Hugh Stephens Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Used with permission Around this time of year, I typically write a blog post looking back at the big content issues over the past year and peek forward at the coming 12 months, in Canada, the US and elsewhere.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 26, 2023
This year has seen a bonanza of significant trademark decisions, including several high- profile decisions from the Supreme Court. Courts ruled on issues ranging from First Amendment and parody considerations to the extraterritorial reach of U.S. trademark law, yet in most cases returned to basic principles of trademark law to resolve the open issues.
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The Illusion of More
DECEMBER 26, 2023
And the fairy that is called Tinkerbell said, come and see. And I saw, and behold, a Mouse with large black ears. And the name that said on him was Mirth. And Joy followed with him. And to those who may feel anxious about the coming year, I say unto thee, fear not. Whatever your […] The post The Age of the Mouse is Nigh! appeared first on The Illusion of More.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Trade secrets in the United States have a fascinating history, during which courts shaped the common law tort as a way to enforce confidential relationships. Now the legal framework is statutory, with some version of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) in effect in every state except New York, and with uniformity in the federal system thanks to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA).
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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?
Christopher Roser
DECEMBER 26, 2023
This post of my series on Practical Problem Solving (PPS) looks at what to do after you have done the “Do” part of PDCA. Yes, that’s right, after implementing the solutions you are not done yet. You need to monitor the outcome to see whether it has actually achieved the target you set much earlier. Read more The post Toyota Practical Problem Solving (PPS)—Monitor and Share first appeared on AllAboutLean.com.
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 26, 2023
The Second Circuit was the first Circuit Court to address Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC, where the Supreme Court explained that when an alleged trademark infringer relies upon the goodwill of a trademark owner to market its own goods, the standard likelihood of confusion test applies even if the mark is used for an expressive purpose.
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The IPKat
DECEMBER 26, 2023
As readers may be aware, Articles 18-22 of the Directive (EU) 2019/790 (DSM Directive) [IPKat coverage here ] establish protective measures for authors and performers that license or transfer the exclusive economic rights over their works and performances to third parties for the purpose of exploitation. Specifically, Article 20 of the Directive (so called ‘best seller’ provision) states that authors and performers are entitled to claim additional, appropriate, and fair remuneration if the initi
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 26, 2023
On December 8, 2023, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights (guidance) to the public for comment. The comment period ends February 6, 2024. The information received in response to the guidance will inform NIST and the Interagency Working Group for Bayh-Dole (IAWGBD) in developing a final framework document that may be used by an agency when deciding whether to exercise its.
SpicyIP
DECEMBER 26, 2023
In a judgement passed on May 15, the Delhi High Court despite noting the lack of clarity on the concepts of “technical effect” and “contribution” in the context of the patentability of Computer Related Inventions, declared that the subject invention had technical effects. Highlighting this contradiction within the judgement, we are pleased to bring to you this guest post by Bharathwaj Ramakrishnan.
LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 26, 2023
As an update to our previous report , Biocon Biologics Ltd. (a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd.) announced the successful completion of the transition of the acquired biosimilars business in approximately 120 countries, a year ahead of schedule. On December 18, 2023, IAVI, a global nonprofit scientific research organization, and Spanish biopharmaceutical company Biofabri, a subsidiary of Zendal, announced that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded IAVI $55 million to conduct a Phase IIb t
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Intepat
DECEMBER 26, 2023
*Written by Narendra Rathia, a 4th Year B.A. LL.B (Hons.) student from Hidayatullah National Law University. Introduction The term “AI” (Artificial Intelligence) was initially introduced in 1956 during a conference by John McCarthy. Broadly, AI refers to the capability of performing tasks or processing information using its own intelligence, algorithms, or commands, independent of human intervention.
LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 26, 2023
On December 15, 2023, Vertex announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency has adopted a positive opinion for the conditional approval of CASGEVY (exagamglogene autotemcel [exa-cel]), a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-edited therapy, for the treatment of severe sickle cell disease (SCD) and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia (TDT).
The TTABlog
DECEMBER 26, 2023
The Board sustained this opposition to registration of JUICY FRUIT & Design (shown below) for" t-shirt for adults," finding that pro se Applicant David Neal Seller's lacked a bona fide intent to use the mark for t-shirts at the time he filed his application. His lack of documentation provided Opposer Fruit of the Loom with a a prima facie case. Sellers failed to overcome that presumption.
LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Understanding 83(b) Elections: A Guide for Holiday Bonuses by Jeffrey A. Bekiares Understanding 83(b) Elections: A Guide for Holiday Bonuses Tax-Savvy Approaches to Equity Bonuses: The Ins and Outs of 83(b) Elections Table of Contents: Introduction to 83(b) Elections Equity in Holiday Bonuses and the 83(b) Election Tax Implications Without and With an 83(b) Election Advantages of Opting for an 83(b) Election Risks and Considerations Addressing Common Questions Missing an 83(b) Filing Deadline Fi
Kluwer Copyright Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Image by Виктор Сапожников via Pixabay More than two years after the transposition deadline, and with another infringement proceeding under its belt, Bulgaria is one of the last Member States to now implement the CDSM Directive. On the tail end of a political crisis that forced the country into multiple consecutive early general elections and led to a string of short-lived parliaments not being able to come through with the adoption of the proposal, the long-awaited amendments to the Bulgarian C
LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Government and Private Programs that Give to Founders by Jaime Chandra Government and Private Programs that Give to Founders Empowering Innovation: A Guide to Supportive Programs for Entrepreneurs Access to the right resources can significantly impact entrepreneurial success. This curated guide is designed to inform and assist Founders by highlighting a variety of government and private sector programs.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2023
[My Quick Links publication process is broken. Once-a-year postings aren’t very useful LOL.] * Palmer v. Savoy, 2021 N.C. Super. LEXIS 236 (N.C. Superior Ct. July 28, 2021). Snap qualified for Section 230 protection despite the plaintiffs’ invocation of the Lemmon design defect ruling: “each of Plaintiffs claims arise from and depend upon the actual content of the snaps taken by the individual Defendants, and [the court] further concludes that Plaintiffs arguments seeking to de
LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 26, 2023
The legal world is buzzing about AI and its use for all kinds of things, including generating logos, text, and other things people would normally want to register for copyright or trademark protection. I’m particularly nerding out over these issues, because my master’s degree project involved training of artificial intelligence systems. Rights to AI-generated content, and to content made on creative platforms, aren’t always easy to understand, and they have a big impact on how
IP Law 360
DECEMBER 26, 2023
The Biden administration said Tuesday that it will not veto a U.S. International Trade Commission decision banning imports of the Apple Watch in a patent dispute with Masimo Corp., days after the tech giant stopped selling some models of the popular devices due to the ruling.
LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 26, 2023
We hope the rest of your year is as relaxing as Lola’s. See you next year!
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 26, 2023
There’s no question that content creators should have the ability and means to protect their work. Those who rely on easily copied images to generate income face a stark choice; allow third-parties to illegally profit from illicit copies that may even outrank the originals in Google search, or spend time and money fighting back. For an increasing number of OnlyFans and Instagram models, hiring companies that offer cut-price DMCA takedown services may seem like the perfect solution.
Patently-O
DECEMBER 26, 2023
by Dennis Crouch December 25th, marked the deadline for President Biden to reject the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (USITC) ruling banning imports of certain Apple Watch models. With no action from the White House, Apple now faces a federal government order to halt imports and sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 devices because it incorporates light-based pulse oximetry technology covered by the claims of Masimo’s U.S.
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