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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
The court says: The Court finds that the statements by federal lawmakers Plaintiffs point to are insufficient to plead that the government “commanded a particular result in, or otherwise participated in, [Plaintiffs’] specific case.” Government Nexus. 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
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
On December 7, 2021, the incoming German government signed its coalition agreement for the 2021 to 2025 tenure. The agreement sets the policy agenda for the new government, consisting of Social Democrats, Greens, and Liberals, and led by Olaf Scholz as chancellor. MORE
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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
Rudimentary principles of contract law stipulate that words in a contract that are plain and free from ambiguity must be understood in their usual and ordinary sense. MORE
A post-Merkel change of approach by the country’s recently agreed traffic light coalition government could change the momentum of TRIPS suspension talks – but don’t bet on it. MORE
When conducting remote arbitration, attorneys should negotiate written orders that spell out clear rules on technology accommodations, document handling, witness readiness and other key considerations to ensure parties' rights are protected and the neutral's time is not wasted, say Matthew Williams and Christina Sarchio at Dechert 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
2 The Government has stated Australia is on track to achieve this target, with an expected reduction of 30 to 35% by 2030. On 26 October 2021, the Australian Government released its policy document Australia’s whole-of-economy Long-Term Emissions Reduction Plan (the Plan ). MORE
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
The results of this summer’s online harms consultation remains largely shrouded in secrecy as the Canadian government still refuses to disclose the hundreds of submissions it received. 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
Successive Canadian governments conducted extensive copyright consultations in 2010 (leading to the 2012 reforms to the law) and again in 2018. MORE
government over a patent on MRI technology The Federal Circuit Friday summarily affirmed a decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims dismissing an infringement suit lodged by NeuroGrafix against the U.S. MORE
The European Union has already enacted several Directives to allow (or mandate) the possibility for companies to access and re-use the data held by EU public administrations in the European Union. 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
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
Balancing the improvement of the Canadian IP ecosystem with maintaining low costs for clients and business thriving for agents is difficult; the Government is faced with an unprecedented IP ecosystem problem. Christian Bekking is a 3L J.D. 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
Pirate Party Enters Czech Government. After several weeks of formation discussions, the party changed its opposition role for a spot in the Government. This is the first time in history that a Pirate Party forms part of a government coalition, which is a major achievement. MORE
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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
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Courts Federal Circuit Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Litigation Patents US Supreme Court CAFC intellectual property O2 Micro International Ltd. The U.S. MORE
But the parties to such agreements frequently fail to account for the licensee’s sales to the federal government, and that oversight can have a substantial impact on the overall transaction. 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
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
Last week, I posted on the results of this summer’s online harms consultation , which remains shrouded in secrecy as the Canadian government still refuses to disclose the hundreds of submissions it received. 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
The company is at loggerheads with National Institutes of Health over inventorship of crucial covid vaccine technology. Analysis Analysis: Legal Analysis: Policy Law & Policy Litigation Patents Technology Licensing MORE
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
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
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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DECEMBER 23, 2021
Pirate Party Enters Czech Government. After several weeks of formation discussions, the party changed its opposition role for a spot in the Government. This is the first time in history that a Pirate Party forms part of a government coalition, which is a major achievement.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 3, 2021
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JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 10, 2021
On December 7, 2021, the incoming German government signed its coalition agreement for the 2021 to 2025 tenure. The agreement sets the policy agenda for the new government, consisting of Social Democrats, Greens, and Liberals, and led by Olaf Scholz as chancellor.
Michael Geist
DECEMBER 15, 2021
The results of this summer’s online harms consultation remains largely shrouded in secrecy as the Canadian government still refuses to disclose the hundreds of submissions it received.
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.
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.
Michael Geist
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Last week, I posted on the results of this summer’s online harms consultation , which remains shrouded in secrecy as the Canadian government still refuses to disclose the hundreds of submissions it received.
Patently-O
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.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The court says: The Court finds that the statements by federal lawmakers Plaintiffs point to are insufficient to plead that the government “commanded a particular result in, or otherwise participated in, [Plaintiffs’] specific case.” Government Nexus.
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 3, 2022
Antitrust Government Guest Contributors IP News IPWatchdog Articles Licensing Patents 2019 Policy Statement FRAND Guest Contributor innovation intellectual property patent patent infringement SEPs standard essential patents technology
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 11, 2022
Courts Federal Circuit Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Litigation Patents US Supreme Court CAFC intellectual property O2 Micro International Ltd. The U.S.
IPilogue
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Balancing the improvement of the Canadian IP ecosystem with maintaining low costs for clients and business thriving for agents is difficult; the Government is faced with an unprecedented IP ecosystem problem. Christian Bekking is a 3L J.D.
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
The European Union has already enacted several Directives to allow (or mandate) the possibility for companies to access and re-use the data held by EU public administrations in the European Union.
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.
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.
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.
Herbert Smith Freehills
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
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.
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Rudimentary principles of contract law stipulate that words in a contract that are plain and free from ambiguity must be understood in their usual and ordinary sense.
Herbert Smith Freehills
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
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.
IP Law 360
JANUARY 21, 2022
government over a patent on MRI technology The Federal Circuit Friday summarily affirmed a decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims dismissing an infringement suit lodged by NeuroGrafix against 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.
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.
Herbert Smith Freehills
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
2 The Government has stated Australia is on track to achieve this target, with an expected reduction of 30 to 35% by 2030. On 26 October 2021, the Australian Government released its policy document Australia’s whole-of-economy Long-Term Emissions Reduction Plan (the Plan ).
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 10, 2021
But the parties to such agreements frequently fail to account for the licensee’s sales to the federal government, and that oversight can have a substantial impact on the overall transaction.
IP Law 360
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
When conducting remote arbitration, attorneys should negotiate written orders that spell out clear rules on technology accommodations, document handling, witness readiness and other key considerations to ensure parties' rights are protected and the neutral's time is not wasted, say Matthew Williams and Christina Sarchio at Dechert
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.
Michael Geist
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Successive Canadian governments conducted extensive copyright consultations in 2010 (leading to the 2012 reforms to the law) and again in 2018.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
AUGUST 23, 2021
She joins the Law Bytes podcast in a personal capacity to discuss the government’s consultation and her recent report.
IAM Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
The company is at loggerheads with National Institutes of Health over inventorship of crucial covid vaccine technology. Analysis Analysis: Legal Analysis: Policy Law & Policy Litigation Patents Technology Licensing
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.
IAM Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2021
A post-Merkel change of approach by the country’s recently agreed traffic light coalition government could change the momentum of TRIPS suspension talks – but don’t bet on it.
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.
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.
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