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Video games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Video Game Patents Are Often "Used In Bad Faith," Says Dev

Nintendo secured a patent covering summoning-and-fighting mechanics, a move that could limit Pokemon-like game designs and prompt legal disputes and criticism.
fromConsequence
1 day ago

LimeWire Revealed as Mystery Buyer of Fyre Fest

According to a press release, LimeWire's "reimagined vision" for Fyre goes "beyond the digital realm and taps into real-world experiences, community, and surprise." In a statement, LimeWire CEO Julian Zehetmayr elaborated that this vision doesn't involve "bringing the festival back." He also joked that the planned experiences would come "without the cheese sandwiches." 'We're not here to repeat the mistakes - we're here to own the meme and do it right,' LimeWire COO Marcus Feistl added.
Startup companies
#copyright
#intellectual-property
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Law Department Professionals: How Does Your Patent Management Stack Up? - Above the Law

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

Former Trump officials: Strong intellectual property protections are crucial to America's national security

Intellectual property law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 weeks ago

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, August 22: Strike Three for Former Copyright Register in Injunction Bid; Ninth Circuit Finds Contract Term Implied by Copyright Duration; and First Circuit Dismisses Attempt to Toll Copyright Statute Until Registration

Recent IP and tech legal developments include supply-chain limits for China, patent and copyright enforcement battles, regulatory warnings, and multiple appellate rulings across jurisdictions.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Law Department Professionals: How Does Your Patent Management Stack Up? - Above the Law

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

Former Trump officials: Strong intellectual property protections are crucial to America's national security

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, August 22: Strike Three for Former Copyright Register in Injunction Bid; Ninth Circuit Finds Contract Term Implied by Copyright Duration; and First Circuit Dismisses Attempt to Toll Copyright Statute Until Registration

fromForbes
2 days ago

5 ChatGPT Prompts To Publish Great Content Without Giving Away Your Secrets

Most entrepreneurs share just enough to seem helpful but not enough to make an impact. They hold back their best insights, paralyzed by the fear someone might steal their ideas. Stop hovering in the middle. You can share generously while still protecting what matters. And it will grow your business. Decide what you'll share and what you'll sell. If you're the expert, be the expert.
Marketing
#nintendo
#trademark
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Neuralink's Bid to Trademark 'Telepathy' and 'Telekinesis' Faces Legal Issues

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

Football Daily | Cole Palmer v French vineyard is football's latest random copyright battle

Top football figures and clubs pursue trademarks to monetise personal brands, but existing rights like Chateau Palmer's wine name can block new applications.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Apple

Apple is suing Apple Cinemas

Apple is suing Apple Cinemas for trademark infringement over brand confusion and dilution of its reputation.
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Neuralink's Bid to Trademark 'Telepathy' and 'Telekinesis' Faces Legal Issues

Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

OpenAI CFO says cloud giants have been 'learning on our dime,' in warning shot over data center ambitions

OpenAI is building its own AI data centers to protect its intellectual property from cloud providers that are learning from its operations.
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Twenty One Pilots File Lawsuit Against Temu Over Knockoff Merch

In the complaint, Twenty One Pilots accuse Temu of manufacturing and selling a "myriad of items that are counterfeit or blatant copies" of their merchandise and other intellectual property. The lawsuit alleges this creates an "implied relationship" between Twenty One Pilots and Temu, which constitutes "unfair competition" that devalues the band's brand. As evidence, the complaint includes dozens of pages of photos comparing official merch to the alleged counterfeit products sold on Temu. One example features an official $35 Twenty One Pilots t-shirt alongside a strikingly similar replica sold on Temu for $7.54.
Law
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Mexico prepares for tough USMCA treaty negotiations with the United States

US seeks to use the USMCA periodic review to press at least 50 trade, political, and immigration demands against Mexico while challenging Mexican policies.
Law
fromClickUp
1 week ago

Distribution Agreement Templates to Streamline Partnerships

Use a written distribution agreement template to define distributor rights, obligations, purchase orders, IP protection, termination, and dispute-resolution to avoid business risks.
Apple
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

This Is Why So Many New Apple Varieties Have Trademarked Names - Tasting Table

Apple breeding shifted toward trademarked, branded varieties to protect long investments, control quality and pricing, and drive consumer trial through marketing and naming.
Film
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Why is an Amazon-backed AI startup making Orson Welles fan fiction? | TechCrunch

