TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Similar to other user-generated content platforms, X allows people to freely share content online. This includes text but images, videos, and music are regularly posted as well. In some cases, content is uploaded without first obtaining permission from rightsholders. Over the years, various parties have called out Twitter/X over alleged copyright infringement.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Recently, YouTuber hbomberguy posted a massive video about plagiarism on YouTube. Here, I break it down and analyze the details. The post Responding to Hbomberguy’s Plagiarism Video appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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Hugh Stephens Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2023
[link] The news that Google and the Government of Canada managed to strike a deal prior to the coming into force later this month of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, was not really a surprise, at least not to me. Both sides had every incentive to find enough common ground to reach an agreement. … Continue reading "Google, News and Canada: When is Half a Glass Better Than a Broken Glass?
Intellectual Property Law Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2023
In its first opportunity to apply the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Jack Daniel’s Properties v. VIP Products LLC , which held that the First Amendment did not protect infringing works that “use [the complainant’s] mark [ ] as a mark,” the Second Circuit upheld an Eastern District of New York order enjoining art collective MSCHF from offering its “Wavy Baby” sneaker that likely infringed Vans’ marquee “Old Skool” sneaker.
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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?
Erik K Pelton
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Merriam Webster’s 2023 Word of the Year rings true for the world of trademarks, as Erik explains in this video. The post 2023 Word of the Year: Authentic appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Merriam Webster’s 2023 Word of the Year rings true for the world of trademarks, as Erik explains in this video.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 4, 2023
When it comes to authorship issues in research, plagiarism is far from the only one. Here are five other authorship issues to be aware of. The post Beyond Plagiarism: 5 Other Authorship Issues in Research appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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Patently-O
DECEMBER 7, 2023
by Dennis Crouch H. Lundbeck A/S v. Lupin Ltd. , Nos. 2022-1194, 2022-1208, 2022-1246 (Fed. Cir. Dec. 7, 2023) (Opinion by Judge Dyk, joined by Judges Prost and Hughes). The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a district court judgment finding that Abbreviated New Drug Applications (“ANDAs”) submitted by generic drug manufacturers did not infringe patents rights held by H.
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Want to learn more about drafting, negotiating, and understanding intellectual property and technology contracts and have 10 minutes to spare? Grab your morning coffee or afternoon tea and dig into our Tech Contract Quick Bytes—small servings of technical contract insights expertly prepared by our seasoned attorneys. This month, we're dishing up tips on intellectual property considerations for NFTs.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 7, 2023
AAP calls out tech companies' AI arguments, New Zealand town accused of copyright grab and the Grinch is stealing something else. The post 3 Count: Merry Grinchmas appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
The IPKat
DECEMBER 2, 2023
In a recent ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has interpreted Art. 4 of Directive 2004/48/EC , which lists natural and legal persons that may seek the application of civil enforcement measures ( C-201/22 ). The Court clarified that Member States are not obliged to allow collective management organisations (CMOs) to bring, in their own name, actions for copyright infringement on behalf of the rightholders.
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IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Nearly 50 former government officials and other well-known figures in the IP space signed onto a letter today penned by the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) urging President Biden to oppose the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) proposed extension of the COVID-19 IP waiver to therapeutics and diagnostics. The WTO announced a deal on waiver of IP rights for COVID-19 vaccine technologies under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) in June 2022.
Copyright Lately
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Oh Mickey, you’re so fine—but you’re not alone: An avalanche of copyrighted works will enter the public domain in the United States on January 1, 2024. Here’s what it all means. Yes, yes, Steamboat Willie will enter the U.S. public domain on January 1, 2024—and that’s a shame. Before you accuse me of being some sort of Disney shill, I’m not advocating for longer copyright terms.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Now that the fallout from hbomberguy's YouTube plagiarism video is settling, what can the victims do against their plagiarists? The post What Can YouTube Plagiarism Victims Do? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
The IP Law Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2023
On December 4, 2023, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated a $2.18 billion damage award against defendant Intel Corporation because it found plaintiff VLSI Technology LLC had erred on its damages calculation, that one of the asserted patents was not infringed, and that Intel was wrongly barred from raising a defense that it had a newly acquired license to the asserted patents.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Office (USPTO) and Apple, Inc. file responses to his petition for writ of mandamus, the owner of the trademark APPLE JAZZ has filed a reply of his own charging that “the USPTO is not sincere and has never been sincere about deciding this case.” The latest briefs relate to a petition for writ of mandamus filed by Charles Bertini, owner of APPLE JAZZ, who has been embroiled in a fight with Apple over rights to the mark since 2016.
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 6, 2023
There’s a lot happening in the world of AI. To help you stay on top of the latest news, we have compiled a roundup of the developments we are following. The Beijing Internet Court has ruled that a plaintiff who used generative AI to produce a digital image has established that he exhibited, through a series of prompts, a sufficient amount of control over the image creation process to have an enforceable copyright.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Getty Images lawsuit against Stability AI moves forward, record labels want a court to uphold Grande verdict and more. The post 3 Count: Imminent Closure appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
The Illusion of More
DECEMBER 8, 2023
In my last post, I focused on the hypothetical fair use defense of generative AI under the principles articulated in the Google Books decision of 2014. In this post, I want to address another claim that has arisen—both on social media, and in comments to the Copyright Office—namely that generative AI companies should be shielded […] The post Generative AI is a lot Like a Video Tape Recorder, No?
