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Plagiarism Today
JUNE 29, 2022
In January 2022, just months after taking the role of Prime Minister in Romania, Nicolae Ciuc? faced a significant plagiarism scandal. According to reporter Emilia ?ercan ercan (link in Romanian), some 42 pages of Ciuc?’s
Hugh Stephens Blog
JUNE 16, 2022
“Feds to modernize definition of a Canadian film and TV program” screamed the headline.
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TorrentFreak
JUNE 26, 2022
Most people know all too well that downloading and sharing pirated movies and TV shows is against the law. Nonetheless, millions do so on a daily basis. These pirates are not all borderline criminals. They can be doctors, veterans, police officers, or even lawyers too.
Michael Geist
JUNE 30, 2022
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Likelihood of Confusion
JUNE 24, 2022
This is an important trademarks / free speech case. I got in on an edge of it! The post Amicus Brief filed in Vans v. MSCHF appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. Free Expression Trademarks and trademark law Vans v. MSCHF
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Plagiarism Today
JUNE 21, 2022
On June 9th, Anna Katharine Verney at the Guardian Australia published a lengthy analysis of the John Hughes book The Dogs. The book was on the longlist for the Miles Franklin prize, widely considered to be the highest literary prize in Australia.
Hugh Stephens Blog
JUNE 7, 2022
Sometimes copyright issues are essentially black or white. There was obvious infringement. It was done for commercial gain. It was bad; it shouldn’t have happened. Period. Often, however, things are not so clear and there are various shades of grey involved. This is one of those cases.
TorrentFreak
JUNE 16, 2022
Over the past decade, mobile applications have become the standard platform for most people to consume content online. Whether it’s for shopping, news, or entertainment, there is a mobile app available for any type of content.
Michael Geist
JUNE 15, 2022
The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage conducted the one day of debate on Bill C-11 yesterday that Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez and the Liberal government – aided and abetted by the NDP – required under a House of Commons motion.
The Trichordist
JUNE 29, 2022
A must-see documentary about the cultural rot and corrosive power of the Spotify monopoly. artist revenue streams Chris Castle Music Streaming Spotify Spotify Strike streaming meltdown #DitchSpotify
IP Watchdog
JUNE 8, 2022
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal has intervened in two Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) cases that have caused much controversy in the patent world. Vidal yesterday granted Director Review in both OpenSky Industries, LLC v.
Plagiarism Today
JUNE 22, 2022
In December 2020, the United States government passed the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act). The act, to put it simply, created the Copyright Small Claims Board (CCB), a “small claims court” to hear copyright infringement disputes.
Hugh Stephens Blog
JUNE 2, 2022
O Hypocrisy, know ye no bounds? That was the thought that flashed into my head when the University of Toronto (U of T) announced that it was suing Easy Group, a Toronto based tutorial service catering mainly to international students, for copyright infringement.
TorrentFreak
JUNE 8, 2022
With illegal streaming of live sporting events still causing headaches for leagues and broadcasters alike, rightsholders continue to demand more flexible tools to prevent infringement, especially via pirate IPTV services.
Michael Geist
JUNE 8, 2022
Erik K Pelton
JUNE 29, 2022
The following is an edited transcript of my video What Information Becomes Public in a Trademark Application? An important topic that I get asked about frequently is, “What information from my trademark filing will be public?”
IP Watchdog
JUNE 6, 2022
On June 2, Dr. Stephen Thaler filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. naming as defendants both the United States Copyright Office (USCO) and Shira Perlmutter, in her official capacity as Register of Copyrights and Director of the USCO.
Plagiarism Today
JUNE 8, 2022
Jean McCorquodale is the wife of former California state senator Dan McCorquodale. Between 2009 and 2019, she held a very lucrative position at the Santa Clara County government. According to The Mercury News , In 2009, she was awarded a no-bid contract to be the sole grant writer for the county.
Hugh Stephens Blog
JUNE 27, 2022
Site blocking—aka disabling access to copyright infringing websites and services—continues to gain wider acceptance as a useful tool in the fight against online content piracy.
TorrentFreak
JUNE 2, 2022
YouTube users upload millions of hours of videos a week. As with any user-generated content site, this also includes copyright-infringing content. The file-hosting platform Uploaded faces similar issues. While it can be used to share legal files, some people use it to share pirated content.
Michael Geist
JUNE 1, 2022
The Online Streaming Act hearings at the Canadian Heritage committee continued yesterday with testimony from several notable witnesses, including CRTC Chair Ian Scott.
Erik K Pelton
JUNE 28, 2022
In this week’s whimsical episode, Erik takes a sarcastic approach about what NOT to do in order to protect a trademark. Press the play button and discover his insights and learn why Erik’s family thinks he is a sarcasm expert. The post How NOT to Protect Your Trademark?
IP Watchdog
JUNE 16, 2022
Following a denial of rehearing en banc by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in February, publishing company Canada Hockey L.L.C., doing business as Epic Sports, and Michael Bynum, a sportswriter and editor, have now filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the U.S.
Plagiarism Today
JUNE 27, 2022
On the surface, the plagiarism allegations against Kevin Kruse are pedestrian. .
JD Supra Law
JUNE 13, 2022
The US Supreme Court in March decided it will revisit a dispute over pop artist Andy Warhol’s images of Prince. In taking up the case, Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. Goldsmith, the Court aims to more clearly define the scope of what’s known as “fair use” in US copyright law.
TorrentFreak
JUNE 21, 2022
Last Thursday, the US Copyright Claims Board went live. Through this venue, hosted at the Copyright Office, copyright holders can try to recoup alleged damages outside the federal court system. The board aims to make it cheaper for creators to resolve disputes.
Michael Geist
JUNE 10, 2022
With only eight days left in the Parliamentary schedule until the House of Commons breaks for the summer, Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, has entered into a strange parallel universe.
Erik K Pelton
JUNE 22, 2022
A lot of design and planning goes into the drafting and filing of a trademark application at the USPTO, each application has a unique blueprint. The post Each trademark application has a unique blueprint appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC
IP Watchdog
JUNE 17, 2022
The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command Law Office is seeking a seasoned patent attorney with strong technical skills in electrical engineering. This full-time position is located at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio with teleworking options available.
Plagiarism Today
JUNE 28, 2022
Earlier this month, the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) began accepting cases. The long sought after copyright small claims court , the CCB can hear cases where the damages are less than $15,000 per work or $30,000 in total.
JD Supra Law
JUNE 21, 2022
A New York federal court has ruled that a non-fungible token (“NFT”) for a digital image similar to a Birkin handbag may be an “artistic” work for purposes of determining whether the NFT infringes the Birkin trademark and other IP rights.
TorrentFreak
JUNE 21, 2022
For many years Japanese manga companies had a tendency to ignore the majority of overseas markets, despite the potential for lucrative trade.
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