LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. Why should international companies seek to register their trademarks in Nigeria?

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2024

There are no separate legal provisions for these rights and they have been included under the existing Intellectual Property laws. Daler Mehendi, a known singer and the plaintiff in the present case, had a registered trademark over the letters “DM” and established a business called “D.M. Entertainment v.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Owning a trademark undoubtedly counts as one of the most valuable and crucial assets for every business company or organization. Hence, it becomes imperative not to stay ignorant about a Trademark Assignment. Moreover, trademark assignment proves to be beneficial for both parties involved. Overview of Trademark Assignment.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Many companies exploit renowned person identities without obtaining proper consent, leading intellectual property experts to advocate for the safeguarding of image rights through registration under Intellectual Property laws.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

NFT creation, investment, sale, and ownership interest exists in Indonesia and elsewhere in the world. Intellectual property rights are a key consideration when it comes to NFTs because they contain art, music, videos, pictures, and other creations. Provisions of intellectual property law will be applicable to NFTs.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 10, 2022

If you decide to store your IP assets using blockchain, you must seek the assistance of a professional attorney trained in Intellectual Property Law. Blockchain technology allows for a guarded and secured chain of evidence for IP ownership. The post How Can Blockchain Help Strengthen Intellectual Property Protection?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)? Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. These rights encompass various forms of intangible assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Unfortunately, Intellectual Property law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which type of Intellectual Property (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work. Which Type of Intellectual Property Law Is Right for You. Trademarks.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 3, 2021

For purposes of the US tax law, IP can take many forms. As embodied in the Internal Revenue Code, IRS regulations, and case laws, IP includes patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, know-how, and computer software. The same serves as a disincentive to transferring ownership of IP outside the US. The European Union.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Any form of Intellectual Property (IP) , be it a trademark, patent, or copyright, can be licensed to third parties. Through IP licensing, IP rights holders grant third parties the exclusive right to use their IP while retaining their ownership.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

An assignment is, in spirit, a transfer of ownership, even if it is partial. It means that only the owner of the copyright can transfer the ownership of the copyright to a third party. It would help in retaining ownership, thereby licensing only certain rights to another party. What is an Assignment of Copyright?

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 2, 2021

The IP rights holders can either record their IP beforehand, enabling the Customs authority to suo motu monitor shipments and exclude, detain, seize, destroy, or dispose of the merchandise that it suspects to be counterfeit or infringing the recorded trademark; or make a complaint to the Customs authority under the domestic Customs legislation.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Also, there arise questions of obviousness and ownership rights. Even if the organism is made by isolation involving human intervention, ownership could still violate nature. Similarly, where a human gene is separated for treatment of an ailment, it is erroneous to claim ownership.

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Kashishipr

JULY 21, 2021

The problem of counterfeiting not only puts brands at risk of their trademarks, brand value, and goodwill getting damaged but also puts consumers at the risk of receiving sub-standard quality products, which may ultimately affect their health and wellbeing. For example, eBay follows this system under its VeRO Program).

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

Here are a few reasons why content creators and social media influencers should consider registering their IP: IP registration helps establish ownership of the IP assets, which, in turn, helps enforce rights in the scenario of a legal dispute. How to Ensure Compliance with IP? Final Thoughts.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Unfortunately, IP law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which types of IP (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work. The result is that Intellectual Property is often left unprotected or undefended. Which Types of IP Law Is Right for You? Trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

That question is “how have various countries’ intellectual property laws addressed efforts to copyright, trademark, or patent holy names, sacred words, or outputs of creation?” ”: Trademarks Using Holy Names and Words. ” That can mean rights to the name (or one of the names) itself.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Considering the complex IP landscape of the digital economy with IP ownership distributed across multiple companies, it can be tough for companies to own all the IP assets required for manufacturing intelligent devices. Licensing In & Licensing Out IP Assets As Per Needs & Opportunities.

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Kashishipr

JULY 27, 2022

The acquired company remains intact but comes under new ownership. Through M&A and purchase of IP assets such as trademarks and copyright, a company gets pre-established policies, strategies, and resources to explore new areas, which helps reduce the cost of procedure or operation cost and other costs needed in the course of action. ?

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Kashishipr

JULY 6, 2022

Copyright protection in the music industry gives the producers exclusive legal ownership of creative musical works and recordings. It also includes the exclusive right to distribute, reproduce, and license the copyrighted work to obtain royalties.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

Although assets emerging from big data may be governed under either of the IP laws, there are new challenges introduced in the realm of IP laws while elaborating the scope of these laws.

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