The IPKat

MARCH 8, 2022

A Kat taking care of a flower blooming in adversity GuestKat Sophie Corke reported on the recent complaint against China before the World Trade Organisation (WTO) prompted by telecommunication patents. Although IP lawyers may avoid tax law matters, some just can't be avoided.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Fashion brands, artists and entertainers, among others, have started focusing on producing digital work that is revolutionizing the way we perceive art, through the creation of NFTs and commodities. Are they protectable by design patents? Overview of current legislation in China. Other countries are lagging behind. Article 2.4

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LexBlog IP

MAY 3, 2022

Like the United States, China offers protection for 2D and 3D designs of products and packaging, which is often known by U.S. It focuses on the similarities and dissimilarities of different aspects of intellectual property (IP) law in China and how they interact with each other. Protection of 2D Designs. Trademark.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

and design patents were hard to get/not as valuable at the time. There’s not evidence of a litigation history of the few midcentury modern design patents, even though Herman Miller etc. Tyler Ochoa: how do you fix this? They’re sharing information about quality, but the law might be pushing towards counterfeits v.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. 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.

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The IPKat

MAY 29, 2023

Now in its second edition, the book offers a perspective on how one can address the overlap between intellectual property (IP) rights, either to reconcile them in whole or in part, or to pre-empt one over the other. The volume is a beautiful testimony to the work of late Shamnad Basheer, who co-edited the first edition.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Conceived by Ruth Handler and named after her own daughter, Barbie has, from its inception, been a driving force behind Mattel’s successful branding efforts, resulting in the sale of over a billion Barbie dolls and the expansion of the franchise into various media, including video games, merchandise, and a live-action movie.

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The IPKat

JUNE 22, 2023

The applicable principles are described in [165] – [270], with previous case law listed in [165]. On the comparables and top-down cases the Judge observed that the royalties should not depend on the price of the device, which reflects many other features and the status of the brand. The Judgment is divided into three sections.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

But to deal with different holidays in different states, emergency legislation was passed within weeks so the Office would know how to count deadlines. But to deal with different holidays in different states, emergency legislation was passed within weeks so the Office would know how to count deadlines.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 19, 2022

At its core, the case relates to whether the right to file a patent application in the future is covered by the same provisions relating to the right to an existing patent or patent application. GuestKat Anastasiia Kyrylenko considered relevant interpretations in design case law here.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

(Hons) at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. He has a keen interest in commercial laws, especially in IP and allied fields. Interestingly, the first patent for Sirturo was filed on 18/07/2003 ( PCT/EP2003/050322 ), meaning it is (more than) 20 years since their first filing.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 16, 2022

The French Patent and Trade Mark Office (INPI) recently registered “Couteau Laguiole” as a geographical indication (GI) for a knife produced in the French communes of Laguiole and Thiers. Yet, Thiers continued producing Laguiole knifes throughout the 20th century, preserving the traditional know-how.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

Delhi High Court Clarifies Law on Arbitrability of Trademark Disputes. In this guest post , Rounak Doshi discusses the position of law on arbitrability of trademark disputes in light of the Delhi High Court’s recent decision in Golden Tobie Private Ltd. Topical Highlight. Golden Tobacco Ltd. Thematic Highlight. Image from here.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 8, 2024

student at National Law University, Delhi. Tejaswini in this hard-hitting post recounts TKDL’s history with oppositions, raising questions regarding how the database is used. Copyright Bill, 1955: the Best Copyright Law that India Never Had Image by Shivam. Her previous posts can be accessed here.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

This ran for 12 weeks, closing on 31 August 2021. The consultation was open to responses from businesses, representative organisations, civil society organisations, legal practitioners, creators and consumers. The government is now considering the responses to the consultation and is due to publish a response document. Exhaustion in summary.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2022

In addition, I explain how you write, use, and obtain these trademark symbols. How to Type the Circled “R” (®) Registered Trademark Symbol. How Do I Write the “TM” ( ) Trademark Symbol? How Do I Write the “SM” (℠) Symbol? Put the ® to the upper right of your trademark.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 12, 2023

In a post for Patently-O , Peter describes how the TSCMJG came into existence. Disputes over inventorship are not confined to patent cases and often arise in trade secrets cases too. § 256 was premature because no patents had yet issued. In Calvary Indus., Winters , U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 22, 2023

Also yesterday, some of the very same senators introduced the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023. The co-introduction of these bills suggests a plan to drive compromise on patent eligibility. Tech industry than the liberalized 101 standard of the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, brand value, copyright, etc have become foundational assets for several businesses, seeking greater importance and attention. As a result of new technologies, and a rapid increase in innovation and creativity, intellectual capital has emerged as valuable assets for businesses.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Fish attorney Kurt Glitzenstein spoke with The American Lawyer about Fish’s success on being the busiest patent litigation firm in the land. When you are number one, you want to stay number one, and that means constantly improving how we service clients and how we help them meet their business objectives.”.

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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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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

“Web3 cannot and should not be reduced to blockchain when the real shift is towards user ownership of digital assets… This definitional shift focuses attention on what assets can be legally owned and the meaning of ownership “rights,” more generally, in the emerging digital spaces of web3.”. . The Rift Over Web3.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Patents for cannabis related products, including lubricant, explained as medical and instrumental—to avoid divorce, mix cannabis with Viagra. Consequences of excluding pleasure from patent discourse: effects on what is considered patentable? Queer theory: pleasure as a way of knowing things. Q: drugs v. But should you do that?

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The IPKat

JUNE 25, 2021

His first book “Inside the Patent Factory” was published by Wiley & Sons in 2008, and second book “Harvesting External Innovation” was published by Gower Publishing in 2011. It explores how IP underpins technology transfer. He also has over 200 short papers on various aspects of IP published.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I start with MGM and Penn State, not because MGM’s registered trademark and Penn State’s common law one are at odds, but because they are two well-known acoustic, or sound (or auditory), marks that can help us understand those sounding off recently about such non-traditional trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

” [i] Or Planet Money’s “cheesy story” on radio trying to decipher a label with a trade policy expert from Georgetown Law School [ii] ; or its cutesy sign off: “Looks like this is going to be a real wedge issue.” How do you know what’s an authentic Gruyère cheese, if there is any such a thing?

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