Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Lawmakers Press Verisign To Join ‘Trusted Notifier’ Program And Take More Action To Combat Piracy. First off today, Ted Johnson at Deadline reports that a group of six United States Senators have signed a letter to the domain name registry Verisign calling upon the service to suspend the domains of pirate websites and generally do more to combat copyright infringement.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

It can seem challenging to create unique and bold brands, yet there are great examples all around us. In this episode, Erik shares some of recent examples he found of creative, bold brand names. The post Great Trademarks Are Everywhere, You Just Have to Look appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. It can seem challenging to create unique and bold brands, yet there are great examples all around us.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Earlier this week, the journal BMC Medicine announced that it will not retract a controversial 2013 paper authored by botanist Steven Newmaster. Instead, the journal has added a new editor’s note that says indicates “no further editorial action is needed at this point”. . Instead, the journal is leaving intact a February editor’s note that says, “Readers are alerted that concerns have been raised with respect to the reliability of the data presented in this article.”.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The decision in T 1869/19 relates to the patentability of a medical device defined in a patent according to its method of manufacture, in the form of a "product-by-process" claim. The decision highlights the difficulty and limitations of the product-by-process claim format, and raises questions as to the value to innovators of this type of claim format.

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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?

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

When online file-sharing hit the mainstream, entertainment company bosses tore out their hair in frustration. They knew their products, ran tight businesses, and had the best possible grasp on the intricacies of their respective markets. Competing with ‘free’ was clearly impossible. Today we know that by looking beyond the bare content, such as a music track or a movie, added value can be found in how content is presented, delivered, consumed, and ultimately appreciated by the custom

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Anita Gogia is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. In the case of Benjamin Moore & Co. v Canada (Attorney General) the Federal Court has addressed a long-standing complicated issue in patent law, computer-related subject matter. The Federal Court adopted a new 3-step framework for assessing patentable subject matter in electronics and computer-implemented inventions.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) established its Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in September 2012. As mandated by the America Invents Act, the PTAB conducts administrative trials, such as inter partes reviews, and handles appeals from examiner rejections of patent applications.

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Velocity of Content

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Researchers and data scientists use text mining tools to extract and interpret facts, assertions, and relationships from vast amounts of published information. These types of AI and machine learning projects accelerate the research process, increase discovery, provide competitive intel, and help companies identify potential safety issues in the drug or product development pipeline.?.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In an IPR institution decision issued shortly after the USPTO issued interim guidance on discretionary denials, the PTAB held that the petition presented “compelling evidence of unpatentability,” foreclosing a Fintiv discretionary denial.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A Miami federal magistrate judge penalized Bang Energy Drink maker Vital Pharmaceuticals for failing to preserve internet videos that Sony Music Entertainment says contains its songs, awarding it yet-to-be-determined attorney fees in a copyright infringement suit.

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Advertiser: IPO

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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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Dual-application in China specifically refers to the applications filed both for utility model and invention patent based on the same invention-creation on the same day. In China, both the invention and utility model are considered as patent. The advantage of Dual-application is that the examination period for utility model in China is short and the patent right can be obtained early.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The book's cover wonderfully matches the colours of the Villa Salviati gardens This is a book review of IP Accidents: Negligence Liability in Intellectual Property , by Patrick Goold , City Law School, University of London. It is brought to you by Léon Dijkman, a previous contributor to the IPKat. Léon is currently finishing his PhD on the proportionality principle and injunctions for patent infringement in EU law.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Like most online services, pirate IPTV platforms use regular domains, IP addresses, websites, servers, and cloud services. But unlike most regular online platforms, they already know that rightsholders are watching their every move. This means that they are mostly prepared for domain seizures and similar interference, IP address and DNS blocking, attempts to cut off payment processing, plus any other measures from the smorgasbord currently available.

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McKinsey Operations

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Workloads are increasing across government agencies, and leaders are struggling to reallocate resources. A strategic approach to workforce planning could help align positions with priorities.

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Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Days after Bill C-11 passed in the House of Commons, the CRTC released its decision involving Radio-Canada and the use of the N-word in a broadcast. The decision sparked an outcry in Quebec and raised concerns that the Commission did not feel constrained by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in its decision. Indeed, given that the majority of the Commission ignored the Charter and freedom of expression altogether, the decision signalled how Bill C-11 could be used to regulate Internet content th

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McKinsey Operations

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Decarbonization means a new risk landscape and new strategic skill sets for insurers. McKinsey subject matter experts from around the world discuss the shifts they’re seeing and the road ahead.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In August, four complainants filed five new complaints with the Commission: Purple Innovation, LLC, sued numerous respondents in Certain Pillows and Seat Cushions, Components Thereof, and Packaging Thereof , Inv. No. 337-TA-1328; Google, LLC, sued Sonos, Inc., in Certain Audio Players and Components Thereof , Inv. No. 337-TA-1329; Google, LLC, sued Sonos, Inc., in Certain Audio Players and Components Thereof II , Inv.

