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2021 IP Year in Review

IPilogue

This article summarizes the top developments reported on our blog and in patents, trademarks, and copyright law in 2021. Is GitHub’s New Feature a Copyright Infringer? Copyright Confusion: Sony Upsetting Nintendo YouTubers by Natalie Bravo. of the Patent Act on June 24, 2016. David Vaver. Copilot or Co-Conspirator?

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2H 2022 Quick Links, Part 3 (Copyrights and More)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

” However, Wallshoppe does not allege Defendant knew of the specific acts of infringement at issue here—Sienna Lewis selling products featuring the Palm Design on Defendant’s website. * UMG Recordings, Inc. Jury awards nearly $50M in damages against Internet access provider for user-caused copyright infringement.

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National IPR Policy: Substantiating the Need for a New Regime

Intepat

In 2016, India introduced its National IPR Policy with the objective of stimulating creativity, protecting intellectual property, and promoting its commercialization. But first, let’s look at what the 2016 India’s National IPR Policy states. The major focus is to promote “Make in India” products.

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Inventorship Correction Affirmed for Patent on Intermodal Container for Transporting Gaseous Fluids

Patently-O

The patent at issue, originally naming a single inventor (Steve Campbell), claims a lightweight intermodal container system for transporting refrigerated gaseous fluids. Under § 256, correcting inventorship requires comparing the alleged co-inventor’s contributions against the invention as claimed. Tube-Mac Indus., Campbell , No.

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Analysing the Intersection of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Intellectual Property Rights

IP and Legal Filings

Since blockchain plays a pivotal role in the crypto market, several inventors have attempted to legally protect the various components of blockchain technology using patents. In 2016, the USPTO rejected Bitcoin’s trademark application. The NFT space also serves as a breeding ground for copyfraud and copyright infringement.

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Protection Of Fictional Character’s Copyright And The Doctrine Of Fair Use In The Digital Age

IP and Legal Filings

While the fair use defence can be employed in a variety of ways depending on the facts of the case, the examples below show how it has been applied in the context of copyright infringement. In DC Comics Inc. Unlimited Monkey Business, Inc. , In Arbaz Khan v. North Star Entertainment Pvt. Conclusion.

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Intellectual Property Tools for Protecting Fashion Goods

LexBlog IP

.” [6] If a designer is able to successfully improve infringement they may recover not only their own lost profits but also any profits accrued by the infringer from the infringed work. [7]. Fashion companies should be aware that they may need to obtain a license to, or ownership of, the copyright from the photographer.