The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Findings from the legal practice of the member states and considerations on interpretation in European law ". The event will focus on topics like digital platforms, investment in electronic communications infrastructures, Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and Artificial Intelligence. More information can be found here.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 13, 2022

“TorGuard knows and encourages its end users to use its VPN service to access The Pirate Bay and pirate content” the complaint read, pointing to a topic in the Torguard forums. The company allegedly ‘encouraged’ subscribers to use pirate sites while helping to conceal movie piracy. servers. .

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. Drawing on Twin Books , they argued, “a publication of a work in the United States without the statutory notice of copyright fell into the public domain,” as per the U.S. Background. In 1949, C.W. It was published in the U.K.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The topics covered were numerous and very technical (biologic drugs, second medical use patents, SPC waivers and divisional patents, just to name a few) and the synthesis abilities of this former Kat do not allow for them to be covered here. It emerged that a major recourse to forum shopping is somehow expected.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 30, 2024

With a view to meeting these challenges, the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (the FCA ”), has published a White Paper on “Quantum Security for the Financial Sector” (the “ White Paper ”). [1] Regulators should consider knowledge sharing across jurisdictions.

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The IPKat

JUNE 26, 2022

The event is designed to encourage interactive discussions among participants through panel debates, with each of them covering 4 or 5 key topics related to each specific sector. The programme will include panel sessions, UPC Boot Camp, AIPPI Cafés, Women in AIPPI Social Event, Young Members Forum, 3 social events (incl.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 10, 2021

Today, the NYIPLA exceeds 1,500 intellectual property attorneys practicing throughout the United States and abroad.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 16, 2022

The €47 million EU SME fund provides for the reimbursement of 90% of the fees charged by the Member States for IP scanning services that perform a comprehensive assessment of the intellectual property needs of the applicant SME, taking into account the innovation potential of its intangible assets.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Site Blocking and CDN Providers Large international rightsholders are broadly in favor of site-blocking measures, but the topic is controversial in Japan. Proposals to restrict access to information would almost certainly face challenges under Japan’s constitution.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 2, 2021

Topical Highlight. The various reforms concern the patent application exam and the creation of specialized ADR forums for IP cases. India’s ambassador to the WTO stated that the COVID vaccine IP waiver negotiation deadlines could not be met due to the failure of a few members to engage with the text-based waiver negotiation.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While at least one of these state laws now expressly exempts most trade secret and non-compete lawsuits from its scope, there remains a backlog of cases filed before the new regime where the anti-SLAPP law stands as the primary hurdle before a case can even proceed to full discovery.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We have covered several introductory topics about 337 Investigations at the International Trade Commission (ITC) through the lens of its most common context [1] —as another forum for patent litigation. [2] 3] However, patent litigation is but one potential use of this forum. Differences from District Court Trade Secret Claims.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 9, 2022

Importantly, the pandemic brought to WIPO’s attention areas to better serve its member states, specifically, in preparation for future disruptions. The idea of competition to WIPO’s PCT system is a broader one in looking at how WIPO and its related services can remain valuable as a whole to its member states. Copyright Office), and Ms.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 3, 2022

This blog post summarizes some of the significant decisions grouped by the hot topics below. The district court dismissed plaintiff’s complaint for failure to state a claim. There have been some noteworthy recent decisions in trade secrets law. Sufficiency of Trade Secret Pleadings and Allegations of Misappropriation. Thanoo , 999 F.3d

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While at least one of these state laws now expressly exempts most trade secret and non-compete lawsuits from its scope, there remains a backlog of cases filed before the new regime where the anti-SLAPP law stands as the primary hurdle before a case can even proceed to full discovery.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

and (2) Is eligibility a pure questions of law (based upon the claims); or does it also involve a “question of fact for the jury based upon the state of the art at the time of the patent?” The petition asks two questions: (1) What does it mean to be “directed to” an ineligible concept? Alice Step 1).

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As readers know, many Member States missed the deadline, so earlier this year the Commission referred 11 of them to the CJEU for failure to fully transpose the Directive. This seems to have had an effect on all Member States aside from Bulgaria and Poland, who have still not implemented the Directive into their national laws.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 17, 2023

Key topics include: Whether to use a single agreement for various jurisdictions, or multiple different agreements. Which states have choice of law or forum provisions to be aware of. Which states impose strict penalties for failure to comply with restrictive covenants statutes.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 17, 2023

Key topics include: Whether to use a single agreement for various jurisdictions, or multiple different agreements. Which states have choice of law or forum provisions to be aware of. Which states impose strict penalties for failure to comply with restrictive covenants statutes.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Free alienability Common law favours the easy alienability of authors’ rights, which is particularly evident in the United States (U.S.). Under Article 22, Member States may impose time limits on the exercise of the revocation, and may allow the grantee time to begin or resume exploitation before the revocation takes effect.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

CIPA will hold their Congress on 15 September 2022 from 8:00am to 7:00pm (BST), with a stimulating programme including high-profile keynote speakers and topical panel discussions in which members can share their expertise. Topics include the latest insights on Artificial Intelligence, NFTs, sustainability, and more.

