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Piracy Shield: AGCOM Fines ISP Assoc. For ‘Obstructing Supervisory Activities’

TorrentFreak

While no communication appears to have been received from the communications regulator on that topic, AGCOM has managed to find time to fine ASSOProvider for obstructing AGCOM’s supervisory activities. Furthermore, AGCOM itself sent a notice to all Italian providers asking them to participate in the working table.”

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Egyptian Case Kurasov v. Wali: Where inspiration meets imitation in the art world

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Consequently, it handed Wali a 6-month imprisonment sentence, a 10,000 Egyptian pounds fine for each infringed work, and accorded Kurasov 100,000 Egyptian pounds in damages. Wali underscores the importance of acknowledging original works and the perils of crossing the fine line that separates inspiration from imitation.

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Egyptian Case Wali v. Kurasov: Where inspiration meets imitation in the art world

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Consequently, it handed Wali a 6-month imprisonment sentence, a 10,000 Egyptian pounds fine for each infringed work, and accorded Kurasov 100,000 Egyptian pounds in damages. Kurasov underscores the importance of acknowledging original works and the perils of crossing the fine line that separates inspiration from imitation.

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Around the IP Blogs

The IPKat

The author reviewed several cases where compulsory licenses were granted by Indian authorities, including those in the field of pharmaceuticals [see also an earlier post on this topic on The IPKat ]. The topic was followed up with another post from the same blog, this time on collective trade marks in Argentina.

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The War Over the Future of WHOIS

Plagiarism Today

Even back then, privacy issues were a hot topic with many concerned that such a public database of personal information would lead to spam, harassment and other issues. On the other, they had the EU threatening them with fines for publishing that same information. The system has been around in some form or another since 1982.

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Understanding the International Guide to Patent Case Management for Judges by WIPO

SpicyIP

Fine usage of sources has been done in the report which accounts for balanced perspectives while also ensuring legal objectivity. The concept of compulsory licensing and its applicability is explained in Indian context, as a selected topic, before the chapter concludes. Throughout the chapter, select datasets have been cited.

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Bill to Decriminalise IP offences

IIPRD

He urged the authorities to put their faith in people, said minor offences shouldn’t result in punishment, and that fine-paying options should be available. In India, the topic of criminal punishment for copyright infringement has generated considerable controversy. The Supreme Court ruled in Knit Pro International v.

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