Josh Landau
@jslandau.cc
Patents, copyright, dogs, pictures of space, Michigan sports. If you’re blocked, you said something dumb so I blocked you. Would like to go back to only being mad about IP policy please. (he/him)
https://jslandau.cc
GO BLUE
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GO BLUE
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Ohio State to Michigan, "You can't beat me 13-10 again."
Michigan, "no...[points at massive bison in the background] but he can."
Michigan, "no...[points at massive bison in the background] but he can."
thor is standing in front of a city with his hands on his hips and his eyes closed .
Alt: thor is standing in front of a city with his hands on his hips and his eyes closed .
media.tenor.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Ohio State to Michigan, "You can't beat me 13-10 again."
Michigan, "no...[points at massive bison in the background] but he can."
Michigan, "no...[points at massive bison in the background] but he can."
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Remember when the internet wasn't awful? We can go back to that.
Some friends and I have released the Resonant Computing Manifesto: a call to bring back such a time, to see if we can bring back a world where technology works for us, rather than against us.
resonantcomputing.org
Some friends and I have released the Resonant Computing Manifesto: a call to bring back such a time, to see if we can bring back a world where technology works for us, rather than against us.
resonantcomputing.org
The Resonant Computing Manifesto
Technology should bring out the best in humanity, not the worst—a manifesto for resonant computing built on five principles that reject hyper-scale extraction for human flourishing.
resonantcomputing.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Remember when the internet wasn't awful? We can go back to that.
Some friends and I have released the Resonant Computing Manifesto: a call to bring back such a time, to see if we can bring back a world where technology works for us, rather than against us.
resonantcomputing.org
Some friends and I have released the Resonant Computing Manifesto: a call to bring back such a time, to see if we can bring back a world where technology works for us, rather than against us.
resonantcomputing.org
Well, @meganlcook.bsky.social ?
Do early medieval historians look at stories about the late 15th century and go "pfft that's practically contemporary history". (I mean it pretty much is.)
Medieval Genealogical Roll Goes Online www.medievalists.net/2025/12/medi... #medieval #medievalmanuscripts
December 6, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Well, @meganlcook.bsky.social ?
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unfortunately i SHRIEKED at this
December 6, 2025 at 3:34 AM
unfortunately i SHRIEKED at this
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I’ve had the great joy of working in several offices where citizenship ceremonies were held and this is America leaving people at the altar
“She showed up as scheduled, and when she arrived, officers were asking everyone what country they were from, and if they said a certain country, they were told to step out of line and that their oath ceremonies were canceled.”
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide
Trump administration is pausing naturalizations for immigrants from 19 countries.
www.wgbh.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I’ve had the great joy of working in several offices where citizenship ceremonies were held and this is America leaving people at the altar
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Two amazing First Amendment litigation spots are open at Protect Democracy. Deadline is December 7th.
This is someone's dream job and they may not know about it, so please send to good lawyers you know!
protectdemocracy.recruitee.com/o/counsel-fi...
This is someone's dream job and they may not know about it, so please send to good lawyers you know!
protectdemocracy.recruitee.com/o/counsel-fi...
Protect Democracy - Counsel, First Amendment | Protect Democracy
Protect Democracy is hiring for an attorney experienced with First Amendment law help ensure that communities can continue to speak out and engage politically.
protectdemocracy.recruitee.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Two amazing First Amendment litigation spots are open at Protect Democracy. Deadline is December 7th.
This is someone's dream job and they may not know about it, so please send to good lawyers you know!
protectdemocracy.recruitee.com/o/counsel-fi...
This is someone's dream job and they may not know about it, so please send to good lawyers you know!
protectdemocracy.recruitee.com/o/counsel-fi...
