IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Navigating these challenges in the proper way will be key to the selection of the appropriate business model for the exploitation and commercialization of the algorithms (e.g. licensing, assignment, JVs, cooperation and co-development etc.) This will help avoid surprises from the application of unfamiliar Chinese laws and regulations.

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Intepat

JANUARY 24, 2024

*Written by Uttara Nair INTRODUCTION The administration and assignment of intellectual property rights, encompassing patents, copyrights, trademarks, designs, geographical indications, and proprietary knowledge, are critical for all business entities, particularly those in the technology sector.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Promoting innovation and competition in AI, such as through public-private partnerships, addressing intellectual property issues in ways that “Protect inventors and creators”, and ensuring market competition and opportunities for small businesses. ” Improving government use of AI.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Non-compete clauses serve to protect a business’s trade secrets and other confidential information, which makes the adoption of such a rule a major concern for all US businesses. The comment period for this proposed rule ends on March 10, and businesses should consider voicing their concerns before the deadline.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In later articles, the use of AI in software development, intellectual property issues, and confidentiality concerns, among other issues, will be explored. Violation of these laws could be detrimental to a business. One major concern is confidentiality, to include protecting valuable trade secrets. What is AI?

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 16, 2021

In case federal law permits the registration of trade secrets and confidential information, it must be registered as in the case of the United States. The company must understand the best protection of its IP and how it can leverage the protection in the business to create value.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Navigating these challenges in the proper way will be key to the selection of the appropriate business model for the exploitation and commercialization of the algorithms (e.g. licensing, assignment, JVs, cooperation and co-development etc.) This will help avoid surprises from the application of unfamiliar Chinese laws and regulations.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 31, 2023

Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the broad provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, aims to set forth fresh reporting obligations for corporations pertaining to their beneficial ownership and organizers— though it is essential to bear in mind that some exceptions are in place.

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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 8, 2022

For example, a copyright will help keep your ownership over artistic creations (like songs or videos). Your employer could attempt to gain the intellectual property rights for your creation, drastically shifting ownership (and revenue) of your work. Why is IP important? So, why does any of this matter? Comstock Canada et al.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 31, 2022

With time intellectual property management has become a major aspect of business and growth. India has seen a major development in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) jurisprudence in recent years, as a result, the importance of intellectual property has significantly increased in running and maintaining strategic advantages for businesses.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 16, 2024

The first thing many founders/entrepreneurs think of when starting a new business is, “I need an LLC.” ” The establishment of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Texas can be a strategic maneuver for entrepreneurs and businesses aiming to leverage the benefits of limited liability and operational adaptability.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. These rights provide exclusive ownership and control over intangible assets, allowing creators to protect their innovations from unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2022

Plaintiff, Tori Belle Cosmetics LLC (“Belle Cosmetics”), sells its cosmetics and false eyelashes through a network of salespeople, allowing each salesperson to earn a portion of any revenue generated by any salespeople they recruit to join their sales network, i.e., a multi-level marketing business. The court disagreed.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 1, 2021

For the first time, Illinois will have statutory requirements for mandatory review periods, definitions of adequate consideration and legitimate business interests, as well as specific salary minimums for employees subject to restrictive covenants. Application. The law will apply to non-compete and non-solicit covenants. Mandatory Review.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 24, 2023

A robust and substantive IP portfolio does not only protect inventions but, also demonstrates the strength of the innovative business models of companies. Digital locks can be used by FinTech businesses to offer an extra layer of security to copies of their works. While a trademark has a localised scope, branding is international.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

Therefore, it is important to make sure such confidential information is not publicised unauthorisedly. Keeping Records – Records form a valuable source when drafting patent applications and keeping records of one’s inventions help in proving the date and ownership of the said invention if and when needed.

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The IPKat

MAY 12, 2023

When one hears the claims of copyright infringement, confidential information and employment claims one can readily assume that this is an employer/ex-employee dispute. US proceedings were filed by PQ against CyberMetrics in October 2017, Mr Aughton was deposed in October 2021 and the proceedings then settled on confidential terms.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2022

It is a fact that they do not provide anything like a formal ownership/right title, it is also a fact that they are set forth by the law, and therefore they may be judicially enforced by alternative ways of action. However, protection under trade secret regulation does not apply to a whole universality of undetermined information.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

BASIC project’s listing agreement is internally inconsistent on the issue of ownership. Courts will either rule that the ownership of the punks was part of the minting or that an implied license accompanies the digital art, which is the Crypto Punk image. A good blockchain securities lawyer is essential.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2024

But cannabis companies, along with their counsel, should evaluate the potential costs and benefits of pursuing these strategies to protect their businesses. for clothing and business services in the field of cannabis cultivation and product manufacturing. in relation to urban music and the hemp/cannabis industry.”

