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The article focuses on the significant impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on agriculture in South Africa, highlighting its potential to transform food production while also presenting associated risks. Topics include the use of drones and algorithms to enhance farming efficiency, the benefits of improved environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings for access to capital, and the legal challenges surrounding data privacy, intellectual property, and the lack of regulatory guidance.

The article offers information on the challenges facing the U.S. defense industrial base in deterring peer conflict, highlighting the need for a strong industrial base for effective national deterrence. Topics include the impact of social, demographic, and financial trends on the defense industrial base, the need to transform the industrial base through disruptive thinking and synergistic partnerships, and the importance of stable budgets and modernization efforts.

Generative AI firm Anthropic is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by three authors who claim that the company illegally used their copyrighted works to train its AI-powered chatbot, Claude. The authors, along with hundreds of thousands of others, allege that Anthropic used pirated versions of their books without proper authorization or compensation. This lawsuit is part of a larger trend of copyright holders taking legal action against AI companies for using protected materials in training AI systems. The outcome of these cases could have significant implications for copyright law and the AI industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the increasing trend of AI companies using published content to train large language models (LLMs) without permission, leading to concerns about intellectual property rights and fair compensation for content creators. Many publishers have started pursuing license agreements with AI firms to address this issue, with examples including partnerships between HarperCollins, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and AI companies. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding the value of published content for AI training, establishing fair revenue allocation models, ensuring transparency in licensing agreements, and addressing ethical concerns related to AI training. It also highlights the need for publishers to adapt to the changing landscape of AI technology by establishing flexible and future-proof licensing frameworks. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the concept of "over-appropriation" in the context of intellectual property and its implications for architecture and creative industries. It traces the historical evolution of copyright law and its adaptation to changing technologies, especially in the realm of architecture where copying and reproducing designs have been integral.

The article focuses on the legal conflict between copyright enforcement for model codes in the U.S. and Canada, illustrated by the cases of Veeck v. SBCCI and Canadian Standards Association v. P.S. Knight Co. Topics include the debate over whether publishing model codes incorporated by reference constitutes copyright infringement, the differing legal interpretations in the U.S. and Canada regarding the copyrightability of such codes, and the implications for international copyright enforcement.

The article reports on strategies of China to halt increase of carbon emission by 2030 and strive carbon neutrality by 2060. Topics discussed include need of investment for companies to achieve green carbon development, contribution of green petrochemical industry domestically, and accounting of patents of valid industries based on green petrochemical.

The article focuses on a report which provides an overview of the English-language book publishing startup scene in the U.S. and around the world as of fall 2022. It mentions that the importance of Intellectual Property (IP) is discussed, noting the failure of many startups to embrace and monetize their IP assets. It also mentions firms that are explicit about rethinking children's print books and about providing book like information and entertainment to children in digital formats.

The article discusses that post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin is not radically different from forming virgin, but variation in recycled materials requires care to ensure a consistent result. It emphasizes examining every aspect of the process, including incoming resin, regrinding flake supply, extrusion of the sheet, and heating and trimming of the final parts. OMV Technologies has been actively involved in assisting thermoforming companies that are making the transition into the use of PCR.

The article focuses on the importance of intellectual property (IP) protection for defense contractors, highlighting misconceptions that often lead to missed opportunities and competitive disadvantages. It mentions despite challenges, such as government contract timeframes, contractors should pursue IP protection to retain leverage, secure contracts, and benefit from initiatives like the Small Business Innovation Research program.

The 2024 U.S. Book Show focused on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on the publishing industry. CEOs from major publishing companies discussed the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI, with some expressing concerns about copyright infringement and the need to protect intellectual property rights. While acknowledging the potential benefits of AI in terms of efficiency and information processing, caution was emphasized. Other issues raised at the event included diversity in publishing, retaining talent, and effective communication between agents and editors. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses Shabnam Malek's role in the cannabis law space, particularly in advising on trademarks and advertising for cannabis companies. Malek highlights the legal challenges faced by cannabis companies due to the lack of federal trademark rights. The Cannabis Media Council, where Malek serves as an Advisor, has released guidelines for responsible advertising in the cannabis industry. Progress is being made in cannabis advertising, with mainstream media platforms starting to accept cannabis advertisements, but challenges remain, especially with social media companies. [Extracted from the article]

