IPilogue

MARCH 31, 2022

They extracted the goods and services statements from around 300,000 trademark applications between 2010 and 2021, and the study looks at the topics and word meanings of these applications. Their research shows that pandemic-era trademark activities fundamentally changed in the application text context.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Without hearing from the defense, the adjudicators are far too likely to find over-infringement and give insufficient credit to the defenses (such as the first sale defense for used/gray market goods).

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

They carry a heavy environmental impact Lastly - although slightly off topic for IP, but still relevant when thinking about buying, selling or advising on the topic - it is important to be aware that NFTs carry a heavy carbon footprint , because they depend on blockchain and energy-intensive computer functions.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Markers are visual cues triggering the display of the virtual information; they are real-world objects or part of them. It can be used to provide additional information about goods that may embed works of art protected by copyright. This authorization may be grounded on property, contracts, cultural heritage rules or on copyright.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

For example, under ‘eliminating hunger’ the class would explore patented seeds, and medical drugs as part of the ‘good healthcare’ task, all of which get the students to think about power imbalance, private and public funding, and questions of where ownership of key commodities should lie.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 26, 2021

.” The fact sheet includes tips such as maintaining an offline, encrypted back-up of data, develop an incident response plan, implement auditing, regular scans and software updates, block phishing attempts, and practice “good cyber hygiene.” Implementing application allowlisting.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 1, 2021

As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. Others predicted Facebook’s decision to change its corporate name to be part of the company’s vision for building the “metaverse” – a term used to describe a shared virtual environment accessible through the internet. Trademarks.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The case shows clearly that virtual goods can also infringe in the real world. Returning to the trendy IP topic de-jour, the panel discussed the copyright aspects of NFTs and their application to decades old commercial agreements in Miramax, LLC v. a of the Design Directive. Quentin Tarantino et al.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 26, 2022

We are not quite at the Matrix moment of a red pill/blue pill choice yet, but we are moving closer every day to the possibility of a fully immersive virtual world. Dropping kids or pets in the metaverse to be virtually babysat safely sounds like a utopian dream!) ” Defining what we mean by “metaverse” is important.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

MARCH 9, 2023

Arbitration provides effective recourse that is enforceable virtually worldwide, thanks to the New York Convention. Will the post-Covid world of virtual hearings and meetings mean an end to international arbitration as we know it? Some of the travel is definitely gone for good, now that we know so much can be done remotely.

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Business Reporting Government Publishing 52

The IPKat

MARCH 6, 2022

In addition, potential and tangible intersections between intellectual property and these trending topics were recently discussed by The Trademark Lawyer Magazine. with specific examples of how well-known companies are filing trade mark applications related to the use of tokens in virtual environments. Meanwhile, in Japan, Apple Inc.

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Blogging Non-Fungible Tokens IP Intellectual Property 85

IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

The latter, in particular, are assuming the form of non-physical goods that can be transacted and used in this totally immersive internet through Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality tools and devices, and many consumer brands are entering the Metaverse through gaming, social networks and virtual commerce. 2014)??(?)???2815?).

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

The latter, in particular, are assuming the form of non-physical goods that can be transacted and used in this totally immersive internet through Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality tools and devices, and many consumer brands are entering the Metaverse through gaming, social networks and virtual commerce.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2024

Here is another round of SpicyIP flashbacks by Lokesh, where he looks into a variety of topics ranging from IP and Gaming to Biodiversity and Benefit Sharing! Other Posts Journey Through “Januarys” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present) Image from here Sit back, relax, and sift through the pages of January’s posts on SpicyIP!

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Invention Trademark IP Patent 59

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The proliferation of advanced chatbots, virtual assistants, and generative AI systems has already captivated over 100 million users, underscoring the widespread adoption and embrace of AI technologies. It’s a topic that feels right out of a thrilling legal drama: should AI models be fed with copyrighted content?

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 29, 2023

The latest MUSA case is a good reminder that even without a Rule violation, the FTC can try to get money, but not of the penalty variety. And finally – if you can’t get enough MUSA, please check out a recent episode of our podcast , Ad Nauseam, where we discuss the topic in more detail.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

” Luckily, the researchers used virtual machines so they didn’t end up paying anything to unlock their test machines. Also, it’s worth noting that there is research on the topic that shows quite a different picture. The criminals demanded payment to unlock them. EU Didn’t See a Malware Piracy Epidemic.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For some time now, dark patterns have been quite the trending topic for both marketers and privacy professionals. And outside this country, the European Data Protection Board issued some interesting guidelines on the topic. A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation called the DETOUR Act that would ban dark patterns.

