Plagiarism Today
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
We've all been inundated with plagiarism stories. It can seem like plagiarism doesn't matter anymore. However, that's simply not true. The post Why Plagiarism Still Matters appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Hugh Stephens Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Credit: Ontario Provincial Police In the past I have written about the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples and artists in protecting their works and cultural heritage (for example, here, here and here).
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Erik K Pelton
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
There are several different forms of intellectual property. The three that can be registered – in different ways and for different lengths – are patents, trademarks, and copyrights. A patent generally protects inventions while a copyright protects an original work of creativity. A trademark protects something that indicates the source of goods or services — generally a brand name, logo, or slogan.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Jason Allen, the author of the two-dimensional digital artwork, titled “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial,” which was rejected by the U.S. Copyright Office last year, has filed a request for declaratory judgment with the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado asking the court to find that his work is eligible for copyright registration. The Review Board of the U.S.
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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?
TorrentFreak
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Library Genesis, often shortened to LibGen , is one of the longest-running shadow libraries online. It provides free access to a vast collection of millions of books and academic papers that typically require payment. In recent years, rightsholders have made several attempts to shut the site down. Court orders have led to LibGen being blocked in several countries, but completely eliminating the threat has been extremely difficult.
Kluwer Copyright Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay As reported in earlier posts on this blog , in a 2022 study , I examined the national implementations in the 11 Member States that had at that time transposed Article 15 (the press publishers’ right) and Article 17 (the special copyright liability regime for “online content-sharing services providers” (OCSSPs)) of the EU’s Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive (CDSMD).
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Hugh Stephens Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Image: Shutterstock Since this is a copyright blog, I am guessing that most of my readers will be saying to themselves, “I know the difference between trademark and copyright; doesn’t everyone?”. Everyone does not, and this can lead to considerable confusion especially when the media use the two terms loosely or interchangeably.
Erik K Pelton
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
When dealing with a trademark dispute, many decisions go into crafting a cease and desist letter. Erik shares 25 considerations to make in this episode. The post 25 Considerations for a Trademark Cease and Desist Letter appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. When dealing with a trademark dispute, many decisions go into crafting a cease and desist letter.
JD Supra Law
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
This is the second article in our two-part series on Cybersecurity in the Age of Industry 4.0, focusing on the legal implications and potential liabilities manufacturers face from cyberattacks, as well as practical recommendations to mitigate these risks. If you missed the first article, where we discussed the latest trends and key cybersecurity risks facing manufacturers, you can read it here: Cybersecurity in the Age of Industry 4.0 – Part 1.
TorrentFreak
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Manga and anime have become increasingly popular in recent years. These formats originate in Japan, but they are now popular all over the world. Available in static and animated form, ‘hentai’ describes the adult versions of the above. With a growing audience of many millions of fans, hentai is also benefiting from the boom. As with any type of media, not all consumers are paying for access.
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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.
Kluwer Copyright Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Image by yousafbhutta from Pixabay On 26 September 2024, the Belgian Constitutional Court referred a highly topical issue of fair remuneration of authors and performers on online streaming platforms to the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU). The reference, which is poised to result in one of the most significant CJEU judgments in the copyright law field, concerns the validity of a number of provisions of the Law of 19 June 2022 , which transposed the 2019 Copyright in the Digital Single Market Di
Plagiarism Today
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Music companies are increasingly targeting businesses who use their music on social media. Here's what you need to know. The post The Battle Over Music in Social Media Videos appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Hugh Stephens Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
It is a foggy Friday when a report out of the US heaps praise on Canada for anything in the area of intellectual property. But surprise, it just happened!
Erik K Pelton
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 13 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Beware of Scams Few things I have written about over the years have garnered more attention than my coverage of worthless scams that prey upon trademark owners. If you think you might have received a trademark scam letter or solicitation, here are some tips: Do not pay it.
The Illusion of More
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Overseas and Out of Reach: International Video Piracy and U.S. Options to Combat It, released today by IP House and Digital Citizens Alliance (DCA) is one more reason the U.S. Congress should adopt site-blocking legislation to protect American creators and consumers. Thirteen years ago this coming January, Congress shelved bipartisan legislation that was designed to […] The post Site Blocking Is Effective Worldwide Says New Report by IP House and DCA appeared first on The Illusion of More
TorrentFreak
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
As reported last week, an order published in Argentina dated September 13, 2024, revealed that local ISPs are now required to block dozens of Magis TV-linked domains for violating intellectual property law. In total, 69 domains (full list in our earlier report ) must be blocked so that internet users cannot access them from anywhere inside Argentinian territory.
Kluwer Copyright Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Generative AI (GenAI) is promising to revolutionise higher education. Whether it concerns legal scholars using ChatGPT to write their essays, computer science majors relying on GitHub Copilot to generate programming code, or art students turning to Midjourney to create visual artistry: the relevant AI tools to assist with educational assignments are readily available online.
