IP Intelligence

APRIL 24, 2023

Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e., Copyright Office (the Office) when it comes to copyright ownership of artificial intelligence (AI) output. the “lion’s share” cases), and we see that the notion of what an “author” even is is highly nuanced.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 23, 2024

This post focuses on the second requirement: “any individual who, directly or indirectly, owns or controls at least 25% of the ownership interests in the company.” Just look at the company’s shares/ownership units. Look at who owns the company, and how much of an ownership interest each owner has. Dig Deeper.

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Nelligan Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Amidst the summer glow and quaint townscapes, the convergence of reality and reel world poses an intriguing question: Can Hallmark claim ownership over a recipe that brings forth wintry magic, despite the fake snow and sunny filming days? And do indulge responsibly in your holiday movie marathons—your family’s sanity may depend on it!

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The IPKat

JULY 11, 2021

Copyright IPLens blog looked at several recent decisions of the Court of Milan, to see how the CJEU Cofemel decision has impacted on the copyright protection of industrial designs [see also an IPKat post the Kiko case, where the Italian Supreme Court applied Cofemel to Kiko store layout]. The current battle is over a U.S.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 2, 2022

We say goodbye to 2021 with the most interesting posts and articles from the surrounding IP blogs of the past week! v EUIPO | Case T-509/19) and the importance of presenting valid arguments for the existence of a link between the marks - even in the case of marks with an exceptional reputation ( Puma v EUIPO | Case T-71/20).

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GDB Firm Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This blog post will briefly explain how patent ownership works under US patent law, so inventors, managers, and other non-experts can better understand this important topic when working with a patent attorney. The issue of who actually owns a patent or pending patent application is obviously very important.

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Nelligan Law

OCTOBER 31, 2023

They have faced disputes related to trademark ownership and copyright protection for unique elements. One of these such legal complexities is the “Chucky” TV Series and the ownership of the original Chucky Brand. The post The B-Side Blog – Chucky: The Doll of Fear and the Expanding IP Universe appeared first on Nelligan Law.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 24, 2023

Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e., Copyright Office (the Office) when it comes to copyright ownership of artificial intelligence (AI) output. The Office has answered that question with a resounding “maybe.”

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

While the copyright conditions in the user agreements of the applications in question are always important, it will be assumed for the purposes of this post that the apps do not claim ownership through these user agreements. Ownership of copyright in the lectures presented by the speakers. written in advance).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2021

However, in distancing itself from the hardware ownership, it created ties with its ISPs that would play a role in patent venue considerations. The post The Legal Implications of Datacenter Location (Guest Blog Post) appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 17, 2022

One notable example is Meta’s (formerly known as Facebook) ownership of a wearable magnet technology that can track a user’s body poses when worn around the torso. Apple, on the other hand, owns the patent for a wearable device on the thumbs , where the user can manipulate objects in virtual and mixed reality environments.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

Copyright Office’s decision to deny Kashtanova copyright registration in their AI-generated art places artists’ rights to ownership of their works in question. The post How A Century-Old Insight of Photography Can Inform Legal Questions of AI-Generated Artwork (Guest Blog Post) appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

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The IPKat

APRIL 28, 2023

Does EU law govern joint ownership of IP rights, including the exercise thereof by each and individual joint owner? Comment When reading the AG Opinion and commenting on this blog, I considered that the CJEU would likely follow the Opinion's line of reasoning and conclusion. Legea-branded jersey.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This blog article helps you understand whether your local U.S. 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. or foreign U.S.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2022

While common law trademark rights can and often do support federal infringement claims, an infringement plaintiff must show ownership of a valid mark as a threshold requirement for the cause of action. It confirms both ownership of valid copyrights and copying by the defendants of original constituent elements of the works.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As you may recall, Pamela Chestek, sometimes known as the IP Ownership Maven ( blog ), applied to register the mark CHESTEK LEGAL on behalf of her law firm, for "legal services." Carl Oppedahl, at his Ant-Like Persitence blog, has the transcript of the argument here. The Board disagreed. TTABlogged here ].

