IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

The protection of the trade secrets (the specific and confidential information about the production of the company and give the business a competitive advantage in the industry) can be legalized under major sub pars including: Patents – the protection comes with time strain.

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SpicyIP

JULY 13, 2021

As a practice, artists enter into contracts with publishers which grant them ownership of the work to commercially exploit it and collect the royalties it earns. Then these earnings are split between the publishers and artists based on the terms of the contract between them.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Through IP licensing, IP rights holders grant third parties the exclusive right to use their IP while retaining their ownership. In contrast to IP assignments, which transfer the entire ownership of the IP asset, IP licensing provides only limited use. Understanding the IP License. Creating the IP Licensing Agreement.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Tokenization can be a valuable tool for automating business processes and facilitating investment in fractional portions of an asset. Blockchain-based transfers also make it easier to track ownership and automate the transfer of assets, leading to more liquidity, transparency, and accessibility. fiat or crypto currencies).

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CopyrightsWorld

AUGUST 31, 2021

Tokenization, along with other technologies like Blockchain, Smart contracts, NFTs and Crypto will transform creators to own nation states. Crypto, NFTs, Blockchain and Smart contracts will kill the middlemen forever, enabling creators talking, selling and providing to their fans directly. Their state, their rules.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 28, 2022

Trade mark ownership is an important consideration for any business. Ensuring that a business holds all rights to enable it to make full use of its trade mark should be front of mind in any branding consideration. This is particularly important if the trade mark contains graphic elements or is part of the business’ get up.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 23, 2024

This post focuses on the second requirement: “any individual who, directly or indirectly, owns or controls at least 25% of the ownership interests in the company.” Just look at the company’s shares/ownership units. Look at who owns the company, and how much of an ownership interest each owner has. Dig Deeper.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

For background, check out my post on the district court’s ruling here: “ Social Media Ownership Disputes Part II: Bridal Wear Company Takes Back Control of Instagram Account from Ex-Employee ”. It did not specifically address ownership of social media accounts. Gutman signed an employment agreement with JLM. This was erroneous.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 14, 2023

In addition, any corporation, LLC, or other entity that is formed under the laws of a foreign country and is registered to do business in any State or tribal jurisdiction is also subject to the CTA. entities, such as limited partnerships and business trusts/statutory trusts; and Non-U.S. corporations; U.S. LLCs; Other similar U.S.

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IP Intelligence

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 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

MARCH 30, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has reduced the patent fees for small businesses and certain other applicants. For example, they can increase the value of a business, provide an advantage over competitors, and serve as a source of income through licensing.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Thus, the digital context of copyright exploitation contracts leads to questions of applicable law. Business-to-business contracting parties enjoy significant freedom in determining the law applicable to their contractual relationship. Introduction.

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IPilogue

JULY 29, 2022

This sentiment plays into inherent feelings of property ownership and control over your property —in this case, your intellectual property (“IP”. But what are the legal underpinnings that tie Halsey’s (and other artists’) ownership and control of their music? The short answer, as usual in law, is that it depends.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

While the copyright conditions in the user agreements of the applications in question are always important, it will be assumed for the purposes of this post that the apps do not claim ownership through these user agreements. Ownership of copyright in the lectures presented by the speakers. written in advance).

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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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Erik K Pelton

JULY 14, 2022

Because, of course, if the content is on your business’ website or social media, it’s ultimately the business that’s going to be responsible for any issues or problems or disputes. First, contracts. Make sure you have proper contracts. I want to talk about two types of issues to think about.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 6, 2023

The FTC press release announcing the proposed rule states that noncompete clauses—which apply to about one in five American workers—suppress wages, hamper innovation, block entrepreneurs from starting new businesses and reduce American workers’ earnings between $250 billion and $296 billion per year. [1] ” [4].

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 22, 2022

One such exception is the sale of business exception found in California Business & Professions Code § 16601. After years of developing these firms, Owen entered into a joint venture with Meyer Corporation in 2011, whereby Meyer would provide capital and business expertise to Owen’s firms.

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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. Trademark ®. One of the main reasons is the cost.

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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. Merger is off the table. [So

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43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2021

Twain thought he should have ownership of his lectures—“my lecture was my property.” It’s not clear that giving Cord’s estate ownership would be social justice, but that’s a question worth asking. Prototypical 19 th case: Publishing agreement is silent on ownership; publisher complies w/formalities and author doesn’t.

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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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Nelligan Law

APRIL 22, 2024

In residential transactions, Halal financing typically involves structures such as Murabaha (cost-plus sale), Ijarah (leasing), Musharakah (partnership), and Istisna’a (manufacturing contracts). This includes agreements outlining the terms of financing, ownership arrangements, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

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IPilogue

JUNE 14, 2022

Tanzim Rashid is an IP Innovation Clinic Fellow and a 2L JD/MBA Student at Osgoode Hall Law School & the Schulich School of Business. Taylor Swift’s dispute with Big Machine Records shines a spotlight on the legal and business considerations artists should keep in mind when making decisions about how to manage their catalogue. .

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 23, 2024

This centralised system takes the form of many scenarios; whether it being constituted as money being controlled by the government or business being restricted to a handful of members in a boardroom. The idea of a DAO emerges from the simple fact that the users are the only beneficiaries of the content they create under the new web 3.0

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Contracts Government Ownership Intellectual Property 78

IPilogue

JULY 15, 2021

Licensing requires ownership of the designs, which calls into question who owns a costume—the costume designer or the production company who them? Many costume designers’ contracts with big production companies currently do not address involvement in merchandising. Conflict arises in contracts’ terms.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Seyfarth Synopsis : Ever since the New York State Legislature passed legislation to prohibit non-compete clauses in employment contracts in June 2023, the bill has languished awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature. Around the same time, a revised bill was introduced in the Legislature to allay concerns from various business groups.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Seyfarth Synopsis : Ever since the New York State Legislature passed legislation to prohibit non-compete clauses in employment contracts in June 2023, the bill has languished awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature. Around the same time, a revised bill was introduced in the Legislature to allay concerns from various business groups.

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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. On the other hand, lawsuits directed at the core technology of the business will almost assuredly prevent a deal from going through.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

This case reveals the important differences between the US Law and the European Union (EU) (and United Kingdom (UK)) Law under several points of view: criminal law, privacy/data protection law, intellectual property (IP) rights (and sui generis rights), and even law of contracts.

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IPilogue

JUNE 23, 2022

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. But if it gets to trial, there will likely be interesting arguments on the contracting of IP. . .

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43(B)log

APRIL 3, 2024

Collectively they’re called “contracted service providers” (CSPs). Spencer Patton owns several ISPs that work with FXG and also owns Route Consultant, a consultancy business for current CSPs and those that are looking to get into the business. noted that ‘these ISP businesses are being sold for an average multiple of 0.8x

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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.”. . user ownership of digital assets)?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

This is a case focusing on ownership of social media accounts. See “ Social Media Ownership Disputes Part II: Bridal Wear Company Takes Back Control of Instagram Account from Ex-Employee ” and “ Another Confused Entry in the Social Media Account Ownership Jurisprudence–JLM v. (See We blogged this case twice before.

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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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