Plagiarism Today
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The Internet Archive's defeat is a blow to the organization So why did it lose? Who is to blame? The answer is very simple. The post Why the Internet Archive Lost appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Hugh Stephens Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
Image: Shutterstock (AI-generated) Ah Goa! Spectacular sunsets, beautiful beaches, fish curry and crumbling 16th century Catholic cathedrals deep in the jungle. I fondly recall a couple of visits in past years. While Goa has many attractions, it is the beaches that are the bread-and-butter of the tourist industry. A lot happens on those beaches, from … Continue reading "India: When Does a Religious Marriage Ceremony Become a Pure Entertainment Wedding Party?
Erik K Pelton
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Tips from a Former Trademark Examiner. You might know that I’m a former examiner at the USPTO who reviewed trademark applications from the inside of the process. The following are some tips that are useful on the outside, but that one learns on the inside. You can contact the examiner by phone or email if you have a question or you want to discuss something, so you can always look up the examiner’s phone number or email.
JD Supra Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
TikTok user Jools LeBron (@joolieannie) took the internet by storm when she posted a video encouraging people to be very demure and very mindful in applying their makeup. The post went viral and Jools’ following skyrocketed to over 2 million followers on TikTok alone. On the heels of her viral fame, Jools posted that the video had changed her life almost overnight.
TorrentFreak
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
App stores are littered with apps that promise free access to music, but only a few live up to expectations. Musi is one of them. The music app first made headlines in 2016 when its founders, who were teenagers at the time, presented their brainchild in an episode of the Canadian edition of Dragons’ Den. The software itself works relatively simply. Musi can stream music, sourced from YouTube, and allows users to create and share playlists.
Kluwer Copyright Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Samuel Johnson by Joshua Reynolds from Wikipedia Large language models are built on scale. The bigger they are, the better they perform. The appetite for letters of these omnivorous readers is insatiable, so their literary diet must grow steadily if AI is to live up to its promise. If Samuel Johnson, in one of his famous Ramblers of 1751, grumbled about the growing number of what he called “the drudges of the pen, the manufacturers of literature, who have set up for authors”, who knows what he w
Plagiarism Today
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Tim Sheehy, a candidate for the US Senate, is accused of plagiarism in his recent book. It's a normal case that comes at an unusual time. The post Senate Candidate Accused of Plagiarism in His Book appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
The IPKat
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Yesterday, the Constitutional Court of Belgium issued a ruling in joined cases 7922, 7924, 7925, 7926, 7927, concerning the validity of the Belgian law that transposed Directive (EU) 2019/790 [DSM Directive; see an earlier post on this case here ]. The ruling stays the proceedings and refers 13 questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).
Erik K Pelton
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
We are a small business and we specialize in helping small businesses protect their brands. Here are 5 essential tips for anyone starting a new venture. The post Do These 5 Things When Starting a New Business appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. We are a small business and we specialize in helping small businesses protect their brands.
The Illusion of More
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
On Monday, beloved actor James Earl Jones passed away at age 93, but in 2022, he signed an agreement with LucasFilms to allow the voice of Darth Vader to live on through Gen AI replication. Jones’s permission to replicate his voice is a bittersweet prelude to today’s news from Capitol Hill, where the House of […] The post No FAKES Act Matched in House Bill to Address Gen AI Replication appeared first on The Illusion of More.
TorrentFreak
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Over the past two decades, online piracy has proven to be a massive challenge for the entertainment industries. Governments around the world have recognized this challenge and, where possible, lend a helping hand to identify and address these threats. The European Commission, for example, compiles a bi-annual ‘Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List’ following the example set by the United States.
JD Supra Law
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools can be incredibly beneficial for businesses, enhancing productivity by streamlining administrative tasks, reducing redundancy, automating processes and improving data analysis. However, these powerful tools also introduce significant risks, particularly related to how employees use them.
Plagiarism Today
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
NaNoWriMo weighed in on artificial intelligence (AI) and authors, including their own leaders, are unhappy with the statement. Here's why. The post NaNoWriMo’s Massive AI Blunder appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
U.S. Department of Commerce
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
By Joe Wassel, Executive Director and CEO, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Twenty-three years ago, America experienced a day unlike any other in our history. News of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, reverberated across our nation. Everyone was on high alert. No one knew where, when, or if another attack would happen.
Erik K Pelton
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 12 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Using and Choosing Trademark Counsel I get asked all the time, “Can I file a trademark application by myself?” The simple answer is YES. No attorney is necessary. But just because you CAN does not mean that you SHOULD. By attempting to register a trademark without counsel, a business may create more problems than it began with, may incur more expenses than it would have by hiring a professional from the s
Copyright Alliance
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly strengthen its protection of domestic intellectual property rights in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks. Growing up in Michigan, high school policy debate let […] The post How A Strong Copyright System Benefits the United States appeared first on Copyright Alliance.
TorrentFreak
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The DMCA takedown process allows rightsholders to request the removal of infringing material from online platforms. It’s a powerful, widely-used tool that results in millions of URLs and links being taken down daily. While often justified, some DMCA takedown requests are questionable or even outright abusive. Google Sues DMCA Scammers Google is no stranger to DMCA abuse.
JD Supra Law
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games have ended, the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games have begun, and this article brings to a close our three-part series on Trademarks & the Olympic Games. In June, we reviewed from where the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) derives its trademark rights, and in July we explored what trademarks the USOPC owns.
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