WHEN the 2020 AIA Gold Medal winner, Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, signed on to design what would be the first legal casino in Arkansas, in 2017, he probably had no idea he would end up in a precedent-setting federal case over intellectual property rights. On the brink of going to trial last winter, Blackwell and HBG settled the case on terms that, while confidential, were characterized by Blackwell as making him "very, very happy.". [Extracted from the article]

Ediphi, a new platform created by Dustin DeVan, aims to modernize preconstruction estimating in the construction industry by moving it to the cloud. Currently, the majority of estimators still use manual spreadsheets or on-premise software. Ediphi provides a proprietary set of estimation capabilities, integrating data sheets and unit mixes, and allows estimators to create assemblies for different scales of projects. The platform also brings transparency and allows users to track the steps and learn how estimates were derived. Several construction companies, including Hensel Phelps and DPR Construction, have participated in pilot programs to test Ediphi's capabilities. [Extracted from the article]

Avail, an AI research firm, has launched a platform called Corpus that allows creators and media rights holders to license their work to AI model developers. The platform enables rights holders to seek compensation for their catalog content and real-time answers derived from their work. Avail has partnered with companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and 30West, and the Corpus homepage contains a valuation calculator for creators to estimate the worth of their catalog. The launch of Corpus is seen as a positive move for creators, but challenges may arise in terms of administration and cost calculation. The tool contradicts recent comments made by the CEO of Microsoft AI, Mustafa Suleyman, regarding the fair use of content on the open web. The US copyright office has not prevented vendors from using copyrighted data for training AI models, arguing that it falls under fair use. The launch of Corpus follows the formation of the Dataset Providers Alliance, a trade association that aims to standardize the licensing of intellectual property for AI and ML datasets. In March, France's competition authority fined Google for breaching a previous agreement on using copyrighted content for training its AI service. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the efforts of brand-protection companies Corsearch and CounterFind in using technology to fight bootleggers and stop the sale of unauthorized merchandise, music and tickets and by invoking the U.S. trademark law Lanham Act and prosecuting violators. It informs the collaboration of TZU Strategies with Corsearch to remove counterfeit listings and the collaboration of Corsearch with police in China to raid warehouses belonging to alleged online counterfeiter Pandabuy.

Story Protocol, a new platform backed by $54 million in funding, has launched with the goal of addressing challenges in the media and entertainment industries. By utilizing blockchain technology, the platform aims to provide transparent provenance tracking and equitable attribution for intellectual property. Story Protocol offers a modular architecture that supports various applications, including crowdfunding, IP discovery, and AI content authentication. The diverse group of investors highlights the potential for this platform to revolutionize IP management for creators, audiences, and developers. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses five key industry points from 2017 Paris Air Show. It discusses the impact of Boeing Inc.'s aftermarket push on the aerospace supply chain. We noted that the unofficial consensus view appears to be that if a supplier has the intellectual property, then not much is going to change on its aftermarket sales.

The author reflects on how the U.S. Defense Department can improve its outreach to commercial technology companies by reducing its control on commercial intellectual property (IP) rights. He discusses the possible impact of IP data rights requirements to commercial companies that deliver innovative products to the agency. He highlights some recommendations to consider by the agency to get the innovative technologies they needed such as develop licenses specific to the purpose.

The article provides information on requirement of big data in aerospace and defense industries including role of data scientists. Topics discussed include views of Becky McCarty, the airline's manager of data management for Tech Ops on the same; standards of intellectual property and datasharing for genuine information exchanges; aerospace market; and system interconnectivity.

The article provides insights into the author's 22-year experience writing a legal issues column focused on the intersection of law, information, and technology. The author typically identifies column topics by reviewing emailed alerts in various legal domains, but in the current month (September), a significant portion of the alerts (71 out of 92) pertained to artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI.

