Wolters Kluwer: IP Law

GenAI is revolutionizing the daily routines of many legal professionals. Our latest research found 76% of corporate legal departments and 68% of law firms use GenAI in their work at least weekly. Find out how the legal industry is embracing technology in the 2024 Future Ready Lawyer Survey report from Wolters Kluwer: https://lnkd.in/eKRFEH6q #legaltech #lawyer #AI

During our recent Author Loyalty & Content Conference, Dr. Matthias Artzt and Dr. Malte Köllner, patent attorney Köllner shared their valuable insights on the evolving landscape of authorship. While they won't be using GenAI for creating their commentaries, they definitely see the merit in enhancing English language quality! They highlighted their reasons for choosing Wolters Kluwer as their publisher, including our leading market position and robust editorial tools like PublishOne—“it’s okay!” They also emphasized that promoting their work on social media and at events is not just a nice-to-have, but an integral part of being an author. A heartfelt thank you to Matthias and Malte for sharing their insights and experiences with us! Your contributions are what make our business thrive. 🌟 Our colleagues from Wolters Kluwer Deutschland hosted the event in Cologne to discuss content and authors, who are crucial to the future of publishing. Gwen De Vries, Niki de Bruin and Suzanne Leppen were there to represent the Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory International Group and found the insights provided during the event enlightening and can’t wait to implement some suggestions in day-to-day work! #AuthorInsights #WoltersKluwer #Publishing #ContentCreation #AuthorLoyalty

To the extent that pop star Ed Sheeran’s hit song “Thinking Out Loud” borrowed from the chord progression and syncopated harmonic rhythm of the Marvin Gaye classic “Let’s Get It On” (written by Gaye and Ed Townsend), Sheeran did not engage in #copyright infringement because those elements were merely “fundamental musical building blocks” that were not protected by copyright, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The appellate court affirmed a New York federal district court’s grant of summary judgment in Sheeran’s favor in a lawsuit brought by a company that owns a one-ninth interest in the royalties from “Let’s Get It On” (one-third of Townsend’s one-third share).   In the Second Circuit’s view, the infringement claims, which depended on the combination of a four-chord progression and a syncopated harmonic rhythm, failed as a matter of law. “Courts have been consistent in holding that the basic chord progressions so ubiquitous in popular music are unoriginal and, thus, unprotectable,” the Second Circuit said. The harmonic rhythm was deemed similarly unprotectable. The court also concluded that there was nothing particularly unique about the combination of the asserted song elements.   For more information on the decision in Structured Asset Sales, LLC v. Sheeran, No. 23-905 (2d Cir. Nov. 1, 2024), see #IP Law Daily coverage at the link below.   https://lnkd.in/g2mfEQGY

Source code and object code are protected by #copyright, but what about AI creations? Normal language will replace #code in the case of #AI, so the law will need to catch up again. Read the article by Nuno Sousa e Silva on the Kluwer Copyright Blog on the topic. The article starts with history and general information, objections and ends with the conclusion. 

Martin Weinstein, a Partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP and co-author of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Compliance, Investigations and Enforcement, will be presenting at this year’s American Conference Institute 41st International Conference on the #FCPA. His presentation is entitled, “The Aftermath of the DOJ’s New Whistleblower Rewards Pilot Program: Assessing the Impact on Internal and External Reporting, and Individual and Corporate Liability Risks.” Martin has written extensively on the subject, including an op-ed published by Bloomberg on Election Day. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Compliance, Investigations and Enforcement, with the recently added 2024 Supplement, is available on the VitalLaw platform. https://lnkd.in/g3uTGvQr

The #CJEU has an opportunity (at last) to address the unexplored intersection of #geoblocking and communication to the public. Iris Toepoel and Etienne Valk of Instituut voor Informatierecht (IViR) wrote a blog about the #copyright issues on parts of Anne Frank’s diary, which expired in some countries. Making the information public on website with geoblocking measures, does not mean the content is not accessible from other countries. Read about the CJEU case on the Kluwer Copyright Blog!

Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your understanding of the future of European patent litigation during the webinar this Thursday! As the landscape of patent litigation evolves, understanding the implications of the Unified Patent Court (#UPC) is crucial for legal professionals, businesses, and innovators. Join the esteemed panel consisting of András Kupecz, Tobias Wuttke and Taliah Walklett and moderator Rachel Fetches and follow their discussion, explore key lessons learned, share practical insights, and discuss what the future holds for patent litigation in Europe. Register now for the event: https://lnkd.in/eMPnjJ38 #UP #Webinar #patent #litigation HGF Limited

Are you looking to safeguard your innovations and creative works? Understanding the ins and outs of Intellectual Property Rights (#IPR) #filing is essential for any creator or business. Stay tuned for our upcoming insights where we'll break down the key steps, best practices, and common pitfalls in the IPR filing process. Whether you’re an inventor, artist, or entrepreneur, you won’t want to miss this valuable information! New updates were published in October 2024 of the folowwing chapters: Azerbaijan by PETOSEVIC; Bangladesh by Lall & Sethi; Bolivia by MELIORA IP S.C.; Cape Verde Islands, Macao & Mozambique by JEDC | J.E. Dias Costa Costa; Dominica, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts & Nevis and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by HSM Group.; East Timor by Rouse; Estonia by Restmark Metida; Eswatini (formally Swaziland) by Spoor & Fisher; Guatemala by Consortium Legal; Haiti by Cabinet de Lespinasse; India by Remfry & Sagar; Korea (South) by Kims and Lees; Kosovo by SDP KOSOVE; Kuwait by JAH & CO. IP; Malta by EMD Malta; New Zealand, Niue, Palau & Samoa by AJ Park; Paraguay by Zacarías & Fernández - Attorneys at Law; and United Kingdom by Elkington + Fife Thanks to the local experts keeping the information up-to-date! Get more information or login to Kluwer IP Law ✨ https://lnkd.in/gKjvUWwy #manualIP #patents #trademarks #updates #onlinepublication

Given the challenges in interpreting deceptiveness in investment funds, #ESMA protects investors through financial law. The approach may differ, but the outcome remains the same: protecting the public from the deceptiveness of terms used as #trademarks. Read the article by Timothee Charmeil on the Kluwer Trademark Blog! #investmentfunds #EU #greenwashing #sustainability #ESG

Technological innovation could reshape the traditional legal business model. We surveyed over 700 legal professionals this year and found that more than half (60%) predict AI driven efficiencies will reduce the prevalence of the billable hour. Find out more in the 2024 Future Ready Lawyer Survey report from Wolters Kluwer: https://lnkd.in/eKRFEH6q #legaltech #lawyer #futurereadylawyer