The IPKat

OCTOBER 25, 2023

When the negotiations failed, the ONB turned to the Belgian government, asking it to issue a Royal Decree that would set the amount of remuneration due to ONB musicians. 205/4 of the Belgium’s Code of Economic Law (as in force prior to the 2022 reform to implement Directive (EU) 2019/790).

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Michael Geist

APRIL 9, 2024

The money may be useful – though given the massive private sector investment in the space right now a better case for public money is needed – but tossing millions at each issue is not the equivalent of grappling with AI safety, copyright or regulatory challenges.

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Michael Geist

JUNE 14, 2022

Despite the obvious need for privacy reform – outgoing Privacy Commissioner of Canada Daniel Therrien reiterated the necessity for reform in his final speech as commissioner and business groups have made a similar call for privacy reform – the government seems indifferent to the issue.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In a blog post published in February 2021 ( here ), we addressed regulatory initiatives from the Chinese government aimed at moving China from a country dependent on “imported” patents (i.e., patents filed by foreign entities) to a country with great autochthone creativity.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This post is about reforms in IP policy, legislation and administration. The ACA had issued a public notice in 2022 announcing the commencement of mandatory Recordation of Intellectual Property Rights through the Anti-Counterfeit Authority Integrated Management System (AIMS). The Sandbox Regulations are expected to address this.

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Michael Geist

JULY 6, 2021

In fact, even without legislative reform, the CRTC last week announced that it is re-opening its approach to a digital media survey by seeking to expand it to cover foreign streaming services. As part of the 2019 Harnessing Change report, the CRTC concluded that it needed more data in order to better understand the evolution of digital media.

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Michael Geist

MARCH 29, 2023

First, there are two significant reforms planned for the Budget Implementation bill. Patent reform arising from CUSMA was buried at the end of the budget since apparently sneaking in IP reform is going to be an annual tradition. It can’t focus on privacy reform because it has languished for months as a non-priority.

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Michael Geist

MARCH 2, 2022

I’d like to thank the committee for the invitation to appear on this issue, which represents an exceptionally thorny privacy challenge. I believe that the foundational problem that this incident highlights is that our laws are no longer fit for the purpose and in dire need of reform. For decades, we have failed to meet that standard.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

By tackling both direct competitors and those indirectly involved in anti-competitive practises, this action improves the regulatory environment. This occurs when they fail to defer the consummation of open market purchases and prematurely assume control before obtaining regulatory clearance.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Chapters 4 and 5 respectively analyse the operation of colonial legal structures and issues related to colonialism, language and law. Chapter 7 focuses on digital technology issues in Nigeria, the rise of tech startups in the country against the backdrop of scams involving Nigerian princes. This remains one of my favourites.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 28, 2022

Create an appellate tribunal to hear appeals from Real Estate Regulatory Authority rulings, orders, or directives. [1]. As a result, the Maharashtra government also issued the following regulations: Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Officers and Employees (Appointment and Service Conditions) Rules, 2017.

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Michael Geist

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

However, by leaving much of the original regulatory framework in place and removing some earlier safeguards, the CRTC has been granted enormous regulatory power over Internet services around the world given that the bill’s jurisdictional scope features few boundaries. Three issues in Bill C-11 immediately stand out.

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Michael Geist

MARCH 9, 2022

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued a notable decision last month involving the creation of an annual digital media survey that likely provides an advance preview of how it will address Bill C-11 if it becomes law. The implications of the expansive approach to both the Internet and its jurisdiction?

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The introduction of a specific E&L for TDM has also featured in Hong Kong copyright reform discourse [see IPKat here ]. However, the most recent governmental position is that, given the diversity of views expressed by concerned stakeholders, "rushing into incorporating these issues in the amendment bill" is not recommended.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Mike is an active thought leader in brand protection with significant experience in lobbying government around IP policy and legislative reform in favor of rights owners. The committee also debates wider-reaching issues and seeks to develop policy positions for the IPO board to consider, adopt and put to government.”

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IPilogue

JULY 7, 2022

This position is demonstrated by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform report regarding drug pricing , which suggests that the primary use of patents is protection of the market share and not innovation. The patent office may need to reform in some way because they have allowed patent “swords” to become common practice.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Abstract This article delves into the complex world of gambling and online betting laws in India, examining their historical context and the existing regulatory framework. To address these issues and the lack of a regulatory framework, a policy analysis of gambling and betting laws in India is warranted. State of A.P

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Update on the Electoral Reform Act 2022. The Electoral Reform Act 2022 (the Act ), brings about significant changes to the electoral system in Ireland. Part 4 of the Act seeks to create a new regulatory framework for online political advertising and online content concerning elections. Online Platforms.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 17, 2022

