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Dear Rich IP Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Dear Rich: I was wondering how compulsory licensing fits with exclusive licensing. In other words, if a song is exclusively licensed for a movie, for example, can someone still license it to record another version?
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
For most people, the word Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious has exactly one context, the 1964 film Mary Poppins and the famous hybrid live action/animated scene that it was featured in.
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Hugh Stephens Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Last month I wrote about the emerging phenomena of AI-generated art through widely available programs such as DALL-E 2, Stable Diffusion and others, and of the threat they pose to artists, designers, photographers and others who depend on the protection of copyright to earn their livelihood.
Erik K Pelton
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
The USPTO trademark application process has many steps and possibilities, one such step is a “Request to Divide” an application and split it into two separate filings. Listen for more details about when and why an applicant would file a Request to Divide.
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Women and diverse employees have the technical skill and knowledge, yet their contributions are not patented at the same rate as those of their male counterparts.This toolkit can help organizations move the needle on achieving gender parity in innovation.
TorrentFreak
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
When the file-sharing revolution hit the mainstream well over a decade ago, many site operators and users positioned ‘sharing’ as an ideology. This altruistic belief has started to fade in recent years.
Intellectual Property Pulse brings together the best content for IP professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Michael Geist
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Since its introduction last spring, online news outlets have expressed fears that Bill C-18, the Online News Act, will primarily benefit large incumbent news organizations.
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
As most people already know, Twitter has had a very tumultuous few weeks. Since Elon Musk purchased the company and made himself CEO, the company has been the subject of a massive layoff, an exodus of employees and a slew of other controversies.
Hugh Stephens Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
As Bill C-18, the Online News Act, continues its step-by-step process through the Canadian Parliament, another shoe has dropped.
Erik K Pelton
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The following is an edited transcript of my video Tips for Brainstorming New Business and Brand Names. It’s not easy to come up with a great name today, nor has it ever been. But it is still possible—especially with these tips—to come up with a name that is bold, unique, and protectable.
TorrentFreak
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Pretty much every book ever written is available online for free and millions are shared through central hubs, commonly known as ‘shadow libraries’. Z-Library is one of the largest shadow libraries on the Internet.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
On October 28, Kristina Kashtanova, an artist and artificial intelligence (AI) consultant and researcher, received notice from the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) that the registration for the first issue of her partially AI-generated graphic novel, Zarya Of The Dawn, may be canceled.
IP Close Up
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Opinions run hot and facts loose when it comes to describing providers of litigation capital, especially if the funds are used in support of plaintiffs Continue reading.
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Earlier today, video game critic and prominent YouTuber James Stephanie Sterling posted a video calling out a marketing firm working for Activision Blizzard in the run-up to the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. .
Hugh Stephens Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
As far as grovelling, abject apologies go, this one would win an Oscar. The author was not just “deeply sorry”, she was devastatingly contrite, spelling out in detail how her organization’s newsletter had used language that she described as “denigrating, racist and very harmful”.
Erik K Pelton
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Law firms have brands and trademarks too! Erik explains how law firms can protect their firm name and other branding elements, and shares some of the reasons they benefit from trademark registration. The post Protecting a Law Firm Brand appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.
TorrentFreak
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
A few hours ago, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed the indictment and complaint against two alleged operators of Z-Library. Following an FBI investigation, the authorities pinpointed Russian nationals Anton Napolsky and Valeriia Ermakova as prime suspects.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
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Likelihood of Confusion
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
First published July 24, 2017. I was recently, and very briefly, the toast of whatever for my efforts in making the world safe for nasty trademark registrations under the banner. The post That great, free First Amendment thing (Best of 2017) appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: T elegram Shares Users Data in Copyright Violation Lawsuit.
Michael Geist
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The study into the Online News Act continues this week as the government and Bill C-18 supporters continue to insist that the bill does not involve payment for links. These claims are deceptive and plainly wrong from even a cursory reading of the bill.
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Biotechnology company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
TorrentFreak
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
When the U.S. Government shut down Megaupload in 2012, similar platforms were presented with a practical example of what could happen to their businesses too.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Last September, a bipartisan pair of Senators introduced the Pride in Patent Ownership Act, which, if passed, would add greatly-needed transparency to our patent system. The legislation would require patent owners to disclose their identity to the U.S.
Erik K Pelton
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
What does an examiner at the USPTO consider when they review a trademark application? And how does it impact drafting and filing an application to register a trademark? Learn more in this episode from former USPTO examiner Erik Pelton.
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: US Navy Fined for Acts of Software Piracy.
Copyright Alliance
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
This week we’d like to introduce you to author and Photographer Evan Butterfield. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the creative process? […].
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Case Name: United Therapeutics Corp. Liquidia Technologies, Inc., 20-755-RGA, 2022 WL 3910252 (D. 31, 2022) (Andrews, J.) Drug Product and Patent(s)-in-Suit: Tyvaso® (treprostinil); U.S. Patents Nos. 9,593,066 (“the ’066 patent”) and 10,716,793 (“the ’793 patent”). By: Robins Kaplan LLP
TorrentFreak
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
With nearly 12 million books, Z-Library advertised itself as the largest repositories of pirated books on the Internet. The site had millions of regular readers who found a wealth of free knowledge and entertainment at their fingertips. This reign ended abruptly two weeks ago when the U.S.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
On November 23, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the U.S.
Erik K Pelton
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
The following is an edited transcript of my video The Benefits of Trademark Monitoring. Trademark monitoring is a tremendous tool in the toolkit for brand owners.
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Many years ago, I had a minor issue with impersonation. Someone on Twitter, likely a bot, was using my profile picture and a similar-ish name to sell “essay writing” services. I caught it quickly thanks to their use of hashtags I track.
Michael Geist
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Last week, I appeared before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage as part of the last panel of witnesses on Bill C-18, the Online News Act.
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Case Name: Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma Ltd. Teva Pharms. USA, Inc., 18-390 (MN), 2022 WL 3562555 (D. 18, 2022) (Noreika, J.) Drug Product and Patent(s)-in-Suit: Velphoro® (sucroferric oxyhydroxide); U.S. Patent No. 9,561,251 (“the ’251 patent”). By: Robins Kaplan LLP
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