Erik K Pelton
JULY 5, 2022
The following is an edited transcript of my video The Trademark Scam Decision Tree. Past listeners and viewers of my videos and podcasts will know that from time to time I provide an update and more information about trademark scams, and the time has come once again. The reason is twofold. Number one is I’ve got a new tool to help you decipher whether or not something you received in the mail might be a trademark scam.
Hugh Stephens Blog
JULY 5, 2022
At the recent 12th WTO Ministerial meeting, the first in more than four years (because of COVID), Trade Ministers reached agreement on several key decisions.
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Erik K Pelton
JULY 5, 2022
Book titles are special in the world of trademarks. Watch or listen to this episode as Erik reveals why they are harder to protect, and how authors can possibly workaround this situation. The post How to Protect a Book Title appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Book titles are special in the world of trademarks. Watch or listen to this episode as Erik reveals why they are harder to protect, and how authors can possibly workaround this situation.
TorrentFreak
JULY 5, 2022
Notable for their rise and public demise, piracy-related brands such as Napster, LimeWire, and Megaupload are still widely recognized today, despite their shutdowns long ago. Then there’s The Pirate Bay, a site that has endured almost 20 years of chaos yet still hasn’t fallen, largely due to the groundwork of three instantly recognizable figureheads – Peter Sunde, Fredrik Neij and Gottfrid Svartholm.
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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?
IP Watchdog
JULY 5, 2022
Starting August 6, 2022, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will require all trademark filers to verify their identities in order to file electronic trademark forms. The move comes as an attempt to stop trademark scam entities and was announced in a blog post penned by USPTO Director Kathi Vidal and Commissioner for Trademarks David Gooder last week.
TorrentFreak
JULY 5, 2022
Internet providers are generally seen as neutral service providers but according to several record labels, some of these companies willingly profit from piracy. In recent years we have seen several lawsuits against ISPs including Charter, Cox, RCN, and Bright House, which are accused of failing to terminate repeat copyright infringers. Music Industry vs.
Intellectual Property Pulse brings together the best content for IP professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
McKinsey Operations
JULY 5, 2022
Five major trends are affecting business mobility payments. Adapting to a changing technological environment and customer needs can help companies win in this emerging ecosystem.
JD Supra Law
JULY 5, 2022
Given the recent bust cycle of cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), all things blockchain are currently tainted with words such as "bubble", "scam", and "fraud". But blockchain technology, which is what enables cryptocurrencies and NFTs, remains a remarkably innovative tool. When implemented properly, it can be used to create an immutable distributed digital ledger of transactions that is highly resistant to most forms of hacking.
McKinsey Operations
JULY 5, 2022
A multi-client fulfillment model could help third-party logistics providers gain competitive advantage, but it also poses challenges—here’s how they can be overcome.
Michael Geist
JULY 5, 2022
Bill C-11’s defenders have typically dismissed concerns about the bill and its implications for freedom of expression as misinformation. When pressed to address the actual substance in the bill, they either insist (wrongly) that the bill excludes user content or, alternatively, that even if it is in, the CRTC is bound by the Charter and requirements to safeguard freedom of expression.
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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.
JD Supra Law
JULY 5, 2022
Through nearly 19 years, ACI’s FDA Boot Camp has been the training grounds for life sciences attorneys and executives to master the fundamentals of FDA regulation. Don’t miss your opportunity to join their ranks.
McKinsey Operations
JULY 5, 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.
JD Supra Law
JULY 5, 2022
A widely used method of software protection is through trade secret law under the Economic Espionage Act (EEA) (18 U.S.C. §§ 1831-1839), which was enacted in 1996 and significantly amended on May 11, 2016, by the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA), Pub. L. No. 114-153, 130 Stat. 376 (2016) and at the state level by state trade secret statutes.
Christopher Roser
JULY 5, 2022
Lean manufacturing aims to improve manufacturing. In this post, I would like to look at the 6R goals and clarify them. The 6R are right product, right place, right time, in the right quantity and quality, and at the right cost. It has a lot to do with logistics, not only for the final product, Read more. The post The 6R Goals of Lean Manufacturing first appeared on AllAboutLean.com.
JD Supra Law
JULY 5, 2022
As previously announced, the amended Patented Medicines Regulations will be coming into force on July 1, 2022 in substantially revised form. As we previously reported, the new basket of countries for Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) reporting remain, but the more controversial amendments were dropped.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
JULY 5, 2022
This case involves a pseudonymous Twitter account, “@ CallMeMoneyBags.” The account tweeted some remarks, including photos, critical of billionaire Brian Sheth. Soon after, an entity called Bayside asserted copyright ownership of the photos and sent 512(c)(3) takedown notices to Twitter followed by a 512(h) subpoena to unmask CallMeMoneyBags. Bayside claims Sheth doesn’t own the entity, but circumstantial evidence, combined with Bayside’s lack of candor, strongly suggest some ties be
JD Supra Law
JULY 5, 2022
Article 76 of the Fourth Amendment1 to the Chinese Patent Law links regulatory approval of a generic drug and patent protection of the brand-name drug. It establishes a legal framework for resolving drug patent disputes before approval of the generic drug product similar to the Hatch-Waxman Act in the United States.
