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Copyright Office Clarifies AI-Generated Works Registration: A Step Towards Transparency and Compliance

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In a bid to offer essential clarification and guidance, representatives from the Copyright Office revealed insights during a June 2023 webinar regarding the registration process for works that include material generated through artificial intelligence (AI). These clarifications arrive following the office’s initial guidance shared in March 2023 concerning “Works Containing Material Generated by Artificial Intelligence”….

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Former In-House Insurance Counsel Rick Da Costa to Head BLG’s Corporate and Regulatory Team

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) has recently appointed former in-house counsel at an insurance company, Rick Da Costa, as the head of its national corporate and regulatory insurance and reinsurance team. Da Costa, who joins from the law firm Cassels Brock & Blackwell, brings to the team his rich in-house experience from his time as VP…

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Ninth Circuit Clarifies Specific Knowledge Threshold in Contributory Trademark Infringement Cases

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In a recent development, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit addressed contributory trademark infringement for the first time, determining that specific knowledge is needed for liability to be assumed. The case in question is Y.Y.G.M. SA, DBA Brandy Melville v. Redbubble, Inc., Case Nos. 21-56150; -56236 (9th Cir. July 24, 2023), presided…

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Pima College Takes Legal Action Against Ex-Instructor for Unauthorized Publication of Class Recordings

Pieter Gunst3 years ago05 mins

Pima Community College District has instigated legal action for copyright infringement and breach of employment contract against a former instructor. The ex-teacher continued to release online unauthorized recordings of students, including minors, participating in class activities, even after refusing to erase them. The details of the complaint, which originated on Law.com Radar, were outlined on…

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Safeguarding Business Success: The Importance of Protecting Product Designs and Packaging

Pieter Gunst3 years ago04 mins

When it comes to establishing commercial presence in the market, businesses are typically diligent with safeguarding their corporate identity and branding. However, it seems that equal attention might not often extend to the protection of their product designs and packaging. According to an article by Vondran Legal on JD Supra, businesses might frequently overlook the…

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Navigating Complexities: Federal Circuit Overturns Board Decision on Sanofi-Aventis Patent

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

The Federal Circuit recently overturned a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) decision, which had declared certain claims of Sanofi-Aventis’ ‘614 patent as evidently unpatentable. This significant move indicates the ongoing dynamism and challenges surrounding legal decision-making in the world of intellectual property. [Read more here.] The patent under examination was owned by Sanofi-Aventis Deutschlan…

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Amid Competency Investigation, Judge Newman Challenges Patent Eligibility Law

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Legal professionals worldwide must keep an attentive eye on the ongoing saga of 96-year-old Federal Circuit Judge, Pauline Newman. Currently subjected to a competency investigation, Judge Newman made headlines once again as she openly criticized the current patent eligibility law as “unnecessary and confusing” while raising questions about its divergence from its “historical purpose”. In…

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Osler Appoints New Co-Chair and Partners to Bolster M&A, IP, and Real Estate Practices

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

In a noteworthy development from the world of law, Osler, a leading Canadian law firm, has appointed a new co-chair from its Toronto Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) division. Notably, alongside this significant change, the firm has also welcomed new partners into its Intellectual Property (IP) and real estate divisions, showing a clear commitment to expansion…

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Navigating Patent Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide for Startups

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

In a recent presentation at Daybreak Labs, Kilpatrick Townsend’s Yifan Mao, MSc, and Joseph Snyder, Ph.D., JD, discussed the importance of a cost-effective patent strategy for startups. These discussions delve into intellectual property protection for startups and also broach the subject of patents and trade secrets. The presentation touched on the high-level overview of patent…

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IRS Ruling on Staking Rewards Income Signals Shift in Cryptocurrency Taxation Approach

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

In a decision bound to affect a significant number of global enterprises and law firms working with cryptocurrencies, The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has clarified that stakers should include the value of any rewards earned from staking in their gross income. This ruling was released in Revenue Ruling 2023-14 on July 31, 2023. Specifically, it…

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Navigating Commercial AI Transactions: Key Considerations for Successful Agreements

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform the landscape of businesses worldwide, it has become a fundamental component of many recent commercial transactions, including industry acquisitions, business assets or licenses. This trend is set to extend even further as the interest in AI technology intensifies. For organisations integrating AI into their available services, there are…

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Dark Web Data Firm DarkOwl Emerges Victorious in Trademark Dispute

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In recent legal developments, DarkOwl, a Denver-based dark web data service, and cybersecurity company has triumphed in a trademark dispute. The case against ArkOwl, a similarly named competitor, came to a conclusion when a federal magistrate judge in Colorado ruled that DarkOwl had not violated any of ArkOwl’s trademarks. Furthermore, the court validated DarkOwl’s own…