IP Law 360
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Norton Rose Fulbright will start 2024 with a new partner-in-charge of its San Francisco office, announcing the promotion of an experienced IP partner who will take on the role beginning Jan. 1.
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
On December 4, 2023, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated a $2.18 billion damage award against defendant Intel Corporation because it found plaintiff VLSI Technology LLC had erred on its damages calculation, that one of the asserted patents was not infringed, and that Intel was wrongly barred from raising a defense that it had a newly acquired license to the asserted patents.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Destiny 2 cheat case heading before a jury, Swiss music licensing agency sues X for infringement and the Australian government to talk AI. The post 3 Count: Destiny’s Jury appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Olartemoure Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently unveiled a proposed rule aimed at prohibiting junk fees that can adversely impact consumers and hinder fair competition. The FTC estimates that these fees cost consumers tens of billions of dollars annually, prompting the need for regulatory intervention. Besides, to address this issue, the FTC has invited public comments on the proposed rule.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today invoked the Supreme Court’s decision in Jack Daniel’s Properties v. VIP Products to affirm a district court’s finding that MSCHF Product Studio, Inc.’s shoe, the Wavy Baby Sneaker, likely infringed Vans, Inc.’s Old Skool shoe. The Second Circuit ultimately affirmed the district court’s grant of a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order for Vans.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 8, 2023
On December 14, 2022, a group of music rightsholders including BMG, UMG, and Capitol filed a complaint at a Texas district court, accusing Altice, the parent company of ISP Optimum, of facilitating massive copyright infringement. Just days ahead of that lawsuit’s one-year anniversary , Altice now finds itself fighting a second and substantially similar lawsuit, filed by 49 member labels of the RIAA at the same Texas court.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Artists refile case against Stability AI and others, Türkiye Parliament calls for Google to pay news organizations and much more! The post 3 Count: Instability AI appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2023
This case involves an “embedded pinhole camera” “disguised” as a “mountable hook” that a Doe merchant offered in Amazon’s Marketplace. Allegedly, Amazon inspected the item three times: Amazon’s Product Safety Team inspected it to confirm it couldn’t be used to violate sexual privacy; Amazon’s Dangerous Products Team inspected its lithium-ion battery; and the Fulfillment-by-Amazon team inspected it as well.
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
A UK court has ruled that Getty Image’s lawsuit against Stability AI for copyright infringement over generative AI technology can proceed. Stability had sought to have the case dismissed, alleging in part, that the AI models were trained in the US. However, the court relied on seemingly contradictory public statements by Stability’s CEO, including that Stability helped “fast track” UK residency applications of Russian and Ukrainian developers working on Stable Diffusion.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 4, 2023
While opinions, definitions, and scope vary, it seems fairly clear that lawsuits targeting BitTorrent pirates do little to prevent mass piracy. A steady stream of suspected pirates continuously line up to become the next individuals to face potential legal action, regardless of how many that has happened to previously. For companies whose movies are downloaded and shared illegally, solutions have been developed that allow them to monitor suspected pirates and track them back to their ISPs, befor
IP Law 360
DECEMBER 8, 2023
A former BigLaw partner in his 30s made history by joining a preeminent circuit court, a former BigLaw partner in his 50s made waves by leaving the largest circuit, and a former chemist in her 90s made enemies by resisting a probe on the most specialized circuit. That's a small sample of the intrigue that flourished in 2023 throughout the federal appellate system, where diversity bloomed and controversy abounded.
Velocity of Content
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Wednesday, 6 December 2023 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST In today’s K-12 educational landscape, it is essential to deliver a standards-aligned curriculum. However, teachers are also looking for more personalized, culturally responsive, and timely content to better reflect the experiences of a diverse student population. Educators, administrators, and curriculum directors, as well as professionals of EdTech and curriculum development companies, are invited to join CCC for a virtual panel discussion o
IP Close Up
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Members of the IP community – including inventors, content creators, bigtech managers, lawyers and educators – do not agree on some of the most basic Continue reading
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 3, 2023
Over the past several years, a wave of copyright infringement lawsuits has targeted alleged cheaters and cheat makers. Game companies have emerged as relatively swift victors in cases that never went to trial, but that’s not a given. The legal dispute between American video game developer Bungie and AimJunkies.com has been fiercely fought and next week heads to a jury trial.
IP Law 360
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Six major retailers, including Walgreens and Ikea, were hit with separate lawsuits in Texas federal court alleging they infringed two patents that enable stores to send targeted product offerings to consumers based on personal information.
Michael Geist
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The CRTC’s Bill C-11 hearings are in their third and final week as a steady stream of broadcasters and producers make their way to Gatineau to urge the Commission to force Internet streamers to hand over cash in a giant cross-industry subsidy scheme designed to support everyone from small producers to Bell’s news division. As the witnesses take turns seeking the mantle that they are facing the biggest crisis (even as there is record film and television production in Canada and broadcasters stand
Cogency Global
DECEMBER 7, 2023
What this is : A springing member is an individual or company that serves as a placeholder, with no ownership interest, management rights or responsibilities, and remains in place only so long as there is no other member. What this means : As you might expect, it gets a little more complex when it comes to drafting operating agreements.
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