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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

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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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

The IP Law Blog

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services.

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Whoa! Cannabis Company Lawsuit Lights Up the Benefits of Creative IP Protection

LexBlog IP

But a combination of federal copyright registration and state trademark registration for these goods and services may provide an opportunity for cannabis companies to protect the substantial investments made in their brands and offerings. in relation to urban music and the hemp/cannabis industry.”

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

LexBlog IP

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. A patent protects an invention. As the U.S. Copyright Office. then it is no longer a trade secret.

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IPSC: Remedies and Creativity

43(B)log

Several modern-day remedies were enacted to reduce the risk that IP owners would otherwise be able to recover only nominal damages—reasonable royalties for patents; statutory damages for © infringement; disgorgement of total profits for infringement of design patents. Social movements brought down brands that TM law couldn’t.

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Protection of Copyrights in China

IP and Legal Filings

Most types of creative works protectable by copyright in Europe are protectable by copyright in China Traditional types of creative works such as books, music, recordings, plays, films, paintings, sculptures, photographs, etc., can still lead to brand dilution, lost customer loyalty and lost profits. Conclusion.

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Rise Of IP Issues Due To The Increasing Popularity Of NFTs

IIPRD

The development of these tokens has marked a new age of transparency and digital security as it is now possible to create and store a plethora of creations consisting of art, music, contracts, records, pictures, and even tweets as digital assets. IP Implications under NFTs.