LexBlog IP

JUNE 16, 2022

We spend many of our working hours – and far too many of our nonworking hours – talking about Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) issues, and we can confidently state that no one has ever said to us, “I sure do wish the agency would issue yet another policy statement.”

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The new guidelines cover topics such as formality examination and procedures for trade mark applications, oppositions, declarations of invalidity, cancellations, classification of goods and services, examination of applications for change of trade mark ownership, trade mark renewal and other procedural issues.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 10, 2024

Through these platforms, individuals can access content that was previously inaccessible and engage in discussions on topics that were once considered sensitive or controversial. A false public statement must be the subject of a libel action. However, between now and then social media influence also has some problems.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 12, 2023

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has issued a Request for Comments (RFC) on Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) system accountability measures and policies to advance its efforts to ensure AI systems work as claimed and without causing harm.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Back to the meeting – and we will start with the dark patterns discussion because we keep hearing about this topic. And finally, we had a third agenda item, which was another policy statement, because it apparently wouldn’t be a public Commission meeting without a policy statement.

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Velocity of Content

DECEMBER 9, 2021

It was written as a precursor to the CCC Town Hall program webinar “Understanding the new UKRI Open Access Policy’’ on UKRI’s Open Access (OA) policy, which took place on Wednesday 27 th October. The long-awaited Open Access (OA) policy from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) , the UK’s leading research funder, is here.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 5, 2023

We would very much like to focus heavily on celebrating, but things just feel a bit too complicated this year – particularly when it comes to the hot topics of Pride Month, LGBTQ issues and corporate support of the LGBTQ community.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

This is the latest ruling in an investigation by DC Attorney General into Meta’s content moderation practices, especially regarding COVID-19 policies. Another police officer disciplined for posting an anti-BLM statement on Facebook. Facebook resisted a subpoena demanding public (or near-public) posts.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2023

Copyright Office (“Office”) has published guidance on its policy and practices for examining and registering works that contain material generated by the use of artificial intelligence technology. The Office recognizes that AI-generated works implicate other copyright issues not addressed in this statement.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Whether it is South Asian Basmati Brawls, the much-to-tread trail of transparency, the Statements of Patent (Non-)Working, or the Indian “Bayh Dole” Bill, some stories never cease to beguile us. He wrote detailed posts on this topic later here and here. One troubling issue with the MHRD Chairs was the opaqueness of its functioning.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 12, 2023

Copyright Office (“Office”) has published guidance on its policy and practices for examining and registering works that contain material generated by the use of artificial intelligence technology. The Office recognizes that AI-generated works implicate other copyright issues not addressed in this statement.

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43(B)log

MARCH 25, 2024

The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act requires cigarette packages to include “color graphics depicting the negative health consequences of smoking to accompany the [updated] label statements.” Similarly, emotional response to a statement is irrelevant to its truth. That is a factual statement.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

From 2000 to 2005, the department published 12 volumes in the Asian studies series, demonstrating the institute’s policy and dedication to Asia. For example, the statement at page 9, ‘In recent years, case law has become another significant source of law’, does indeed clearly convey that ‘China values cases’.

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The IPKat

MAY 1, 2022

The conference will provide attendees with insights on the latest market developments, as well as case law and regulators on this topic. For more information, on the official event statement, submission deadline, and main contact, click here. The event will be held in person and live-streamed.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 2, 2023

As a result, many companies are developing corporate policies on employee use of AI. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a joint statement on “Enforcement Efforts Against Discrimination and Bias in Automated Systems.” ” Joint Statement at 2. ” Joint Statement at 2.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

6] UK Government Policy Paper, AI regulation: a pro-innovation approach (29 March 2023), [link]. [7] 6] UK Government Policy Paper, AI regulation: a pro-innovation approach (29 March 2023), [link]. [7] 6] For example, the CMA published an initial report on AI foundation models in September 2023. [7] 2] Ibid , at para. 23 and 24. [4]

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2023

The USCO’s policy statement was released against the backdrop of the proliferation of generative AI tools which are able to create content based on user prompts. The USCO states that it “recognizes that AI-generated works implicate other copyright issues not addressed in this statement.”

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Later, those two companies formed an official partnership to develop a C3-binding protein (the same topic for which Amyndas had shared data). Zealand’s patent applications also published relating to the same topic. 1391(b)-(d). ” Id. .” ” Id.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This significance extends to the critical implications it holds for reaching a consensus on intellectual property (IP) policies. This statement underscores the significance of safeguarding cultural identities and expressions, which are integral aspects of human societies.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

Such judicial understanding is summarized by Statement 115 set by the Federal Justice Council: “The limitations of copyright established in articles 46, 47 and 48 of the Copyright Law must be interpreted extensively, in accordance with the fundamental rights and the social function of the property established in article 5, XXIII, of CF/88”.

