The IPKat

APRIL 27, 2023

Patents Annsley Merelle Ward reported on the Berichten Industriële Eigendom Symposium 2023, which featured a panel comprising Dutch UPC judges and a member of the drafting committee of the Rules of Procedure which addressed topics such as the Rules of Procedure and the Agreement on the Unified Patent Court.

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The IPKat

JUNE 16, 2022

The IPKat is pleased to inform its readers that the traditional IP events organized by Informa are back as in-person events and that IPKat readers are entitled to a VIP discount in the registration fee. The sessions will provide guidance on the core standards challenges as well emerging topics brought about by new technologies.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 22, 2023

Ramsey of the University of San Diego School of Law have just published an article on a very timely topic: "Raising the Threshold for Trademark Infringement to Protect Free Expression," 72 American University Law Review 1179 (2023). These defensive trademark doctrines, however, are narrow and often vary by jurisdiction.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Policy debates in the US and the EU by Anna Pokrovskaya "Reviewing" the prior art The question of whether AI can be considered a person having ordinary skill in the art (PHOSITA) in a given field is a topic of significant debate in the policy realms of both the US and the EU. Here’s what Anna writes: Can AI be considered a PHOSITA?

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The IPKat

AUGUST 31, 2022

The IPKat is pleased to host the following contribution by Katfriend Marianna Ryan (Edwin Coe and King's College London) on the topical issue of how Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are to be treated and what IP issues come with them. In each case, there must be a named “person” or “persons” who is to be called an author.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Background Wali’s predicament started on July 2, 2022, when Kurasov wrote on his personal Facebook page: “My paintings were used in Cairo subway without my permission and even mentioning my name! […] I am waiting for an official response about the theft of my paintings in a metro station” (See here , here ).

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Background Wali’s predicament started on July 2, 2022, when Kurasov wrote on his personal Facebook page: “My paintings were used in Cairo subway without my permission and even mentioning my name! […] I am waiting for an official response about the theft of my paintings in a metro station” (See here , here ).

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

As a result, the USPTO has requested comments from the public on 13 topics, which can be found at this link and are paraphrased and summarized below. After evaluating the public’s responses, the Senators requested that the USPTO prepare a summary of its findings by March 5, 2022. Comments must be received by the USPTO by September 7, 2021.

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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. is a more appropriate jurisdiction for the proceeding because, among other things, the plaintiff is a British citizen, the copyright is governed by U.K. Should copyright be treated like land or personal possessions? Background.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

They qualify as a metadata tag and aid the user to create, identify, follow, and contribute to a particular conversation or a topic on social networking sites and across other internet applications. Practices Adopted in Different Jurisdictions. Should distinguish the goods/services of one person from another.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This Conference marks the 25th anniversary of the Boards of Appeal and will bring together leading intellectual property experts from multiple jurisdictions, representing a broad spectrum of professional interests with representatives from some of the leading IP offices, lawmakers, judges, academics, and lawyers. Registration is open here.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

Producing, selling (attempting to sell), or importing a product by utilising an existing registered brand in an unlawful manner or by a person who does not have the authorization to use it is considered direct trademark infringement. A person who commits indirect infringement might be held vicariously or contributory accountable.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

According to the plaintiff, there was a third party hacking incident at the defendant company, Fastway Couriers, in February 2021, in which the personal data of over 450,000 individuals’ data was allegedly compromised. Cunniam v Fastway Couriers Dublin Circuit Court Record No.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

Producing, selling (attempting to sell), or importing a product by utilising an existing registered brand in an unlawful manner or by a person who does not have the authorization to use it is considered direct trademark infringement. A person who commits indirect infringement might be held vicariously or contributory accountable.

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The IPKat

MARCH 28, 2022

The speakers were well prepared and the organization was good, but what probably rendered it so pleasant was the possibility to meet so many colleagues at an international level in person. The conference lasted almost three days and with a large number of topics having been discussed.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

But we are increasingly focused on online counterfeiting and piracy, where threats are complex, dynamic, and inter-connected across multiple online channels and jurisdictions, all of which puts consumers further at risk. Targeted topics include IP infringement on fast-growing e-commerce platforms.

