SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

We are pleased to bring to you a guest post by Naman Keswani on the concept of naked licensing within trademarks law. This requires the proprietor to exercise quality control measures while granting licenses to use the trademark, as a deviance in the quality would cause confusion. In El Du Pont De Nemours & Co.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Thank you for reading the August 2023 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. In this issue: - How to Lose a Mark in 3 Ways – Part 3: Naked Licensing - Happy To Wait! New Rules Allow for Suspension of Trademark Review. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 26, 2023

Perhaps you’re hoping to enter new markets. Whatever the reason, there are many times when entrepreneurs look to license their intellectual property (IP). These licensing agreements often are more complex than a simple sale. Maybe you’re seeking new revenue streams.

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IAM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Saturday Opinion: Recent signs point toward more patent licensing negotiations between Chinese tech companies. That’s good news for the country’s IP system.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

The jury needed only 90 minutes to determine that the defendants had proven their implied license defense, ending the case. Due to the fact-specific nature of doctrines like implied licenses and fair use, it’s possible the Hayden and Orton jury verdicts are consistent with each other.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Businesses own valuable trademarks, which, once registered, can be licensed out. The rights that flow from a trademark can be licensed to others to receive royalties for commercialization. Licensing your trademark can be a beneficial business strategy that can not only strengthen the brand but also allow for expansion into new markets.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Here's what Paolo writes: 'Can't Be Evil' NFT license – A tentative NFT worldwide license standard by Paolo Maria Gangi Can't Be Evil. Universal license - a set of NFT CC licenses under the name 'Can’t Be Evil'. Why a CC license? Let alone was it clear how to protect the IP rights in the artwork linked to it.

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IAM Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As its PFS licensing programme turns 10, GE’s IP executives reflect on lessons learned in cracking a brand new market

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

On September 26, Licensing Executives Society (LES) USA and Canada published the LES High Tech Sector Royalty Rates & Deal Terms Survey Report 2021. Not only do LES Royalty Survey Reports provide an update on the licensing market in the past few years, they look into the dynamics of market evolution since the 2000s.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 22, 2022

The Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre (KCE) recently released an interesting report titled ‘Compulsory licensing for expensive medicines’. Ordinarily, patentees voluntarily decide whether or not and on what conditions to grant licenses to third parties. Failing which, a compulsory license can be issued. Natco Pharma Ltd.

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Intepat

JANUARY 24, 2024

Licensing is a legal tool that permits the utilization or reuse of already protected intellectual property. This raises discussions on various factors influencing the decision of licensors and licensees regarding the licensing process. Considerations for sub-licensing, including any specific limitations or financial terms.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In October 2022, the Court of Appeal in the United Kingdom issued a unanimous decision in ruling that Apple must either accept global licensing terms before they have even been determined or face an injunction that would effectively require Apple to exit the relevant UK market.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 5, 2023

On November 29th, The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) released its final report of its market study into music and music streaming. Moreover, competition between music streaming services and the digitization of the market improved consumer outcomes greatly, though creators still had concerns about their earnings from streaming.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Once that valuable goodwill is linked between a mark and the owner’s products and services, trademark owners can capitalize on that reputation by extending into new product and service offerings, or outsourcing their current offerings, via license agreements with third parties. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Why You Should Attend - Intellectual property licensing continues to grow increasingly complex with the legal, regulatory and technical landscape constantly evolving. Building and maintaining a successful and effective practice requires that practitioners stay sharp and current in a wide variety of key areas.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 10, 2024

Indian Copyright Act, 1957 – sections 30 to 32 provide for licensing. It allows for both voluntary and compulsory licensing. Further Trademarks Act, 1999 and Designs Act, 2000 allow licensing of trademarks and designs respectively. Image Sources: Shutterstock] The transfer is initiated by a license agreement.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Why You Should Attend - Intellectual property licensing continues to grow increasingly complex with the legal, regulatory and technical landscape constantly evolving. Building and maintaining a successful and effective practice requires that practitioners stay sharp and current in a wide variety of key areas.

