LexBlog IP

JUNE 29, 2023

Since 2021, when the FTC promulgated the Made in the USA Rule (Rule), we have gotten accustomed to seeing MUSA cases that rely heavily upon the Rule, which allows the agency to seek monetary civil penalties. Even though the agency developed a pretty broad definition of “labels,” this is a real limitation. .”

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 9, 2023

This section also prohibits hospitals or psychiatric hospitals from taking any action to prevent a physician from discussing such topics or working for another medical facility or office. would be subject to administrative enforcement by the Labor Commissioner. However, section 9 states that sections 1, 7.8

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 12, 2023

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has issued a Request for Comments (RFC) on Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) system accountability measures and policies to advance its efforts to ensure AI systems work as claimed and without causing harm.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Tanner commented “this guy sucks,” but the post “contained no profanity, and it was on topic with the substance of the post.” ” The Facebook page administrator initially deleted the comment. “While not entirely on topic, this comment also abided by the page’s terms and conditions.”

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 9, 2023

This section also prohibits hospitals or psychiatric hospitals from taking any action to prevent a physician from discussing such topics or working for another medical facility or office. would be subject to administrative enforcement by the Labor Commissioner. However, section 9 states that sections 1, 7.8

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 29, 2022

So, for today’s meeting, the first substantive topic was possible amendments to the TSR, and this, oddly enough, brings us back to 2014, which is also the year that Macklemore beat out Kendrick Lamar and Ed Sheeran for Best New Artist at the Grammys. Being able to cancel such subscriptions easily has been a frequent FTC topic of late.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2023

The letters themselves are called Notice of Penalty Offense (Notice) letters, and since it has been awhile since we discussed the topic, we will provide a brief recap of the legal authority that the agency is invoking. End of sentence. Health claims vary tremendously, and the science varies even more so.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

With respect to improving and expanding domestic biomanufacturing production capacity and processes, the Executive Order requires that the heads of various relevant agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Commerce “identif[y] policy recommendations to expand domestic biomanufacturing.,

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Article III standing remains a hot topic at all levels of federal litigation and across many different areas of law. With surgery as the only viable course of treatment, Cloudbreak Therapeutics created a topical application of multikinase inhibitors to provide a non-surgical treatment to prevent recurring tumors, which is recognized in U.S.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2022

It is not every day that the FTC sues the CEO of a publicly traded company, and it is even less often that we see a federal court opinion on the topic, so this decision warrants a deep dive. And in August 2021, the FTC filed a separate administrative action against FleetCor and its CEO regarding the same practices. Background.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The second portion of the notice emphasizes the consistency of disclosure to the USPTO among other governmental agencies and commercialization activities, including market testing, offers for sale, and reduction to practice. Director Vidal highlights four different topics as they relate to the duty of disclosure standard: 1.

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43(B)log

APRIL 26, 2022

1 Joint & Muscle Spray and Cream Topical Pain Relief Brand” on: (1) its Australian website; (2) social media; and (3) Ultimate Fighting Championship (“UFC”) athletes’ clothing in matches televised in the United States. MaxRelief used to surce pain relief spray products in Australia from a non-party, but stopped in 2014.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 11, 2022

The title of this series is an homage to the great Lesley Fair, who launched and authors many of the best of the FTC’s business blogs and who coined this term in her blog reviewing 2013 cases on the same topic. detailing previous administrative cases involving violations of the Textile Act. One group paid $1.26

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

This case revisits the venerable topic of if, and when, cloning-and-revising a legal document can be copyright infringement. In another paragraph, it simply replaces “Expense Fund” with “Administrative Expense Fund” and “S&P” with “NAIC.” Copyright Protection for Legal Documents.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JULY 11, 2023

Agency for International Development (USAID) to help over 100 nations produce high quality official statistics. They have access to administrative records, censuses, and high-quality survey data and tools like our American Community Survey and OnTheMap for Emergency Management. Why is this important? Here in the U.S.,

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

CIPO is a special operating agency of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and is responsible for the administration of intellectual property in Canada. The program involves a 10-week placement as a legal intern to gain real-world experience in IP law. of the CUSMA.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 30, 2022

Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), calling for action. Department of Homeland Security, the European Agency for Cybersecurity, Europol, and other experts. The public interest group, which has strong connections with rightsholders, sent a submission to the U.S.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The following is a cross-post from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Tribal Consultation Best Practice Guidelines , developed at the same time, aids other coastal organizations that engage with tribal partners on any topic. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency; U.S.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

1) of the afore-mentioned PD Interpretation, which, however, is premised on the fact that the repeated infringer bore an administrative penalty or legal liability. For those who are interested in this topic, the chapter might be a fun read. A relatively closer one seems to be Article 4.2(1) 1)-(6) of the PD Interpretation.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Further, Ragavan received the Overseas Development Agency Shared Scholarship Scheme (ODASS Scholarship) administered by the Administration of Commonwealth Universities to pursue her LL.M Learn the practical aspects of Patent application and prosecution in the context of Indian IPR law. from King’s College, University of London.

