U.S. Department of Commerce

OCTOBER 27, 2023

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Department of Commerce, I work closely with the cybersecurity experts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These experts are at the forefront of cybersecurity research.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In the coming weeks, we will dive deeper into critical topics covered by the new EO. Scope of the EO The EO seeks to address AI’s broad applications and promote accountability and safety in AI development and deployment across various sectors of the economy.

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The IPKat

APRIL 10, 2024

This right is not absolute, however, and can be restricted under specific circumstances as outlined in Section 45 of the Constitution, which allows for limitations on fundamental rights in the interest of public safety, public order or morality. NCC serves as a springboard for a more understanding of data privacy in Nigeria.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2023

The letters themselves are called Notice of Penalty Offense (Notice) letters, and since it has been awhile since we discussed the topic, we will provide a brief recap of the legal authority that the agency is invoking.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 30, 2024

. “Establish non-negotiables” : this principle calls for the laying down of overarching requirements which all industry players should meet in order to promote the integrity and safety of the financial sector. Translating technical standards into practical, actionable implementation plans.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 26, 2022

After a few sessions on conceptual and theoretical ideas around IP, this set of sessions will now take the class on a different not-so-theoretical topic and deliberates upon IP issues that crop up around clinical trial test data, drug innovation, Indian drug regulatory regulation etc. Prof Antilegend’s classes are back! interrupted ) .

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

4] Globally, countries are at varying stages in enacting rules governing AI, signalling a range of approaches to the technology’s regulation across jurisdictions. [5] 6] For example, the CMA published an initial report on AI foundation models in September 2023. [7] 2] Ibid , at para. 3] Ibid , at para. 5; see also paras. 23 and 24. [4]

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

A couple of specifics: The false advertising claims don’t escape 230: “Had those third-party users refrained from posting harmful content, Plaintiffs’ claims that Defendants falsely advertised and misrepresented their applications’ safety would not be cognizable.”

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

iv] This division of responsibility and active allocation of funds from the state can act as another layer of checks when it comes to ensuring social security at the root level.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Trade in goods and services, investments, intellectual property, dispute resolution, e-commerce, small and medium-sized businesses, and economic cooperation are the main topics of discussion during the negotiations. Non-tariff measures (NTMs) advocate for more open customs policies and practises to facilitate trade for RCEP member nations.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 15, 2024

In order to guarantee employment safety and support for employees during maternity, paternity, and family-related conditions, two historic pieces of legislation—the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961 in India and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in the USA— were passed. It built on the 1957 amendment.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

To determine whether that person made a fair use of the copyrighted work, the courts should employ the standard of a fair-minded and honest person. If periodicals reproduce articles on current topics, they are not infringing copyrighted work. It is important to take into consideration the length and the extent of the extracted work.

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Velocity of Content

MARCH 31, 2022

This segment from the television show came to mind again for me recently when I sat myself down to a short course of study about various standards, forcing me to think about the whole topic in a more detailed and organized way than I previously had occasion to do. You know, vexillology; Old Glory, the Union Jack and all that.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The court continues: “what is ‘in the best interest of children’ is not an objective standard but rather a contentious topic of political debate.” We need everyone involved–parents, schools, child safety experts, regulators, and the kids themselves–to talk through the many options and tradeoffs.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

several leading AI organizations have agreed voluntary commitments on safety, security, and transparency with the government,[5] and on October 30, President Biden issued an Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. [6] One of the outcomes of that summit was the establishment of the Hiroshima AI Process.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The CSL aims to defend China’s security interests, fight online crime, and enhance data and network safety. A number of standards and directives, some of which are not enforceable by law, are added to it. Increased the requirements for disclosure to and consent of individuals whose data is being collected. Conclusion.

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Privacy Law Business Branding 84

Velocity of Content

DECEMBER 13, 2023

According to the Administration, “[t]he Executive Order establishes new standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety and security, protects Americans’ privacy, advances equity and civil rights, stands up for consumers and workers, promotes innovation and competition, advances American leadership around the world, and more.”

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 27, 2022

European laws are often aspirational and standards-based (instead of rule-based), because European regulators and regulated businesses engage in dialogues, and the regulators reward good tries, even if they aren’t successful. Third, this bill reaches topics well beyond children’s privacy. How does this intersect with COPPA?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2021

We need app stores to retain editorial discretion as a public safety measure. Even if these two apps (Coronavirus Reporter and Bitcoin Lottery) were not scams (a topic I have no opinion about), others in the same niche almost certainly would be scams–and dangerous ones at that. So the legal and policy stakes are high here.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 30, 2022

On Twitter and elsewhere, Berenson downplayed the risks of COVID and questioned the safety of the COVID vaccines. Still, I prefer it when judges rely on Section 230(c)(1) to take the “good faith” topic off the table entirely. This case involves Alex Berenson , a one-time NY Times reporter who drifted into #MAGAland.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

There is evidence Defendants’ conduct exceeded standard publication decisions. Related topics * Patel v. 28, 2020): There are facts from which a jury could determine that Defendants created and/or developed website content making the immunity under Section 230 of the CDA inapplicable and thus summary judgment is not appropriate.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This is a topic I used as a sample exam idea in the 1990s). ” Every sex worker just took massive umbrage at the judge’s condescending stereotypes about the role of online marketing in their financial and safety decisions. There’s also a copyright claim for Luxy copying the plaintiff’s TOS/privacy policy.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The States are required to provide “the same opportunities to participate actively in sports and physical education” to “men and women” according to Article 10(g) of this treaty, which deals with the topic at hand. The responsibility includes putting in place defined rules, moral standards, and reporting procedures.

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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.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

City employees post about events, public safety, and more. For example, COPPA doesn’t govern local governments, and the restrictions on “discussing illegal activity” and “information that may potentially compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems” are obviously overbroad.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 12, 2023

2375 ) (to ban non-competes for workers who are not exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act); Restoring Workers’ Rights Act of 2022 ( H.R. We will continue to monitor developments on this topic and will report on court challenges as they are filed. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration , 142 S.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

2375 ) (to ban non-competes for workers who are not exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act); Restoring Workers’ Rights Act of 2022 ( H.R. We will continue to monitor developments on this topic and will report on court challenges as they are filed. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration , 142 S.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 12, 2023

2375 ) (to ban non-competes for workers who are not exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act); Restoring Workers’ Rights Act of 2022 ( H.R. We will continue to monitor developments on this topic and will report on court challenges as they are filed. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration , 142 S.

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Contracts Law Government Reporting 52

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

The letter discusses the BPCIA and the Hatch-Waxman Act frameworks (for small molecule drugs) and sets forth several topics for USPTO’s consideration and further discussion: engagement between FDA and USPTO to increase efficiencies, possible misuse of the patent system (e.g., For example, on April 2021, Representatives Paul D.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

Anything the Supreme Court says on that topic, other than a categorical rejection of the principle, will ignite litigation and regulation like we’ve never seen before. The type of speech posted threatens the safety of staff and inmates who are Muslim.” See also In the Matter of Wayne Pearson, Bayside State Prison, Dept.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Such systems should pracitce mitigation of unsafe outcomes including those beyond the intended use and adherence to domain-specific standards. Alternatively, new laws could be created to specifically address the concerns or topics identified by the AI Bill of Rights. See Relationship to Existing Law and Policy.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 28, 2022

They used their Facebook and Twitter pages “to inform constituents about goings-on at the School District and on the PUSD Board, to invite the public to Board meetings, to solicit input about important Board decisions, and to communicate with parents about safety and security issues at the District’s schools.” Ziegenhorn.

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