LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2024

Copyright Office to advocate for renewed and expanded exemptions to the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DCMA), which prohibits the circumvention of technology protection measures that control access to copyrighted content. This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted a comment to the U.S.

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Above the Fold

MARCH 15, 2024

Copyright Office to advocate for renewed and expanded exemptions to the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DCMA), which prohibits the circumvention of technology protection measures that control access to copyrighted content. This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted a comment to the U.S.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2023

On April 27, a pair of legal measures were advanced within the European Union that promise to greatly impact the state of technological commercialization within Europe for both standardized and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 31, 2021

Now, more than ever, we must consider the relevant role that competition authorities and competition policy can play in a vigorous economic bounce-back, both through competition enforcement and competition advocacy. Main panel on competition policy in economic recovery.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 18, 2023

The concerns voiced by witnesses and congress members today centered around harm and cost to consumers as a result of technological protection measures (TPMs) and increased use of IP tools such as design patents to thwart competition for after-market parts.

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) decided to ban non-compete clauses in labor contracts on the grounds that they affect the right to free labor mobility, which negatively impacts on the country’s competition , innovation and economic growth. On 23rd of April 2024, the U.S.

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 17, 2024

In addition to addressing measures to prevent corruption, transnational bribery, and fraud, the decree also includes provisions on money laundering and terrorism financing, which contrasts with the current regulations of the PTEE issued by superintendencies, municipalities, and other authorities.

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Michael Geist

MAY 27, 2022

” However, a closer look at the policy suggests that the only thing that is history are any immediate hopes for a more competitive communications marketplace in Canada. The same is true for mobile wireless competition. The same is true for mobile wireless competition. ” These are not instructions to change.

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Olartemoure Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

On April 18th, the Jurisdictional Delegation of the Colombian Trademarks and Patents Office, responsible for handling specialized legal proceedings concerning consumer protection , unfair competition , and infringement of industrial property rights, decided to temporarily suspend the attendance of these cases from April 24th to June 10th 2024.

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Olartemoure Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Digital Markets Act (DMA), the groundbreaking EU law addressing antitrust, unfair competition, and consumer protection, has now designated major tech companies as gatekeepers. Offer the possibility to the companies to include advertisements on their platform with access to the gatekeeper’s performance measuring tools.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 24, 2024

333-10 of the Sports Code, legislation introduced by the French government that provided accelerated access to anti-piracy measures such as site blocking. 333-10 of the Sports Code, legislation introduced by the French government that provided accelerated access to anti-piracy measures such as site blocking.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 25, 2022

Last spring local ISPs were ordered to block Yout.com and other stream-ripping sites as a precautionary measure, while the authorities conducted their investigations for potential legal action against the sites. The authorities could use this time to start a formal prosecution, after which the measures could potentially be extended.

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Olartemoure Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The complaint filed with the SIC revealed anti-competitive practices in river transport between the La Esmeralda dock in Puerto Asis, Putumayo, and Victoria Regia in Leticia, Amazonas. The SIC has instructed APROEF and its members to immediately suspend the practices that led to the rate increases.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Introduction Incorporating a novel focus on the digital market environment, the Competition Amendment Act, 2023 stands out as one of the most momentous changes made to the Competition Act of 2002 in the last two decades. The modifications intend to modify the 2002 Competition Act.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Promoting innovation and competition in AI, such as through public-private partnerships, addressing intellectual property issues in ways that “Protect inventors and creators”, and ensuring market competition and opportunities for small businesses. ” Improving government use of AI.

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Olartemoure Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

By means of the Anti-Corruption Act (2195 of 2022), in addition to reinforcing anti-corruption measures, Colombia’s Competition Protection Regime was amended, particularly rules on benefits for collaboration and sanctions for individuals and corporations.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This requires the proprietor to exercise quality control measures while granting licenses to use the trademark, as a deviance in the quality would cause confusion. A naked license is a situation where a license is granted by the proprietor wherein the proprietor has no quality control measures over the licensee.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

In today’s highly competitive working environment, almost every other individual knows what Intellectual Property (IP) is and that the protection of IP assets is a matter of paramount importance. A trade secret gives a competitive edge to brands and businesses over their rivals in the industry.

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Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Indeed, the regulations revive the frustration of many smaller, independent and digital-first news outlets who feared that Bill C-18 would harm them competitively by receiving less support relative to larger companies such as Bell, Rogers, the CBC, and Postmedia or be excluded altogether. The regulations contain two relevant provisions.