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Nelligan Law

APRIL 22, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore the legal aspects of Halal financing for residential transactions in Canada, shedding light on the regulatory framework and considerations for both lenders and borrowers. This includes agreements outlining the terms of financing, ownership arrangements, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

The last time we blogged this case , the district court had sided with JLM, initially restricting Gutman’s use of the social media accounts and then awarding control over the accounts to JLM. The next step is to determine whether ownership ever transferred to another party. Not a word on this from the appellate court.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

Producers of cinematographic films use musical works to invoke a range of feelings which improves the overall experience of the audience. It creates a sense of rhythm and commentary to the segments and scenes which helps shape the emotional responses that make the cinematic experience memorable.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Over the last few months, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voiced an increasing interest in AI-generated content and copyright law.

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IPilogue

MARCH 14, 2022

Photo by Hermes Rivera ( Unsplash ). Shawn Dhue is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. For those of you like me who have survived this long asking the question “what is an NFT?”

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This burgeoning genre is not only pushing the boundaries of artistic expression but also challenging the established norms of copyright ownership. This blog post embarks on a comprehensive journey to unravel the complex issue of copyright ownership in AI-generated art.

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Greenspoon Marder LLP

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

His recent acquisition of full ownership rights to “The Rock” trademark serves […] The post Can You Smell What The Rock is Trademarking? Beyond his towering presence in the wrestling ring and his blockbuster performances on the silver screen, Johnson has demonstrated savvy business acumen.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

The post UK Supreme Court rules on AI and Patent Applications appeared first on Global IP & Technology Law Blog. As such, in terms of predictions for the coming year, the commencement of consultations on changes to the UK patent system in light of AI feels like a safe bet.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

This is a case focusing on ownership of social media accounts. We blogged this case twice before. See “ Social Media Ownership Disputes Part II: Bridal Wear Company Takes Back Control of Instagram Account from Ex-Employee ” and “ Another Confused Entry in the Social Media Account Ownership Jurisprudence–JLM v. (See

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IPilogue

JUNE 2, 2022

Previously, IPilogue reported that Australia has granted patent ownership to an AI inventor. While DABUS’ patent application is still developing in Canada, the recent reversal of the Australian decision will likely impact the future of patent ownership rights of AI.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The NLUJ-CIPS Blog. The Blog regularly publishes articles in the field of IP and functions in a structured manner much like a journal. The ownership over the copyright of the essay published on the CIPS Blog will be transferred to the CIPS Blog and the author shall still retain the moral rights over their work.

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IPilogue

JULY 29, 2022

This sentiment plays into inherent feelings of property ownership and control over your property —in this case, your intellectual property (“IP”. But what are the legal underpinnings that tie Halsey’s (and other artists’) ownership and control of their music? The short answer, as usual in law, is that it depends.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 27, 2023

” I sense the court was overwhelmed by the complexity of music licensing, where there are layers upon layers of agreements over the initial ownership of the work, subsequent ownership transfers, distribution licenses, designations of enforcement agents, and voluntary uploads of the works by one or more people in the chain.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If a secret is stolen, or the ownership or its proper apportionment are disputed, or if a third party is trying to copy software containing AI algorithms, the right holders must not shy away from taking proper enforcement measures. This will help avoid surprises from the application of unfamiliar Chinese laws and regulations.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The ownership of an NFT is recorded in the blockchain, and can be transferred by the owner, allowing NFTs to be sold and traded ”. Crucially, the ownership of an NFT does not equate to ownership of an underlying asset. Creative Commons’ position on NFTs.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

It’s important to note that, as stipulated in the Act of 1946, specifically §§ 1051 et seq, federal registration of your mark is essential to establish and protect your ownership rights. The post Don’t Fall for These Ubiquitous Trademark Scammers appeared first on Global IP & Technology Law Blog. We eagerly await your response.

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Intellectual Property Brief

APRIL 25, 2022

Copyright law allows for the free form creation of music while implementing a system of checks and balances to protect artists from other artists. The question remains, who’s protecting artists from the record labels?

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 28, 2023

However, there are legal concerns associated with using AI to generate content, like this blog article, which was created in part through the assistance of ChatSonic AI. Copyright law protects original works of authorship, including literary works like blog articles. This is a complex legal issue that has yet to be fully resolved.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. District Judge Fischer granted the defendant’s motion , stating, “Given that one of the core disputes in this case concerns ownership of the copyright in the Illustration, which is governed by U.K. Background. In 1949, C.W. The Outcome.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

An assignment is, in spirit, a transfer of ownership, even if it is partial. It means that only the owner of the copyright can transfer the ownership of the copyright to a third party. It would help in retaining ownership, thereby licensing only certain rights to another party. What is an Assignment of Copyright?

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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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