The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This book review of Intellectual Property Law in Nigeria: Emerging Trends, Theories And Practice by Desmond Oriakhogba (University of the Western Cape, South Africa) and Ifeoluwa Olubiyi (Afe Babaloloa University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria) is kindly provided by Kasim Waziri , Professor of Law at the University of Abuja, Nigeria.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We’re happy to inform you that NALSAR Hyderabad’s Indian Journal of Indian Intellectual Property Law (IJIPL) is inviting papers for publication in Volume 12 of the journal. For further details, please see the announcement below: Call for Papers: Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (Vol.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The first edition of Intellectual Property Law in China (IPLCN) was the first of a bunch of goodies this Kat enthusiastically gathered from the incomparable IP library of the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition (MPI).

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Intellectual Property Protection over an API. There has been a long-standing debate about the different modes of safeguarding an API through the laws on patents, copyright, and trade secrets. Copyright and APIs. Google , the Federal Circuit Court held that the Java API in question was copyrightable.

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Chicago IP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

CT, the UIC John Marshall Law School Center is hosting its 65th Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference. The State of IP Law & Policy. Copyright: The New Normal. The virtual conference offers an impressive lineup of Moderators and Panelists covering an expansive list of topics. Global Patent Issues.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

CT, the UIC John Marshall Law School Center is hosting its 65th Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference. The State of IP Law & Policy. Copyright: The New Normal. The virtual conference offers an impressive lineup of Moderators and Panelists covering an expansive list of topics. Global Patent Issues.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

A basic understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) law is essential to managing an Amazon storefront, as IP issues can be a minefield for the uninformed. Copyrights Copyrights protect expressions of ideas, but not the underlying ideas. Registering copyrights with the U.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Intellectual property rights are statutory rights given to creators, inventors, and artists. The purpose of Intellectual Property Rights is to ensure that sufficient recognition is given to the creator’s work and skills, subsequently stimulating innovation and creativity in the country. Copyright in the Tourism Industry.

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IPilogue

JULY 7, 2021

Intellectual Property Law on December 27, 2020. Months before leaving the White House, he signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act , 2021 (the “Act”). The Act significantly changes American copyright and trademark laws. Changes to Copyright Law. This echoes the U.S.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 6, 2023

The book, titled Developments and Directions in Intellectual Property Law. And, speaking of the book, we are happy to re-publish the review that Bill Patry (Mayer Brown) provided of it, as just published by the Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice. The organization is Part 1.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Stepping into the 21st Century, the Boston Patent Law Association yesterday approved by an overwhelming vote, an amendment to its By-Laws to change the name of the Association to the BOSTON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ASSOCIATION. Text Copyright John L. Read comments and post your comment here. Welch 2022.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 5, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property law, one of the most pressing challenges is posed by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). Particularly in the realm of photography and visual content, AI is revolutionizing how images are created, shared, and consumed. By: Jaburg Wilk

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Although there may be similar creative benefits between generative AI and Photoshop, using AI to replicate or replace human creativity may violate intellectual property laws. Martin, are currently suing OpenAI alleging that the company violated the authors’ copyrights by using their collective works to train its model.

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The TTABlog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

A key item on the agenda will be a vote to amend the By-Laws to change the name of the Association to the BOSTON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ASSOCIATION. I joined the BPLA nearly 50 years ago, and watched the enormous growth of the trademark and copyright community in Boston. Text Copyright John L.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Copyright Office issued a Federal Register Notice (Notice) announcing the offices’ joint study of intellectual property (IP) issues related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). On November 23, 2022, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the U.S. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director and Copyright Registrar to collaboratively issue recommendations to the President on further actions for advancing AI innovation through intellectual property, particularly with respect to AI inventorship and AI authorship.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 25, 2024

Publishers Hachette, HarperCollins, John Wiley, and Penguin Random House filed a lawsuit, equating IA’s controlled digital lending (CDL) operation to copyright infringement. Earlier this year a New York federal court concluded that the library is indeed liable for copyright infringement.

