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Much bigger pressures come from the 2019 Open data and public sector information directive , the 2020 proposal for a Data governance regulation , and the still to be announced proposal for a Data Act. Stage II: The Data Governance Act. But the Data governance act would do more. MORE
” Keeping the results of the consultation is secret is incredibly damaging, raising further questions about whether the government plans to incorporate the feedback or simply march ahead with an extreme, deeply flawed proposal. MORE
Courts Federal Circuit Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Litigation Patents CAFC Capitol Hill intellectual property Judge Kathleen O'Malley patent Patent Litigation President Joe BidenAccording to U.S. Courts and as reported by IPLaw360 earlier today, U.S. MORE
In 2001, six years before the iPhone appeared, a futurist named Ray Kurzweil wrote that humankind would cram 20,000 years of technological progress into the century that had just begun. MORE
Last semester I worked with NYU Law’s Technology Law and Policy Clinic to publish a Guide to Government Patent Use under 28 U.S.C. government could begin “using” privately owned patents to increase access to necessary technologies, like life-saving drugs and medical supplies. § 1498 gives broad immunity to government actors and third parties who use or manufacture patented technology, so long as their use is “by” and “for” the U.S. government. MORE
Senate includes up to $1 billion in funding to state and local governments to enhance cybersecurity measures over four years. The bi-partisan infrastructure bill presently being debated in the U.S. The proposed funding would create a grant program to benefit state and local cybersecurity programs, which would be administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency with in-put from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. MORE
Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Chief Innovation and Intellectual Property Negotiator Christopher Wilson innovation intellectual property Katherine Tai President Biden Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 U.S. MORE
Courts Federal Circuit Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Litigation Patents USPTO Administrative Patent Judges America Invents Act APJs Arthrex v. In an appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) brought by Mobility Workx against Unified Patents, the U.S. MORE
According to a judgment published by the Federal Court of Australia this week, the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) – the world governing body for kung fu – is attempting to identify the person who posted allegedly copyright-infringing videos to YouTube. MORE
The government’s consultation on its proposed approach to address harmful content online concluded over the weekend. Moreover, the government has indicated that these rules apply only to OCSs, identifying Facebook, Youtube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter as examples. MORE
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We’re pleased to inform you that the Centre for Communication Governance at the National Law University Delhi is inviting applications for various research positions. About the Centre for Communication Governance. MORE
In this post, I look at the question of the government’s copyright ownership in State Board textbooks, and its implications on access to knowledge and education. Government’s Role as Publisher and Copyright Owner. Image from here. MORE
” While the bill’s name indicates that it is targeted towards the Chinese government, it would function to exclude any item incorporating or benefitting from foreign government-sponsored trade secret misappropriation. A recently introduced U.S. MORE
Copyright Copyright Litigation Courts Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Litigation US Supreme Court copyright copyright invalidation Copyright Office copyrights intellectual property PRO-IP Act Register of Copyrights SCOTUS Unicolors v. The U.S. MORE
" [Asher] Edelman’s art-leasing business, Artemus, and his gallery Edelman Arts haven’t paid rent since April of last year, according to a lawsuit filed by the mission in Manhattan state court Thursday MORE
In response to a request from the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has submitted a list of so-called ‘Notorious Markets’ to the US government. MORE
She joins the Law Bytes podcast in a personal capacity to discuss the government’s consultation and her recent report. MORE
The Australian Government has not committed to Net Zero 2050 but framed Australia’s commitment to the IEA COP26 Net Zero Summit held on 1 April 2021 (Aus time) as: The Australian Government is firmly committed to getting to net zero as soon as possible and preferably by 2050. MORE
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This is surely not a coincidence since the government’s digital policies have long been designed to curry favour in Quebec, even at risk of angering voters in the rest of Canada. For a government once elected on greater consultation, running what amount to fake consultations is shameful. MORE
Supreme Court said Monday that the federal government can participate in oral arguments in a fabric designer's copyright dispute against fast-fashion giant H&M The U.S. MORE
When you visit the website france.com , you’ll be quickly redirected to the French government’s explore-France travel site: france.fr. But, the US-company France.com, Inc. believes that the country stole the.com site. MORE
