TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 28, 2023

For those trying to avoid identification by anti-piracy groups with considerable but nevertheless finite resources, staying out of reach is certainly possible. Over the past six years, after unmasking at least dozens but potentially hundreds of site operators, the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment has shown that the opposite is possible too.

IP 95

IP Blogging Reporting Copyright 95

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2023

In 2016, Congress enacted the Defend Trade Secret Act (DTSA). Among other provisions, it created a brand-new remedy, the ex parte seizure order, that allows trade secret owners to grab allegedly stolen trade secret items before they are spirited away from judicial process. The paradigmatic example on Congress’ mind was something out of the movies: the thief is making their hasty escape to the airport and legal safety, but the US marshals save the day by interdicting the thief just before t

Litigation 78

Litigation Blogging Confidentiality Patent 78

IIPRD

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Introduction A catchphrase is defined as a term, phrase or sentence repeatedly used by an entity to the point of it becoming famous as well. Some classic examples of catchphrases in the commercial market include Nike’s “Just Do It,” KFC’s “Finger Lickin’ Good,” Thums Up’s “Taste the Thunder,” Redbull’s “Give you Wings,” among others. However, outside the realm of brand marketing, when celebrities make use of a phrase, to the point of it becoming associated to them, it becomes a catchphrase of th

Copyright Law 59

Copyright Law Branding Brands Branding 59

LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 28, 2023

On October 23, 2023, Celltrion announced FDA approval for ZYMFENTRA (infliximab-dyyb), a subcutaneous formulation for maintenance therapy for patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Infliximab is a TNF blocking agent that was first approved by the FDA as an intravenous formulation for the treatment of Crohn’s disease in 1998.

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Intellectual Property 52

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?

Technology

Likelihood of Confusion

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Posted on April 17, 2006. The Legal Times reports: The Supreme Court on Wednesday adopted a historic rule change that will allow lawyers to cite so-called unpublished opinions in federal. The post Best of 2006: No more Star Chamber opinions appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

Reporting 52

Reporting Law 52

IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Introduction The Trademarks Act of 1999 introduced trademark dilution. The use of trademarks helps a company set itself apart from its rivals’ products and services. A fundamental principle of trademark law permits the owner of a well-known trademark to forbid third parties from using it in a manner that would lessen its distinctiveness. A feature of trademark law known as trademark dilution gives the brand owner exclusive rights to the mark, providing them a strong and recognisable trademark.

Trademark 77

Trademark Registering Trademarks Trademark Law Branding 77