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McBayer IP Blog

JANUARY 3, 2022

Posted In copyright , Intellectual Property , streaming Two intellectual property (“IP”) pieces of legislation were tucked into Congress’ 2020 federal omnibus spending bill, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021,” and since it is now 2022, we thought it would be a good time to check in on those laws.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 11, 2024

Intellectual property laws can be confusing and overwhelming. To help you navigate this complex web, we offer an IP primer series to share the foundations of intellectual property laws, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 20, 2023

A basic understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) law is essential to managing an Amazon storefront, as IP issues can be a minefield for the uninformed. By: Dickinson Wright

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

APRIL 12, 2023

Copyright Office (“Office”) has published guidance on its policy and practices for examining and registering works that contain material generated by the use of artificial intelligence technology. The Office recognizes that AI-generated works implicate other copyright issues not addressed in this statement.

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IP Law 360

MAY 8, 2023

The rise of generative AI has created copyright and ownership challenges in creative industries, but contractual agreements, intellectual property law and AI-specific regulations can be used to address these issues, says Kimiya Shams at Devialet.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

A United States court decision has affirmed that works generated by artificial intelligence are not authored by humans, and so cannot receive copyright protection. In a Washington DC court decision Thaler v Perlmutter, Judge Howell has found for the defendant who is essentially the United States Copyright Office.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

ROMs which are possessed or distributed without the copyright holders’ permission likely violate copyright law in various ways. It is therefore possible that TOs would be liable for some form of secondary liability of copyright infringement. Emulators are widely, but not universally, thought to be legal.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

APRIL 12, 2023

Copyright Office (USCO) launched a new AI Initiative to examine the copyright law and policy issues raised by artificial intelligence (AI), including the scope of copyright in works generated using AI tools and using copyrighted materials in AI training. On March 16, 2023, the U.

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Art Law Journal

JULY 27, 2023

Discover the potential of statutory damages in copyright infringement cases and why understanding this aspect of intellectual property law is crucial for artists.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

We take a look back at key developments impacting the intellectual property (IP) landscape in Canada for the core areas of patent, trademark, and copyright law, updating you on key changes. 2021 was another milestone year. Please see full Newsletter below for more information. By: Dentons

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Michael Geist

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Generative AI raises a host of interesting legal issues, but perhaps none will be more contentious than the intersection between copyright and services such as ChatGPT. The copyright questions apply both the creation of large language models used to train these systems as well as the copyright associated with outputs.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The growth of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and generative AI is moving copyright law into unprecedented territory. While US copyright law continues to develop around AI, one boundary has been set: the bedrock requirement of copyright is human authorship. But unanswered questions abound. Perlmutter, et.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Through agreements with copyright holders, Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. 553 , claiming that the defendants intercepted satellite signals or used unauthorized cable signals to broadcast the Program, contravening federal laws regulating such transmissions. Joe Hand Promotions, Inc., Continue reading

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Kat enjoying a Belgian waffle Copyright law has always played a substantial role in responding to and shaping the developments of new technologies. At the EU level, several pieces of legislation have been adopted over time, which have harmonized different aspects of copyright law.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 28, 2023

Lately, we are witnessing an uptrend in the discourse over the interfaces between artificial intelligence systems, particularly text and image generators, and intellectual property law, specifically as pertains to copyrights. A few days ago, a DC District Court judge ruled that the answer to this question is no.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 9, 2024

If you’re interested in copyright issues - including from a comparative (U.S. and European) perspective - and are going to be in New York City on 1 February, then come along to Fordham Law School (150 W 62nd St) to participate in an evening of discussions kicking off at 18:00! Chair in Law (Penn State Dickinson Law) William F.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 23, 2024

And the winner is: The Proportionality Test in European Patent Law (Bloomsbury) by Léon Dijkman Best Copyright Law Book The nominations were: • Copyright and the Court of Justice of the European Union (2nd edition), by Elenora Rosati. • Copyright: Music Borrowing and Copyright Law, by Enrico Bonadio and Chen Zhu. •

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash The UK government has recently announced its plans to introduce a code of practice on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). This ensures that the UK copyright framework promotes and rewards investment in creativity. The guidance and all supporting documents can be found here.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Yesterday, we looked at the myriad of ways that copyright and trademark impact Halloween costumes. Along the way, we discussed why a knockoff Beetlejuice costume is titled “Juice Demon”, the ways that intellectual property laws govern Halloween costumes and the ways one could find themselves in trouble.

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