The court’s ruling raises interesting, but troubling, questions about any government actor’s ability to enable reader comments on social media. The actual details are opaque to all government actors and out of their control. MORE
Not only are they actively campaigning for unconstitutional government censorship, but for reasons detailed in the article, the laws would decrease, not increase, “free speech” online. MORE
Capitol Hill Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Legislation Litigation Patents Apple Congress damages awards Google innovation intellectual property patent Patent Reform Patent Trial and Appeal Board patents PTABIn recent days, both Google and Apple have lost big patent cases. MORE
The Canadian government released its plans yesterday for online harms legislation with a process billed as a consultation, but which is better characterized as an advisory notice, since there are few questions, options or apparent interest in hearing what Canadians think of the plans. MORE
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On June 17, 2021, the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS) announced the launch of public consultation on the MGCS’ white paper, which outlines proposals for reforming Ontario’s privacy protection framework. . MORE
A recent New York federal court decision adds a new twist to the law governing the right to use photographs that are posted on social media platforms, and gives a new possible legal defense to individuals and businesses accused of copyright infringement for using photographs that are directly sourced from those platforms MORE
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State and federal agencies have recently issued additional guidance on workplace conditions in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some of the highlights MORE
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The Report recommends allowing the patenting of plants and seeds, with the Government becoming a co-owner with private players. Image with the text ‘open the gate’ (Image from here ). MORE
The Government has published its legislation programme for Autumn 2021. The government also approved the integration of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill into the OSMR Bill. In 2016, the government published a policy document discussing why this area of law needs to be amended (discussed here ). Bills enacted since Government came into Office on 27 June 2020. MORE
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The Government has now published its response to these recommendations, which is summarised below, the potential impact of the recommendations was considered in this previous post here. The Government has also engaged with Ofcom. MORE
With the world beginning to reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us may be feeling a new mindfulness when it comes to the environment and the effects that our civilization has had on it. MORE
This trend has continued to the present day, with the UK Government (the Government ) in April announcing a leading emissions target of 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels – aiming to further support efforts to achieve the UK's legally binding net zero target for 2050. MORE
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Commerce Ranks in Top Five Places to Work in Federal Government for Ninth Consecutive Year. Recently, the Partnership for Public Service released the 2020 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings. MORE
79 2021) involves a bid-protest regarding a government contract. And so when an offeror proposes a price that is unreasonably high (so as to preclude an award), the government must discuss that unreasonableness with the offeror, potentially giving it a chance to revise its proposal to fix what may have went wrong. If the price is too high yet not unreasonable, the government need not discuss it and the offeror need not get another try. by Dennis Crouch . MORE
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OCTOBER 5, 2021
When you visit the website france.com , you’ll be quickly redirected to the French government’s explore-France travel site: france.fr. But, the US-company France.com, Inc. believes that the country stole the.com site.
The IPKat
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
The Government has now published its response to these recommendations, which is summarised below, the potential impact of the recommendations was considered in this previous post here. The Government has also engaged with Ofcom.
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IPilogue
JULY 12, 2021
On June 17, 2021, the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS) announced the launch of public consultation on the MGCS’ white paper, which outlines proposals for reforming Ontario’s privacy protection framework. .
Michael Geist
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
This is surely not a coincidence since the government’s digital policies have long been designed to curry favour in Quebec, even at risk of angering voters in the rest of Canada. For a government once elected on greater consultation, running what amount to fake consultations is shameful.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2021
The court’s ruling raises interesting, but troubling, questions about any government actor’s ability to enable reader comments on social media. The actual details are opaque to all government actors and out of their control.
TorrentFreak
OCTOBER 13, 2021
In response to a request from the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has submitted a list of so-called ‘Notorious Markets’ to the US government.