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McKinsey Operations

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Asia is a critical contributor to the global race to net zero. Proactive moves in pursuit of this goal will result in opportunities that will define tomorrow’s outcomes and successful business leaders.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

During a session titled “Politics, Policy and Legislation” on Monday at IPWatchdog LIVE 2022, three panelists who have each played a role in shaping patent law over the years discussed recent developments in patent eligibility reform, and congressional interest in so-called patent thickets being fueled by continuation patents and other topics.

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McKinsey Operations

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

High inflation is a challenge, but ADAPTing an agile pricing strategy can help retailers and brands control costs, protect margins, and retain customer loyalty.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Shifts in technology, digital commerce and culture are all reaching a critical mass where market adoption of a metaverse seems possible — and there are many legal issues for companies to consider in these environments, from intellectual property protection to privacy and content regulation, say Ashlin Perumall and Francis Donnat at Baker McKenzie.

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McKinsey Operations

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Understanding more of what their customers are saying can help contact centers provide new sources of competitive advantage.

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IAM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Data shows that 32 of the largest oil and gas producers and oilfield services companies have filed only 45 US suits since 2017 – and that just one is responsible for 51% of them

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McKinsey Operations

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Voice analytics can help you understand more about what your customers are saying—if you know how to select and apply the technology.

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IAM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Data shows that 32 of the largest oil and gas producers and oilfield services companies have filed only 45 US suits since 2017 – and that just one is responsible for 51% of them

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McKinsey Operations

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Despite significant investment in omnichannel expansion, retailers in China are struggling to convert this into improved financial performance.

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IAM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Following a selection process that ran between March and May, IAM announced that four new individuals had been chosen to join the IP Hall of Fame in 2022: Pravin Anand, Justice Stephen Breyer, Louis Foreman and James Malackowski. They were officially inducted at this year’s IPBC Global in June.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Federal agencies recognize that what was once treated as an intangible asset—that is, how “green” a company or its products may be—has developed into a true value-add. A year ago, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that as a part of its modified ten-year regulatory review schedule , it would be reviewing and revising its Green Guides in 2022.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Quick Response Codes (QR Codes) and Barcodes use the underlying technology of encoding specific data or information in unique combinations and patterns of letters, numbers, shapes, etc. A barcode comprises vertical lines and spaces of different lengths and widths with a combination of numbers and letters printed underneath it. Every barcode has a distinctive pattern and has data or information decoded in it, which can be accessed or decoded with the help of a barcode scanner.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Centripetal Networks has told the U.S. Supreme Court that the Federal Circuit wrongly negated a nearly $3 billion patent award it won against Cisco due to stock holdings by the judge's wife, saying any conflict was resolved by placing the shares in a blind trust.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

???????As we previously reported, Regeneron filed a BPCIA complaint against Mylan on August 3, 2022, regarding Mylan’s proposed aflibercept biosimilar. Just two days after filing its Complaint, Regeneron filed a motion requesting an expedited status conference and to schedule a trial for no later than June 2023.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Delaware federal Judge Colm Connolly has ordered the owners of six companies that have filed 14 patent cases, nearly all of which have been voluntarily dismissed, to appear in person to address his concerns that they are not complying with standing orders requiring disclosure of their litigation funding and ownership information.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Arendi S.A.R.L. v. LG Electronics Inc., Appeal No. 2021-1967 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 7, 2022) - In our Case of the Week, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the District of Delaware’s application of the duplicative litigation doctrine.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A marketing expert hired by Monster Energy Co. told a California federal jury Wednesday considering false advertising claims against Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc. that the marketing of Bang energy drink's "super creatine" is a key differentiator for the beverage and makes other drinks "less desirable" to some consumers.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Last month, the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit weighed in for the first time on the scienter requirement for copyright infringement under Section 1202(b) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act or “DMCA.” In Victor Elias Photography, LLC v. Ice Portal, Inc., the Eleventh Circuit held that the DMCA has a “double scienter requirement” – not only does an alleged infringer need to know that so-called “copyright management information” or “CMI” has been removed or altered, the infringer.

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