TorrentFreak

JULY 11, 2022

When the Motion Picture Association shut down the torrent icon YIFY , Demonii went down with it. It stayed offline too, until just a few days ago. Trackers are a crucial part of the BitTorrent infrastructure, making it easier for downloaders and uploaders to connect to each other. Demonii Tracker. Surprise Comeback.

Technology 145

Technology Copyright 145

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. Background. But before we focus on the decision, we need to get some unusually messy procedural history tied to the AMG decision out of the way.

Litigation 52

Litigation Advertising Advertising Reporting 52

Intellectual Property Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Topic This case addresses the proper standard for an appeal of a discretionary decision by a successor judge as well as requests for attorneys’ fees under 35 U.S.C. § FMC used the District Court’s claim construction as the basis for a motion for summary judgment of noninfringement, which OneSubsea opposed. FMC’s accused device].

IP 130

IP Litigation Patent Law 130

Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 24, 2022

AI-generated art isn’t perfect, but it’s become a viable option for set decor on motion pictures and other commercial productions. Here’s what you need to know. Pandas, Monkeys and Clearance Culture. “Nobody cleared the panda.” It was actually a panda poster, tacked to a child’s bedroom wall.

Artwork 87

Artwork Copyright Infringement Copyright Art 87

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 10, 2023

Topic This case addresses the proper standard for an appeal of a discretionary decision by a successor judge as well as requests for attorneys’ fees under 35 U.S.C. § ” FMC used the District Court’s claim construction as the basis for a motion for summary judgment of noninfringement, which OneSubsea opposed.

IP 52

IP Litigation Patent Law 52

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 2, 2020

For more information about any topic herein, please see our October 20, 2020 webinar, “ IP and Cannabis: The Current Landscape ,” or contact your Fish attorney. Cannabis [i] is a rapidly growing industry; in 2019, overall sales of cannabis products legal under state law were estimated to be worth $13.6 billion by 2025. [ii] FDA Regulation.

IP 52

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SpicyIP

MAY 4, 2023

Music Broadcast Ltd. ( pdf ) and clarified that post the 2012 amendment, communication of a sound recording to the public will mean utilization of the underlying literary and musical works therein. The court interpreted this right to arise from the proviso(s) to Section 17 , 18 and Section 19 (9) and (10) that were inserted by the 2012 amendment.

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Music Copyright Ownership Licensing 98

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that California Civil Code section 980(a)(2) , which grants “exclusive ownership” of a sound recording fixed before February 15, 1972, to its “author,” provides only an exclusive right of reproduction and distribution, and does not provide an exclusive right of public performance. Flo & Eddie, Inc.

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Blogging Copyright Settlement Music 83

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

After a heady 2020, 2021 proved to be a return to normalcy for the PTAB. While there was significant excitement early in the year about how the Supreme Court would rule in Arthrex , its decision in June mostly maintained the status quo. Unlike rehearing, Director review is not available for non-final decisions or institution decisions. 18, 2021).

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

Biosimilar Approvals and Launches in 2021. Biosimilar Regulatory Updates. Legislation and Executive Orders Relating to Biologics and Biosimilars. BPCIA Litigation. Antitrust and Competition. Post-Grant Challenges at the PTAB. Conclusion. Biosimilar Approvals and Launches in 2021. Amgen’s Riabni ™ (rituximab-arrx) launched in January 2021.

Litigation 52

Litigation Settlement Patent Marketing 52

SpicyIP

AUGUST 30, 2021

Topical Highlight. Sun Pharma v. Cipla: Madras HC Rejects COVID as an Excuse for Passing Off. In this guest post , Kedar Ganesh Dhargalkar analyses the recent case of Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. Cipla Ltd. , The Court granted an ad-interim injunction in favour of the plaintiffs. Thematic Highlight.

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Non-Fungible Tokens Fair Use Advertising Advertising 105

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

[Eric’s note: this is the post you’ve been waiting for: Prof. Ochoa’s definitive analysis of the Supreme Court’s Warhol opinion. This post is 11,000+ words long, so you may want to block out some time to enjoy this properly.] By Guest Blogger Tyler Ochoa By a 7-2 vote, the U.S. Goldsmith , No. 21-869 (May 18, 2023).

Fair Use 95

Fair Use Derivative Work Blogging Licensing 95

LexBlog IP

MARCH 12, 2023

Can a pleading citing “information and belief” for its allegations of misappropriation survive a motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6)? In a post for Patently-O , Peter describes how the TSCMJG came into existence. Disputes over inventorship are not confined to patent cases and often arise in trade secrets cases too.

Blogging 52

Blogging Litigation Ownership Reporting 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

[This is a 6k+ word blog post that was joyless to write and most likely will be joyless to read.]. If you want a distillation of this decision, consider this line: “Far from justifying pre-enforcement facial invalidation, the Platforms’ obsession with terrorists and Nazis proves the opposite.” Background.

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