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. Hashtags are nothing but a string of words used together without any spaces that bear the hash (#) as its prefix. Answer the Big Question.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In response to public comments submitted in response to its request thereof regarding the “article of manufacture” requirement for design patent eligibility appearing in Title 35, United States Code, Section 171 , and as explained in our previous post , the U.S. a)(I) ] but provides important clarifications.” ” 80 Fed.

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

As stated, there are also many unsuccessful NFTs that never sold, including some of those mentioned above minted by Kings of Leon. As stated, there are also many unsuccessful NFTs that never sold, including some of those mentioned above minted by Kings of Leon. Here is a roundup of the key things to know and keep an eye on.

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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. April is just around the corner! Returning to U.S.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is a book review of Teaching Intellectual Property Law: Strategy and Management edited by Sabine Jacques, Associate Professor in Information Technology, Media and Intellectual Property Law, University of East Anglia Law School and Ruth Soetendorp, Visiting Academic, City University of London and Professor Emerita, Bournemouth University.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The USPTO refused to register the proposed mark CALIHEMP for “skin and body topical lotions, creams, oils, balms and salves for cosmetic use, all of the foregoing containing hemp oil extract containing hemp ingredients solely derived from hemp with a delta-9 tetrahyrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not more than 0.3

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IP Tech Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

It has stated that it will take a “ strict line approach” when applying the ‘strong’ appeal test, considering “both specific pieces of ad content and the general impression given by the ad ”. In April, CAP announced a tightening of these rules , which will come into effect on 1 October 2022. We discuss these amended rules below.

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43(B)log

APRIL 19, 2021

From the site: 2020-2021 TOPIC Students are invited to submit papers addressing a legal or public policy question relating to emerging and sustained challenges to legal and political structures created by online platforms, digital services, and other emerging technologies. Papers must be in English.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 10, 2023

Softer, More Cooperative Tone There is no such thing as a friendly anti-piracy report, the topic immediately rules that out, but the language and tone in the Industry Trust’s publication is interestingly close. Our initial article focused on just one item in the report but something much more fundamental ran throughout. ” Govt.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 6, 2022

The ASA Guidance goes on to state the relevant restrictions and limitations that must be adhered to when incorporating such activities / connected references in gambling ads. In April, CAP announced a tightening of these rules , which will come into effect on 1 October 2022. We discuss these amended rules below. The New Rules.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2023

On 16 March 2023, the US Copyright Office (“USCO”) published guidance on the registration of works containing AI-generated content. 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.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

” Under United States Copyright Law, copyright ownership derives from “authorship” of a “work.” For example, some open source licenses require developers who incorporate open source code into a larger proprietary work to provide the proprietary work to others for free. This can be a risky approach.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 15, 2024

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Of the USA The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in the United States is a key step in emphasizing the value of family-related leave for workers. By providing a safety net for working women, this policy aims to lessen the financial hardships that frequently come with parenthood and childbirth.

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Copyright Lately

JANUARY 23, 2023

A group of artists has filed a first-of-its-kind copyright infringement lawsuit against the developers of popular AI art tools, but did they paint themselves into a corner? Open AI, which created the popular Dall-E 2 program, wasn’t named in the lawsuit, likely because the content of its training data hasn’t been made public.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Federal Circuit weighed in on the amorphous topic of subject matter eligibility in the recent opinion ChromaDex, Inc., Claim one of ‘807 states: 1. Guest Post by Jordan Duenckel. Jordan is a second-year law student at the University of Missouri, head of our IP student association, and a registered patent agent.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

On February 1, 2023 the Zero Draft of the WHO’s proposed Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Accord was published by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body. Bringing us up to date with the key aspects of the accord and the current stage of negotiations, we are pleased to bring to you a guest post by SpicyIP intern Arnav Laroria.

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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?) by Dennis Crouch. It is time to pick-up our consideration of Supreme Court patent cases for the 2022-2023 term.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 30, 2024

Quantum technology is seen as having the potential to revolutionize many aspects of technology, the economy and society, including the financial sector. At the same time, this technology represents a significant threat to cybersecurity, especially due to its potential to render most current encryption schemes obsolete. White Paper 1.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2022

With apologies to those who prefer a classic menu, I’ll be approaching these topics in coming weeks in a mezze fashion, with several items arranged to whet your appetite and enrich your knowledge. Olive Oil and State Pride. This one is for trademark fans as well as cooks and has an interesting backstory. The Irritant.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We have covered several introductory topics about 337 Investigations at the International Trade Commission (ITC) through the lens of its most common context [1] —as another forum for patent litigation. [2] patent; and 3) that an industry with respect to articles protected by the patent exists or is in the process of being established. [3]

