Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 4, 2022

” The system involves a central unit, field modules, and software to run the system. Let’s take a closer look at Pyrotechnics’ registration. ” This kind of vague technical jargon is what we typically see in patent specifications, not “original works of authorship.”

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

IP comes into the picture considering the patented hardware used to access, collect, and store data and the copyrighted software that helps to make deduction possible. Copyright comes into the picture since the law safeguards the computer software and programs that are used to collect and analyze big data. What is Big Data?

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 27, 2021

An Application Programming Interface (API) is an electrical socket of a modern software system. API primarily allows interaction of different software elements since, in isolation, they would not derive substantial returns. The Role of Standard Software Libraries. What is an Application Programming Interface?

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

This blog has reported on this trend here and here. Why you need new trademark registrations now. As recently reported by our US colleagues Deborah Lodge and Shyloah Daniel on this blog , French luxury design house Hermès started litigation against “MetaBirkin” NFTs created by digital artist Mason Rothschild.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 9, 2022

A patent is a form of Intellectual Property (IP) granted to the owners of an invention or innovation, giving them the right to control how others could use or exploit their invention or innovation. If a business company releases its software via open-source licensing, it can limit the company’s ability to assert its Patent Rights.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

To build protectable trademark rights, you must generally begin using a mark to sell goods or services, or file a US trademark application based on a foreign registration for the same mark. If your ITU application matures into a registration, your ITU filing date will be treated as if you began using the mark on that date.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It has several components such as Machine Learning (ML) that are programmed in a way that it can predict human action in its functioning using Natural Language Processing (NLP) that enables these software or machines to understand and interpret human language. Thus, it may be said that it considers both function and form.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 16, 2021

Of these crimes, Intellectual Property (IP) theft is one of the many, which involves stealing copyright, patents, industrial designs, etc., Copyright and trade secrets like software, secret formula/recipes, music, etc., by using the internet and computers as a medium. Vulnerable Forms of IP under the Threat of Theft.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

This blog has reported on this trend here and here. Why you need new trademark registrations now. As recently reported by our US colleagues Deborah Lodge and Shyloah Daniel on this blog , French luxury design house Hermès started litigation against “MetaBirkin” NFTs created by digital artist Mason Rothschild.

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IP Intelligence

APRIL 24, 2023

the Office’s recent registrability decision regarding the graphic novel created by Kris Kashtanova creates nearly insurmountable, unnecessary hurdles to all kinds of AI authorship. Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e., This creates a major problem.

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Kashishipr

JULY 7, 2021

The first is trade secrets, and the second is patents. Since the same has not been patented, it has never been revealed publicly. Trade secrets are inexpensive to secure because they do not mandate a registration process or supplemental fee. Uncovering Trade Secrets. The secret formula of Coca-Cola is locked in a bank vault.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Here are our summaries of the blog posts published last week along with the summaries of some interesting orders from different courts. Other Posts Webinar on “How Patent Monopolies on Biologics and Vaccines Work” [November 22] Free Webinar on “How Patent Monopolies on Biologics and Vaccines Work”! Universal City Studios Llc. &

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Look no further as we present to you the SpicyIP Weekly Review, highlighting the discussions that took place on the blog along with other IP news. The defendant asserted that the invention lacked novel hardware and was primarily software-based, making it ineligible for patent protection. Emami Ltd. Raytheon Company v.

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Velocity of Content

JULY 26, 2022

As readers of Velocity of Content know, the US has had a copyright statute on the books since 1790, following closely on the heels of the (then) freshly minted copyright and patent clause in the Constitution. But trademarks are not mentioned in that foundational document. Copyright Office, after what amounts to a much lighter review process.

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Kashishipr

MAY 5, 2021

The term ‘Patent Troll’ originated in 1994 in an educational video by Paula Natasha Chavez called the ‘Patents Video.’ ’ A patent troll is a term used for describing a company that uses Patent Infringement claims to win arguments and court judgments for profit or to stifle competition.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 16, 2022

In this article, we will be throwing light on the 03 most common forms of IP, including trademarks, copyright, and patents, along with the different and varying levels of protection that they offer. Copyright safeguards the original works of authorship like music and lyrics, novels, software, paintings, to name a few. Trademarks.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

This article summarizes the top developments reported on our blog and in patents, trademarks, and copyright law in 2021. Patents and the Magical World of Psychedelics by Bonnie Hassanzadeh. Introducing the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents. Photo by Engin Akyurt ( Unsplash ). David Vaver. By Claire Wortsman.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Using 3D printed software or a 3D scanner, the object to be printed is digitally formatted in the digital file. Using special software, the CAD file is then sent to a 3D printer, which converts the digital model into a physical thing. However, many of these early technologies’ patent protections have expired.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period. Copyrights: Copyrights protect original works of authorship such as software codes, artistic creations, literature, music, films, etc.