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IP Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Copyright Office (USCO) is seeking public comments on the various legal, technical and policy issues raised by AI systems. Although these issues are likely to play out in the courts in coming years, it will be interesting to see what, if any, guidance the USCO may offer on this topic. Now, the U.S.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

“It suggests a fully supportive policy framework, more consistent use of technological measures and a more responsible media environment, all underpinned by proven education and enforcement that can match the growing scale of the threat and will encourage audiences to value and support creative endeavors.”

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IPilogue

JULY 19, 2021

However, it is hard to imagine a director ever regretting this statement after the movie’s release. Nevertheless, Justice McHaffie also rooted his judgment in the longstanding public interest policy of the non-protection of facts. Directors tend to state this at the beginning of a film to authenticate it. The late Thomas P.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Copyright Office (USCO) is seeking public comments on the various legal, technical and policy issues raised by AI systems. Although these issues are likely to play out in the courts in coming years, it will be interesting to see what, if any, guidance the USCO may offer on this topic. Now, the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 26, 2022

Keeping with the topic of interwoven advertising and nonadvertising content, CARU highlighted as the second topic of concern the use of influencers and endorser advertising in the metaverse. It makes good sense that the FTC does not jump in to act without fully assessing the landscape, lest it inadvertently deter innovation.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 15, 2023

For musician Maria Schneider, whose class action lawsuit against YouTube will head to a jury trial next month, the status quo and its alleged facilitator have been a constant topic of discussion for well over a decade. What Do Whore Houses, Meth Labs, and YouTube Have in Common? “OK, I know: that title really hits below the belt.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 21, 2022

Yesterday’s sole topic for the monthly public Federal Trade Commission (FTC) meeting was identity theft. No policy statements, no votes, no repeal of carefully crafted bipartisan policy documents, just identity theft, statistics about identity theft and the FTC’s resources about identity theft.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 11, 2022

One of the most contentious topics in arbitration is the arbitrability of IP disputes. The question at hand was whether an arbitral tribunal may rule on a lawsuit for the enforcement of a mortgage by sale and whether the topic at hand was under the purview of an arbitration agreement.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2024

This fellowship is awarded to a PhD candidate in an Indian University, whose doctoral studies are on IP and/or innovation policy, with a focus on public interest, transparency and accountability, or socially beneficial legal and policy levers. The defendants did not submit their written statements. Malobika Sen!

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MAY 25, 2022

The statements by Germany (speaking on behalf of Group B), the EU, as well as the Central Europe and Baltic States (CEBS) made it clear, however, that none of these countries were ready to greenlight the proposal, due to concerns that the work plan could provide a path to binding legal instruments. .” While the U.S.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

” Both apps allegedly were not responsive enough to complaints or unmasking requests, including not following their own purported policies. Third, this lawsuit overlaps the broader censorial efforts to impose liability for social media addiction, including an MDL on that topic in the Northern District of California. ICS Provider.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 17, 2022

Since the topic requires a full-fledged research paper with detailed arguments, the post only touches upon the constitutional and international law aspects to show that there is a strong logico-legal case worth investigating, for the R2R in India.) . Thanks to Akshat Agrawal for his comments on the draft.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Given the strength of the 11th Circuit decision, it would be ideal to have that opinion frame SCOTUS’s consideration of the topic. However, Texas’ law does introduce new and terrible policy ideas, such as the mandatory transparency requirements that have no equivalent among traditional media. ” I agree. .

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The IPKat

JANUARY 9, 2022

Along with the featured session were panels comprised of experts from the major jurisdictions to discuss various IP policy and practice areas. Key Developments in International Patent & Trade Secret Law and Policy The second panel was moderated by Dr. Michael Zeitler (Kuhnen & Wacker). Maria Strong (U.S.

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The IPKat

JULY 5, 2021

But then, of course, in a statement published on 1 June, the two companies said they have signed an agreement under which Nokia will license mobile telecoms technology to Daimler. Our panel tackled some of the general legal and policy issues raised by the referral. meaning no answers from the CJEU. queries the French IPChat].

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The appropriateness of the total aggregate royalty burden can be assessed by reference to other statements of the approximate size of the total aggregate royalty burden, for example from the hedonic regression analysis ([822]). Then it moved on to the inevitable topic of appeal. InterDigital advanced four grounds of appeal.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Don’t let the legal sophistry distract from the law’s counterproductive and terrible policy consequences. Virtually every Internet service curates third-party content topically or thematically, such as message board topical threading. The Florida Appellate Brief.

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