The IPKat

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The topic of the 28 October session is " Researching transnational law in the local context: what questions to ask, what methods to use and how can we study transnational law? " The conference is free of charge, but requires on-site registration via email to: catedraderechonotarial@gmail.com. Registration is available here.

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The IPKat

APRIL 25, 2024

Since we last wrote for the IPKat on the topic , additional posts have discussed the Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee’s inquiry into the impact of AI on the creative industries and the UK House of Lords Inquiry into Large Language Models.

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Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The basic principle of the bill is simple: encourage large digital platforms to negotiate payment with news organizations for using news with the prospect of a mandated arbitration system overseen by the CRTC should they fail to reach agreement.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Submissions of papers covering a wide range of topics are encouraged, relating to how copyright law needs to be reformed in the 21st century. Participation is free of charge but registration is mandatory. Registration for in-person attendance is available here. Please note that places are limited.

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Michael Geist

APRIL 6, 2022

The lead lobbyist for Bill C-18 is telling its members to prioritize Google News and Facebook, yet somehow arguing that those free services are unfairly benefiting from the very links they post and encourage. In fact, the government is already saying that previous agreements may need to be renegotiated in light of the bill.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

This was a significant development as the Supreme Court of Canada had expressly rejected the idea and stated that admitting patent prosecution history “would undermine the public notice function of the claims, and increase uncertainty as well as fuelling the already overheated engines of patent litigation” ( Free World Trust v Électro Santé Inc.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

This followed the end of the parties peace agreement provided for by a settlement agreement following the last bout of litigation. The remaining 6 are free to be challenged for validity in the German courts. Purr-haps a good topic for a dissertation.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 9, 2023

The portal provides free access to 34,000 decisions by the Supreme Court from 1950 to 2021. Holds ‘Swiss Military’ mark cannot be registered by the defendant as it amounts to false trade description. Permitted use’ under the Trademarks Act requires a written agreement, reiterated Delhi High Court. Let us know in the comments.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

This year, we have divided these developments into three categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgments/Orders (Topicality/Impact). Top 10 Judgments/Orders [Topicality/Impact]. This judgment concerned the classification of payments under end-user license agreements (EULA). Durga Trading Corporation was clarified in this case.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 16, 2024

6] Although a consolidated legislative text is yet to be finalised and formally approved, the provisional political agreement reached between the relevant institutions on the AI Act introduces specific guardrails for General Purpose AI (“GPAI”) systems (and the GPAI models they are based on). [7]

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SpicyIP

JULY 11, 2021

Topical Highlight. Moreover, with several royalty-free licenses provided by Eli Lilly to ramp up local manufacture, the availability of the drug in the market is likely to have risen and it is all the more difficult to argue that the patent has not been worked. Trade Secret: In the Light of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry.

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SpicyIP

JULY 19, 2021

Topical Highlight. She contends that the ‘fair’ and ‘honest’ use thresholds under Section 30(1)(a) and (b) of the Trade Marks Act should come to the rescue of such advertisements. The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021: Overbroad, Disproportionate and Unnecessary. Resonance Digital LLP & Anr. 14 July, 2021].

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The domain of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) , especially after the adoption of the Uruguay Round’s resultant, the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) , has led to the adoption of an expanded understanding of IPRs in contemporary fields to strengthen the legal position of the rights holders.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

This is why ChatGPT seems so knowledgeable about a vast array of topics and subject areas. answering a different intended question or providing information about a different topic). The “ P ” in ChatGPT stands for “Pre-trained” meaning that ChatGPT is an already-trained, ready-to-use model. Again caveat emptor.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As in previous years, we have divided these developments into five categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgements/Orders (Topicality/Impact) b) Top 10 IP Judgements/Orders (Jurisprudence/Legal Lucidity) c) Top 10 IP Legislative and Policy Related Developments d) Other IP Developments; and e) Other Notable Developments. RDB and Co. the licensee.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 21, 2022

Topics include the evolution of the performers’ rights in the UK, through to all key aspects of the rights, such as subsistence, duration, ownership, licensing, remuneration, infringement, and exceptions. Lastly, chapter 11 provides a summary of performer’s rights around the world.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 21, 2023

The TRIPS waiver, which became a hot topic for debates around multilateralism from October 2020, brought to the forefront the international community’s inaction and paralysis in the face of a global crisis of unprecedented scale. The TRIPS agreement makes it clear that Members are free to pursue legitimate public policy objectives.

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