Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

This case reveals the important differences between the US Law and the European Union (EU) (and United Kingdom (UK)) Law under several points of view: criminal law, privacy/data protection law, intellectual property (IP) rights (and sui generis rights), and even law of contracts.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 4, 2024

UPDATED 3/04/2024 On March 1, 2024, a lower Alabama federal court held that the Corporate Transparency Act, which requires certain businesses to file a BOI Report with FinCEN that includes information about their beneficial owners, is unconstitutional. Jeanne Vance (Shareholder) Jeff Pietsch (Shareholder) Anders L.

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Olartemoure Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has initiated the collection of beneficial ownership reports pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). For companies created after January 1, 2024, additional details about the founders of the company must also be provided.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

In addition to raising questions about ownership of outputs , infringement in training , and the future of copyright as a policy tool to encourage creativity , economists are in the early stages of analysing the effects of these technologies on human creativity.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”).

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

registered legal entity is legally required to report identity and beneficial ownership details to the Beneficial Ownership Secure System “BOSS” when the new CTA laws take effect from 1 January 2024. This blog article helps you understand whether your local U.S. or foreign U.S.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

8, 2024) , the Federal Circuit reversed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s legal conclusion that Weber’s operating manuals were not prior art printed publications based on the public accessibility of the operating manuals. In Weber, Inc. Provisur Techs., 2022-1751, 2022-1813 (Fed. Weber , slip op.,

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sponsored] SWAYAM (Free) Online Course on Intellectual Property by NLU Delhi (January 08 – April 30) [Register by February 29] SWAYAM (Free) Online Course on Intellectual Property being offered by NLU Delhi from January 08 to April 30. Last date to Register: 29th February 2024 Case Summaries Premier Spg And Wvg Mills Pvt.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 14, 2023

The reporting rule goes into effect on January 1, 2024. CTA defines a beneficial owner as an individual who, directly or indirectly, either (1) exercises substantial control over a Reporting Company or (2) owns or controls at least 25% of the ownership interests of a Reporting Company. What is Considered an Ownership Interest?

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The IPKat

MARCH 12, 2024

Antonios Baris reviewed the book, Propriété intellectuelle et développement durable / Intellectual Property & Sustainable Development , edited by Prof. The book can be purchased here with a special discount until 7 April 2024. Jacques de Werra.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (“ CTA ”), a new federal filing requirement for many business entities, became effective on January 1, 2024. In addition to the Reporting Company’s information, the CTA Report must also include the specified personal information of the Reporting Company’s ownership, each referred to as a “Beneficial Owner”.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 12, 2024

On March 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Treasury from enforcing the Beneficial Ownership Information [BOI] reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. For any companies formed prior to January 1, 2024, December 31, 2024 is still the stated reporting deadline. So, what’s all the hubbub?

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LexBlog IP

JULY 31, 2023

In a significant step toward a future of heightened corporate transparency, the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is prepared to roll out as of January 1, 2024. Beneficial owner refers to an individual who holds the reins of substantial control over an entity or owns or controls at least a quarter of the ownership interests.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 23, 2024

The following post was originally included as part of our recently published memorandum “ Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2024” Artificial intelligence (AI) was the biggest technology news of 2023.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 17, 2024

Exceptions to Disclosure of Required Information: If a reporting company was created or registered before January 1, 2024, it does not have to report any information about its Company Applicants. Any reporting company that is created or registered before January 1, 2024, must file a BOI report no later than January 1, 2025.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Prior to Bayh-Dole, some federal agencies had patent policies which required grant recipients to give ownership of resulting patents to the government. February 9, 2024) . §200, passed in 1980, streamlined and relaxed federal government policy regarding patent rights to inventions developed with federal grant money. 2022-2248 (Fed.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 29, 2023

Any entity that qualifies as a domestic or foreign reporting company must file “beneficial ownership reports” with FinCEN, unless specifically excluded under one of the enumerated exemptions. The CTA specifically exempts 23 categories of companies that would otherwise be required to file beneficial ownership reports.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (“ CTA ”), a new federal filing requirement for many business entities, became effective on January 1, 2024. This information includes the full company name, any trade names or DBAs, principal address, and IRS taxpayer identification number.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 17, 2024

Any entity that qualifies as a domestic or foreign reporting company must file beneficial ownership reports ( “BOI” ) with FinCEN, unless specifically excluded under one of the enumerated exemptions. The CTA takes effect on January 1, 2024. Which entities must file BOI reports under the CTA?