TorrentFreak
AUGUST 6, 2021
According to a judgment published by the Federal Court of Australia this week, the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) – the world governing body for kung fu – is attempting to identify the person who posted allegedly copyright-infringing videos to YouTube.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Not only are they actively campaigning for unconstitutional government censorship, but for reasons detailed in the article, the laws would decrease, not increase, “free speech” online.
Herbert Smith Freehills
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
The Australian Government has not committed to Net Zero 2050 but framed Australia’s commitment to the IEA COP26 Net Zero Summit held on 1 April 2021 (Aus time) as: The Australian Government is firmly committed to getting to net zero as soon as possible and preferably by 2050.
Michael Geist
JULY 30, 2021
The Canadian government released its plans yesterday for online harms legislation with a process billed as a consultation, but which is better characterized as an advisory notice, since there are few questions, options or apparent interest in hearing what Canadians think of the plans.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Copyright Copyright Litigation Courts Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Litigation US Supreme Court copyright copyright invalidation Copyright Office copyrights intellectual property PRO-IP Act Register of Copyrights SCOTUS Unicolors v. The U.S.
SpicyIP
JULY 27, 2021
We’re pleased to inform you that the Centre for Communication Governance at the National Law University Delhi is inviting applications for various research positions. About the Centre for Communication Governance.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 9, 2021
In 2001, six years before the iPhone appeared, a futurist named Ray Kurzweil wrote that humankind would cram 20,000 years of technological progress into the century that had just begun.
Patently-O
AUGUST 25, 2021
2021) involves a bid-protest regarding a government contract. And so when an offeror proposes a price that is unreasonably high (so as to preclude an award), the government must discuss that unreasonableness with the offeror, potentially giving it a chance to revise its proposal to fix what may have went wrong. If the price is too high yet not unreasonable, the government need not discuss it and the offeror need not get another try. by Dennis Crouch .
IP Law 360
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Supreme Court said Monday that the federal government can participate in oral arguments in a fabric designer's copyright dispute against fast-fashion giant H&M The U.S.
LexBlog IP
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The Government has published its legislation programme for Autumn 2021. The government also approved the integration of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill into the OSMR Bill. In 2016, the government published a policy document discussing why this area of law needs to be amended (discussed here ). Bills enacted since Government came into Office on 27 June 2020.
Michael Geist
OCTOBER 1, 2021
” Keeping the results of the consultation is secret is incredibly damaging, raising further questions about whether the government plans to incorporate the feedback or simply march ahead with an extreme, deeply flawed proposal.
Kluwer Copyright Blog
AUGUST 18, 2021
Much bigger pressures come from the 2019 Open data and public sector information directive , the 2020 proposal for a Data governance regulation , and the still to be announced proposal for a Data Act. Stage II: The Data Governance Act. But the Data governance act would do more.
Michael Geist
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
The government’s consultation on its proposed approach to address harmful content online concluded over the weekend. Moreover, the government has indicated that these rules apply only to OCSs, identifying Facebook, Youtube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter as examples.
U.S. Department of Commerce
JULY 15, 2021
Commerce Ranks in Top Five Places to Work in Federal Government for Ninth Consecutive Year. Recently, the Partnership for Public Service released the 2020 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings.
JIPEL Copyright Blog
MAY 7, 2021
Last semester I worked with NYU Law’s Technology Law and Policy Clinic to publish a Guide to Government Patent Use under 28 U.S.C. government could begin “using” privately owned patents to increase access to necessary technologies, like life-saving drugs and medical supplies. § 1498 gives broad immunity to government actors and third parties who use or manufacture patented technology, so long as their use is “by” and “for” the U.S. government.
Michael Geist
AUGUST 23, 2021
She joins the Law Bytes podcast in a personal capacity to discuss the government’s consultation and her recent report.
LexBlog IP
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
” While the bill’s name indicates that it is targeted towards the Chinese government, it would function to exclude any item incorporating or benefitting from foreign government-sponsored trade secret misappropriation. A recently introduced U.S.