McKinsey Operations
JULY 5, 2022
Commerce media is revolutionizing how ads are bought and optimized. Companies need the right strategy to share in its potential trillion-dollar-plus value.
IP.com
JULY 5, 2022
AI and machine learning will be integral to the global economy and the future of workforces everywhere. These enhanced systems have the potential to automate mundane tasks and provide feedback. The post Start Applying Automation To Your Workflows appeared first on IP.com - IP Innovation and Analytics.
McKinsey Operations
JULY 5, 2022
The sporting goods industry faces new challenges from inflation and an emerging economic downturn, adding to existing pressure on input costs and supply chains. Now is the time to act.
The Illusion of More
JULY 5, 2022
A couple of weeks ago, in my post about ghost guns and trademark infringement, I argued that the EFF is wrong to defend the anonymity of the parties who flaunted their alleged infringements on Twitter. In that case, the individuals had manufactured DIY guns (ghost guns) in collaboration with the materials and tools provided by […]. The post A Sound First Amendment Decision with an Odd Fair Use Kicker appeared first on The Illusion of More.
IP Watchdog
JULY 5, 2022
For anyone surprised about the Supreme Court refusing certiorari in the America Axle v. Neapco case after the Department of Justice (DOJ) (aided by the Solicitor’s Office of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office [USPTO]) submitted its brief for the Supreme Court’s review, the question arises: why would anyone be surprised? The brief at issue is garbage, and one wonders what exactly its purpose was.
Patently-O
JULY 5, 2022
By Paul R. Gugliuzza, Temple University Beasley School of Law; Jonas Anderson, American University Washington College of Law; and Jason Rantanen, University of Iowa College of Law. Recently, we wrote about the small number of mandamus decisions on transfer of venue that the Federal Circuit has designated as precedential and about how those precedential decisions are unrepresentative of overall outcomes.
McKinsey Operations
JULY 5, 2022
Public-sector IT projects can leverage four drivers of performance improvement to maximize value.
The IPKat
JULY 5, 2022
A recent interesting case from the EPO Boards of Appeal ( T 0752/19 ) straddled the technical fields of pharmaceuticals and computer-implemented methods. The case considered whether an overall technical effect could be found in a known drug combo for use in the treatment in combination with a computer program for improving patient compliance. The computer program itself was considered to have enough technical character to require an EU marketing authorisation as a medical device, but was not fou
McKinsey Operations
JULY 5, 2022
Traditional retailers can join the boom in online shopping and digital commerce through retail media networks—a fast-growing profit stream.
Kluwer Copyright Blog
JULY 5, 2022
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay. This year we have seen an influx of educational events dedicated to everything digital. In particular, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), crypto and metaverse have dominated our infospace. June was no exception. Last Wednesday, Fide (a legal-economic think-tank) held the latest in their series of Global Digital Encounters (GDE) – an online panel discussion focusing on the metaverse and IP with some of the leading experts in digital laws.
JD Supra Law
JULY 5, 2022
What exactly do intellectual property symbols like © and ™ mean and why are they important? Copyright - The symbol © indicates that copyright protection is claimed for a work of authorship, such as a book, photo, blog, software program, etc.
Copyright Alliance
JULY 5, 2022
The highly anticipated new copyright small claims court, the Copyright Claims Board opened its doors on June 16, allowing claimants to begin filing cases. But the U.S. Copyright Office staff […]. The post June 2022 Roundup of Copyright News appeared first on Copyright Alliance.
LexBlog IP
JULY 5, 2022
On July 31, 2022, the USPTO is retiring Public PAIR. To continue to access documents and statuses on publicly available patents and patent applications, use the USPTO’s Patent Center. A link to the Patent Center can be found here. Read more.
Herbert Smith Freehills
JULY 5, 2022
Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and its joint operation partner Kewei have advised global healthcare company Sanofi on its participation in the initial public offering and listing of ClouDr in Hong Kong as a cornerstone investor, a Chinese technology solutions services prov Sanofi is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Europe, listed on EURONEXT (SAN) and NASDAQ (SNY).
Patent Trademark Blog
JULY 5, 2022
What is a Notice of Opposition to your trademark application? When your trademark application is approved by the USPTO, it will be published for opposition. During that time period, a third party might oppose the registration of your trademark by filing a notice of opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). The opposition notice sets forth their grounds for blocking the registration of your mark.
LexBlog IP
JULY 5, 2022
Annual revenues from industries reliant upon the copyright system in the United States hover between $1.2 and $2.5 trillion each year, or between 6% and 12% of the U.S. GDP. Because such a significant portion of the U.S. economy is related to the copyright system, the U.S. Copyright Office and Shira Perlmutter, the current Register of Copyrights, recently appointed its first chief economist, Brent Lutes.
IP Law 360
JULY 5, 2022
Cadbury convinced a London court on Tuesday to resurrect one of its trademark applications for the particular shade of purple that adorns its chocolate wrappers, but the confectioner failed to persuade the court to do the same for another similar mark.
JD Supra Law
JULY 5, 2022
I. Background Introduction - In recent years, the number of foreign patent applications entering China exhibits a steady growth on a yearly basis. Foreign applications are required to be translated to Chinese in order to be accepted by the China National Intellectual Property Office (CNIPA) for subsequent prosecution.
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