The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The event will focus on topics like digital platforms, investment in electronic communications infrastructures, Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and Artificial Intelligence. IPAN is an independent, not for profit membership organisation committed to championing the importance and understanding of IP of both large and small businesses.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 16, 2022

In January and February WIPO will host webinars on the following topics: " ISNI: Numbering public names for the creative industries ", " Rights Data and Identifiers for Musical Works and Rights Holders " and " Rights data and identifiers for performers ". What are the boundaries on copyright protection for video games?

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Criminal sanctions against those who make unauthorised communications of copyright works to the public for profit or reward or to an extent which will cause prejudice to the copyright owners. AI is currently the “hot topic” around the globe.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 18, 2022

VPNs have recently become a sensitive topic in United States mainstream media. Many VPNs have the best interests of consumers in mind but others are simply interested in making profits. VPNs are valuable tools for people who want to use the Internet securely with decent privacy. They are often the result of heavy competition.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

This is the question Miquel Peguera raises on Kluwer Copyright Blog, alongside his analysis of the topic. moral rights. Is the Spanish implementation of Art. 17 CDSM compatible with EU law? For patents, the Swedish specialised courts have provided a great gain in efficiency and low rate of appeals.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 22, 2023

This is a highly controversial topic in the music industry, with many insiders suggesting that commercial use of these models could breach copyright law. Exactly what is allowed and what isn’t is a topic of legislative debate. Their enforcement efforts are focused on those who exploit the work of artists without consent.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 3, 2023

Despite the hearing’s focus shifting away from the specific topic of NIL, many of the witnesses and representatives advocated for a federal NIL standard to provide clarity and uniformity for college athletes. ” For advocates of a uniform federal NIL law, the hearing is at least a sign that Congress is considering action.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 28, 2023

As such, it is no surprise that the topic is also mentioned in IFPI’s annual Global Music Report , which discusses the state of the global music industry. While not mentioned, there’s also an alternative ‘Black Mirror’ future where labels could handsomely profit from AI by replacing flesh-and-blood artists with AI.

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Music Reporting Copyright Intellectual Property 132

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Facebook is a “public forum” for anti-SLAPP purposes (but that doesn’t make them a state actor–that argument has already failed ) and climate change is a major topic, so the “statements were made in a public forum and concern a matter of public interest.” ” Implications. See, e.g., Shared v.

Litigation 132

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In addition to denying the motion for summary judgment, the judge also that Sheeran’s concert profits would be considered when calculating damages should he found to have infringed. However, it did inspire more litigation in this space and, according to reports, kept many lawyers busy answering calls on the topic.

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Velocity of Content

JANUARY 18, 2023

This is the first of a series of posts on the topic of improving the Data Management practices of an enterprise so that its data can become an asset. “…the ‘value of goodwill’ commonly shows up as an item on the Profit and Loss Statement (P&L). In what ways is data unlike other assets?

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 9, 2021

Blue_Jack, on the other hand, is a fan fiction author that writes and posts their stories for free on forums dedicated to the topic. Here, a commercial and professional author took content from fan fiction communities and plagiarized them for profit. This case, however, is extremely different.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

This symposium focuses on the various legal issues that would arise in the return of Broadway—either online or in person. We aim to explore the legal issues from different perspectives and different areas of the law.

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Intellectual Property Journalism Law Business 52

IPilogue

AUGUST 5, 2021

Although the Canadian legalization of psilocybin, similar to cannabis, is an interesting and contentious topic, this article intends to highlight the potential patentability of psilocybin and its derivatives, as well as the current trends in the field. In 2020, the sales of cannabis products hit $2.6 Current Trends in Psychedelic Patenting.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Hundreds of trademark applications filed this year referenced masks , COVID, quarantine, social distancing, and other pandemic topics. The summer protests following the killing of George Floyd also led to dozens of trademark filings related to the protest topics. There are now more than 2,000,000 active U.S. trademark registrations!

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The district court entered a permanent injunction against defendants but denied disgorgement of profits, attorneys’ fees and costs. But watch this language: “On remand, the district court should consider Defendants’ mental state — whatever that may be — when determining what award of profits is appropriate.” per click.

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Copyright Lately

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Zagal opines that as a result, a portion of the success, sales, and profits of the video games are attributable to Alexander’s copyrighted tattoos. Among other things, he will testify that even if Alexander could establish infringement of her tattoos, the profits of the WWE 2K games aren’t attributable to the alleged infringement.

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The IPKat

MARCH 27, 2022

Topics included the territorial scope of existing marks, the potential need to expand the specifications of trade marks used in the Metaverse, the importance of clearance searches before entering this environment, and the consideration of co-existence agreements to avoid conflicts. Background and outcome are reported by Marks IP.