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 19, 2023

Promote connectivity, competitiveness, and competition in the sector. The implementation of protection schemes for users affected by the suspension of operations of Viva Air. The implementation of protection schemes for users affected by the suspension of operations of Viva Air.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 4, 2024

SSDEs must notify the Competition Commission of India (CCI) within 90 days to qualify, with obligations and penalties for non-compliance. They must also meet user thresholds: 1 crore end users or 10,000 business users in India over three years. It can direct individuals to produce documents for investigation purposes.

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Olartemoure Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Abuse of dominant position, in the context of antitrust and competition law, refers to the improper and anti-competitive practices undertaken by a company that holds a dominant market position. This focus on investigating potential abuses of dominant position is critical in ensuring a fair and competitive business environment.

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Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Recently, the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation has announced the approval by the Superior Council of Fiscal Policy (Confis) of a significant measure in favor of research, technological development, and innovation in the country. This significant step involves a budget allocation of 2.5

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Trading Secrets

MARCH 1, 2024

In the ever-evolving digital landscape as well as legislative and regulatory changes and proposed changes to the use of non-competes, the preservation of trade secrets stands as a cornerstone for businesses striving to secure a competitive edge.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 2, 2022

The music industry has pushed for site blocking measures around the world, with quite a bit of success. When the authorities officially announced that Yout.com would be criminally prosecuted, the blocking measures were reinstated. Among the main targets are popular stream-ripping services. However, this didn’t last.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 20, 2021

In addition, Bungie alleges the defendants circumvented technological protection measures under the DMCA, violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and by breaching Bungie’s licensing terms, are liable for breach of contract. Bungie vs. Elite Boss Tech. According to the complaint, Elite Boss Tech and 11020781 Canada Inc.

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Olartemoure Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently unveiled a proposed rule aimed at prohibiting junk fees that can adversely impact consumers and hinder fair competition. The FTC estimates that these fees cost consumers tens of billions of dollars annually, prompting the need for regulatory intervention. What is a Junk Fee?

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 30, 2023

The Digital Markets Act is a groundbreaking law from the European Union that regulates the performance of large online platforms (designated as gatekeepers) in the digital economy to guarantee fair competition, which started applying on 2 May 2023. It controls an important gateway for business users toward final consumers.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 1, 2024

In the ever-evolving digital landscape as well as legislative and regulatory changes and proposed changes to the use of non-competes, the preservation of trade secrets stands as a cornerstone for businesses striving to secure a competitive edge.

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The IPKat

JULY 4, 2022

In 2019, the EU legislature introduced an EU-wide related right (Article 15 of the DSM Directive , on which see Katposts here ) for EU-based press publishers in relation to online uses of their press publications by information society service providers, including news aggregation services, social media, and search engines.

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IPilogue

MAY 3, 2022

Additionally, the submission noted the importance of modernizing the current Copyright Act with an eye to larger trends and anti-competitive practices within the marketplace. Technological Protection Measures. Technological Protection Measures and the Copyright Act. Background. TPMs, defined in s. The scope and effect of TPMs.

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Garrigues Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

The majority of the obligations it lays down are already punishable through existing unfair competition regulations. Misleading acts were already prohibited under the 1964 Advertising Statute (what a great text) and this remains the case in the current Unfair Competition Law. This obligation is not new.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In the competitive world of mattresses and bedding, brand recognition and trust are paramount. In addition, they describe exhaustive efforts to maintain their brand’s integrity, from stringent quality control measures to an authorized network of retailers, attempting to ensure that customers receive authentic products and services.

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IPilogue

MAY 17, 2022

It may be no secret that trade secrets contribute to a business’ economic value and confer a ‘competitive edge.’ Trade secrets require elements such as: value (economic/industrial), that it is kept secret, and that there are reasonable measures in place to keep it confidential. This suit was first dismissed by a Minnesota court.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The standard interface becomes a platform for market competition. For example, measures that increase transparency around patent declarations, licensing terms, and availability of dispute resolution may help balance good faith participation and voluntary consensus in standards bodies. by Dennis Crouch The U.S.

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Olartemoure Blog

JULY 28, 2022

Colombia’s Data Privacy authority recently announced measures for personal data protection aimed at data controllers and processors. 07/28/22 – Patents. The Andean Community has come up with a new Patent Examination Manual for IP offices throughout the community, updating the current Patent Manual published back in 2003.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 18, 2022

Already in June 2021, the Bundekartellamt had initiated proceedings against Google following a complaint by Corint Media concerning Google’s licensing and presentation practices i.a. in the News Showcase service. Prior to the launch of the services, Google entered into licensing agreements with a range of German publishers.

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