Latest posts tagged with #IPLaw on Bluesky
Intellectual property firms handle licensing income, royalties, and retainers. Organized bookkeeping helps maintain financial clarity while supporting long-term client relationships.
#IPLaw #IntellectualProperty #LegalFinance #LawFirmAccounting
Meta's reasoning is straightforward. Anyone who uses BitTorrent to transfer files automatically uploads content to other people, as it is inherent to the protocol. In other words, the uploading wasn't a choice, it was simply how the technology works. Meta also argued that the BitTorrent sharing was a necessity to get the valuable (but pirated) data. In the case of Anna's Archive, Meta said, the datasets were only available in bulk through torrent downloads, making BitTorrent the only practical option. "Meta used BitTorrent because it was a more efficient and reliable means of obtaining the datasets, and in the case of Anna's Archive, those datasets were only available in bulk through torrent downloads," Meta's attorney writes.
Uploading Pirated Books via BitTorrent Qualifies as Fair Use, Meta Argues torrentfreak.com/uploading-pi... (scroll down for links to docs from lawsuit in California)
Context: Anna's Archive en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna%27...
#genAI #IPlaw #fairuse #filesharing #shadowlibraries #openweb #techpolicy
"Copyright is going to be kicked down the road," said one person with knowledge of the government's planned response to a two-month consultation on how to regulate AI companies' access to copyrighted material, due to be released in the next fortnight. Responses to the consultation did not favour any of the government's proposed models for AI use of copyrighted materials. Ministers have instead decided they need to go back to the drawing board, gathering more evidence and spending longer consulting on various options, according to two people briefed on the plans. People close to the process said there was now no expectation that the government would include an AI bill in the King's Speech, due in May, and instead push any decisions and new legislation into next year.
UK to delay difficult decisions on AI copyright rules www.ft.com/content/e759... (£)
2024 consultation www.gov.uk/government/c...
We've had strong signals since at least December that the #AIBill was being dropped
#genAI #IPlaw #openweb #techpolicy
Key recommendations To achieve this, the report calls on the Government to: ● Rule out a new commercial text and data mining (TDM) exception with an opt-out model. Mixed public messaging from the Government and an extended consultation period have undermined trust and stalled licensing and investment. The Government should, in the next year, publish a final decision on its approach to AI and copyright. In the meantime, it should set out clearly that it will not introduce a new TDM exception with an opt-out mechanism, as initially proposed in its consultation on AI and copyright. ● Close gaps in protection for identity, style and digital replicas: The Government should introduce protections against unauthorised digital replicas and harmful ‘in the style of’ AI outputs. These must give creators and performers clear control over commercial exploitation of their identity. ● Make transparency about AI training data a statutory obligation. The Government should establish a clear mandatory transparency framework for UK AI developers, as well as considering how public procurement and regulatory tools could promote compliance with UK transparency requirements by international developers. ● Create the conditions for a fair and inclusive UK licensing market. A market for licensing content for AI use is already emerging and, given its wealth of creative content, the UK is well placed to benefit. The Government should support this market to grow in a way that works for AI developers and rightsholders of different sizes. It should also back the creation and adoption of the technical tools that will support a licensing-first approach: open, globally aligned standards for rights reservation, data provenance and the labelling of AI-generated content. ● Prioritise the development and adoption of sovereign AI models. International examples demonstrate that domestically governed AI systems can offer an alternative to an overreliance on opaquely trained US-based models. …
AI, copyright and the creative industries committees.parliament.uk/committee/17... report from Lords Comms/Digital Committee
Guardian coverage www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Copyright maximalism all the way; no concessions to balance or indeed practicality
#genAI #IPlaw #openweb #techpolicy
Inputting data into public AI may trigger a public disclosure and potentially forfeit patent rights.
Here's an article which analyzes the risk: www.losey.law/accidental-a...
#IPLaw #Patents #AI #LegalTech
Pudgy Penguins Facing Major Trademark Lawsuit
animalverse.social/pudgy-pengui...
