Dragons' Den

JANUARY 11, 2024

She had worked as a special effects makeup artist and props designer but 5 years in, after developing a severe reaction to one of the most used chemicals in the field, she had to walk away from her career. To ensure that trade secrets are protected, the information needs to be kept confidential. Nicole story really moved me.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Understanding the extent of a company’s IP holdings usually starts with what’s known to the company, such as all registered copyrights, trademarks, or patents, domestic and foreign. After compiling a list of those IP assets, the next step would be to review what the company is using and compare that to the list of registered or pending IP.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 22, 2023

While there is still time to enjoy the last month of summer , here are the latest opportunities in the IP field. Assimilate IP Image via Pexels Assimilate IP is offering a series of training courses given by webinar and IPKat readers are very welcome to a 10% discount on the registration fees by adding ‘IPKat’ in the registration form.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

In today’s highly competitive working environment, almost every other individual knows what Intellectual Property (IP) is and that the protection of IP assets is a matter of paramount importance. and commercial info, including the list of clients and suppliers, distribution methods, marketing strategies, etc.

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azrights

APRIL 22, 2021

World IP day is on April 26. Every year the IP industry, led by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) celebrates the day by raising awareness of the vital role IP rights in innovation and creativity. The right IP strategy will be decided based on your business model. All these activities involve creating IP.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

For maintaining a competitive edge in the market, businesses need to keep innovating. In legal terms, it is a contract signed amongst at least two parties looking forward to detailing confidential knowledge, clauses, statements, or any information they wish to restrict from access by third parties.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Andrew Gilden, Talking Pleasure in IP Courts and advocates are skeptical of value of pleasure; when they want to honor it, they reframe it as something else, like social justice. Joy of producing/consuming can be important motivation for activities, though, so exploring how courts deal with it in IP is important.

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IP Intelligence

MARCH 21, 2023

The rules for using AI technology under an enterprise license are likely more permissive than those for consumer-facing AI tools, as the former will likely have broader confidentiality and indemnity protections than the latter. By design, generative AI improves upon its technology by incorporating user prompts in its training data.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In this week’s blog, I’ll focus on two pitches and consider what is patentable and the difference between designs and patents. Alex explained that his company’s algorithm takes an artist’s data and then turns it into targeted and practical marketing. The IQ to navigate IP Next up was Zoe Chapman, founder of KiddiWhizz.

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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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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

IPRs are crucial for startups as they safeguard their unique ideas and creations, enabling them to establish a competitive edge in the market. Trade Secrets: Trade secrets encompass confidential information critical for a startup’s success; this may include formulas, processes, customer lists, marketing strategies etc.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Understanding the extent of a company’s IP holdings usually starts with what’s known to the company, such as all registered copyrights, trademarks, or patents, domestic and foreign. After compiling a list of those IP assets, the next step would be to review what the company is using and compare that to the list of registered or pending IP.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 18, 2024

Opposer Nemiroff IP opposed an application to register the mark NEMIROFF for cigars cigarettes, and various other tobacco-related products and accessories, claiming likelihood of confusion with its identical mark NEMIROFF for "alcoholic beverages, namely, brandy, vodka, liqueurs and distilled spirits featuring honey."

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 21, 2023

The rules for using AI technology under an enterprise license are likely more permissive than those for consumer-facing AI tools, as the former will likely have broader confidentiality and indemnity protections than the latter. By design, generative AI improves upon its technology by incorporating user prompts in its training data.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Patents, trademarks, geographical indications, industrial designs, layout-designs of integrated circuits, plant variety protection, and copyright are all examples of intellectual property. IP can be acquired, inherited, traded, or purchased. IP can be considered to be the base of knowledge-based economy.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 31, 2022

Companies frequently seek to grow their businesses or enter new markets by acquiring other companies, particularly those with intellectual property (IP) and/or technology. Evolving Significance of IP Due-Diligence for an M&A Transaction. A target’s firm might be reliant on IP in a variety of ways.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

IP can be found in the chassis of cars, uniforms, merchandise, various engineering and designing equipment, television broadcasting, and most importantly, carefully hidden trade secrets. However, there should be something that protects IP rights; this is where trade secrets come into play. WHAT DO INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS SAY?

