The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest post by Katfriend Konstantin Voropaev (GNY), discussing the recent publication of a draft decree in France concerning 3D printing-generated spare parts. Here’s what he writes:3D-printed spare parts: IP and sustainabilityby Konstantin

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Strike 3 Holdings filed 43 John Doe copyright cases in New York federal courts from September 22 through September 29, 2026. If a letter from Verizon, Spectrum, Optimum, or another internet provider names one of these cases, the letter is usually notice that the provider was ordered to identify an a

A male cross country runner says he is a female. Washington says he has to be allowed to compete, and beat up, female competitors. The post Average Male Cross Country Runner Switches to Female Race, Takes First Place first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Talarico's campaign says he has the flu, which can be debilitating for him since he has Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disorder. The post Where in the World is James Talarico? first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

"It just reinforced to the audience how evil people in this world can be." The post Play About Horrors of October 7th at Northwestern Interrupted When Someone Pulls Fire Alarm first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

The IPKat brings you the latest IP news, events, and opportunities. Events EUI: From AI training to outputs.The European University Institute (EUI) is organizing the event “From AI training to outputs, a transatlantic dialogue on copyright law”, which will take place on 12 October 2026, in Florence,

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"urging the administration to reconsider" The post Stockton University Unions Trying to Avoid Layoffs Despite School’s $25 Million Deficit first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Keeping pace with the fast-moving world of IP isn't easy, but this Kat has gathered all of last week's top stories into one essential digest.CopyrightA dedicated Kat hard at work typing up this week's top IP developments.Söğüt Atilla-Aydın reported on the German Federal Court

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This year, the beloved IPKat blog is turning 23 and is taking the opportunity to refresh its look and feel!The layout feels cleaner while preserving its style. The menu at the top of the blog includes information about the IPKat blog, the team, the latest posts published by the Kats, past Kats, upco

"after participating in a 2024 event that prompted disciplinary action from Columbia" The post Columbia Grad Student Who Praised Hamas Tactics Elected to University Senate first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Fair Use Analysis in ‘Thomson Reuters’ Should Have Generative AI Defendants Worried — “Defendants will keep saying Thomson Reuters is not a generative AI case. That is true, and it also doesn’t matter. The Third Circuit rejected arguments, not a technology, and they are the same arguments generative

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The proposed Joint Warfighting Evaluations are envisioned to be something along the lines of the 1941 Louisiana Maneuvers, which showcased the skills of Eisenhower and Patton....but with AI! The post Hegseth Puts Warfighting Skills at the Center of Military Promotions first appeared on Le·gal In·sur

There’s been a fascinating story brewing in software development which has exploded into my social timelines in the last few days. A creative suite called ArtCraft has been making headlines in software circles as it is an open source, lightweight version of more expensive commercial software, partic