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[Guest post] Can the owner of an artistic work convert it into an NFT for its use in the Metaverse?

The IPKat

Now, a further development on IP and NFTs comes from Spain, as Katfriend Mercedes Morán Ruiz (CEDRO) reports: Can the owner of an artistic work convert it into an NFT for its use in the Metaverse? We will have to wait until the final judgment is issued. 5/08, paragraph 56; C?435/12,

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Copyrightability Of Designer Clothes And Costumes

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction An artist’s ideas, be it for a renowned painting, sculpture, novel, technological design, jewelryor fashion are his own. They must not be used by anyone other than the artist himself. However, many a times, we witness these designs being copied or recreated. What Is Copyright?

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Industrial Design through AI: Impact and Protection

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

A design is that aspect of a product that constitutes its ornamental or visual features. An Industrial Design (ID) may be deemed as a process of designing a product that focuses on the functionality and manufacturability of the product apart from just the appearance of it. HOW IS AI RESTRUCTURING THE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN MARKET?

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Computer-Generated Electronic Images & The Article of Manufacture Requirement: The USPTO Declines to Extend Subject Matter Eligibility to “Disembodied” Designs

LexBlog IP

In response to public comments submitted in response to its request thereof regarding the “article of manufacture” requirement for design patent eligibility appearing in Title 35, United States Code, Section 171 , and as explained in our previous post , the U.S. a)(I) ] but provides important clarifications.” ” 80 Fed.

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Protecting Product and Packaging Designs in China Part II – Copyright

LexBlog IP

8) computer software; and (9) other intellectual achievements conforming to the characteristics of the works.” 8) computer software; and (9) other intellectual achievements conforming to the characteristics of the works.” The situation is much more complex for product designs and 3D packaging. copyright law.

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Understanding the Relevance of IPR in the Fashion Industry

IP and Legal Filings

Fashion designers and artists showcase their creative genius through conceptual fashion shows and apparel collections. Since fashion designers, textile manufactures, apparel companies and artists produce creations of the human intellect, Intellectual Property Rights play a significant role in the fashion industry.

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The World of 3D Printing vs. IPR

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Computer-aided design (CAD) files are the most common type of digital file. However, many of these early technologies’ patent protections have expired. Consumers now have access to low-cost, high-performance 3D printers, which has fueled great expectations for what the technology can accomplish.