The study of vibrational spectra of linear alkanes has been used in the past to model the structure of polyethylenes. In particular, from these studies it has become clear that, in polyethylene, the longitudinal acoustic mode (LAM) frequency is inversely related to the length of polymer units between folds (lamellae), which is determined by sample history. This relationship had been developed by studying a series of linear alkanes. Spectra of samples of (C44H90), (C20D42), (C24D50), and (C36D74) are reported here. Although full spectra were recorded, we were more interested in the behavior in the low frequency region. Predictions for the LAM modes were in the range between 50 and 120 cm-1, but we recorded spectra down to 4 cm-1. In addition to the LAM modes, we observed sharp bands, some quite strong. An extensive literature search enabled assignment of these bands to librational modes (hindered rotations in the lattice). The ability to make this type of very low frequency measurement reliably can be used to predict physical properties of polymers and the crystalline polymorph of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API's), which has implications for bioavailability, shelf-life, stability, and protection of intellectual property (IP) for pharmaceutical manufacturers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this article the author talks about innovation which is the lifeblood of a growing global economy, and it is the intrinsic response to an ever-changing landscape of customer needs, preferences and situational realities. It mentions that innovation is the lifeblood of a growing global economy, and it is the intrinsic response to an ever-changing landscape of customer needs, preferences and situational realities.

As provided for in the Directive on Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital Single Market (EU) 2019/790, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is responsible for establishing and managing a public single online portal for out-of-commerce works. The main purpose of the portal will be to provide access to information about out-of-commerce works that could be used under the new mechanisms introduced by the Directive and on those ongoing and future uses. The portal should also make it easier for rights holders to opt out of those mechanisms. The article describes some key specifications for the portal. It intends to provide the necessary information regarding its stakeholders and main functionalities. Moreover, it focuses on the copyright aspects of making digital objects available online. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article informs that FLSmidth Cement has sold its MAAG gears and drives business to the Swedish investment company, Solix Group AB, aligning with its strategic focus on service business and green transition initiatives. Topic include this divestment includes all assets, intellectual property, technology, employees, and customer contracts, with FLSmidth expecting a small net gain from the transaction, to be realized in the first quarter of 2024.

OpenAI, a leading AI research organization, has argued that the development of advanced generative AI tools is not possible without the use of copyrighted content for training. In a report to the UK's House of Lords Communications and Digital Select Committee, OpenAI stated that training large language models like GPT-4 would be impossible without copyrighted materials. However, this assertion has sparked a legal debate over intellectual property rights and the use of copyrighted content without credit or compensation. OpenAI is currently facing multiple lawsuits, including one from The New York Times, alleging illegal use of copyrighted content in the creation of their tools. [Extracted from the article]

Tate and Lyle, a leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, has had its allulose syrup patent application claims upheld by the Australian Patent Office. The patent covers the manufacturing process and use of stabilised allulose syrups. This decision solidifies Tate and Lyle's position in allulose innovation. Allulose is a low-calorie sweetening ingredient that can be used in a variety of food and beverage products to reduce calories while maintaining taste and texture. Tate and Lyle is committed to providing access to allulose syrup through collaboration and licensing opportunities. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the difficulties that publishers have faced due to free source electronic research databases. Traditional journals have increased their prices in order to make up losses to free online content and shelter their intellectual property rights. Several charts are presented which detail the increase in academic journals of various subjects, as well as online research databases such as EBSCO publishing.

Offers a discussion about the challenges facing digital image libraries. Obstacles on the copyright and intellectual property front; Cost of infrastructure on the technology front; Challenges when it comes to developing scalable and sustainable user services and support; Discussion of how academic institutions approach the building of image collections; Evaluation of ARTstor, created by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

An interview with Stefanie Taub, chief executive officer (CEO) of American Federation of Musicians (AFM) & Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), is presented. Taub talks about the 650 million dollars paid out in digital music royalties to backup musicians and vocalists. She identifies sources of money for the Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund and discusses the breakout from SoundExchange and challenges in paying out royalties.

The article discusses two legal cases testing the boundaries of parody and art in using brands and trademarks. It mentions the scheduled to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court , involves the Bad Spaniel line of chew toys for dogs, which uses the iconic Jack Daniel's trademark, including its logo and bottle shape. It highlight the cases raise important questions about the limits of creative expression in relation to intellectual property rights.

An interview with Carrie Wardzinski, Independent Information Professional, is presented. Topics discussed include work on management, entrepreneurial skills, and also diplomacy in communicating ; the advantages and disadvantages of work environment; and use social media professionally as a kind of as a support network with qualification for librarians.

Offers the views of two experts on how to deal with copyrights in the Digital Age. Relevancy of the Copyright Act of 1976 in the digital environment; The Green Paper `Intellectual Property and the National Information Infrastructure' (NII); Use of scanning technology; What the library is not permitted to do.

