Erik K Pelton
MAY 7, 2025
The following is an edited transcript of my video 3 Reasons for a Trademark Watch Service. Using a trademark watch serviceanother way of saying monitoring your brandfor ongoing infringements or potential infringements can be very useful and valuable for your brand. You want to be able to act quickly. If there is an infringement, acting quickly generally leads to a easier, cheaper, better, and quicker resolution.
Plagiarism Today
MAY 5, 2025
When considering AI usage in the classroom, many compare generative AIs to calculators. However, that is both wrong and dangerous. The post Why AI is Not Like a Calculator appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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IP Law 360
MAY 8, 2025
Former Federal Circuit Judge Kathleen O'Malley has left Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and started her own consulting firm, she announced Thursday.
JD Supra Law
MAY 6, 2025
Partner Dan Shores will present a webinar titled "mRNA Patent Wars Update: Litigations Expand and Key Rulings Expected in 2025" for Medmarc, the leading expert in the products liability risks facing medical technology and life sciences companies. The webinar will take place on May 14, 2025, at 2 pm ET. The event is free of charge and open to the public.
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?
TorrentFreak
MAY 8, 2025
Fmovies first appeared online in 2016 and rapidly escalated into a severe headache for Hollywood as an incredibly resilient pirate operation. Despite early intelligence from the MPA ‘s anti-piracy arm, ACE, pinpointing the piracy ring to Vietnam, shutting down the operation required countless hours of enforcement work and significant diplomatic efforts.
Plagiarism Today
MAY 8, 2025
Finding high-quality sources is one of the biggest challenges when researching online. Fortunately, these free tools can help. The post The Free Tools I Use to Find Quality Sources appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Intellectual Property Pulse brings together the best content for IP professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Illusion of More
MAY 7, 2025
Two headlines in the first week of this month said a lot about the United States as an innovative nation right now. One story announced that the first driverless semi-trucks are on the highway covering normal long-haul routes, and the second reported that the final shipments of pre-tariff goods from China were arriving at U.S. […] The post Innovation Doesnt Mean Anything appeared first on The Illusion of More.
IP Close Up
MAY 6, 2025
Research conducted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) focusing on how international business programs implement IP education confirms many of the Center for Intellectual Continue reading
Plagiarism Today
MAY 7, 2025
In March, the US Copyright Office asked for feedback regarding the Copyright Claims Board. These are the comments that I have filed. The post My Comments to the US Copyright Office on the Copyright Claims Board appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
IP Law 360
MAY 7, 2025
Recent reforms to European Union design protection law will broaden the scope of what constitutes protected designs and products, likely creating new opportunities and considerations for businesses operating within the EU or those engaging with its markets, say lawyers at Foley & Lardner.
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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.
Nelligan Law
MAY 6, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes Being in a car accident is overwhelming. Whether you are injured in a minor fender-bender or a more serious collision, you should know what to do to protect your health, safety and legal rights. Prioritize Safety Check if anyone is injured. If its safe to do so, move vehicles out of traffic to minimize the risk of further collisions.
JD Supra Law
MAY 5, 2025
Pop icon Lady Gaga is no stranger to making waves, but a new lawsuit initiated by California-based surfboard company Lost International (aka Lost Surfboards), shows that even superstars can find themselves navigating choppy legal waters. In a lawsuit filed March 25, Lost Surfboards alleges that Gagas use of the MAYHEM name and logo for her recent album and associated concert tour and merchandise, infringes Lost Surfboards own MAYHEM trademark for surfboards, clothing, and other merchandise.
Plagiarism Today
MAY 8, 2025
DISH Network sues UK hosting service, Fmovies operators avoid jail time and Bakar song Hell N Back subject of dispute over sample. The post 3 Count: Suspended Sentence appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
IP Law 360
MAY 7, 2025
An Ohio baking products company says it shouldn't be sanctioned for sharing some of the ingredients in one of its products in a temporarily public court filing, since the same ingredients had been discussed in open court during testimony about how that product allegedly differed from the trade-secret recipe a rival was trying to protect.
Copyright Alliance
MAY 8, 2025
Last week, a much-anticipated hearing on motions for summary judgment was held in an ongoing infringement lawsuit brought by a group of authors against Meta for the unauthorized use of […] The post Glaring Omissions from the Kadrey v. Meta Hearing appeared first on Copyright Alliance.
JD Supra Law
MAY 5, 2025
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse cross-section of published articles, compelling news and stories, and original content curated and/or created by Arnall Golden Gregory LLPs Entertainment & Sports industry team.
Plagiarism Today
MAY 6, 2025
Jimmy Page and Warner Chappell sued by songwriter, Warner Music sues Designer Shoe Warehouse and Apple accuses Musi of fraud. The post 3 Count: Courtroom Shoes appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
SpicyIP
MAY 3, 2025
In a copyright battle between two musical maestros, the Delhi High Court, in an interim order, held that the song Veera Raja Veera from Ponniyin Selvan 2 prima facie infringed the copyright of Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagars musical composition Shiva Stuti. The film song was composed by ace musical composer A. R. Rahman. In this post, Varsha Jhavar breaks down the Court’s prima facie finding on similarity between the two competing works and infringement, noting several critiques in the Cour
TorrentFreak
MAY 3, 2025
Online piracy is a constant headache for copyright holders; one thats particularly difficult to beat. Due to those who run pirate sites often ignoring takedown requests, copyright holders also target search engines and other online platforms that inadvertently help users to find pirated content. Search engine removals are not new and Google has documented this process for more than a decade.