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SpicyIP

MARCH 30, 2023

Image from here [ This post is authored by SpicyIP intern Srujan Sangai. Srujan is a second-year BA LLB student at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. He is interested in intellectual property law and technology law.] Dhruv Rathee, a popular Youtuber found himself in a court battle against Dabur India ( Dabur India Limited v.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Qualcomm Incorporated , No. The Supreme Court has not yet granted writ of certiorari in any patent cases this term. And, absent an unusual shadow-docket patent case, it is now too late for any case to be granted and heard this term. Still, there are a number of important patent cases pending before the court. Patreon, Inc., Daktronics, Inc.,

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IP Whiteboard

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Inputs are also requested as to whether there is a need for greater clarity about who is liable when an AI infringes copyright and whether software that incorporates AI is afforded sufficient protection by copyright. We have written more about this topic here: [link]. Copyright and related rights. copyright protection for AI software.

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JIPL Online

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

16] Second, the derivative work had to substantially incorporate protected material from the preexisting work. [17] 18] Since the game mod relied on story from the Duke Nukem 3D title, the court viewed it as a sequel and thus incorporated protected material. [19] 6] Mod creators are not always deterred by these setbacks. [7]

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The IPKat

APRIL 10, 2023

Claim interpretation is the current hot-topic at the EPO , specifically the extent to which the description should be taken into account in claim interpretation. T he EPO has recently taken a hard line against using the description to narrow the meaning of clear language in the claims. The patent was opposed for lack of inventive step.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 31, 2021

The decision rejected HTC’s argument that the non-discrimination portion of the FRAND commitment required Ericsson to give HTC the same licensing terms as given larger mobile device manufacturers, because that would convert the ETSI FRAND commitment into a most-favored-licensee approach that ETSI had refused to adopt. Background.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Panel #2, TM, moderated by Vice Dean Felix Wu Jack Daniels says that use as a trademark is special: like copyright’s bête noire, confusion caused by trademark use is the central concern of trademark law. I’m going to start by going back to some earlier cases, Two Pesos v. Taco Cabana, from 1992. Then, in Lexmark v.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

This year’s conference theme was neighbouring and special rights, but an extraordinary roundtable also found its way into to the programme to discuss the ever-unavoidable copyright topic: Article 17 of the DSM Directive [Katposts here ]. Nevertheless, such a restriction is justified in light of protecting copyright (para 84).

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Velocity of Content

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This post originally appeared in the Scholarly Kitchen on 11/28/23 Monday, October 30 was the final date for interested parties to submit comments to a comprehensive “ Notice of inquiry and request for comments ” issued by the United States Copyright Office entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Copyright.”

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

This year, we have divided these developments into three categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgments/Orders (Topicality/Impact). This year, we have divided these developments into three categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgments/Orders (Topicality/Impact). Top 10 Judgments/Orders [Topicality/Impact]. Image from here. H Lundbeck A/S v.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 20, 2023

On April 12, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) that seeks to enhance safeguards of reproductive health care information through changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Dobbs v.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

Generative AI, Copyright and the AI Act by João Pedro Quintais Generative AI is one of the hot topics in copyright law today. Although the implementation deadline passed in 2021, several Member States have yet to transpose the directive. This has led to increasing calls for transparency requirements.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Last week we published 9 posts on topics such as our comments on the proposed Trademarks (1st Amendment) Rules, the Madras High Court’s decision with respect to patentability of business methods, and Union Minister of State for Commerce’s response on ability of the current IPR regime to cater concerns arising out of AI generated work.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 7, 2023

1) Specifically, in its regulation of the public performance of musical works incorporated in legitimately released sound carriers, stores, and undertakings, article 24 of Law 4481/2017 introduced a reporting obligation for users. What is the reporting obligation?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This post was co-authored by Yelena Greenberg , a member Robinson+Cole’s Health Law Group. On February 8, 2024, the U.S. The regulations at 42 CFR Part 2 have long set forth strict rules governing the uses and disclosures of medical records of certain SUD treatment facilities and programs.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Free alienability Common law favours the easy alienability of authors’ rights, which is particularly evident in the United States (U.S.). Free alienability Common law favours the easy alienability of authors’ rights, which is particularly evident in the United States (U.S.). Jane Ginsburg’s lecture – “Author as Revenue Sharer” Prof.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 5, 2022

My points relate only loosely to “dark patterns,” but there was no better place for my remarks in the hearing’s initial taxonomy of topics. I understand the topic taxonomy reflected what the agency wanted to hear about, but it also inhibited participation by leaving no identifiable space for other issues that constituents want to raise.

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