#intellectual-property

#intellectual-property

With strikingly similar aesthetics and game mechanics to Pokémon, the game has been accused of plagiarism by fans and lawyers alike. And according to ex-Capcom dev Yoshiki Okamoto ( Monster Strike, Folklore), you-yes you-shouldn't even be playing until and unless the lawsuit is settled in Pocketpair's favor. "I don't want the world to think [ Palworld] is acceptable," Okamoto said, urging folks not to play the game.

Marlene, known for her expertise in invention harvesting and intellectual property (IP), is making significant strides at Halliburton as a pioneer of modern IP practices and a champion for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). During our conversation, Marlene shares insights from her role as an innovation scout, the challenges of encouraging innovators inside Halliburton to recognize the importance and magnitude of their novel contributions, and the exciting advancements in drilling technology facilitated by AI.

The survey found that seven in 10 buyers prioritised cost, while just 27 per cent cited safety as a key factor that influenced their purchasing decisions. In response, the IPO is launching its "Fake Toys, Real Harms" campaign, collaborating with toy retailers, local councils, and influencers to warn buyers that cheaper counterfeit toys could have devastating consequences for a child's health and safety.

This week, Homeland Security posted a video to X of an arrest compilation. In between footage of ICE agents handcuffing people at their homes and in their cars are clips from the OG Pokemon TV series, with the famed "Gotta catch 'em all" theme playing in the background. When Ash Ketchum looks up at the sky, the text "The Department of Homeland Security" populates the screen in Pokemon's iconic yellow-and-blue font. As a Poke Ball closes, the camera zooms in on wrists in cuffs. And at the very end of the video, those arrested appear as Pokemon cards with their "crime" described under their picture.

In a spirited discussion at our annual Women's IP Forum, attendees were treated to an insightful fireside-style chat conversation with the Honorable Judge Pauline Newman, a trailblazer for women in law and a luminary in the field of intellectual property. Judge Newman spoke with Renee C. Quinn, Chief Operating Officer of IPWatchdog, Inc., about her extraordinary career and her life journey.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Commercializing inventions requires not only capital but also an emotional investment by the inventors. Visionaries pay for that ambition with insomnia, time away from family, and job insecurity.

The Acting Director has discretionarily denied more than 60% of PTAB Petitions and referred about 40% to the PTAB, which found over 90% merit worthy.

Judge Kness systematically dismantled the doctrinal foundations of 'Schedule A' litigation, posing questions about its compliance with civil procedure and due process.

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.

Trademarks play a vital role in distinguishing the source of entertainment products, ensuring that creators can protect their unique brand identities within the industry.

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.

The U.S. and its citizens should not be the ones to shoulder the burden of subsidizing the world's access to drugs and biologics. Nor should the U.S. patent system - the envy of the world - be made the scapegoat for the lack of lower drug costs domestically.

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.

"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."

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.

I shared my unique business idea with my friend, confident it was something no one else in Ireland had attempted. My excitement was palpable.

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.

"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."