CopyrightsWorld

MARCH 1, 2021

Since you are reading this article you’re most likely either a designer working on brand identity and logos, or a business owner. A logo copyright protects a creative design or an expression of an idea, while a logo trademark protects things that identify a business on the marketplace. Copyright © vs. Trademark ®.

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IPilogue

JUNE 23, 2022

Retired Nicklaus now heads his golf course design and construction company, Nicklaus Designs. This deal involved selling business and assets of GBI that related to Jack Nicklaus to Nicklaus Companies. This interesting case will likely become a battle over the terms of the contract with strong arguments on both sides.

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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. These models improve business processes, enterprise analytics and customer outcomes.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2023

Assembly Bill 747 was introduced in February 2023 and, if passed, would make the following changes: The existing exception for restrictive covenants that are part of the sale of a business would be narrowed. & Prof.

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Trading Secrets

APRIL 25, 2023

Assembly Bill 747 was introduced in February 2023 and, if passed, would make the following changes: The existing exception for restrictive covenants that are part of the sale of a business would be narrowed. & Prof. Code § 16600).

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43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2022

A business code communicating within a community designed to be closed. Ownership should require a lower burden of proof: comes from the relationship between the spouses and not from the connection to the creation. WFH: an AI can’t sign a written contract or be an employee, so it doesn’t really fit.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

IP Ownership Nearly all purchase agreements require the seller to warrant that it owns or licenses the intellectual property necessary for operation of the business. This might include brand names, product line names, style names, or even unique packaging or product design.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

This is a case focusing on ownership of social media accounts. The dispute is between bridalwear designer Hayley Paige Gutman and JLM Couture, a bridalwear company. Gutman opened both accounts after she entered into the employment contract with JLM. The district court initially punted on the ownership question.

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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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43(B)log

MAY 19, 2023

Its TOS provide that users will not use Roblox content outside of the Roblox Platform, monetize Roblox content, or imply an association with Roblox for their businesses outside of the Roblox Platform. Interestingly, the contract/tortious interference claims against US resident defendants had to be arbitrated because of its own TOS.

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Sander Law

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Patents, Trademarks, Designs, Copyright) to another person or company through an IP Assignment. For example, when your business restructures (e.g. from a sole proprietor to a corporation) or changes its name , you should use an IP Assignment to formally transfer the ownership of the IP from the old company name to the new one.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

As alleged in the complaint, plaintiffs operated a bakery known as “La Baguette,” and hired defendants to manage aspects of the business. Defendants also managed the social media presence of the “La Baguette” business, which primarily consisted of a Facebook page. It had approximately 4,000 followers.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 5, 2023

Evaluating the original author of such works is of critical importance in order to protect and further encourage individuals to partake in the creative business of creating movies, even though the audience watching such works may be unaware of the internal conflict occurring between the various stakeholders involved in such creative process.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Copyright protects the producers of any original work, and is relevant to almost all businesses, not just those in the creative industry. Businesses regularly create articles, photographs, drawings, designs, models, websites, computer software, etc., which all enjoy copyright protection. Conclusion.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 5, 2021

With one of the most important forms of business organization, the partnership is the most sought by young entrepreneurs. This form of business generally takes two or more person who comes together for the business based on certain agreement. The registration process is also very cheap as compared to other business forms.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A thorough awareness of intellectual property laws is crucial, regardless of your career goals—be they that of a fashion designer, singer, filmmaker, or just someone curious about the legal side of entertainment. It gives authors and artists the sole ownership rights to their original writings, music, films, and artwork.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

A trademark can be any word or phrase symbol design combination of things that identifies your goods and services in the marketplace. Your trademark identifies your company as the source of goods and services related to your NFTs and digital assets (the pictures linked to your NFT smart contracts). NFTs are no different.

