copied streams, captured from broadcasts, HeheStreams users were directed to genuine streams offered by sports broadcasters. On one hand, that meant that HeheStreams didn’t run up huge server bills. On the other, streams were as reliable as any official stream, because they were official streams.

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Patent & Trademark Office to Begin Issuing Electronic Patent Grants

JD Supra Law

The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that it will no longer issue patents in a printed “ribbon copy” form as of April 18, 2023. Instead, patents will now only be issued electronically in a digital form. This is part of the USPTO’s efforts to move to fully electronic processing of patent applications, which it believes will provide various benefits for the USPTO and patentees.

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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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Other Barks & Bites: UK Rules in InterDigital-Lenovo SEP Fight; USPTO to add FDA Info to PTE Page; Copyright Office Launches Initiative to Explore AI’s Implications on Copyright Law

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: The UK High Court delivers a key ruling on standard essential patents (SEPs) in a FRAND battle between InterDigital and Lenovo; the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office updates Patent Term Extension listings to add Food and Drug Administration and Department of Agriculture information following collaboration initiatives; the U.S.

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Australian Government to Introduce Protective Measures for Indigenous IP

IPilogue

Serena Nath is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. The Australian government announced that, as of July 1, 2023 , the Australia Council of the Arts is renamed “Creative Australia.” The Council of the Arts is the government’s primary arts investment and advisory body. As part of this rebranding, the Australian government also announced, on January 30, 2023, its new five-year cultural policy, Revive Strategy, which focuses on establishing four new federal bodies wi

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Trademarks, “Nature” of the Business and Interim Injunctions: Some Thoughts on the Delhi High Court’s Two (Opposing?) Orders

SpicyIP

( This post is authored by SpicyIP Intern Niyati Prabhu, a second-year student pursuing B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) from NUALS, Kochi. See her previous posts here and here. ) Recently Delhi High Court passed contrasting orders in Birla Institute Of Technology and Science, Pilani vs Maa Bhagwati Educational Society and Anr. (“BITS Case”) and the American International School, Chennai vs American International School, Greater Noida and Ors.

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Copyright Office Provides Guidance on Registration of AI-Created Material: Human Authorship Still Necessary

JD Supra Law

This blog has covered artificial intelligence and copyright protection in the United States on a number of occasions, including It’s Alive? and AI Artwork. To date, the Copyright Office has consistently rejected registration of works created using AI technology.

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Women Matter, Spain: Women are still far from top corporate-leadership positions

McKinsey Operations

Women are well represented in the country’s workforce but are relatively scarce at the top—and that won’t change anytime soon given current promotion trends. Yet companies can act to turn the tide.

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Alphavector India vs. Sach Industries

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction The decision was made in a lawsuit brought by Alphavector India Private Limited regarding the usage of its trademark “NINETY ONE/91” on bicycles. Because of their use of the trademark “NINETY NINE/99,” Sach Industries, Sachin Bike Private Limited , and others are the targets of the lawsuit. The word and device marks 91 and Ninety-One to be used on bicycles and cycling accessories were submitted for registration by the plaintiff.

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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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Meeting changing consumer needs: The US retail pharmacy of the future

McKinsey Operations

In the face of industry headwinds, pharmacies can work to make the most of their distinct advantages to meet shifting consumer needs.

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TTAB Affirms Geographical Descriptiveness Refusal of "SOHO INK" for Tattoo Ink

The TTABlog

The Board affirmed a Section 2(e)(2) refusal of SOHO INK for tattoo ink, tattooing equipment, and tattoo service in Classes 2, 8, and 44 [INK disclaimed], finding the mark to be primarily geographically descriptive of those goods and services. It also affirmed a requirement that the applicant disclaim the word SOHO for clothing. In re Ink Projects LLC , Serial No. 87856799 (March 15, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Angela Lykos).

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Bridging the talent gap in state government postpandemic

McKinsey Operations

Facing critical staff shortages, state Chief Administrative Officers are moving forward with newly invigorated strategies for attracting and retaining workers.