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Some of you deserve a little treat, and it’s discovering @jonbois.bsky.social’s 17776: www.sbnation.com/a/17776-foot... (you’re welcome)
What football will look like in the future
Something is terribly wrong. Something is terribly wrong. Something is terribly wrong. Something is terribly wrong.
www.sbnation.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Some of you deserve a little treat, and it’s discovering @jonbois.bsky.social’s 17776: www.sbnation.com/a/17776-foot... (you’re welcome)
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NOTABLE: Alito, Thomas and Gorsuch say they view California's new map as "indisputably" driven by the pursuit of partisan advantage, as opposed to impermissible race-based goals. Could bode well for Newsom in legal challenges to the CA map. s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
December 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
NOTABLE: Alito, Thomas and Gorsuch say they view California's new map as "indisputably" driven by the pursuit of partisan advantage, as opposed to impermissible race-based goals. Could bode well for Newsom in legal challenges to the CA map. s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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Professor Pamela Samuelson, co-director of the Center for Law & Technology, among UC Berkeley experts addressing AI’s legal and economic implications: https://bit.ly/3K0FnUv #BerkeleyLaw #AI @pamelasamuelson.bsky.social
UC Berkeley experts discuss legal and economic questions about AI technologies
A recent panel discussion at UC Berkeley considered current legal challenges for developers of generative AI (GenAI), as well as economic impacts of the technology. AI-powered chatbots such as ChatGPT...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Professor Pamela Samuelson, co-director of the Center for Law & Technology, among UC Berkeley experts addressing AI’s legal and economic implications: https://bit.ly/3K0FnUv #BerkeleyLaw #AI @pamelasamuelson.bsky.social
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Never believe the fuckers who say "why bother, they already won"
NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
December 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Never believe the fuckers who say "why bother, they already won"
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Please signal boost. Need a wheelchair tech who can help troubleshoot in Silver Spring, MD.
My wheelchair won't turn on and a wheelchair technician won't be available until the 15th...
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Please signal boost. Need a wheelchair tech who can help troubleshoot in Silver Spring, MD.
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Plea for help from our apparent hundreds of listeners who are also music directors: Does anybody have access to a really good choral recording of Calon Lân? I’m looking for the arrangement from A Child’s Christmas In Wales and it is nowhere that I can find
December 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Plea for help from our apparent hundreds of listeners who are also music directors: Does anybody have access to a really good choral recording of Calon Lân? I’m looking for the arrangement from A Child’s Christmas In Wales and it is nowhere that I can find
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CCIA and @NetChoice have asked the 11th Circuit for an expedited argument on their First Amendment challenge to Florida HB3, which is now effective. This law blocks access to lawful internet content and compels users to surrender personal data. 1/2
December 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
CCIA and @NetChoice have asked the 11th Circuit for an expedited argument on their First Amendment challenge to Florida HB3, which is now effective. This law blocks access to lawful internet content and compels users to surrender personal data. 1/2
A uniform 15 point shift in 2024 would have resulted in approximately 40 seats having different results and something like a 255D-180R split.
The AP has called VA-07 for Matt Van Epps, the Republican nominee.
He is leading by 6% as the count winds down (93% reporting, but all of Nashville in, so his lead likely expands a bit more).
The GOP won the district by 22% in 2024; certainly enough of a swing to provoke cold sweats among GOPers.
He is leading by 6% as the count winds down (93% reporting, but all of Nashville in, so his lead likely expands a bit more).
The GOP won the district by 22% in 2024; certainly enough of a swing to provoke cold sweats among GOPers.
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 AM
A uniform 15 point shift in 2024 would have resulted in approximately 40 seats having different results and something like a 255D-180R split.
