LexBlog IP

MARCH 14, 2023

.” Although we aren’t quite talking enemy action here, we are seeing heightened Federal Trade Commission (FTC) interest in issues involving franchises. Of course, through the FTC Act, the agency can exert far more authority over franchises that can far exceed the limited reach of the rule.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 13, 2022

What You Need to Know about the Recent Cases and Developments in Trade Secrets, Restrictive Covenants, and Computer Fraud. The Defend Trade Secrets Act and tips for navigating the law and an overview of what we know now that it’s been in effect for more than 5 years. Thursday, January 27, 2022. to 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Geographical Indications, which are essentially territorial in nature, are now losing territorial linkages due to global trade and export. This article seeks to examine the impact and effect of the trade of Geographical Indication around the globe. CONCERNS PERTAINING TO QUALITY INTEGRITY DUE TO GLOBAL GI TRADE.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Topics ranged from the trends being seen in online fashion commerce post-pandemic, to counterfeiting issues and how to deal with them, through to the legal changes and updates coming up that will impact both marketplaces and the brands that use them.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

A recent Ninth Circuit ruling in a dispute between two health care staffing agencies clarifies that non-solicitation provisions in business-to-business collaboration agreements are not per se violations of the Sherman Act. To become a AMN subcontractor, AMN required Aya to sign a collaboration agreement. AMN Healthcare, Inc.

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Trading Secrets

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

A recent Ninth Circuit ruling in a dispute between two health care staffing agencies clarifies that non-solicitation provisions in business-to-business collaboration agreements are not per se violations of the Sherman Act. To become a AMN subcontractor, AMN required Aya to sign a collaboration agreement. AMN Healthcare, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Throughout 2021, our dedicated Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes Practice Group hosted a series of CLE webinars that addressed significant trade secret and restrictive covenant issues facing clients today. How and Why Texas is Different When it Comes to Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants. View the Recording.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 2, 2021

Topical Highlight. In Part I , I covered the suggested amendments to Section 3 of the Patents Act which concerns the exclusion of certain subject matters from patent protection. India’s Accession to the Locarno Agreement: Amendments to the Design Rules, 2001 & Other Impacts. Other Posts.

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The IPKat

APRIL 26, 2022

The event shall tackle the use of gender-neutral language in decisions, potential priority for the selection process and other relevant topics. This year’s topics will include mental health as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion. Registration can be made on the event's website.

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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. But, the DTSA gave Federal District Court original jurisdiction over trade secret actions. ” Id.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 3, 2022

District Court for the District of Florida, a healthcare product manufacturer’s claim of trade secret misappropriation against a competitor and a customer was thrown out on summary judgement. Healthcare Res. Econatura All Healthy World, LLC , No. 9:20-cv-81501-Matthewman, 2021 U.S. LEXIS 206871 (S.D. at *4-6, 15. at *40, 42, 43, 50.

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IIPRD

APRIL 13, 2023

Introduction The Jan Vishwas Bill, which attempts to decriminalise small offences by changing 183 provisions in 42 Acts with a view to enhance business ease, was introduced by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in the Lok Sabha in December 2022. The Supreme Court has recently taken a very controversial position on this issue.

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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 ). 50 of 24.4.2017).

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In that regard, punitive damages for IPRs infringements have found their places in, but not limited to, China’s Civil Code (CCC), Copyright Law, Trade Mark Law and Patent Law (see former IPKat posts here and here ). 7) of the PD Interpretation, condemned a type of act that was not enumerated in Article 4.2(1)-(6) Shelly: 'Oops!…You

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

The French subsidiary stressed that a clause was indeed inserted into their agreement stating that the studio is responsible for providing original artistic designs, and that in the case of quoting or copying, it must obtain official legal approval from the original artists (See here ). Commentary & Conclusion Kurasov v.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications. Further, such sale may also conflict with the existing licensing agreements with regard to the concerned intellectual property, should there be any.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

The French subsidiary stressed that a clause was indeed inserted into their agreement stating that the studio is responsible for providing original artistic designs, and that in the case of quoting or copying, it must obtain official legal approval from the original artists (See here ). Commentary & Conclusion Wali v.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 11, 2022

The title of this series is an homage to the great Lesley Fair, who launched and authors many of the best of the FTC’s business blogs and who coined this term in her blog reviewing 2013 cases on the same topic. detailing previous administrative cases involving violations of the Textile Act.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 3, 2022

There have been some noteworthy recent decisions in trade secrets law. This blog post summarizes some of the significant decisions grouped by the hot topics below. Sufficiency of Trade Secret Pleadings and Allegations of Misappropriation. In Oakwood Lab’ys LLC v. Thanoo , 999 F.3d 3d 892 (3d Cir. Thanoo , 999 F.3d

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 15, 2021

Topical Highlight. They discuss the best potential route for a compulsory license under the Indian Patents Act, and the ways in which the government can make the best use of it. Ensuring Access to TB drugs: Is Compulsory License the Way? Richfield Industries Pvt. 6 August, 2021]. 6 August, 2021]. The Delhi High Court in Star India Pvt.