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Kashishipr

JULY 13, 2022

In the AR field, patent litigation has already commenced for AR hardware and some applications or uses of AR. Since AR capabilities have been limited to gaming devices and mobile devices in recent years, patent litigation in the AR field has been a logical outgrowth of the patent wars consuming the mobile device market.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 3, 2021

As embodied in the Internal Revenue Code, IRS regulations, and case laws, IP includes patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, know-how, and computer software. Today, something known as ‘Patent Box Regimes’ is widespread in Europe. Patent box regimes provide lower effective tax rates on income derived from IP.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

In India, registration, and protection of geographical indications relates to goods only. Prohibition of registration of geographical indication. – It is mentioned under section-9 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Pre-TRIPS scenario on the geographical indication-.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Copyright safeguards the original works of authorship, including artistic, musical, dramatic, and literary works, such as novels, computer software, poetry, movies, architecture, songs, etc. Patents safeguard novel inventions and innovations. Counterfeiting is an issue prevalent worldwide and affects everyone involved in a business.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 24, 2023

” the Office’s recent registrability decision regarding the graphic novel created by Kris Kashtanova creates nearly insurmountable, unnecessary hurdles to all kinds of AI authorship. Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e.,

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Kashishipr

JUNE 30, 2021

As their sales grew, the customers increasingly started demanding access and the right to modify the ‘driver’ software, which would allow the flash memory to interoperate with the host device. What is Modularity? The concept of modularity has become a common debate due to the vast outreach of consumers and industrial growth.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

We have specifically covered this topic in a previous blog. Are they protectable by design patents? In this post we will analyze the availability of design patents for digital commodities and how it compares with other Asian countries like Japan, South Korea and Singapore. Article 2.4 In particular, Section 4.3

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Performers, Rights, and Copyright: The concept of performers’ rights continues to intrigue, posing numerous unanswered questions as highlighted in various posts on the blog. Does the exclusion on “Business Methods” patents need revision?: ‘ Tis known that Section 3(k) of the Indian patent law explicitly excludes business method patents.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

We have specifically covered this topic in a previous blog. Are they protectable by design patents? In this post we will analyze the availability of design patents for digital commodities and how it compares with other Asian countries like Japan, South Korea and Singapore. Overview of current legislation in China. Article 2.4

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azrights

JUNE 7, 2022

So, I made the classic mistake mentioned in my blog Thirteen Reasons Why Businesses Fail , of taking whatever work came my way and plenty of conveyancing and probate work came in! They treat IP as if it’s just about due diligence searches on names and trademark registration. There was no real marketing or business guidance.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

In this blog post we examine how copyright is leveraged to protect NFTs, both in the US and China, with a comparative approach that elucidates both the challenges and potential solutions. It has been debated whether NFTs/DC could be protected in China by design patents. IP Rights and NFTs. Is this the same in the US and China?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 2, 2022

In 2022, the cost to file and trademark a name at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is $250 per International Class of goods and/or services. If you see those numbers on other blogs, they are outdated. However, if a custom description is necessary, the cost to trademark a name is $350 per Class.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Musical Arts, designs, pictures, software, material, and many other sorts of Intellectual Property can be transferred using an e-commerce platform in the digital age. Musical Arts, designs, pictures, software, material, and many other sorts of Intellectual Property can be transferred using an e-commerce platform in the digital age.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 8, 2021

Home » Blog. If you begin an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)’s TEAS System, you will encounter the following: “1(a) – Actually using the mark in commerce now”. “1(b) 44(e) – Foreign registration exists for the same goods/services”. 1(b) – No use of mark yet, intending to use”. “44(d)

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Contact US patent and trademark attorney Vic Lin at vlin@icaplaw.com or call (949) 223-9623 to see how we can help you protect your trademark rights. Compare your goods or services to those identified in the trademark registration or application. Downloadable mobile apps are related to non-downloadable software (e.g.,

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