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Velocity of Content

MARCH 31, 2022

Don’t get me wrong: Flags ought to be considered interesting, both as artifacts representing history and as representation of the ideals of national states. Creating solutions together is our approach; check out this recording of a recent forum we hosted, “ Workflow of the Future: The Role of Standards.”.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A recent decision on this very topic, however, reveals a different perspective on embedding practices and the “server test.” These issues around trust and misinformation on social media platforms will continue to dominate headlines across technological, legal, and public opinion forums.

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The IP Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Ninth Circuit was recently called upon to decide a case of first impression for it involving the interplay between immunity granted to website providers under the Communications Decency Act (“CDA”) and potential civil liability under The Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2018 (“FOSTA”). Reddit, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 2, 2023

1 June 2023 marks a significant step forward for patent protection and enforcement in Europe with the commencement of a new unified European patent system comprising: A Unitary Patent, providing uniform protection and equal effect across all participating Member States on a one-stop-shop basis.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 13, 2022

Merely providing the forum where harmful conduct took place cannot otherwise serve to impose liability onto Omegle.” I will have more to say on this topic in a very lengthy FOSTA roundup blog post stuck in my queue. John Doe’s video feed, his brandishing of C.H.’s ” FOSTA. ” Cite to Doe v. .” 230’s Immunity.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Maxwell Goss also has an earlier post this year on the same topic that was published by The Michigan Law Journal. Is there a circuit split on the enforceability of forum selection clauses? Given the many differences between state laws on restrictive covenants, a forum selection clause can be outcome determinative.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Also, “The complaint does not allege specific facts to support an inference that Facebook has assumed a traditional public function, that the state coerced Facebook’s conduct, or that Facebook and the state are interdependent.” As stated above, Section 230’s protections extend to the publication of false information.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

–Penn State Football @PennStateFball on 12/7/2020. So, there you go—Metro-Goldin-Mayer and Pennsylvania State University are two different entities each associated with a distinctive roar connected to their institution. . –Kat Eschner, The Story of Hollywood’s Most Famous Lion (2017).

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Ninth Circuit was recently called upon to decide a case of first impression for it involving the interplay between immunity granted to website providers under the Communications Decency Act (“CDA”) and potential civil liability under The Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2018 (“FOSTA”).

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

1] Nevertheless, the PTAB remains the most active forum for patent disputes nationwide, handling significantly more matters in 2021 than both the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas and the District of Delaware. [2]. See United States v. Petitioner’s stipulation stated that it “will not pursue in this case the specific grounds. [in]

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Care should be taken to review state law as to new statutes affecting employee non-compete/non-solicit provisions and applicability with at least 20 states having new statutes and approximately 70 statutes pending. Protecting Trade Secrets and Enforcing Restrictive Covenants Internationally. View the Recording.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

” Bruce Gilley is a controversial professor at Portland State University, best known for arguing in favor of colonialism. The court implies stabin might have characterized Gilley’s response as off-topic, though that wouldn’t be a viewpoint-neutral position. Is that really what you meant?” in nominal damages.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Care should be taken to review state law as to new statutes affecting employee non-compete/non-solicit provisions and applicability with at least 20 states having new statutes and approximately 70 statutes pending. Protecting Trade Secrets and Enforcing Restrictive Covenants Internationally. View the Recording.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 9, 2023

committed in the United States” as required under §1837(2) of the DTSA. Restrictive Covenant Cases and Posts from around the United States: No-recruit agreements, which are restrictive covenants that forbid a former employee from soliciting his/her former colleagues, are a hot topic in many jurisdictions.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Gardiner made the weak argument that his Facebook page can’t be a public forum because it’s hosted on a private network (Facebook). City Government Can’t Remove Off-Topic Comments From Its Social Media Page–Kimsey v. State Legislator Doesn’t Understand That He Works for the Government–Attwood v. Ziegenhorn.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 5, 2024

The topic is a doctrinal morass because many details can affect the analysis. What topics does the account discuss? The Supreme Court’s Test The court unanimously holds: When a government official posts about job-related topics on social media, it can be difficult to tell whether the speech is official or private.

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