Fable plans to use its new long-form narrative AI to digitally recreate 43 minutes of Orson Welles' The Magnificent Ambersons without securing film rights.
Intellectual property law
fromThe IP Law Blog
1 week ago

The Briefing: Court Says "No Way" To 50 Cent's Battle Over Skill House

A two-minute celebrity cameo can spark major legal disputes over credits, contracts, and creative control that jeopardize independent film releases.
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Warner Bros. sues Midjourney for AI images of Superman, Batman, and other characters | TechCrunch

Warner Bros. sued Midjourney alleging the AI tool enables unauthorized generation of copyrighted characters, seeking damages, profit disgorgement, and an injunction.
#morrissey
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

If You Loved 'Yellowface,' R.F. Kuang's New Novel 'Katabasis' Is Even Better

In this story, Alice Law studies at Cambridge under the tutelage of Professor Jacob Grimes, who is widely regarded as the greatest magician in the world. He's also a trailblazing scholar. Grimes is known for his harsh, abusive nature but Alice has happily put up with his antics, volatile personality, and even bullying because she knows that her considerable talents and dedication will only take her so far
Books
#trade-secrets
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

The revived Acclaim will reveal its 2026 lineup in a September 10 showcase

New Acclaim will publish indie games and revive classic franchises while providing funding, marketing, and PR support for smaller studios; showcase on Sept 10.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.90min.com
3 weeks ago

Cole Palmer in bizarre 'Cold Palmer' trademark battle with famous French vineyard

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer is contesting Chateau Palmer's opposition after applying to trademark his 'Cold Palmer' nickname and celebration for merchandise.
fromBlack Enterprise
3 weeks ago

SPILL Calls Out Global Advertising Agency For 'Misappropriating' Its Brand

On Aug. 21, SPILL Chief Growth Officer Kenya T. Parham called out 72andSunny on LinkedIn after the agency announced SPIL*, a Gen Z news platform in Europe, "built from scratch" by its Amsterdam team. The post was quickly deleted after SPILL users flooded the comments with backlash over the striking similarities, prompting Parham to slam the agency for what she called an "attempted theft." "They tried it, we clocked it, and instantly. And thank God the culture always keeps receipts," Parham said in a video explaining the controversy.
Marketing
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
4 weeks ago

Generative AI's dehumanization problem

Generative Large Language Model technology poses significant risks, including job losses, plagiarism, and environmental concerns, despite productivity benefits.
#patent-law
#trademark-law
#ai
fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Reddit vs. Anthropic: The Lawsuit That Could Put a Price on Your Online Conversations | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Reddit vs. Anthropic: The Lawsuit That Could Put a Price on Your Online Conversations | HackerNoon

Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

From royal hatters to top tailors: James Bond lawyers line up trademark fight team

Danjaq is battling to retain control over the James Bond trademarks amid claims of non-use.
Intellectual property law
fromVulture
1 month ago

The New AI Warnings in Movies Are Basically Useless

Major movies are adding warnings against using their content for AI training, highlighting a push for control over intellectual property.
Film
fromFast Company
1 month ago

From Hot Wheels to He-Man: Meet the Mattel exec charged with spotting toy stories with Barbie box office potential

Greta Gerwig's Barbie has led to the launch of Mattel Studios, expanding film and TV projects under Robbie Brenner's leadership.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Mark Cuban says the US has got to keep investing in research if it wants to have a chance of beating China at AI

Increased research spending is essential for US to maintain AI leadership over China.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump administration threatens to strip Harvard University of lucrative patents

The Trump administration is reviewing Harvard's federally funded research and threatening to strip its patents.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Here's a look inside Disney Adventure, the company's largest cruise ship ever

CEO Bob Iger described Disney Adventure as a floating ambassador for the company's intellectual property. He emphasized the importance of expanding into Southeast Asia.
Travel
Podcast
fromThe IP Law Blog
1 month ago

The Briefing: Trademark Basics - Protecting Names, Logos, and Brands in Entertainment

Trademarks are essential for protecting brand identity in the entertainment industry.
Social media marketing
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Toymaker suddenly drops lawsuit against "Sylvanian Drama" TikToker

Epoch Company Ltd. dismissed its lawsuit against 'Sylvanian Drama', the popular TikTok and Instagram account creating content with their dolls.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Your Next Big Business Innovation Should Be Your Legal Strategy | Entrepreneur