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Velocity of Content

APRIL 27, 2022

After delivering their findings to the Swedish National Food Administration, the alarm was sounded. The regulatory agencies will be doing their own research to understand what threat there is to the public. However, to my topic, the value of not missing something important is well worth the investment.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The Kessler Doctrine : If you want to really dig into this case, please read my article on the topic that I wrote for an Akron Law review IP symposium issue. The question in the petition is whether the Federal Circuit is permitted to “reverse an administrative agency’s decision on a factual ground not addressed by the agency.”

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Apparently Consumer protection agency called Sephora to clarify the situation—there was no litigation. Arochi: Interior Ministry and Consumer Protection Agency require permits for some sweepstakes/contests. TV contest for example requires a specific agency permit. Can be difficult depending on how contest structured.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 5, 2023

Examples of service categorization classes include: Advertisement, business administration, business management, and office functions are all part of Class 35. Class 41: Education, training, amusement, and so on. It is not in your best interests to broaden the specification to include items or services that the firm does not aim to market.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Topics: Enablement / Written Description (All three are biotech / pharma): 3 Cases; Infringement (FDA Labeling): 1 Case; Anticipation (On Sale Bar): 1 Case; Double Patenting (Still the law?) The petition asks simply: “Whether the ordinary summary judgment standard of Rule 56 applies to review of agency action.”

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

I previously pointed out that the proposal was unnecessarily ambitious and was destined to be bogged down for proposing to exceed the agency’s regulatory jurisdiction. The actual rule proposals are not yet public, but the agency has commented publicly that the title is very representative of its limited content (i.e.,

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 4, 2021

It seems that without the transfer of the relevant right or the provision of special power of attorney or other agreement, the Collective Management Agency is not entitled to collect any remuneration (rule of written assignment). or e.nikolarea@metaxopouloslaw.gr ).

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Velocity of Content

JANUARY 20, 2023

This webcast series was created by CCC to help facilitate important conversations on critical topics related to standards. Judging by the participation in the Sustainability webcast in particular, and in this series overall, that our community is deeply invested in the topic and looking to achieve very high goals and meaningful outcomes.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In-Person Hearings Should Not Require the Consent of an Adversary Last week, the PTAB published an updated Oral Hearing Guide ( here ) to reflect current agency practices. The changes include rather mundane clarifications on such topics as public access and demonstrative submission for ex parte hearings.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The bureaus that we represent—the International Trade Administration (ITA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)—are distinct in their missions but share the Biden-Harris Administration and Department of Commerce’s commitments to coupling environmental sustainability with economic growth, and to partnering with the U.S.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Though it won’t be the final word on the topic, the decision gives us more insights into the Copyright Office’s thinking on the matter. The Copyright Review Board is the Copyright Office’s internal administrative review process for the registration decisions of individual copyright examiners.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In its second decision between the parties on this topic, the court has dismissed the appeal for lack of Article III standing in Apple Inc. The Federal Circuit noted the difference in standing requirements to appear before administrative agencies and federal court. Qualcomm Inc. , No 20-1683 (Fed. Background.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

These laws have also been accompanied by a number of implementation regulations and administrative rules. It broadens the CSL’s coverage of certain topics by emphasising national security and classifying data according to how important it is to Chinese national security. Data Security Law (DSL).

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U.S. Department of Commerce

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Radios relied on by police, fire, and paramedics did not easily operate across different agencies. First responders needed a way to communicate that was interoperable among different agencies, disciplines, and jurisdictions and that accommodated the ever-increasing use of data. First responders struggled to communicate with each other.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics: FTC Proposes Rule Banning Use of Non-Competes. Federal agencies actively enforce restrictions on non-competes, leading to criminal indictments in specific industries. Bipartisan efforts in Congress aim for a unified approach to non-compete covenants.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 27, 2022

Third, this bill reaches topics well beyond children’s privacy. Instead, the bill repeatedly implicates general consumer protection concerns and, most troublingly, content moderation topics. ” The scope of this taskforce likely exceeds privacy topics. “Profile a child by default.” New Regulations.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

APRIL 1, 2022

1] A 5-4 majority concluded that the America Invents Act grants “unreviewable authority” within the executive branch to administrative patent judges “incompatible with their status as inferior officers” under the appointments clause of the U.S. Supreme Court decided the highly anticipated U.S. Arthrex Inc. ”[15].

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