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As of January 1, 2024, the CTA will be enforced for all new and existing entities. The CTA is set to fundamentally change corporate reporting requirements, impacting millions of businesses in 2024. Compliance Timeline: Companies established or registered before January 1, 2024, have until January 1, 2025, to file their initial report.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 29, 2023

Exceptions to Disclosure of Required Information: If a reporting company was created or registered before January 1, 2024, it does not have to report any information about its Company Applicants. Any reporting company that is created or registered before January 1, 2024, must file a report no later than January 1, 2025.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This is because a successful copyright infringement claim requires a showing of: (1) ownership of a valid, registered copyright; and (2) that the defendant copied aspects of the copyright-protected work. A hearing on the motions is scheduled for May 8, 2024.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If so, then the presumed sequence of events would be that Governor Hochul vetoes the original bill (either directly or by “pocket veto”), awaits passage of the revised bill by both chambers of the Legislature, and then signs that revised bill, presumably sometime early in the next legislative session, which commences in January 2024.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

8, 2024) , the Federal Circuit reversed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s legal conclusion that Weber’s operating manuals were not prior art printed publications based on the public accessibility of the operating manuals. In Weber, Inc. Provisur Techs., 2022-1751, 2022-1813 (Fed. Weber , slip op.,

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

So far, a significant proportion of cases involving AI have centred around privacy, data protection intellectual property issues. Another development was the publication of the G7 voluntary code of conduct for developers of advanced AI systems. [10] 2] Ibid , at para. 3] Ibid , at para. 5; see also paras. 23 and 24. [4]

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 29, 2023

The CTA takes effect on January 1, 2024, so it is crucial that you familiarize yourself with your company’s potential reporting obligations now. or abroad, including any ownership interests. This is the second article in a new series about the CTA. Which entities are exempt from the reporting requirements under the CTA?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2024

” [11] Applying these principles, the Jack Daniel’s Court held that because VIP alleged ownership over the use of its dog toy’s trademark and trade dress, VIP was using them to identify product source. 21-55881, 2024 WL 134696 (9th Cir. 12, 2024) (“ Punchbowl II” ). [2] 12] 2024 WL 134696,at *7. [13]

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) [1] becoming effective on January 1, 2024, many attorneys and law firms are no longer offering to act as “organizers” when filing Texas COFs on behalf of their clients.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Prior to Bayh-Dole, some federal agencies had patent policies which required grant recipients to give ownership of resulting patents to the government. February 9, 2024) . §200, passed in 1980, streamlined and relaxed federal government policy regarding patent rights to inventions developed with federal grant money.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

His passion lies in understanding the intersection of economics and public health with intellectual property rights. Comments on the Proposed Trademarks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024 The recently proposed Trademark Rules amendments were open for comments in a period ending today. M/S Zari Silk (India) Pvt.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 19, 2023

View the Recording – CLE Credit for this recording expires on January 11, 2024. 2022 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review View the Recording – CLE credit for this recording expires on January 23, 2024. For CLE credit inquiries, please email cle@seyfarth.com after viewing the webinar.

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Trading Secrets

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Intellectual property is a key focus. Patent Law President Biden’s directive instructs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Should AI-generated content be considered as intellectual property, and if so, who should benefit from it? The Order calls on the U.S.

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Copyright Intellectual Property Fair Use IP 52

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

View the Recording – CLE Credit for this recording expires on January 11, 2024. 2022 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review View the Recording – CLE credit for this recording expires on January 23, 2024. For CLE credit inquiries, please email cle@seyfarth.com after viewing the webinar.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Intellectual property is a key focus. Patent Law President Biden’s directive instructs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Should AI-generated content be considered as intellectual property, and if so, who should benefit from it? Copyright Office and U.S.

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Copyright Intellectual Property Fair Use IP 52

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Intellectual property is a key focus. Patent Law President Biden’s directive instructs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Should AI-generated content be considered as intellectual property, and if so, who should benefit from it? Copyright Office and U.S.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The USPTO is seeking public feedback on the Guidance, which is due by May 13, 2024. intellectual property regime at large. [1] Overall, the Guidance underscores the need for a balanced approach to inventorship that acknowledges both technological advancements and human innovation. 14110, 88 Fed. 75191 (Nov. 1, 2023). [2]

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The race to protect intellectual property rights in the Metaverse is under way, despite the fact that there is still some scepticism about the concept. It wouldn’t be overstating things to argue that, in a few years, the Metaverse might influence how we enforce and safeguard intellectual property rights.

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