Roshan is a lawyer and works on trade and intellectual property-related issues in medicine and has previously written for us here. The proposed solution, which is yet to be finalised and presented to other member states, is a very limited and narrow solution to the broader issues involved. India’s share of world export stands at 2.4%

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The IPKat

JUNE 29, 2023

The proverb came to my mind in the light of the recent copyright reforms in Nigeria (2023), South Africa (ongoing) and Kenya (2019 and 2022) and the hope and expectations regarding the far-reaching changes that the legislative reforms would occasion. See Katposts here , here and here. has a role to play.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 15, 2023

2 March 2023: “Geographical indications in the turmoil - understanding of the legal reform, the audacious case law and the relationship with trade marks” A new ECTA Round Table co-organised with the University of Alicante will take place in Alicante on 2 March 2023. This conference can be attended both online and in person. More details here.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 31, 2022

The IPKat is pleased to host the following contribution by Katfriend Marianna Ryan (Edwin Coe and King's College London) on the topical issue of how Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are to be treated and what IP issues come with them. So what are the IP-specific issues that are relevant to DAOs? But is it really so?

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IPilogue

MAY 3, 2022

Canada’s decision to include TPMs in the 2012 legislative reform, was contentious. The issue emerged from Error (Error 53), which caused the home buttons on iPhone 6 phones to malfunction. Statutory reform is required to narrow any future judicial interpretation. The scope and effect of TPMs. Nintendo v King.

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SpicyIP

JULY 23, 2021

In this post, I shall discuss the impact of non-working, the possible remedies in revocation and compulsory licensing, the issues surrounding disclosure of working and possible reforms in the system. Possible Reforms. Brief Findings of the Study. This, too, saw the government severely delaying compliance.

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Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Trade Representative Katherine Tai raised the issue directly with Canadian Minister of International Trade Mary Ng. While the Canadian readout of the meeting notably excluded any reference to the issue, it was cited in the U.S. The possibility of a U.S. This summer, U.S. With the U.S.

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SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2023

In this light, this post presents a literature review of the governmental response to AI-related IP issues and the concerns and suggestions of civil society on them. Committee D – This report is on cyber security, safety, legal and ethical issues. This is repeated on page 91. On page no.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

A particular focus will be given to the regulatory landscape governing data and consumer protection in the European Union, in the United States and globally. The Trilateral Meeting, organised by the AIPPI Italian, French and Spanish Groups, will consider IP issues in relation to sport, fashion, and design. More details here.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

King joined the NSBA Leadership Council as part of her efforts to tackle the many critical issues facing small business, including tax reform, regulatory restraint, health care costs and how access to capital will impact small business. ” Please click here to learn more about King Business and Patent Law.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

However, from July to October 2021, the Government ran a consultation on Reforming competition and consumer policy. This would increase the CMA’s ability to tackle breaches of consumer law, including itself issuing fines without having to make an application to court.

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The IPKat

JULY 18, 2021

Some of the key regulatory recommendations are discussed in this post. Safe harbour & DSM Directive Issue : The safe harbour provision (Article 14 E-Commerce Directive), as we know, provides intermediary service providers with protection from liability, on condition that the provider does not have actual knowledge of illegal activity.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Private SMEs were eventually acknowledged as being crucial to the nation’s economic development with the opening up of China to the market economy in the 1980s as part of the market-oriented reforms implemented by Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping. Image Source: Freepic]. The second-largest economy in the world benefits greatly from SMEs.

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43(B)log

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

This is not an election of remedies issue. This was sufficient to establish standing to seek injunctive relief. However, he still didn’t allege a violation under either the “unfair” or the “fraudulent” prongs of the UCL or that he lacked an adequate remedy at law.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 18, 2021

At present, patent protection in Europe can be obtained through either national patents, issued by the respective national offices, or European patents, granted by the European Patent Office. The entering into force of the UPC Agreement will complete the reform of the European patent system, which has long been pursued.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

China and the United States have issued a Joint Statement Addressing the Climate Crisis after China Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry had talks from 15 to 16 April 2021 in Shanghai. Technology and market based mechanisms are deemed highly important in all of these reforms.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

However, from July to October 2021, the Government ran a consultation on Reforming competition and consumer policy. This would increase the CMA’s ability to tackle breaches of consumer law, including itself issuing fines without having to make an application to court.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In June , in Kenya, a High Court issued a permanent injunction against Safaricom in Multichoice Kenya Limited vs Safaricom PLC & Jamii Telkom Limited , compelling them to block all the infringing sites as contained in the takedown notices served to them by Multichoice pursuant to Section 35B of the Copyright (Amendment) Act 2019.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2023

Virtual Assets In The UAE – Updates You Need To Know Commercial laws in the UAE have undergone major reforms lately, and have been enforced with a sense of evolving the whole business setup established in Dubai and the rest of the country so that it is able to meet the demands raised in the future.

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