43(B)log

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Karp agrees that (c) is not like land, which preexisted the public domain and was acquired and distributed by gov’t. (c) Q: patent parallels: to what extent were parallels solidified in patent law already? That might distinguish it from patent facts/observable things in the world. What are the rejections?

Copyright 59

Copyright Moral Rights Artwork Art 59

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.

Intellectual Property 66

Intellectual Property Non-Fungible Tokens Copyfraud Contracts 66

Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Unfortunately, Intellectual Property law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which type of Intellectual Property (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work. Take these two commonly heard phrases: “I need to copyright my company name,” and “I want to patent my new idea.”.

Intellectual Property 67

Intellectual Property Invention Intellectual Property Law Design Patent 67

Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Unfortunately, IP law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which types of IP (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work. Take these two commonly heard phrases: “I need to copyright my company name,” and “I want to patent my new idea.”. Utility and Design Patents.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property IP Invention Designs 52

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.

IP 52

IP Intellectual Property Social Media Cease and Desist 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) refused registration of “Trump Too Small” under Section 2(c) of the Lanham Act ( 15 USC 1052(c) ) because the phrase includes a living individual’s name without his written consent. The problem with Elster’s argument, however, is that Section 2(c) does not prohibit any expression.

Registration 74

Registration Trademark Blogging Law 74

43(B)log

JUNE 24, 2022

Other IP rights: utility patent creates presumption of functionality; wonders about whether presence of non-TM IP protection for ornamental features—design patent, ©--might create a presumption of mere ornamentality w/o further evidence of source signification. artworks as TMs. Banksy failed to register a bunch of his?

Trademark Law 75

Trademark Law Law Trademark Registration 75

LexBlog IP

MAY 19, 2023

It’s also generally understood that artists should acknowledge their sources of inspiration, especially when these are not part of the public domain. This can involve things like adaptations (such as a film script based on a novel), translations, or artwork based on another piece of art.

Fair Use 52

Fair Use Art Licensing Derivative Work 52