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I swear to fucking god if I see any of you bummed at a single digit loss in a Trump +22 district
December 3, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I swear to fucking god if I see any of you bummed at a single digit loss in a Trump +22 district
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just put the finishing touches on my novel! Inspired by William Gibson, it's the story of a dystopian society where corporations trade cured pork through a vast, interconnected digital web — the titular HAM NET. And now I think I'll reward myself with a trip to the movies
December 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
just put the finishing touches on my novel! Inspired by William Gibson, it's the story of a dystopian society where corporations trade cured pork through a vast, interconnected digital web — the titular HAM NET. And now I think I'll reward myself with a trip to the movies
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Martin Skladany and I submitted this comment to the PTO on behalf of 22 law professors and Public Citizen pointing out that the proposed rulemaking restricting IPRs by requiring waiver of all validity arguments in court is both illegal and really bad policy.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
IPR rulemaking comment 12225.docx
Letter of 22 Law Professors and Public Citizen in Opposition to "USPTO’s proposed rule changes for inter partes review, Docket No. PTO-P-2025-0025." December 2, 2025 As professors and schola...
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December 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Martin Skladany and I submitted this comment to the PTO on behalf of 22 law professors and Public Citizen pointing out that the proposed rulemaking restricting IPRs by requiring waiver of all validity arguments in court is both illegal and really bad policy.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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in seriousness, I do think one of the most important tells of a good and competent tech worker is that they're not afraid of being replaced by the robot. the robot doesn't do the important parts.
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
in seriousness, I do think one of the most important tells of a good and competent tech worker is that they're not afraid of being replaced by the robot. the robot doesn't do the important parts.
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There is a free tool to migrate from Spotify to Apple Music and you won’t regret it
December 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM
There is a free tool to migrate from Spotify to Apple Music and you won’t regret it
Okay so for copyright and patent, the USG has waived immunity insofar as allowing claims to proceed in CFC.
Is there a TM equivalent?
Is there a TM equivalent?
🔥 BREAKING: A spokesperson for Kids Can Press, the publisher of the Franklin the Turtle books, messaged me today about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth using the likeness and image from the books to make light of killings in the Caribbean in his post yesterday on X.
December 2, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Okay so for copyright and patent, the USG has waived immunity insofar as allowing claims to proceed in CFC.
Is there a TM equivalent?
Is there a TM equivalent?
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To give an example: There's already computers that write code based on specifications. We call them compilers and we've been using them since the 1950s. AI is, in some sense, a super-compiler in that the input is closer to natural language. *Closer*. You still need to know what to ask for.
December 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
To give an example: There's already computers that write code based on specifications. We call them compilers and we've been using them since the 1950s. AI is, in some sense, a super-compiler in that the input is closer to natural language. *Closer*. You still need to know what to ask for.
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The Trump administration is prosecuting journalist Tim Burke for exposing Tucker Carlson's whitewashing of antisemite Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
Use our action center to tell lawmakers to speak up against @bubbaprog.xyz's prosecution.
Use our action center to tell lawmakers to speak up against @bubbaprog.xyz's prosecution.
Tim Burke
Defending press freedom for the next generation
freedom.press
December 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The Trump administration is prosecuting journalist Tim Burke for exposing Tucker Carlson's whitewashing of antisemite Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
Use our action center to tell lawmakers to speak up against @bubbaprog.xyz's prosecution.
Use our action center to tell lawmakers to speak up against @bubbaprog.xyz's prosecution.
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For reasons I deeply fail to understand, everyone seemed to accept that anyone accused of infringement in a DMCA notice is actually an infringer.
Allow me to present a stack of evidence to the contrary. cyberlaw.stanford.edu/blog/2021/02...
7/
Allow me to present a stack of evidence to the contrary. cyberlaw.stanford.edu/blog/2021/02...
7/
Empirical Evidence of Over-Removal by Internet Companies Under Intermediary Liability Laws: An Updated List
NOTE: This is an expanded version of an older post. I’ve added seven additional studies since the original version, most recently with the help of Max Levy.
The "Over-Removal" Issue
Most intermediar...
cyberlaw.stanford.edu
December 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
For reasons I deeply fail to understand, everyone seemed to accept that anyone accused of infringement in a DMCA notice is actually an infringer.
Allow me to present a stack of evidence to the contrary. cyberlaw.stanford.edu/blog/2021/02...
7/
Allow me to present a stack of evidence to the contrary. cyberlaw.stanford.edu/blog/2021/02...
7/
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