#PudgyPenguins #PenguinBrand #NFTNews #NFT #CryptoNews #Trademark #IPLaw #Web3 #NFTCommunity #NFTProject #CryptoUpdate #NFTMarket #BrandDispute #Web3News #NFTBrand #CryptoLaw #NFTDrama #BlockchainNews #IPDispute
Pudgy Penguins accused of trademark infringement by Penguin apparel brand
animalverse.social/community/p/...
#PudgyPenguins #PenguinBrand #NFTNews #NFT #CryptoNews #Trademark #IPLaw #Web3 #NFTCommunity #NFTProject #CryptoUpdate #NFTMarket #BrandDispute #Web3News #NFTBrand #CryptoLaw #NFTDrama
On Feb 19, PIJIP hosted its annual Speed Networking event. Students got to connect with alumni representing a wide range of career paths and employers—from small firms and government agencies to policymakers and large firms. Thank you to those who participated!
#IPLaw #TechLaw #AUWCL
Is Upcycling always Green – and Should it be? Reconsidering the Rationale for Accommodating Upcycling within IP Law and Leveraging the Potential of Quotation and 'Due Cause'
This paper by Izyumenko questions whether upcycling is always environmentally beneficial and advocates for recognizing its broader social value within IP law. Leverages defenses like quotation & 'due cause'. spkl.io/63324Aabx0 #IPLaw #Sustainability #CulturalDiversity
📢 #CREATe at 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – Recordings available
We’re pleased to share a dedicated playlist featuring the recordings of CREATe’s contributions to European Public Domain Day 2026 at the Royal Library of Belgium.
#PublicDomain #Copyright #CreativeCommons #AccessToKnowledge #IPLaw
When can a new crystal form of an old drug count as a new invention? This study compares Iran and the USA on patenting drug polymorphs, balancing innovation incentives with fair access to medicines and generics. #PatentLaw #Pharmaceuticals #IPLaw ijmedicallaw.ir/browse.php?a...
Draft #HagueConvention on IP Jurisdiction & Judgments: Scope (copyrights, patents, trademarks), anti-forum shopping rules, enforcement. Unites physical/digital IP protection globally. #IPLaw #WIPOhttps://www.iriplawjournal.ir/article_141886.html
How do patent pools speed up innovation?
This economic analysis: they solve patent thickets, reduce lawsuits, boost R&D and benefit inventors, consumers & society — especially in emerging markets like Iran.
#PatentPools #InnovationPolicy #IPLaw jplr.atu.ac.ir/article_3491...
Collective Management Organizations simplify copyright: one pool, fair pay for creators, easy legal access for the public.
Our study explores their economic power, cultural value & real-world challenges. #Copyright #IPLaw #CreatorsRights #CulturalPolicy jls.shirazu.ac.ir/article_3933...
Iran's #trademark protection under scrutiny: Hershey-Shokopars case reveals gaps in owner rights, consumer safeguards & Paris Convention enforcement. Key for IP policy & economic growth. #IPLaw #LegalProtection #Iran pajooheshnameh.itsr.ir/article_1568...
Unfair shares plague creators in commercialization contracts for literary & artistic works. This paper analyzes equitable remuneration standards, CMOs' vital role, and Iran’s regulatory shortcomings with comparative insights. Empower authors today! #IPLaw #Copyright ijmedicallaw.ir/article-1-41...
[#Ranking] UGGC Avocats à nouveau classé Bronze dans le guide WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.
👉 uggc.com
#WTR1000 #IPLaw
question for #IPlaw - does the Olympics have issues w the music figure skaters use during their programs? I realized today I never noticed when the olympics moved from using the classical stuff in the public domain to copyrighted music. I would guess the skaters (not the olympics) foot that bill?
Video-on-Demand is entering Iran’s media market, but are #copyright and related rights ready for this shift? This research examines #VOD in Iranian law versus international IP frameworks, outlining key challenges and policy options for digital-era protection. #IPLaw ijmedicallaw.ir/article-1-32...