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

Osbourne sought a freezing injunction " restraining the dissipation of non-fungible assets alleged to have been stolen by persons unknown from a crypto asset account maintained by the claimant." This, alongside jurisdiction issues, creates challenges for enforcement.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Topics for Public Comment. Please explain how your experiences with the application of subject matter eligibility requirements in other jurisdictions, including China, Japan, Korea, and Europe, differ from your experiences in the United States. Additionally, if you are a patent owner or inventor, please include the number of U.S.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

All views expressed are personal]. Jurisprudence around product-of-nature subject matter has significantly developed in jurisdictions such as the US and EU. As the invention did not entail a new product or a technical advance, it was held to be obvious to a person skilled in the art. In Asthristis Relied Plus Ltd.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The regulation of artificial intelligence is the topic of national and international public consultations and a growing area of literature. Chapter five discusses the idea of giving AI legal personality, in order that liability be allocated to the AI itself. A recent contribution to that discussion is " We, the Robots?

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LexBlog IP

JULY 15, 2021

As a result, the USPTO has requested comments from the public on 13 topics, which can be found at this link and are paraphrased and summarized below. .” After evaluating the public’s responses, the Senators requested that the USPTO prepare a summary of its findings by March 5, 2022.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

MAY 6, 2022

The session will cover a range of topics include navigating Belt and Road disputes; the introduction of adjudication in Hong Kong; and the potential cost of meeting zero-carbon commitments in Asia. The event will be hosted at Herbert Smith Freehills' offices in London on 9 May 2022 at 0900 GMT.

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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. If personal information is required, rightsholders should present a court order.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 28, 2021

What constitutes "the same subject matter" thus remains relatively narrow in Europe, at least compared to a number of other jurisdictions. Before the pandemic, all Opposition Division (OD) and Boards of Appeal oral proceedings required in-person attendance at the EPO by all parties.

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The IPKat

JULY 7, 2023

The final remark of the panel evaluated the different approaches that jurisdictions are taking to regulate AI. The EU has a risk-based approach, which associates copyright in the case in which it is possible to identify the author and their personal choices behind the generative work ( Cofemel (C-683/17) test for originality).

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This is not the first time the UKIPO has engaged with a public call for views on the topic of AI and IP. Against this background, with this new public consultation the UKIPO is now looking for more concrete answers on three specific topics which could potentially lead to a Parliament intervention in the field of IP and AI. Background.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 8, 2022

This two-part blog post offers a reflection on the topic of content moderation and bias mitigation measures in copyright law. Part II explores the potential of property rights to increase bias in content moderation by looking at the topic from the perspective of Article 17 CDSM Directive. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

AUGUST 2, 2022

Ashley Brickles has acted on some of the most demanding European cartel cases in recent years and specialises in solving data-related challenges that arise during these complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations. It will be available, along with former editions, here. .

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The third question seeks clarification on the jurisdiction of national courts regarding injunctions for copyright infringement. A freely accessible website is addressed to all Internet users, while a website secured by access restrictions is addressed exclusively to persons who have gained lawful access to it (paras 32, 33 of the Opinion).

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

On the specific topic of ransomware, Congress is eyeing a similar bipartisan piece of legislation, the Sanction and Stop Ransomware Act. Cuba, Iran, N. ” The United States Innovation and Competition Act would invest roughly $200 billion into U.S. supply chains to foreign influence and protection of U.S.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It is important to understand what anti-SLAPP law applies in your jurisdiction and what jurisdictions your courts look to for interpretation of those laws. Complete a company versus personal property assessment. The FTC is exploring whether it has the authority to ban or limit the use of non-competes in the employment setting.

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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?) Mandamus Jurisdiction in CPC Patent Technologies PTY Ltd. Wade was good law before being overturned by the Court last term. Apple Inc. ,

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It is important to understand what anti-SLAPP law applies in your jurisdiction and what jurisdictions your courts look to for interpretation of those laws. Complete a company versus personal property assessment. The FTC is exploring whether it has the authority to ban or limit the use of non-competes in the employment setting.

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The IPKat

JUNE 25, 2021

The book also brings in various associated topics such as the inter partes review proceedings at the USPTO, the handling of conflicts of interest, patent enforcement from a university perspective, the benefits to society of the patent system, the university treatment of data plus much more. It explores how IP underpins technology transfer.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Another person or entity has applied for a trademark at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) that is similar to your trademark. One reason for this is because the TTAB does not have jurisdiction over other types of counterclaims that defendants often assert in trademark district court litigations.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A summary introduction follows for each section, each of which relates to a country or legal jurisdiction the white paper covers (for specific information for a given country, please see the white paper): China ( John Kind ). I look forward to working on this year’s upcoming paper to advance these topics further. ” See id.

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The IPKat

JULY 30, 2021

Ten years ago, a proportionality test was a radical idea embraced only by a handful of academics [see here for one of the earliest EU-focused publications on the topic]. here ] and perhaps most conservative jurisdiction, is clearly noteworthy.

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