The IPKat

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In any case, the above does not mean that there are no situations in which also works created by non-human authors can qualify for protection, a notable (and controversial) example being section 9(3) of the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 31, 2023

Protection of AI-Generated Content Content that is wholly created by AI is not copyrightable or patentable. The same is true for patent protection, where the 2022 case of Thaler v. Vidal held “We, too, conclude that the Patent Act requires an ‘inventor’ to be a natural person.”

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 4, 2022

This can include inventions, designs, artwork, and even brand names and slogans. The most common forms are: -Patents: A patent is a type of intellectual property that covers inventions. It gives the inventor the exclusive right to make, use, and sell the invention for a limited period of time.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

AI-generated works have won awards: The Crow , an “AI-made” film won the Jury Award at the Cannes Short Film Festival and the story of an AI artwork winning the Colorado State Fair’s annual art competition was reported in The New York Times. AI-generated art was used for magazine covers, including Cosmopolitan and The Economist.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

What does it take to patent a design? Before diving into how to patent a design, let’s first cover the why questions. Why do you want to get a design patent? Why is a design patent as opposed to a utility patent the right type of IP for your idea? Timing is critical when it comes to patent protection.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 15, 2022

In my recent attempt at spring cleaning, I mentioned that “ the Copyright Office’s ‘refusal to register a two-dimensional artwork claim in the work titled ‘A Recent Entrance to Paradise’ (‘Work’).” However, the characterisation of a person as an inventor is a question of law.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Understanding the extent of a company’s IP holdings usually starts with what’s known to the company, such as all registered copyrights, trademarks, or patents, domestic and foreign. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 1, 2023

Intellectual Property Right The rights and privileges accorded to persons over their creative works, such as innovations, works of literature, and artwork, as well as use of names, logos and pictures in trade are known as intellectual property rights (IPR). This indicates that the Indian Patent Act forbids the renewal of patents. [v]

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Understanding the extent of a company’s IP holdings usually starts with what’s known to the company, such as all registered copyrights, trademarks, or patents, domestic and foreign. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This issue is often discussed in connection to section 9(3) of the Copyright Design and Patents Act (UK) , (CDPA) which provides that in the case of an artistic work which is computer-generated, the author shall be taken to be the person by whom the arrangements necessary for the creation of the work are undertaken.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

From an in-depth discussion on the terms of copyright and translations in India to the recent UK Supreme Court’s order regarding the patentability of inventions by an AI, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. vs The Controller of Patents & Anr. SpicyIP intern Vedika discusses this development. Inventprise Inc.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

Just as every piece of artwork is unique, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to protecting your fashion goods with intellectual property tools. Scenario 2: Protecting Novel Designs by Patent. Design patents are great for new designs that are expected to be sold beyond a single year or season.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

NFTs may be represented in the form of memes, artworks, or videos. 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 recent years, applications for blockchain patents have increased at a rapid rate.

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

Just as every piece of artwork is unique, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to protecting your fashion goods with intellectual property tools. Scenario 2: Protecting Novel Designs by Patent. Design patents are great for new designs that are expected to be sold beyond a single year or season.

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