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Michael Geist

APRIL 6, 2022

According to Rodriguez, Facebook should pay La Presse for the link that he posted and his Bill C-18, the Online News Act , would create a mandatory arbitration system overseen by the CRTC to ensure that they do. And they both require some act on the part of a third party before he or she gains access to the content. Including U.S.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

MARCH 9, 2023

Nevertheless, the economy remains highly dependent on international trade, which obviously slowed during Covid. On the disputes side, that may mean acting for a Japanese trading house in an arbitration arising out of a major infrastructure or natural resources project, for example. I can't see that going away.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

As a result, the trademark act was adopted in 1999 to grant the owner of the mark exclusive rights to use the mark and prohibit unlicensed individuals from doing so. As a result, the logo and name are registered as trademarks under the act of 1999 to protect the brand name and value. Trademark Infringement.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

As a result, the trademark act was adopted in 1999 to grant the owner of the mark exclusive rights to use the mark and prohibit unlicensed individuals from doing so. As a result, the logo and name are registered as trademarks under the act of 1999 to protect the brand name and value. Trademark Infringement.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

Under this provision, college athletes must disclose their contracts to their schools within 30 days of entering into an NIL agreement, including compensation amounts, contract duration, and other details. Certain NIL violations would be treated as unfair and deceptive acts under the Federal Trade Commission Act.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

It is a longstanding topic of debate in economic and legal circles: Hot to marry the innovative bride and the competition groom?” [i] However, the monopoly rights conferred by IPR are not anti-competitive when acted outside their scope and jurisdiction.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

On June 28, 2021 , the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Act came into force. The Act established the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (‘ College ’), an independent public interest regulator of patent and trademark agents in Canada. of the Patent Act on June 24, 2016. v Sandoz Canada Inc.

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Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Since its introduction in early April, the Online News Act (Bill C-18) has flown below the public’s radar screen. The bill states at Section 2(2): For the purposes of this Act, news content is made available if. (a) And they both require some act on the part of a third party before he or she gains access to the content.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 9, 2022

Key Developments in International Patent & Trade Secret Law and Policy The second panel was moderated by Dr. Stanley Lai (Allen & Gledhill LLP). The panel discussed topics from the perspective of China, Germany, Europe, Japan, and the U.S., The panel also consisted of Ms. Michael Zeitler (Kuhnen & Wacker).

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The IPKat

APRIL 25, 2024

Since we last wrote for the IPKat on the topic , additional posts have discussed the Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee’s inquiry into the impact of AI on the creative industries and the UK House of Lords Inquiry into Large Language Models.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

After a surprise three-month hiatus, we are back in business with our Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) public and totally unscripted meetings. Back to the meeting – and we will start with the dark patterns discussion because we keep hearing about this topic.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In the world of IP, blockchain technologies offer real-time possibilities for IP protection, evidence and registration at either the registry stage or in the court when it comes to questions of data security and privacy concerns – a hot topic of recent times. It also provides a cost-effective way to accelerate such processes.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In the world of IP, blockchain technologies offer real-time possibilities for IP protection, evidence and registration at either the registry stage or in the court when it comes to questions of data security and privacy concerns – a hot topic of recent times. It also provides a cost-effective way to accelerate such processes.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In the world of IP, blockchain technologies offer real-time possibilities for IP protection, evidence and registration at either the registry stage or in the court when it comes to questions of data security and privacy concerns – a hot topic of recent times. It also provides a cost-effective way to accelerate such processes.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2023, Seyfarth’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Compete practice group presented a series of dynamic and insightful CLE webinars, addressing pivotal challenges confronting businesses head-on. The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics: FTC Proposes Rule Banning Use of Non-Competes.

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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. We anticipate exciting new contributions on topical issues such as litigation data, trade, and diversity in the coming months.

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The IPKat

APRIL 30, 2024

EUIPO Boards of Appeal’s perspective Gordon Humphreys, interim president of the EUIPO BoA, opened the session with a presentation titled “Contributing to Trade Mark and Design Harmonization in the European Union: Trailblazing at the Boards of Appeal”. A Member State’s perspective Prof.

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