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sports7 days ago•38 min saved

NIL dispute over Jayden Daniels' No. 5 jersey: lawyers weigh in

Lawyers say Jayden Daniels cannot bar LSU from using his NIL in general imagery, and he has no blanket right to the No. 5 jersey; his cease‑and‑desist targets only commercial uses of his NIL. With unclear contract specifics and a potential 180-day grace period, LSU could face limits if it uses Daniels’ likeness for promotions or sponsor-driven ads without a new agreement or compensation. The consensus among four NIL/IP sports lawyers is that the current impact on LSU is likely minimal unless the program starts a broad, commercial campaign tied to his name or image.

via NOLA.com|

#intellectual-property #jayden-daniels #jersey-number

science8 days ago•5 min saved

Fraud by Proxy: How Paper Mills Sell Authorship and IP Rights in Science

Scientists warn of a growing “paper mill” industry that sells fraudulent authorship and even design registrations for IP, often via Telegram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. A new dataset covering 18,000 ads from seven mills across seven countries (2020–2026) shows prices for authorship around $800 on average (with some as low as $30), and indicates papers frequently bypass peer review. The scam also extends to intellectual property, with fraudulent design registrations marketed as legitimate Australian design patents. The practice contributes to a massive pollution of the scientific record, evidenced by thousands of retractions in recent years, and experts warn that detecting and stopping these operations remains a major challenge.

via theguardian.com|

#academic-fraud #design-registrations #intellectual-property

business8 days ago•18 min saved

One Disney: D'Amaro's Vision to Merge Storytelling, Tech, and IP

At D23, Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro outlines a unified plan: Disney will relentlessly tell world-class stories and push the tech that brings them to life across films, attractions, and streaming. He emphasizes leveraging Disney’s vast IP and diversified assets—ESPN, a streaming service, theme parks and a film studio—so the company can operate as one, making it harder for rivals to replicate. He also notes his lifelong connection to Disney and the company’s ability to combine storytelling with technology to stay ahead in a changing media landscape.

via Deadline|

#business #d23 #disney

entertainment19 days ago•2 min saved

Disney and TikTok Strike an Official Short-Form Content Deal for Iconic Franchises

Disney has signed a US pilot with TikTok allowing a curated group of creators to use characters and scenes from Disney brands (including Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars) in official short-form videos, with some content potentially featured on Disney+ Verts; the move underscores the influence of fan-made content and the rise of vertical video, while OpenAI's Sora controversy provides context as Disney reported strong Toy Story 5 results and higher park revenues.

via The Guardian|

#disney #entertainment #fan-content

artificial-intelligence20 days ago•16 min saved

OpenAI Publishes Evidence in Apple Trade Secrets Battle

OpenAI released screenshots and a blog post to rebut Apple’s lawsuit, arguing that a former Apple employee’s actions were not trade-secret theft and that Apple failed to manage access when staff left; Apple is seeking a preliminary injunction to restrict disclosure of confidential information, but OpenAI says the injunction is based on false information and unnecessary, signaling a long, high-stakes IP battle that could affect OpenAI’s hardware ambitions.

via Gizmodo|

#apple #artificial-intelligence #intellectual-property

technology21 days ago•4 min saved

OpenAI pushes back in Apple's trade secrets clash

OpenAI fired back at Apple’s lawsuit alleging it stole top-secret hardware designs, calling the action careless, aggressive and oddly personal and insisting it does not have or want Apple’s confidential information. Apple had sued to prevent OpenAI from accessing its trade secrets and sought a preliminary injunction. OpenAI argues Apple’s claims are vague and notes that Apple employees had previously contacted a former Apple designer, Chang Liu, to locate the information—something Apple now concedes. The dispute underscores rising AI competition as OpenAI expands into consumer products while Apple teams with Google to enhance Siri.

via Financial Times|

#apple-inc #artificial-intelligence #intellectual-property

culture1 month ago•377 min saved

Comic-Con shifts from IP fatigue to bold, original worlds

Comic-Con kicks off in San Diego with a shift away from decades-old superhero IP toward bold, original world-building, as Hall H panels spotlight visionary creators unveiling new universes. The trend suggests Hollywood may be moving beyond peak IP, with audiences still loving franchises but giving a boost to fresh storytelling from bold new minds.