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Many states rely on the Uniform Trade Secrets Act to protect confidential business information. This act helps businesses compete with similar companies. Avoid joint ownership of products, designs, and creative endeavors. At the federal level, the Lanham Act represents the primary statute supporting trademark law.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The fundamental issue is that the power base of the manufacturers is built upon the traditional business models and ideas, which are at extreme risk of becoming outdated and diminished with time. Instead, it is they may not own the exclusive rights to the Intellectual Property (IP) assets that such technologies are built upon usually.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for Ownership. Failure to do your research and secure the appropriate trademark protections early on could result in costly implications for your business. Our platform has made the provisional patenting process quick, easy, and affordable for thousands of entrepreneurs and businesses across the nation.

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Trading Secrets

MAY 31, 2023

And this determination ignores state law, which typically requires that a non-compete be no broader than necessary to protect an employer’s legitimate business interests. Court of Appeals or the Court of Appeals where the employer does business. Abruzzo believes non-competes may be permissible?

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

After months (or, perhaps, years) of diligent legal work, your business has finally secured its intellectual property rights through a patent , a trademark registration, a copyright registration or some combination thereof. Finally, you breathe a sigh of relief, put your legal paperwork in a file cabinet and get back to running your business.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Here, there was a realistic likelihood of recurrence alleged given defendants’ “pattern of willful and deliberate behavior over the course of several years, as well as the continued ownership and control of Roomster by the two named individual Defendants who run the company,” despite their knowledge of the investigation.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

For example, if a particular analysis from big data deduced a particular method of carrying out a business that may be useful in a given commercial sector, then such a business method can be patented. ” Therefore, individual components of technology that have specialized functions are more likely to be patentable. Conclusion.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 31, 2023

And this determination ignores state law, which typically requires that a non-compete be no broader than necessary to protect an employer’s legitimate business interests. Court of Appeals or the Court of Appeals where the employer does business. Abruzzo believes non-competes may be permissible?

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43(B)log

JUNE 16, 2022

Defendants NGT and NGE advertised an ability to help customers terminate their timeshare contract or ownership; other defendants were part of the exit process. Certain recipients may have the opportunity to recoup a portion of their investment into ownership. One defendant was a law firm. Restrictions will apply.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It then uses an algorithm to yield “people analytics” based on the information and sells them to business clients for profit. Some circuits have held that a violation of policies and contracts such as terms of use and confidentiality agreements is enough to establish liability under the CFAA, while others tend to interpret it narrowly.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 3, 2022

In applying this standard, the district court did not criticize HRMG’s ability to demonstrate its ownership of a protectable trade secret or that some defendants had acquired that trade secret. (quotation marks, citation, and alteration omitted). The FUTSA largely tracks the same standard. [1]. at *40, 42, 43, 50.] ” Id.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 11, 2022

With Booz Allen and Hamilton, these businesses had engaged into a leave and licence arrangement. Bhaskar Vidhyapeeth Shikshan Sanstha , the Bombay High Court noted that the ownership of the trademark and copyright by the petitioner (i.e., Supreme Court. In this instance, SBI Home Finance Ltd. and Real Value Appliance Pvt. Conclusion.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2023, Seyfarth’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Compete practice group presented a series of dynamic and insightful CLE webinars, addressing pivotal challenges confronting businesses head-on. The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics: FTC Proposes Rule Banning Use of Non-Competes.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

The International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. It is basically a distributed database that can achieve independent verification of the ownership chain of any or every cryptocurrency (amount) as each node stores its own copy of the blockchain.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

The International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. It is basically a distributed database that can achieve independent verification of the ownership chain of any or every cryptocurrency (amount) as each node stores its own copy of the blockchain.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

The International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. It is basically a distributed database that can achieve independent verification of the ownership chain of any or every cryptocurrency (amount) as each node stores its own copy of the blockchain.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2023, Seyfarth’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Compete practice group presented a series of dynamic and insightful CLE webinars, addressing pivotal challenges confronting businesses head-on. The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics: FTC Proposes Rule Banning Use of Non-Competes.

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