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43(B)log

JULY 20, 2022

15, 2022) The parties in this case are former business associates, which is one reason there are so many different claims. Though the parties went forward, “they never signed a formal written document memorializing and defining the nature of their business relationship.” Stubenrauch, 2022 WL 2793579, No. 3:21-cv-00545 (M.D.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

To explain, an NFT is a unique digital token stored on a blockchain—it acts as a record of ownership of an item, like a certificate of authenticity of a cat painting. On the Ethereum blockchain (where most NFTs exist) all NFTs must conform to the ERC721 smart contract standard.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications. Things to Keep in Mind Maintaining Secrecy – Only inventions and designs which are not previously disclosed can be registered for patents and industrial designs.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 10, 2024

The law aims to encourage fairness, competitiveness, and consumer protection through provisions, controls, and penalties designed to restrict anti-competitive behaviours and establish regulatory frameworks. Article 11 allows exemptions for specific contract categories required for economic growth. Key Definition within Federal Law No.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Using NFTs has, in part, allowed digital artists to associate ownership in an original version of their art through the NFT that can be monetized much like the physical paintings or sculptures of artists creating in physical media. But what does all this NFT discussion mean for a business owner? Third, be careful in creating NFTs.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

2, 2022) The parties have a dispute over control of a fashion business. Second, more fundamentally, this was conversion/breach of contract, not false advertising. Unfair competition: Under the circumstances, this had to be false designation of origin/reverse passing off. ML Fashion, LLC v. Nobelle GW, LLC, No.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 2, 2022

It also sidesteps the dispute regarding whether hiQ is still in business. The court remains skeptical of LinkedIn’s privacy-based arguments: LinkedIn has no protected property interest in the data contributed by its users, as the users retain ownership over their profiles. Eric’s Comments. Case 3:17-cv-03301-EMC, Document 219.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

NFTs have indeed transformed the world of digital assets and ownership, with sales as high as $2.47bn only 6 months into 2021. This is because the storage of a digital version of creations does not designate the title of the creator per se, let alone its trading. Tokenisation and Ownership of Digital Assets under NFTs.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria Limited neglected to renew their contract with actor and filmmaker Adewole Ojo to use his photographs for advertisements. The warning came as a result of complaints from various artists and designers who assert that their works are being distributed on various platforms without benefitting them.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

However, in order to have legal proof of ownership, it is always advisable to register for copyright registration. Unlike offline business sectors, original material on the web is simply and freely accessible to anyone. For modern designers, this may be both a blessing and a curse. Obtain legal ownership verification.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Intangible assets may only make up a small fraction of a company’s total value for some businesses. These businesses must explain to lenders and investors the worth of their intellectual property and other intangible assets. Ownership of intellectual property (IP) used as collateral often belongs to the borrower.

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Traverse Legal Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Unlike traditional proprietary software, SaaS or PaaS business models where license terms can often be renegotiated or amended in subsequent contract cycles, open-source licensing is far less forgiving of afterthoughts. But here’s where dual licensing comes in handy.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

Generally speaking, IP laws safeguard the right of the proprietor of the original work or invention, including literature, inventions, logos, designs, etc. Automation, as well as assets emerging from big data, will need a new outlook from the legal standpoint to justify such creations and resolve ownership issues.

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SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2022

As is being argued in the Nike case, it may also be argued that virtual goods are nothing but a representation / proof of ownership of a physical product. Without clarity and guidance on how applicants should describe such goods, overbroad protection will benefit first filers and genuine businesses that want to enter this space will suffer.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 26, 2023

SBIR PRogram Benefits The SBIR program is designed to support small businesses in bringing innovative technologies to the market by funding research and development activities. This allows small businesses to maintain control over their company and it’s intellectual property despite the federal partnership.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Unlike traditional proprietary software, SaaS or PaaS business models where license terms can often be renegotiated or amended in subsequent contract cycles, open-source licensing is far less forgiving of afterthoughts. But here’s where dual licensing comes in handy.

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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.

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The IPKat

MAY 12, 2023

Peripheral issues relating to Mr Aughton's duties under his employment contract overlapped with these three core issues. Mr Aughton's contract at the time he left defined Confidential Information as including "Company software and software development" and Clause 13.2 If the code is dictated by technical function (i.e.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In its December 2018 decision, the Board concluded that Petitioner Australian lacked "standing": it could not show an interest in the proceeding or a reasonable belief of damage because it had contracted away its proprietary rights in its unregistered marks. equally oxymoronic? - and not abandoned."

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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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