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

After thriving in what was once a localized traditional market, Japanese comics known as ‘manga’ took the world by storm. Publishers and authors could only watch as their work fueled a huge but unlicensed black market. It’s complex and messy, almost certainly by design. Cloudflare lawsuit in the U.S.,

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Manufacturers and designers should pay particular attention to independent claims and the strategy of filing child applications. Design or utility patent? It may help to pursue design patents on any nonfunctional ornamental features of your medical device. Explore filing design patent applications on such visual features.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 13, 2023

On 6 June 2023, the European Commission (the Commission ) launched a consultation on the template for the compliance report that designated “gatekeepers” will be required to submit annually under the Digital Markets Act ( DMA ). These reports will then have to be updated annually.

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IP Whiteboard

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Countries and organisations around the world are paying greater attention to the intersection of artificial intelligence ( AI ) and intellectual property ( IP ). The UK Intellectual Property Office ( UK IPO ) recently put out a call for views on the implications of AI for IP policy and conversely, the impact of IP on AI.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 17, 2023

Here are the quick summaries of the 4 posts, 9 case summaries, and other IP developments that took place last week. Important IP cases that we’re missing out on? To Be or Not To Be (Design): Calcutta HC Sways Against Trend of Denying Design Registrations Over GUIs Image from here Can a GUI be regarded as a Design?

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Wondering what IP developments took place last week? Look no further as we present to you the SpicyIP Weekly Review, highlighting the discussions that took place on the blog along with other IP news. Highlights of the Week Image from here Microsoft Corporation V. Deadline- October 15, 2023. Dabur India Ltd.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

4 of 2012 Concerning Regulation of Competition all businesses with operations in the UAE or supplying goods and services to the UAE market will have to ensure that they focus on and comply with the provisions of this new law. Trademarks are protected by registration with the IP Department. Design rights are registered with the IPPD.

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Corsearch

APRIL 5, 2024

Key takeaways: Prioritize enforcement: Understand your business, critical markets, competitors, and prioritize enforcement efforts accordingly. AI in trademark creation: AI can assist in generating basic marks and logo designs, offering novel combinations of words and visual elements.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

As the battery and electric vehicle (EV) industries continue to grow, in tandem the IP world is experiencing an increase in battery patenting activity. Fish principals Hyun Jin (HJ) In, Ph.D. , Ralph Phillips , and Daniel Tishman explore these growing industries and offer considerations for companies protecting and defending their IP.

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The IPKat

MARCH 20, 2022

Spring seems to be approaching and many IP events and opportunities are about to greet the new season. EVENTS ECTA ®etreat | 7 April 2022 | Milan, IT The ECTA ®etreat entitled " The never-ending challenge of shape protection: design, trade mark and copyright " will be held in Milan on April 7, 2022!

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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. IP assets are primarily directed towards economic gain, either directly or indirectly.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 27, 2022

PART 2: of the blog gives a detail about Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Variety Protection and Trade Secrets. This blog will consider different IPs, which are at growing stage. This blog will consider different IPs, which are at growing stage.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Musical Arts, designs, pictures, software, material, and many other sorts of Intellectual Property can be transferred using an e-commerce platform in the digital age. IP assets make up the vast majority of the corporate resources. Signing confidentiality agreements also are one of the ways of protection. [8]

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2023

The AILD is part of a package of complementary regulatory measures, including the proposed EU Artificial Intelligence Act, which are intended to regulate the safety of AI systems placed on the EU market and harmonise rules relating to the same to ensure legal certainty in view of facilitating investment and innovation in AI.

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Patently-O

APRIL 27, 2024

In other words, the key mechanism for increasing patent value and reliance is that without non-compete agreements, companies may have fewer effective tools to prevent employees from leaving and sharing trade secrets, confidential information, and knowledge with competitors. Campbell Barker who was assigned the case.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 27, 2023

This article was written as a requirement for Prof Pina D’Agostino’s IP Intensive Program. ISED’s work can deeply impact any industry or marketplace and requires a high degree of confidentiality and security. If you would like to sharpen that skill and have an interest in IP, this intensive is for you!

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Patently-O

JANUARY 4, 2023

In patent law, these secrets are often at the core of the business process: product development and manufacturing processes, key product details, detailed market and sales data, etc. Protective Order : The common solution is a protective order with varying levels of confidentiality.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

ABL alleged that Zolezzi misappropriated more than 90 confidential and proprietary files. The files included ABL’s detailed business plans and documents disclosing ABL’s scientific testing results, experimental designs, patent applications, formulations, manufacturing processes, and marketing strategies.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

One of the most recent developments brought forth by WIPO in this regard is the introduction of the WIPO IP Diagnostics Tool which aptly captures intellectual property and technology at a converging point. Strategic IP management can have huge advantages for any business and for that, this particular Diagnostic Tool is a valuable resource.

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