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Never too late: in case you missed the IPKat last week

The IPKat

It’s starting to feel like Spring now. Here’s what you missed from the IPKat last week: Book reviews Hayleigh Bosher reviewed the third edition of International Copyright and Neighbouring Rights: The Berne Convention and Beyond, by Sam Ricketson and Jane Ginsburg. Copyright Image by Riana Harvey Anna Maria Stein discussed a recent US Copyright Office decision regarding a graphic novel that includes images created by a generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) system.

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CEO alpha: A new approach to generating private equity outperformance

McKinsey Operations

To create and sustain high performance, private equity sponsors must make building distinctive PE CEOs a priority. Here’s how.

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Court Backs $125M Sorrento Cancer Drug Arbitration Win

IP Law 360

A California state court has backed a $125 million arbitration win for Sorrento Therapeutics in a dispute with a company owned by billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong, just more than a month after the same judge shot down Sorrento's bid to vacate a $175 million award.

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The times for multiples: Why value creation always comes first

McKinsey Operations

Beware of solving for enterprise multiples instead of value creation.

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ABA Opinion Should Help Clarify Which Ethics Rules Apply

IP Law 360

A recent American Bar Association opinion provides key guidance on interpreting ABA Model Rule 8.5's notoriously complex choice-of-law analysis — and should help lawyers authorized to practice in multiple jurisdictions determine which jurisdiction's ethics rules govern their conduct, say attorneys at HWG.

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When Copyright Law Limits Your Testamentary Freedom: Statutory Heirs Hate This One Trick.

JD Supra Law

Under the laws of the United States, we enjoy what is known as “testamentary freedom.” Although there are exceptions to the general rule — such as minimum amounts that automatically pass to, or can be claimed by, a surviving spouse — we are generally empowered in life to decide who will benefit from our property upon death. We can leave our valuables, including copyright, to any individual or institution we choose.

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The Perils And Promise Of ChatGPT As A Patent Drafting Aid

IP Law 360

The artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT can produce song lyrics and sitcom scenes based on simple prompts, so it can quickly whip up something at least resembling a patent application. But there are many reasons to be wary of using it in patent drafting, attorneys say.

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Top 5 cities to launch your startup business

Legal Zoom

It's a good time to launch a startup, but where you're located is an important part of the startup success equation. The big coastal urban hubs still dominate, but other cities are rising stars.

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UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

IP Law 360

The past week in London has seen Dechert LLP face up to yet another lawsuit over allegations of email hacking in ongoing litigation involving the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority, white rum maker Bacardi bring legal action against seven logistics companies in a carriage of goods claim, and an art collector fighting for legal ownership of a $7.5 million (£6.1 million) Picasso in a claim against a London art dealer.

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Stipulation of Non-Infringement Found Insufficient for Appeal

JD Supra Law

Before Lourie, Dyk, and Stoll. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. ALTERWAN, INC. V. AMAZON.COM, INC., AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. Summary: The Federal Circuit declined to reach the merits of a claim-construction appeal after finding the parties’ stipulation of non-infringement did not provide sufficient detail.

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Cellphone Co. Seeks To Revive TM Suit Against T-Mobile

IP Law 360

Wireless cellphone company Simply Wireless asked the Fourth Circuit to revive its trademark infringement claim against T-Mobile over the telecom giant's use of the "Simply Prepaid" trademark, arguing that while the district court sided with T-Mobile because Simply Wireless had not used the trademark in three years, the company had enough proof that it planned to resume use to create an issue of fact.