via NBC News|

#comic-con #culture #franchise-fatigue

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

US Signals Possible Sanctions on Chinese Open-Source AI for IP Theft

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US may sanction Chinese open-source AI models if they are found to steal IP from US competitors via distillation, while stressing support for open-source models but not IP theft. He cited watermarks on US models appearing in Chinese offerings and highlighted Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 as a case study, noting ongoing industry debate over government action and the role of open-source in AI competition, with some US firms like Meta, Nvidia, and Reflection AI pursuing open-source work while Chinese models currently dominate.

via Business Insider|

#ai #intellectual-property #open-source-ai

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Apple Bypasses Jony Ive in OpenAI IP Lawsuit to Protect Image

Apple is unlikely to name former design chief Jony Ive in its IP-theft lawsuit against OpenAI, citing Ive’s limited involvement and strategic optics tied to his ties with Laurene Powell Jobs. The 40-page suit centers on ex-Apple employees and chief hardware officer Tang Tan, with Apple potentially avoiding Ive to prevent reputational harm while still going after the core alleged misdeeds.

via AppleInsider|

#apple #intellectual-property #jony-ive

technology1 month ago•16 min saved

AI Clones Speed Up Game Ideas, Sparking Copycat Surge

A viral prototype for a rotating-Tetris-inspired game illustrates how generative AI makes it easy to clone ideas, leading to a wave of AI-built copies and “vibecode” versions across app stores and platforms, prompting debates over IP, incentives, and how storefronts curb low-effort clones.

via 404 Media|

#ai #app-stores #cloning

business1 month ago•4 min saved

Biotech patent playbook expands to outpace global fast followers

Biotech firms facing faster, cheaper Chinese trials must broaden patent coverage beyond their core assets and carefully manage public messaging to avoid signaling competitors. Experts advise filing on related pathways and variations, and even subtle misdirection strategies—like cheap early patents for assets they plan to abandon—to throw off fast followers, while maintaining broad, foundational claims to protect technology.

via Fierce Biotech|

#biotech #business #fast-followers

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Apple Sues OpenAI in Federal Case Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft

Apple filed a federal lawsuit in Northern California accusing OpenAI of stealing Apple’s trade secrets and confidential information to help develop its own hardware, naming former Apple employees and OpenAI executives as defendants. The suit seeks damages, injunctions, and an order to stop using Apple confidential information, following a previously announced partnership around ChatGPT integration and allegations of guiding departing Apple staff to disclose secrets.

via CNBC|

#apple #intellectual-property #lawsuit

world1 month ago•124 min saved

Louis Vuitton wins IP case in China, igniting debate on brand copyright

Louis Vuitton secured a court victory against a Chinese tea brand, a ruling that has reignited discussion on the protections and limits of copyright for luxury branding across borders, with implications for cross-border IP enforcement and the balance between brand protection and creativity.

via AP News|

#business #china #fashion

world1 month ago•13 min saved

Vietnam tightens crackdown on global counterfeit market despite ongoing demand

Vietnam, long a global hub for counterfeit luxury goods, is intensifying IP enforcement amid international pressure and US concerns, with raids in Ho Chi Minh City and market closures targeting thousands of fakes; authorities aim to boost IP violations busts and curb online piracy, though many locals still rely on affordable knockoffs and sellers continually adapt to evade rules.

via BBC|

#counterfeit #crackdown #intellectual-property

business1 month ago•1 min saved

Chinese tea brand ordered to pay 10.3m yuan for copying LV logo

A court ruled Molly Tea copied Louis Vuitton's four-petal flower logo and ordered 10.3 million yuan in damages, a ban on using the logo, and a public apology; the decision sparked online debate about copyright protection, with some defending the design as inspired by Chinese artefacts, and reports noted that only the Chinese-character 'Molly Tea' mark was registered while other applications were rejected.

via BBC|

#business #china #intellectual-property