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Velocity of Content

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Information industry veteran Ian Palmer was named CCC’s new Vice President of Marketing via press release today. Palmer, who most recently was Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at cloud-based software company PubHive, brings more than two decades of strategic marketing communications expertise to CCC.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 3, 2023

Software providers, asset managers, and licensees can consider various strategies to help assess risk and effectively negotiate software license compliance disputes. Software is the heartbeat of every industry. By: Robins Kaplan LLP

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For years, Apple has resisted taking a license to Optis’ standard-essential patent portfolio covering Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology. However, it is now being reported that Apple committed to enter a global FRAND license with Optis so as to avoid being enjoined from, or voluntarily exiting, the UK market.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 23, 2023

License agreements serve as powerful tools for leveraging intellectual property assets for consumer goods and fashion companies. Various types of license agreements enable businesses to expand market reach, enhance brand value, and drive revenue. By: Clark Hill PLC

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In the present highly competitive business environment, understanding the market trends well is imperative for the development, and eventually, the success of a particular product or service. Market research helps come across the already existing inventions that may be similar to the applicant’s invention. .

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The IPKat

MARCH 11, 2024

Here’s what Thato writes: Tax Court of South Africa wrestles with “arm’s length” royalties rate for IP licenses by Thato Moloto On 14 February 2024, the Tax Court of South Africa handed down a judgement in the seminal transfer pricing case of ABD Limited v The Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service ( IT 14302 ).

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JD Supra Law

JULY 31, 2023

Because the consumer goods industry thrives on brand recognition, many businesses seek to expand their market presence and leverage their established intellectual property through licensing.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

He claims that third party “contributors” uploaded his copyrighted photos to ShutterStock as part of ShutterStock’s licensing program. Specifically, McGucken claims that a total of 337 images were uploaded, of which 165 were downloaded and that led to 938 licenses. TL;DR: “see Steinmetz.” Case Citation : McGucken v.

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Stock Legal Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Hello, and welcome to the Missouri cannabis market post-passage of Amendment 3 , where adult-use sales, and consumption of cannabis in Missouri was legalized for any adult aged 21 and older. This blog series is designed to help you better understand the rules and limitations around Missouri’s microbusiness cannabis licenses.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 17, 2021

What happens when trade secrets meet the stock market? But what if markets didn’t really care about IP? My co-author Professor Andy Vivian and I are trying to better understand IP’s role by analysing the market reaction to the theft of a company’s trade secrets. Plot twist: the market is remarkably nonplussed.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Why You Should Attend - Intellectual property licensing continues to grow increasingly complex with the legal, regulatory and technical landscape constantly evolving. Building and maintaining a successful and effective practice requires that practitioners stay sharp and current in a wide variety of key areas.

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IP Tech Blog

MAY 19, 2023

Influencer marketing offers brands a unique opportunity to target and connect with online communities, using a personalized approach. Whilst influencer marketing can yield great returns for brands, it is essential for influencers and brands to navigate this legal landscape carefully, especially in terms of contractual relationships.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Meitheal”) has entered into an exclusive licensing deal with Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical Co., THDB”) to market three insulin biosimilars (insulin aspart, insulin lispro, and insulin glargine) in the United States. ​​​​​​​Meitheal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. By: Goodwin

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IAM Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As its PFS licensing programme turns 10, GE’s IP executives reflect on lessons learned in cracking a brand new market

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The ability of copyright owners to experiment with different marketing strategies is fundamental to copyright law. Indeed, the U.S. Copyright Act promotes the public good by granting exclusive rights to copyright owners that incentivize the creation and dissemination of new works on their own terms.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 7, 2024

​​​​​​​On February 29, Biocon Biologics Ltd announced that it signed a settlement and license agreement with Janssen Biotech Inc. and Johnson & Johnson (“J&J”) regarding Bmab 1200, Biocon’s proposed biosimilar to STELARA. By: Goodwin

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 17, 2021

Copyright Licensing of Digital Assets Attached to NFT Sales. Bonus: Free Open Source Copyright License for NFT sales below]. What are the terms by which you are selling the NFT and licensing your work, the art you put into the platform that’s going to be attached to the NFT? NFT Copyright Licensing.

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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. Understanding the IP License. Creating the IP Licensing Agreement.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Kat friend Jan Jacobi reports on a recent case where only the intrepid dare tread—-trade mark exhaustion and market partitioning. Some trade mark proprietors (contractually) restrict their distributors from selling to certain markets.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 6, 2023

In today’s global economy, emerging companies often enter into agreements with vendors, suppliers, partners, distributors, and other individuals or entities in different countries that require licenses or transfers of intellectual property (IP agreements). By: Cooley LLP

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