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The Battle Over the COVID-19 Vaccine Continues

JD Supra Law

I recently wrote about the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Moderna against Pfizer/BioNTech over the COVID-19 vaccine. In its complaint filed in federal district court in Boston last August, Moderna alleged that Pfizer/BioNTech infringed three of Moderna’s patents in developing the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

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The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: Rick Astley Sues Yung Gravy for Use of Imitation Voice in “Betty (Get Money)”

LexBlog IP

Singer Rick Astley is suing rapper Yung Gravy for vocal imitation in his smash hit, Betty (Get Money). Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this case on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog. Cases discussed: Richard “Rick” Paul Astley vs. Matthew Hauri PKA Yung Gravy; Nick Seeley PKA Popnick; Dillon Francis; David Wilson PKA dwilly; Republic Records Midler v.

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[Audio] Podcast: The Briefing by the IP Law Blog - Rick Astley Sues Yung Gravy for Use of Imitation Voice in “Betty (Get Money)”

JD Supra Law

Singer Rick Astley is suing rapper Yung Gravy for vocal imitation in his smash hit, Betty (Get Money). Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this case on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: Rick Astley Sues Yung Gravy for Use of Imitation Voice in “Betty (Get Money)”

The IP Law Blog

Singer Rick Astley is suing rapper Yung Gravy for vocal imitation in his smash hit, Betty (Get Money). Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this case on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog. Cases discussed: Richard “Rick” Paul Astley vs. Matthew Hauri PKA Yung Gravy; Nick Seeley PKA Popnick; Dillon Francis; David Wilson PKA dwilly; Republic Records Midler v.

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Drafting Contracts – Key Lessons From 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills

In our annual contract law update we consider a number of interesting contract law cases from 2022 which highlighted key points for those involved in drafting or managing contracts. The cases we have chosen deal with formation, exclusion and limitation clauses, good faith, unexpected events and termination. In each case we give a brief summary of the facts and the court’s decision, together with some practical tips.

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Medication shortages

Olartemoure Blog

The National Inspector General’s Office, along with sectoral actors such as Asocoldro and Acemi, have warned of a potential increase in morbidity and mortality in the country due to a shortage of medicines that was previously alerted by the EPSs. In response to the ongoing crisis, the Attorney General’s Office has requested disciplinary measures against Minsalud and Invima, as no viable solution has been presented and all possible preventive actions have been exhausted.

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Reform of Companies House

Herbert Smith Freehills

The Government has laid the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (ECCT Bill) in Parliament which contains, among other things, draft amendments to the Companies Act 2006 to facilitate the reform of Companies House. The ECCT Bill follows an initial consultation in 2019, three follow-up consultations in 2020 and the white paper containing the Government’s final plans for reform published in February this year (see our previous blog post here ).

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Guidance on the evaluation of corporate compliance programs

Olartemoure Blog

DOJ’s Criminal Division updated their Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs guidance for FCPA investigations. The new version highlights three key elements for compliance programs: E personal device and messaging application policies. E compensation structures for ethical behavior. E enforcement and publicity of internal disciplinary procedures.

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[Video] Webinar | Post-Grant for Practitioners: Evidentiary Extravaganza

JD Supra Law

Presenting arguments without supporting evidence can spell disaster in an inter partes review. So you'd better know what evidence to use, when it's appropriate, and how to wield the available evidentiary tools most effectively. Join us on March 16 as Fish Principals Jennifer Huang and Karan Jhurani discuss the strategic use of the different evidentiary tools at the disposal of parties in an IPR.

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Toblerone relocates due to trademark dispute

Olartemoure Blog

Mondelez International Inc.’s decision to move production of Toblerone bars from Switzerland to Slovakia has raised concerns about the impact of globalization on traditional industries and the protection of a country’s reputation through a designation of origin strategy. Swiss regulations require that national symbols, such as the Matterhorn mountain on the Toblerone packaging, only be used if at least 80% of raw materials come from Switzerland.

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PRECEDENTIAL: Compelling Merits Analysis Only When Other Factors Indicate Denial

JD Supra Law

In IPR2022-01242, Director Vidal clarified that her prior guidance, which allows the Board to institute inter partes review even if the Fintiv factors favor discretionary denial first requires the Board to find that Fintiv factors 1-5 favor discretionary denial.

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