Huge thanks to everyone who joined Let’s Talk IP on Tuesday.
IP can feel like a maze.
If something from the session sparked a follow‑up thought, or a spicy little IP mystery you want to unpack, reply here or DM me.
I’m always happy to talk shop.
#GraceECarlson #Lawyer #aTMoIP #IPLaw #Creators
Huge thanks to all the writers who joined my copyright session.
Your stories—and your rights—matter.
Appreciate the thoughtful questions and the commitment to protecting your creative work.
Onward.
#Writers #Creators #Copyrights #GraceECarlson #Lawyer #IPLaw #aTMoIP
Your ideas matter more than you think.
New post: why understanding your IP is key to protecting your creativity + business.
Read here 👉 www.atmoip.com/post/let-s-t...
#IP #IntellectualProperty #IdeasMatter #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ATMOIP #GraceECarlson #Lawyer #IPLaw
Screenshot from getaddress.io: "Important Notice - GetAddress held to infringe IDDQD Limited's database right and Royal Mail Group Limited's database right and copyright The High Court of England & Wales held on 10 October 2025 that address data used by the GetAddress service infringes the intellectual property rights of Royal Mail Group Limited and IDDQD Limited. Details of the Court's findings can be found in its judgment, which is published on the National Archives case law website at https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025/2561. The copying (even internally) or making available of address data from the GetAddress service by GetAddress customers may, depending on the specific facts, also infringe the intellectual property rights of Royal Mail Group Limited and IDDQD Limited. This notice has been prepared pursuant to paragraph 16 of the Court's Order dated 6 November 2025".
Exciting update for GetAddress customers getaddress.io
High Court judgment from October caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
Possibly quite stressful for smol bean SME devs, actually. All because we don't have #openaddresses in the UK
#IPlaw #techpolicy #datapolicy not - #opendata
🚨 Last call!
Tomorrow’s Let’s Talk IP session is almost here — and tickets are 75% off today only.
If you’ve ever had an idea you cared about, this hour is for you.
🗓 Feb 10 | 12–1 PM PST
🔗 www.atmoip.com/event-detail...
Snag the discount while it exists. #GraceECarlson #Lawyer #IPLaw #creators
Last Minute Sale on tickets for Let’s Talk IP live on Zoom Feb 10, 2026 • 12–1 PM PST. Join me for an informal discussion on protecting your ideas and business. Purchase tickets to join the live conversation. Link in Bio #LetsTalkIP #IPLaw #Entrepreneurs #OnlineEvent #GraceECarlson #Lawyer #aTMoIP
Writers: want to protect your work with confidence?
My copyright basics session with PNWA is on Feb 11.
Clear, practical guidance — no legal jargon.
6:30 PM PT • Online • Register here: www.pnwa.org/events/Event...
#GraceECarlson #Lawyer #aTMoIP #IPLaw #creators #writers #copyrights
LAST CHANCE to register! We've extended the IPPI 2026 Winter Institute registration deadline to Thursday, February 12, 5 PM ET. ➡️ 6.25 hours Ohio CLE CONFIRMED. Learn more and register at blogs.uakron.edu/ualawip/even...!
#IPLaw #IP #Innovation #Patent #Copyright #IPPI2026
Screenshot from getAddress() website with message: "Due to a recent court decision, GetAddress.io is currently unavailable. We will provide more information is as soon as we can."
Sucks if you're a customer. This kind of thing wouldn't happen if the UK had #openaddresses like a civilised country – write to your MP
#IPlaw #techpolicy #datapolicy not- #opendata
Let’s Talk IP! 💡
Join me Feb 10, 12–1 PM PST for a clear, no‑jargon session on protecting your ideas.
Sign up: www.atmoip.com/event-detail...
#GraceECarlson #Lawyer #aTMoIP #IPLaw #BusinessLaw #Creators #Entrepreneurs
