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ANPD’s New Regulation on Guidelines and Responsibilities of Data Protection Officers in Brazil
The Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) has published its new regulation on the Data Protection Officer’s (DPO) role. A central figure in privacy governance, the DPO serves as the liaison between the data controller, the data subject, and the authority, acting as the primary contact for issues involving personal data within an organization….By: Mayer Brown
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Director Provides Reminders For Obviousness Analysis
On July 9, 2024, Director Vidal reversed and remanded a denial of institution of inter partes review (IPR) relating to three Spin Master patents. See Prime Time Toys LLC v. Spin Master, Inc., IPR Nos. 2023-01339, 2023-01348, 2023-01461, Paper 12 (PTAB July 9, 2024). Director Vidal found that the PTAB erred in its motivation-to-combine analysis…
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Senate Advances Landmark Tech Policy Priorities
Key Points – The Senate has passed landmark children’s online privacy and safety legislation via a near-unanimous vote shortly before departing for the August recess. The bill is comprised of revised versions of the Kids Online Safety Act (Title I; 1409) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (Title II; S. 1418). While…
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A Private Sale Is Not Sufficient for Public Disclosure Under 35 USC 102(b)(2)(B)
Before Dyk, Clevenger, and Stoll. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: An invention is not “publicly disclosed” under 35 USC 102(b)(2)(B) by the inventor’s private sale, even though a private sale may constitute an invalidating “public use” under 35 USC 102(a)(1)….By: Knobbe Martens
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Chicago Jury Returns $24.4M Plaintiff Verdict in Talc Trial
Court: Circuit Court of Cook County – A Cook County jury on July 29 returned a Plaintiff’s verdict after a weeks-long trial against personal care and cosmetic manufacturer Avon Products Inc….By: Goldberg Segalla
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“Are There Any Allergies at the Table?”: A Question Coming to More Restaurants Near You
“Are there any allergies at the table?” This is a question you’ve probably been asked at a restaurant in recent years. The number of customers responding affirmatively appears to be growing. And for good reason: allergic reactions to food allergens can be severe including anaphylaxis, which is potentially severe and life-threatening……By: Conn Kavanaugh
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Brownell Travel Confirms November 2023 Data Breach Leaked Customer Info
On July 30, 2024, Brownell Travel, Inc. (“Brownell”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that an unknown actor gained access to certain Brownell systems. In this notice, Brownell explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information….By: Console and Associates,…
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Perry Johnson Mortgage Company Announces Data Breach at IT Vendor
On July 22, 2024, Perry Johnson Mortgage Company, Inc. (“PJM”) filed a notice with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that one of the company’s IT vendors experienced a data breach, resulting in PJM customer data being compromised. In this notice, PJM explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to…
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Decisions in Pelvic Mesh Suit Clarify West Virginia Products Liability Law
In Shears v. Ethicon, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vacated a judgment entered in favor of Ethicon and its parent company Johnson & Johnson following a jury trial in a pelvic mesh products liability action. The July 22, 2024, decision underscores an important clarification in West Virginia products liability law…
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Middle East Crisis: Live Updates: Middle East on Edge as Hamas Leader is Mourned in Qatar
The funeral for Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas who was assassinated earlier this week, was in Qatar. President Biden expressed deep concern about the situation in the region, and called on Israel to agree to a cease-fire in Gaza.