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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 argument on virtual impossibility is a centerpiece of several enablement/written description cases pending. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. ,

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 15, 2022

We don’t see this changing with the updates; it is just good guidance. For those who are not that familiar with the FTC’s organizational structure, that was a bit of an unexpected choice to present on this topic. With all that greenery in the background, let’s turn to the meeting.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Virtually every Internet service curates third-party content topically or thematically, such as message board topical threading. Good use of taxpayer money. For example, Facebook has hundreds of content moderation rules. (3) 3) Why does this matter? (4) “ Citations, please.

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Social Media Government Blogging Publishing 99

The IPKat

JANUARY 9, 2022

Back in October, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law’s Center for Intellectual Property (“IP”), Information, and Privacy Law organized and virtually hosted its International IP Practice Seminar. Jorgenson helped convene a task force to create a “high impact virtual training” program. To assist, Ms. Maria Strong (U.S.

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Reporting Law IP Patent 57

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

This is almost certainly what the legislators actually want given their antipathy towards the Internet, but it’s not a good outcome for anyone. The platforms are most likely to toss all kids overboard. Alcohol manufacturers and retailers aren’t liable for alcohol addiction. Casinos aren’t liable for gambling addiction.

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Social Media Privacy Designs Design 85

IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 30, 2023

Metaverse is a virtual world which exists online. It gives a virtual platform to the people to interact with each other to share and create content. Whether its virtual or real world both requires rules and regulations for proper functioning. This was the first instance of the pre-metaverse virtual world.

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Intellectual Property Non-Fungible Tokens Trademark Copyright 89

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. These blockchain technologies can also be used to authenticate transactions by detecting or retrieving stolen, counterfeit and parallel-imported goods.

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Technology Patent IP Invention 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. These blockchain technologies can also be used to authenticate transactions by detecting or retrieving stolen, counterfeit and parallel-imported goods.

Technology 52

Technology Patent IP Invention 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. These blockchain technologies can also be used to authenticate transactions by detecting or retrieving stolen, counterfeit and parallel-imported goods.

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Technology Patent IP Invention 52

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Blockchain networks like the one underlying Bitcoin have grown so large that this type of attack is virtually infeasible. 6] And in retail, it could optimize supply chain management by, for example, reducing the number of counterfeit goods on the market and improving food safety. [7]. According to bitnodes.io

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 24, 2022

When filmed, these items may be obscured, out of focus, and virtually unidentifiable. ” The often rough and imperfect nature of AI art creations makes them particularly good candidates for use on film sets in which the art will appear only fleetingly or out of focus. How the turntables.

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Artwork Copyright Infringement Copyright Art 88

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

.” Given these stakes, politicians should prioritize developing good-faith and well-researched ways to facilitate and support journalism. Instead, the CJPA takes an asinine, ineffective, unconstitutional, and industry-captured approach to this critical topic. For more on this topic, see Ashutosh A. Free Speech L.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 18, 2023

Between the two decisions, we get a powerful opinion on the topic of “aiding and abetting” online, while Section 230 dodged its first SCOTUS review. I expect defendants will find many good passages to cite in those other legal battles, but only as persuasive authority.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

As I mentioned , I’m part of a team organizing a special virtual event called the “Lessons from the First Internet Ages Symposium.” Instead of submitting an essay, I had an hour-long virtual conversation with Matthew Prince. ” The event starts tomorrow 10am Pacific, and it’s not too late to sign up !

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

APRIL 7, 2020

Most of these trademark filings are long-abandoned, a field of virtual, sun-bleached bones that should serve as warnings to opportunistic would-be brand owners with their eyes on “trending” terms related to public crises. Probably a good time to shore up that trademark portfolio. That quote may not be entirely accurate, but the U.S.

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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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IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Both parties were no doubt concerned about AWF’s sales of the 16 originals and past and future licensing of reproductions of the Prince Series, but a sincere apology and good-faith negotiations may have resulted in a win-win situation for all concerned. Barton Beebe’s empirical work on this topic. In the first, Sony Corp.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 29, 2022

In particular, in December 2021, the DOJ and FTC hosted a virtual workshop that brought together policy experts and labor leaders to discuss efforts to promote competitive labor markets and worker mobility, including scrutinizing and limiting the use of restrictive covenants.

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Confidentiality Business Law Contracts 59

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 12, 2022

.” More specifically, the agency issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on Commercial Surveillance and Data Security and announced a related workshop on the topic. Indeed, if there is a privacy or security issue that you have pondered recently, there is a good chance that it is mentioned in the ANPR.

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