LexBlog IP
AUGUST 5, 2021
Senate includes up to $1 billion in funding to state and local governments to enhance cybersecurity measures over four years. The bi-partisan infrastructure bill presently being debated in the U.S. The proposed funding would create a grant program to benefit state and local cybersecurity programs, which would be administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency with in-put from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
The Art Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021
" [Asher] Edelman’s art-leasing business, Artemus, and his gallery Edelman Arts haven’t paid rent since April of last year, according to a lawsuit filed by the mission in Manhattan state court Thursday
Canadian Intellectual Property Blog
JULY 21, 2020
With the world beginning to reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us may be feeling a new mindfulness when it comes to the environment and the effects that our civilization has had on it.
GDB Firm Blog
APRIL 24, 2020
A recent New York federal court decision adds a new twist to the law governing the right to use photographs that are posted on social media platforms, and gives a new possible legal defense to individuals and businesses accused of copyright infringement for using photographs that are directly sourced from those platforms
GDB Firm Blog
MARCH 30, 2020
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GDB Firm Blog
APRIL 27, 2020
State and federal agencies have recently issued additional guidance on workplace conditions in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some of the highlights
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Capitol Hill Government Inventors Information IP News IPWatchdog Articles Legislation Patents USPTO America Invents Act Congress Gene Quinn intellectual property inter partes review IPR patent patent office Patent Trial and Appeal Board patents PTAB Senator Patrick Leahy
SpicyIP
JULY 1, 2021
In this post, I look at the question of the government’s copyright ownership in State Board textbooks, and its implications on access to knowledge and education. Government’s Role as Publisher and Copyright Owner. Image from here.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Capitol Hill Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Technology & Innovation Congress innovation National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo technology U.S. The U.S.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Courts Federal Circuit Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Litigation Patents USPTO Administrative Patent Judges America Invents Act APJs Arthrex v. In an appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) brought by Mobility Workx against Unified Patents, the U.S.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Capitol Hill Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles USPTO Congress Gene Quinn intellectual property Kathi Vidal patent patent office USPTO Director Winston & Strawn
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Government Inventors Information IP News IPWatchdog Articles Patents Technology & Innovation USPTO independent inventor independent inventors innovation intellectual property national inventors hall of fame patent office technology
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 12, 2021
Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Chief Innovation and Intellectual Property Negotiator Christopher Wilson innovation intellectual property Katherine Tai President Biden Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 U.S.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Patent Bar Exam Patents USPTO Category A degrees Drew Hirshfeld Federal Register Notice General Requirements Bulletin intellectual property patent patent office patents
SpicyIP
JULY 31, 2021
The Report recommends allowing the patenting of plants and seeds, with the Government becoming a co-owner with private players. Image with the text ‘open the gate’ (Image from here ).
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 18, 2021
Capitol Hill Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Legislation Litigation Patents Apple Congress damages awards Google innovation intellectual property patent Patent Reform Patent Trial and Appeal Board patents PTABIn recent days, both Google and Apple have lost big patent cases.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Government Guest Contributors IP News IPWatchdog Articles Licensing Patents Technology & Innovation Bayh-Dole COVID-19 Guest Contributor innovation intellectual property Merck Molnupirvir patents Ridgeback Biotherapeutics technology
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Capitol Hill Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Legislation Patents USPTO America Invents Act Congress innovation intellectual property inter partes review IPR patent patent office Patent Reform Patent Trial and Appeal Board patents post grant procedures PTAB Senator Patrick Leahy
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 11, 2021
Business Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Patents COVID-19 drug patents drug pricing Food and Drug Administration innovation intellectual property patent Pharmaceutical Companies pharmaceutical patents Robin Feldman vaccines
IP Watchdog
JULY 28, 2021
Courts Federal Circuit Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Litigation Patents CAFC Capitol Hill intellectual property Judge Kathleen O'Malley patent Patent Litigation President Joe BidenAccording to U.S. Courts and as reported by IPLaw360 earlier today, U.S.
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