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2 weeks ago | ipwatchdog.com | Eileen McDermott |Gene Quinn |Austin Padgett |Christopher Close

“According to the C4IP report, large majorities of both Democrats and Republicans think lawmakers should ‘continue protecting IP standards to promote future innovation and competition.’”The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) released a report Monday urging the Trump Administration and Congress to take 18 key steps to strengthen the U.S. IP system. This is the second edition of C4IP’s report, titled, Reaffirm and Refine: A Government Agenda for Intellectual Property.

2 weeks ago | ipwatchdog.com | Eileen McDermott |Gene Quinn |Austin Padgett |Christopher Close

“Judge Sidney Stein said in part that the plaintiffs’ numerous examples ‘of allegedly infringing outputs at the pleading stage…combined with their allegations of ‘widely publicized’ instances of copyright infringement by end users of defendants’ products, give rise to a plausible inference of copyright infringement by third parties.” A Friday ruling from the U.S. District court for the Southern District of New York found in favor of news organizations including the New York Times Company on...

2 weeks ago | ipwatchdog.com | Austin Padgett |Steve Brachmann

The thrill of a band putting their own spin on a beloved song is undeniable. But even more thrilling? Telling someone a song they love is actually a cover. Today on No Infringement Intended, we look at the example of Luke Combs’ chart-topping “Fast Car”, which is actually a reimagining of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 classic. Regardless, behind the respectful nod to re-record an iconic musical number is a complex web of copyright law.

2 months ago | ipwatchdog.com | Eileen McDermott |Steve Brachmann |Austin Padgett |Christopher Close

IPWatchdog LIVE Moves to March in 2025: Click for details “[C]ollateral estoppel should not apply.

2 months ago | ipwatchdog.com | Austin Padgett |Steve Brachmann

IPWatchdog LIVE Moves to March in 2025: Click for details Wrestling fans have their own take on the wonders of the world. André the Giant, dubbed by fans as the Eighth Wonder of the World, was a wrestling legend. The Ninth Wonder of the World was Chyna, a trailblazer who broke barriers in the industry. A key member of D-Generation X (DX), Chyna stood alongside one of the most infamous factions in the history of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).