Blogging 76

Blogging IP Reporting Journalism 76

TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

A decade later, Internet curation is still a hot topic. Profiting from hate and crimes? Ten years ago millions of people from all over the world spoke out against a U.S. bill that would’ve allowed courts to take problematic domain names offline. Apparently, viewpoints have changed quite a bit. Slippery Slope?

Copyright 84

Copyright IP Law 84

The IPKat

OCTOBER 27, 2022

EPIP (European Policy for Intellectual Property) – as the website states - is an international, independent, interdisciplinary, non-profit association of researchers that grew out of a network financed by the European Commission in 2003-05. This year’s theme was “Opening IP for a Better World?” But, are we overdoing it?

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Intellectual Property Contracts Reporting IP 92

LexBlog IP

MAY 18, 2023

By considering multiple damages measures, tailoring the approach to the case, accounting for the defendant’s profits, assessing the impact on the plaintiff, and staying abreast of legal developments, attorneys can strengthen their damages claims.

Litigation 52

Litigation Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Law 52

Trading Secrets

MAY 18, 2023

By considering multiple damages measures, tailoring the approach to the case, accounting for the defendant’s profits, assessing the impact on the plaintiff, and staying abreast of legal developments, attorneys can strengthen their damages claims.

Litigation 52

Litigation Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Law 52

TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 17, 2022

This situation allowed others to step in and profit from Z-Library’s troubles, by launching knockoff sites with the same brand, hoping to lure visitors through search engines, for example. Meanwhile at Z-Library… The notices show that Z-Library remains a hot topic, and not just among authors and users of the site.

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Social Media Copying Reporting Copyright 97

IPilogue

MARCH 11, 2022

Gallery —the first artist-run, not-for-profit gallery dedicated to women and non-binary artists in the USA—is another Ukrainian artist whose work features flowers. Dorosh repurposes fabric and textile work, a traditionally female craft, to explore complex topics such as the slippage of play between childhood and adulthood.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

ventureLAB is not-for-profit technology hub in York Region which is not only an amazing resource for tech companies, but also an amazing place to work. I had the opportunity to ask questions, pitch ideas or some days we just chatted about interesting topics in IP. Even my weekly meetings with my supervisor were an enjoyable event.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In this designation, OFAC stated that companies operating or facilitating digital currency platforms such as SUEX “are critical to the profitability of ransomware attacks, which help fund additional cybercriminal activity.” ” Coordination with U.S. government cyberstrategy and legislative efforts.

Privacy 52

Privacy Government Designs Design 52

Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Most of you may well be familiar with the concept of Creative Commons licensing, but to reiterate, Creative Commons (CC) is a not-for-profit copyright licensing organisation. This means we may hear more from CC on this topic in future. Creative Commons Licensing. Conclusion.

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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. Non-profit organization Virtual Rights suggested that companies behind web browsers (e.g. If personal information is required, rightsholders should present a court order.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Nevertheless, most of the startups have not only stayed stagnant during the pandemic but have also garnered more profits working online. In 2016, an Action Plan for Startup India was released which covered a variety of topics such as funding support and incentive, partnerships, etc. Let us look into the DPIIT recognition for Startups.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Following the previous Katpost [ here ] which raised some questions about the effectiveness of academic conferences, I received a number of direct responses from readers leading to some constructive conversations on the topic. [A The point of academic conferences is not to make a financial profit. Thinking of solutions now!

Law 78

Law 78

IPilogue

JULY 19, 2021

The Court made a critical decision to warn writers and artists alike that the law will not allow the industry to profit from false information passed off as facts. As of now, the plaintiffs have not indicated any plan to appeal the decision in Winkler.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 30, 2022

Some people see this as a competitive barrier that aims to maximize control and profitability, but Apple frames it differently. The iOS platform is already closed to “unvetted” apps and unlike Android, there is no standard option to sideload software on iOS devices.

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

Risk of not making return Recent data shows that sales and profits of NFTs are slowing … 8. This, alongside jurisdiction issues, creates challenges for enforcement.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As many of our readers know one of the most recurrent tax-related topics that come into discussion in the IP field is the so-called Patent Box (sometimes also - more properly - defined as the Innovation Box since it is not all about patents ).

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2023

It covers topics such as profit and loss allocation, voting rights, management structure, and member exit strategies. Additionally, Corporations may be subject to double taxation, meaning that profits are taxed at the corporate level and then again when distributed as dividends to shareholders.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Where it is difficult to determine the losses suffered by the right holder or the profits earned by the infringer, the amount shall be reasonably determined by reference to the multiple of the amount of the royalties for the patent license. For those who are interested in this topic, the chapter might be a fun read.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

On the consumer protection side, the topic was initiating a Mag-Moss rulemaking concerning earnings claims – the statements that businesses may make when trying to encourage consumers to work for them or sell their product or service. So how did things roll out at the meeting?

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