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Intellectual Property Tools for Protecting Fashion Goods

LexBlog IP

Fashion companies should be aware that they may need to obtain a license to, or ownership of, the copyright from the photographer. A novel design is entitled to a patent unless it is has been (1) described in a printed publication; (2) in public use; or (3) on sale more than one year prior to the date of the application of the patent. [9].

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Intellectual Property Tools for Protecting Fashion Goods

Above the Fold

Fashion companies should be aware that they may need to obtain a license to, or ownership of, the copyright from the photographer. A novel design is entitled to a patent unless it is has been (1) described in a printed publication; (2) in public use; or (3) on sale more than one year prior to the date of the application of the patent. [9].

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The US’ Review of March-in Rights, and Some Questions on an Indian Counterpart

SpicyIP

According to the NIST, the US govt invests approximately $115 billion in R&D through various universities, non-profits, and businesses. March-in rights are provisions that allow the government to require a license for inventions stemming from this investment, upon the fulfilment of certain conditions.