In today's complex regulatory environment, companies that embed legal thinking into their core strategy gain a clear competitive edge - protecting intellectual property, navigating emerging markets and building reputations grounded in trust and compliance.
Business
Business
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

3 Smart Ways UK Entrepreneurs Can Diversify Their Income

Creating additional income can be achieved through monetizing intellectual property, disciplined FX trading, and adopting a subscription model.
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Santa Cruz Man Who Claimed to Own Music Streaming Service Indicted On Wire Fraud Charges

According to the indictment filed on July 31, Risan, 70, allegedly offered and sold stock and stock conversion in his software company, Media Rights Technologies, Inc., and his music streaming service, BlueBeat, Inc., to investors based on false representations, including false claims of BlueBeat's copyright ownership of approximately 2.5 million songs by various well-known artists.
US politics
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago

Republican Senators Ask Trump Admin to Fill Vacant IP Post, Use Tariff Negotiations to Deliver on Drug Pricing Goals

"Appointing an experienced Chief Innovation and Intellectual Property Negotiator would send a strong signal to our trading partners that the United States is committed to addressing imbalanced pharmaceutical pricing."
US politics
fromDigiday
1 month ago

White House AI Action Plan spurs debate among marketers over regulatory oversight in advertising

The White House unveiled its AI framework, interpreted by marketers as a hands-off approach to AI regulation that could set a precedent for the ad industry.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Knowledge nation and security at risk

The steady acquisition by publishers of tools used by academic institutions for evaluations and hiring decisions leads to the consolidation of sensitive data about American researchers.
Intellectual property law
#patents
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago
Intellectual property law

4 Surprising Patent Myths That Could Cost You Big - What You Need to Know Now | Entrepreneur

fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago
Intellectual property law

4 Surprising Patent Myths That Could Cost You Big - What You Need to Know Now | Entrepreneur

fromWIRED
1 month ago

Trump Says He's 'Getting Rid of Woke' and Dismisses Copyright Concerns in AI Policy Speech

"You can't be expected to have a successful AI program when every single article, book or anything else that you've read or studied, you're supposed to pay for."
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Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

The Services Problem That Undermines Crocs' Textualist False Advertising Defense

Crocs argues that false advertising claims should not include misrepresentations related to intangible legal designations like patent status.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Self-expression should be celebrated': Sylvanian Drama spills into real life as TikTok creator faces lawsuit

Sylvanian Drama's creator faces a lawsuit from Epoch Company over copyright and trademark infringement.
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Fungi, Bacteria and the U.S. Plant Patent Act

The Plant Patent Act of 1930 allows for the patenting of newly discovered and asexually reproduced plants, including cultivated sports, mutants, hybrids, and seedlings. It, however, excludes tuber propagated plants and those found in their natural state.
Science
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Mark Cuban says hoarding talent and intellectual property will be king as the AI fight heats up

Hoarding talent and intellectual property will dominate the AI race according to Mark Cuban.
Law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Federal Circuit Expands Prosecution History Estoppel to Simple Claim Cancellations in Colibri Heart Valve

Prosecution history estoppel limits the doctrine of equivalents by barring infringement claims based on broad claim cancellations during prosecution.
#copyright-law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
2 months ago

Design Patent Search Tool is Latest AI Feature for Examiners to Address USPTO Backlog

DesignVision functions as a centralized tool for querying multiple industrial design data sources and is part of the USPTO's effort to tackle the patent examination backlog.
Intellectual property law
fromVulture
2 months ago

No One Involved With Smurfs Has Any Idea What They're Doing

The Smurfs go to the real world for the same reason they do everything else in the movie, which at different points invokes the multiverse, serves up bewildering lore, and includes a pillar-of-light showdown out of a superhero movie - because no one involved in it has any idea what they're doing.
Film
#fyre-festival
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Roblox creators can now make their own Stranger Things and Twilight games

Roblox launches a licensing platform for creators to use approved intellectual property in their experiences.
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Journalism and Hollywood need each other, says The IP List - Poynter

All the President's Men, Spotlight and The Insider are classic movies based on journalism - they follow reporters through the drama of uncovering something unbelievable.
Film
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What Two Judicial Rulings Mean for the Future of Generative AI

Tech companies were ruled to engage in "fair use" when training AI models with copyrighted works.
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