JD Supra Law
MAY 7, 2025
On April 29, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals revived the copyright infringement case filed by Sound and Color, LLC against Sam Smith, Normani, and related parties (collectively, Defendants) concerning the hit song "Dancing with a Stranger" by reversing the District Courts granting of summary judgment in favor of Defendants.
Plagiarism Today
MAY 7, 2025
Famous storm chasers sues radio stations, Swedith IPTV users seek workarounds after blockade and Cerence sues Microsoft and Nuance. The post 3 Count: Storm Chaser appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
SpicyIP
MAY 7, 2025
Image generated through ChatGPT On May 6, the Central Drug Standard Control Organization published the draft version of the Revised Guidelines on Similar Biologics, inviting comments from the concerned stakeholders. These guidelines were prepared after a Committee composed of technical subject experts, representatives from the National Institute of Biologics, Dept. of Biotechnology, and representatives from industries manufacturing similar biologics.
IP and Legal Filings
MAY 7, 2025
Amazons repeated trademark infringement has cost amazon once again to no ones surprise. The Delhi High court has fined Amazon 339.25 crore for the infringement of the logo of the Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC). Amazon was selling clothes with a logo similar to Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC) logo at a cheaper rate and the Court has ruled it as a violation of Indias trademark law.
JD Supra Law
MAY 8, 2025
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district courts denial of foreign sovereign immunity to a Chinese company accused of stealing trade secrets related to the production of proprietary metallurgy technology. United States v. Pangang Grp. Co., Ltd., Case No. 22-10058 (9th Cir. Apr. 29, 2025) (Wardlaw, Collins, Bress, JJ.).
Cogency Global
MAY 8, 2025
Beginning April 2025, the UK will require identity verification for directors and key company officers under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, a major reform aimed at combating fraud and improving business transparency. The post Director’s ID Verification in the UK: What You Need to Know appeared first on Cogency Global.
SpicyIP
MAY 8, 2025
Recently, the BCCI has been dragged to the Court by the publisher of the popular children magazine “Champak” over adopting an identical name for their AI robot dog. Although the Delhi High Court has issued notice in the case, as per media reports it seems like the plaintiff has made a glaring omission of not adding Section 29(4) in their plaint!
IP and Legal Filings
MAY 9, 2025
The current world is an environment packed with innovative and business aspects at every corner of it and therefore understand the legal notions behind it becomes essential. It is very clear from law that the punishment comes into the scene only when there is an infringement of a right of someone. When it comes into a business world especially when its linked to their intellectual property rights, its about ensuring that they are not infringing on the rights of others while implementing their ow
JD Supra Law
MAY 8, 2025
In a decision with implications for machine learning-related patent filings, the Federal Circuit in Recentive Analytics, Inc. v. Fox Corp., No. 2023-2437 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 18, 2025), affirmed the District of Delawares dismissal of Recentives infringement suit on the ground that the asserted patents were directed to ineligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. 101.
TorrentFreak
MAY 9, 2025
On Tuesday, 52-year-old Grenier traveled from Aruba, an island off the coast of Venezuela, to Canada’s Montreal airport. Law enforcement officers of the Sret du Qubec (SQ – Quebec Provincial Police) escorted Grenier to the SQ police station in Shawinigan. Police had carried out an operation in February 2024 which targeted Grenier and several individuals linked to the current prosecution.
Nelligan Law
MAY 7, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes Deciding whether to maintain anonymity or take a more open approach in donor conception is a personal choice for intended parents. Those pursuing assisted reproduction typically have two options: using a fertility clinic or seeking a known donor. Each option presents unique advantages, challenges, and decisions about openness.
IP Law 360
MAY 8, 2025
The parenting skills we use to help our kids through challenges like rehearsing for stressful situations, modeling confidence and taking time to reset our emotions can also teach us the fundamentals of leading clients through a corporate crisis, say Deborah Solmor at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and Cara Peterman at Alston & Bird.
JD Supra Law
MAY 9, 2025
Agentic AI can independently act and adapt to changing environments without relying on existing data patterns like GenAI. Agentic AI promises more goal-oriented autonomous systems, ideal for matters involving complex decision-making and iterative planning. It has the potential to transform businesses that are exploring whether GenAI can truly offer the evolution first promised.
SpicyIP
MAY 4, 2025
Entering May with posts on the copyright battle between musical maestros AR Rahman and Ustad F W Dagar, USTR 301 Annual Report that keeps India on Priority Watch List, settlement in the Philips-Vivo SEP showdown, and the Cryogas v. Inox judgment that misses the Section 52(1)(w) mark. Not to forget we have begun revealing our faculty and experts for the SpicyIP Summer School.
Nelligan Law
MAY 7, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes If youve been hurt in a car accident, one of the first questions you might have is whether your car insurance will cover your injuries. The answer in Ontario is yesup to a point. Ontario has a no-fault insurance system, which means that regardless of who caused the accident, you can access certain benefits through your own auto insurance policy.
Kluwer Copyright Blog
MAY 8, 2025
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash Regular readers of the Kluwer Copyright Blog may already be familiar with the excellent reviews of the first two rulings on the European Unions new text and data mining (TDM) exception one from Germany (see the Kneschke v. LAION ruling here , here and here ) and one from the Netherlands (see the DPG Media v. HowardsHome ruling here ).
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