Trading Secrets

JANUARY 13, 2023

Seyfarth attorneys, Michael Wexler, Robert Milligan, and Joshua Salinas will address the following topics: . Discussion of legislative and regulatory efforts to narrow use on non-competes and restrictive covenants at the federal level, specifically the new FTC proposed rule banning the use of non-competes with workers.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Over the last few years, the Australian government has been observing public consultations on AI and IP issues that have been conducted in other jurisdictions, especially in the UK and US, and listening to conversations happening among local stakeholders and academics. Which copyright issues has the Australian government been grappling with?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 13, 2023

Seyfarth attorneys, Michael Wexler, Robert Milligan, and Joshua Salinas will address the following topics: Significant new legislation for non-competes and other restrictive covenants and related court decisions that may affect their enforcement. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com.

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Patently-O

MAY 5, 2022

Given ongoing interest in the topic, USPTO has engaged ACUS to conduct. topics, whether there is a need for a small claims patent court, the feasibility. topics, whether there is a need for a small claims patent court, the feasibility. Most recently, in December 2012, the USPTO. enforcement’’ (77 FR 74830 (Dec. 18, 2012)).

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SpicyIP

MAY 16, 2023

A report titled, “ An International Guide to Patent Case Management for Judges ”, has been released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to bring into the limelight the considerable progress achieved in patent case management in ten jurisdictions. This blog would specifically account for the Indian description in the report.

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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. Lastly, the UK is drafting specific provisions towards the author of the generated work, even though at the moment it only covers the human input in the machine, similarly to the US.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

On the subject of EU trade mark law, the panel concluded from the General Court’s decision in T-65/20 Kneissl that the requirements to prove genuine use of a trademark in the EU remains strict and in line with the EUIPO’s (in)famous BIG MAC decision : It is no longer “use it or lose it” but rather “use it – and specifically prove it – or lose it”.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The 2021 Guidelines explicitly state that "embodiments in the description which are no longer covered by the independent claims must be deleted.unless these embodiments can reasonably be considered to be useful for highlighting specific aspects of the amended claims. After all, other jurisdictions don't find description amendments necessary.

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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. jurisdiction, the U.S. Returning to U.S.

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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] 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]

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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.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 11, 2022

Due to the varied jurisdiction and the different rules that will be used, the parties to IP issues at the international level may be unable to file a court case. One of the most contentious topics in arbitration is the arbitrability of IP disputes. Arbitration as a concept is not new to the globe, but it does have certain issues.

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The IPKat

MARCH 28, 2022

The conference lasted almost three days and with a large number of topics having been discussed. The IPKat reports on some of the trends and topics from the conference below. The original conference program (which was only slightly amended due to some covid-related absences).

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SpicyIP

APRIL 10, 2024

In the last few days, the Madras and Delhi High Courts have passed a few significant orders on these topics. The Court held that the product claim, though novel, lacks an inventive step as there is no data to prove that trapezoidal shaped containers lead to faster composting, as asserted in the specification.

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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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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 1, 2023

Specifically, the putative copyright owners didn’t send a proper 512(c)(3) takedown notice because: it lacked specific identification of the copyrighted works. This ruling covers two key topics related to 512. Universal * 512(f) Claim Dismissed on Jurisdictional Grounds–Project DoD v. Federici * Biosafe-One v.

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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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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.

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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. So what are the IP-specific issues that are relevant to DAOs?

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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. This book focuses on the challenges raised by ‘narrow’ AI, meaning systems that can apply cognitive functions to specific tasks typically undertaken by a human.

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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?) The specification expressly states that “an effective dose … can be from … about 480 mg to about 720 mg per day.” Apple Inc. ,

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

NFTs enable the sale of new media [In case you didn't already know] an NFT is a blockchain-based token, or unit of value, with a unique ID that is linked to a specific asset. This, alongside jurisdiction issues, creates challenges for enforcement.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 26, 2022

In the last update to the Guidelines , CARU tinkered with the language to make its jurisdiction even clearer for digital media and gaming and close up potential loopholes relating to third-party advertising. But before formal regulatory guidance, it is exactly the job of self-regulation to step in and start providing advice.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Specifically, those who allegedly breached contracts over information goods can (and often do) argue that the contract is expressly preempted by section 301(a) of the Copyright Act. Second, zooming out further, the case revolves around a topic covered on this blog routinely: data scraping. For example, specific statutes can tackle it.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The updated guidance emphasizes the risk of facilitating or processing payments, specifically noting that OFAC has listed SUEX, a company that allows customers to convert digital currency into cash or other forms of assets, as an SDN. Cuba, Iran, N. ” Coordination with U.S. government cyberstrategy and legislative efforts.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 30, 2024

For regulators, this means clarifying, e.g., by way of context-specific guidance, how current frameworks apply to cryptographic management (this is similar to the UK’s approach to regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence in the financial sector) [4] and develop new regulation primarily where gaps are identified in current frameworks.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

We invited experts to offer a synthesis of empirical evidence catalogued on the Evidence Portal in response to 21 topical copyright questions of importance for the 21 st century. The implementation of the CDSM Directive offers a fresh opportunity to investigate policy options in this area for non-EU jurisdictions.

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The IPKat

JULY 30, 2021

This claim is excluded insofar as, in light of the special circumstances of the specific case and the principles of good faith, it would cause the infringer or third parties disproportionate hardship, not warranted by the right to exclude. here ] and perhaps most conservative jurisdiction, is clearly noteworthy.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Jurisprudence around product-of-nature subject matter has significantly developed in jurisdictions such as the US and EU. It held that the invention encompassed a topical formulation of comfrey and tannic acid in a particular proportion and was therefore patentable. The Court also repelled the challenge to the invention based on 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. The FTC is exploring whether it has the authority to ban or limit the use of non-competes in the employment setting. View the Recording.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The topics covered were numerous and very technical (biologic drugs, second medical use patents, SPC waivers and divisional patents, just to name a few) and the synthesis abilities of this former Kat do not allow for them to be covered here. It emerged that a major recourse to forum shopping is somehow expected.

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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.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 9, 2022

Importantly, the pandemic brought to WIPO’s attention areas to better serve its member states, specifically, in preparation for future disruptions. Along with the featured session were panels comprised of experts from the major jurisdictions to discuss various IP policy and practice areas. Michael Zeitler (Kuhnen & Wacker).

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

According to the jurisdiction, the trademark owner can file a Civil remedy action in District Court. The following Civil remedies are available for trademark infringement: – Injunction – A court order prohibiting one individual from engaging in specific conduct. Landmark Judgements Of Trademark Infringement. Allergan Inc.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

According to the jurisdiction, the trademark owner can file a Civil remedy action in District Court. The following Civil remedies are available for trademark infringement: – Injunction – A court order prohibiting one individual from engaging in specific conduct. Landmark Judgements Of Trademark Infringement. Allergan 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. The FTC is exploring whether it has the authority to ban or limit the use of non-competes in the employment setting. View the Recording.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the summer of 2021, Germany amended its patent act to make permanent injunctions in patent disputes subject to a proportionality test [Katpost here ] , and in its wake other European jurisdictions are wondering whether they should do the same.

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