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. These entities are tasked with reporting two crucial categories of information: the beneficial owners and those behind the creation or registration of the entity.

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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 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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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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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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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. There is no charge for the webinar, but registration is required. To attend, please register here.

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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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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

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 26, 2024

The USPTO is seeking public feedback on the Guidance, which is due by May 13, 2024. Its guidance also instructed on how to draft a copyright registration to effectively disclose the use of generative AI tools, and how to amend a previously submitted pending application to correct any disclosure deficiencies. 14110, 88 Fed. 75191 (Nov.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

[Delhi High Court] On May 23, the Delhi High Court passed an interesting jud gement on the issue of ownership of the copyright in a film screenplay and held that the copyright in the screenplay of the film ‘Nayak’, lay with Satyajit Ray and on his demise, with his son Sandip Ray and the Society for Preservation of Satyajit Ray Archives (SPSRA).

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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, Texas foreign registration requirements as well as recent legislation (see below) will limit this route’s effectiveness in the future. Founders often circumvent Texas public disclosures by listing a foreign LLC, ideally from one of the states permitting anonymity, as the LLC’s manager.

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