This article focuses on the concept of bionic libraries. The growing distance between the quantity of literature produced and the capability of academic libraries to acquire it affirms that the battle for collection comprehensiveness has already been lost. To some scholars, the concept of an electronic library is paradigm at hand; to others, it is absolutely frightening. During the past 15 years, information resources have been illuminated by our networked utilities so that access to millions of titles is rapidly available to our information nets. But this access is chiefly biographic, not textual. Technology offers not only improved access but new means of delivery and presentation. Using the simple commands of a Hyperfile transfer protocol system, one can bring image and full-text files over the Internet to one's desktop. Information flow is becoming increasingly complex, the process consists of the creation of information by authors, publishers, sponsors, composers, artists, and a host of others. The dynamics of information flow and its technology may be of less significance in solving the information crisis than its economics. It is important to identify the agencies involved, identify the currency of exchange and most importantly identify the exchange points where resource transactions are made to propel information through the flow. Appropriate consideration must be given to intellectual property rights, not only to compensate the rights holder and protect the integrity of work, but to promote scholarship and knowledge. The foundations of copyright and the publishing process are at issue here.

The article discusses the challenges faced by aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul providers (MROs) in defining how and when to invest in new aftermarket capabilities. It cites the strategy of Lufthansa Technik (LFT) to generate volume by supporting widely operated models that its parent airline does not fly like Boeing 787s and 737NGs. It also talks about the importance of timing in building capabilities and in engine warranties, as well as access to intellectual property.

The article provides information on China's increasing interest and investments in the U.S. construction equipment market due to its vast consumer base and strong economy. It highlights the need for U.S. companies to take several steps to address potential challenges and remain competitive, including conducting market research and competitor analysis, leveraging technological innovations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and forming partnerships and alliances within the industry.

The article focuses on challenge in advanced composite industry to find ways to produce carbon fiber and mentions carbon fiber costs that have come down to enhance productivity through precursor chemistry. Topics discussed include use of conventional aerospace-grade polyacrylonitrile (PAN), growth of thermoplastic composite tapes in several industries and protection of intellectual property.

The article focuses on publishers are taking control by developing new intellectual property (IP) and retaining ownership. It mentions Macmillan Children's Publishing Group's Imprint has had a mission to develop along with acquiring author-driven and licensed titles. It also mentions Simon & Schuster's Pulse imprint for teens has created a number of original IP projects and goals of developing original content.

The article describes the different ways libraries make use of information technology in 2008. The article presents three paradigms for library technology management. There are a range of ways that libraries share information with the world, including complete isolation from other organizations, collaboration with a select group of similar organizations, and the free sharing of content and metadata.

The article focuses on e-reserves which are difficult for academic libraries to manage. Many publishers warn of copyright violating copyright law. According to the article, e-reserves can be anything from journal articles and book chapters to multimedia clips. E-reserves are accessible to students in the class for which they are assigned and are password protected. Information is provided for the copyright guidelines from the Association of American Publishers and Cornell University.

According to MBA's complaint, Blackwell and Berrey were in regular contact for almost two years as the architecture firm developed and refined a concept for Saracen Casino. Blackwell says the two firms agreed upon the division of work and a fee split with roughly 65 percent of the fee going to HBG, and 35 percent to MBA). The suit outlines how MBA shared "plans, drawings, sketches, schematics, footprints, renderings", and more, "including architectural computer files and substantially complete architectural schematic design plans for the Saracen Casino. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the importance of innovations in the manufacturing industry. Topics discussed include technological advancements and competition pushing organizations to innovate new ways for product development, share and exchange design information between engineering and manufacturing departments, and smart manufacturing connected flow of intellectual property (IP) to all teams involved.

The article reports that European Union (EU) is facing change regarding Defence Capabilities and Technology Research to be produced in collaboration with Ministries of Defence (MoD), universities and industries. Topics discussed include challenges related to collaborative Research and Development (R&D),impact of the investment made in Research Programmes, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

The article presents insights regarding the effect of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology on imports and exports in the U.S. Topics include the report "3D printing: a threat to global trade," effect of 3D printing technology on intellectual property in the U.S., and the adoption of 3D printing technology by automaker Porsche.

Provides an interview with Electric Frontier Foundation cofounder, John Perry Barlow. Influence of his article, 'The Economy of Ideas,' for 'Wired' magazine; How Grateful Dead fans inspired him; Thoughts on the incredible growth rate of the Internet; Views on copyrights and protection of intellectual property in cyberspace. INSET: How Hackers, the Secret Service and a Multimillionaire....