Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Welcome to the first trimester of the 2023 round up of EU copyright law! In this edition, we report on an AG Opinion that came out late in 2022 and update you on what has happened in the first trimester of 2023 in EU copyright law.

Copyright Law 73

Copyright Law Law Copyright Copying 73

IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

A common issue among digital influencers is whether the content they generate is protected by intellectual property rights. Types of Intellectual Property Rights applicable to Digital Influencers. Why should digital influencers defend their intellectual property rights? Yes, the answer is yes!

Social Media 45

Social Media Intellectual Property Non-Fungible Tokens Music 45

IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 1, 2024

This is quite the picture of how the Indian copyright laws are treating the employees who try to become such exceptional creators. The status quo of intellectual property rights of the employees working under an employer ahead of them is a sinking ship surrounded by Pirates. Unlike the U.S.A., Fox [3] and Wheaton v.

Ownership 82

Ownership Copyright Intellectual Property Contracts 82

IPilogue

JULY 9, 2021

Professor David Vaver is a Member of IP Osgoode’s Advisory Board and a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Osgoode Hall Law School. . Many contracts assigning IP have detailed provisions dealing with the incidents of the assignment. v Hologic, Inc., 594 US (2021). 1] The U.S. For example, in the U.K. ,

Intellectual Property 81

Intellectual Property Editing Intellectual Property Law IP 81

Dear Rich IP Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

We want to pay this person a one-time, flat fee to do this work, and they wouldn't retain future royalties or intellectual property of the work. Is there a contract template for this scenario? Below is a sample agreement that's based on our downloadable work-for-hire contract on our Crafts Law website.

Contracts 52

Contracts Intellectual Property Art Government 52

IP Watchdog

JULY 2, 2022

Can something called a “Bored Ape” be embodied in a non-fungible token (NFT) and be associated with smart contracts? How could this present unique and challenging issues regarding copyright law?

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Non-Fungible Tokens Contracts Copyright Copyright Law 111

Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

Likewise, limited copyright exceptions don’t accommodate for this broadly construed ‘use’ of a work. Resultingly, this UGC, from the perspective of black-letter copyright law, gives a rather reductive presumption of infringement, rather than enablement of this new form of cultural creativity. by Alexander Puutio. € by Edward J.

Contracts 114

Contracts Copyright All Rights Reserved Branding 114

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 24, 2024

Last year saw the introduction of Law 4996/2022, which brought significant changes to IP legislation in Greece, amending several provisions of the existing Copyright Law 2121/1993 as well as Law 4481/2017 on Collective Management. Law 4996/2022 was implemented into the Greek legislation EU Directive 2019/789.

Copyright Law 52

Copyright Law Law Copyright Television 52

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 17, 2021

In legal terms, those rights are intellectual property (IP) rights such as copyright, patents, and trademarks, confidentiality obligations, and contract rights. Each IP right has its own rules, and applying those rules to data leads to a complex, multi-layered analysis where the law can be unsettled and uncertain.

Copyright Law 52

Copyright Law Law Copyright Intellectual Property 52

Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

It is a space where there is little regard for copyright law (or other kinds of intellectual property), large amounts of money are being thrown around on dubious investments and there is a lack of understanding as to what this will be and how it will change the larger world. We honestly don’t know.

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Cease and Desist Copyright Trademark Copyright Law 264

TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In a low-key announcement today, the UK Government’s Intellectual Property Office announced a new campaign in partnership with Meta, aiming to help people avoid piracy and counterfeit goods online. Other options mentioned by the IPO are directly linked to contract law and licensing, both of which govern subscriber behavior.

Intellectual Property 145

Intellectual Property Contracts Government Copyright Law 145

The IPKat

MARCH 10, 2024

Webinar on navigating intellectual property in sustainable fashion (13 March) 4IPCouncil is organizing a webinar on second-hand luxury markets on 13 March at 16:00 CET. IMRO and Law Society Annual Copyright Lecture (1 May) The 5th annual IMRO/Law Society of Ireland Copyright Lecture will be held in Dublin on 1 May, 18:00 – 19:30.

Intellectual Property 62

Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Law Copyright IP 62

The IPKat

MARCH 6, 2023

More Than Just A Game: London 2023 The Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London will be running their annual conference on the Metaverse, the role of IP law, contracts, and regulation in the video game and interactive entertainment centre, from April 19-21, at Lincoln’s Inn in London.

Intellectual Property Law 70

Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Copyright Law IP 70

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

But what if the collaboration results in the creation of legally protectable intellectual property rights? Who owns the copyright? Instant Replay —Is the Celebrity an Independent Contractor or Employee under California Law? According to California Labor Code section 3351.5(c)

Social Media 52

Social Media Intellectual Property Contracts Branding 52

The IPKat

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Copyright and Designs Chijioke Okorie outlined the developments in copyright law across the African continent throughout the year as part of the “Africa IP Highlights” series for 2023. The overview covers the case law, legislative reforms, and public debates about current issues in copyright law.

Intellectual Property 67

Intellectual Property IP Copyright Law Invention 67

IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Intellectual Property rights influence almost every aspect ofthis industry and its creative process. Intellectual Property Ownership. Or whether the agencies should be provided royalties for the same if the idea is used for marketing purposes after their contract has ended? Image Source:iStock]. Challenges.

Ownership 52

Ownership Intellectual Property IP Contracts 52

LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). NFTs may offer opportunities for U.S. resale royalties).

Reporting 52

Reporting Non-Fungible Tokens IP Intellectual Property 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

by guest blogger Kieran McCarthy Many characterize the law of copyright preemption of contracts as a circuit split. But that undersells the level of inconsistency in courts’ interpretations of the law of copyright preemption. But fair use isn’t a defense to a breach of contract claim.

Blogging 81

Blogging Copyright Contracts Cease and Desist 81

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The parties then entered into a Design-Build Contract , which included financial terms, budgets, building plans, completion dates, etc. The Plaintiffs also claim that the contract granted Cardinal a limited, irrevocable, and nonexclusive license to use the drawings, specifications, calculations, etc. Continue reading

Copyright Infringement 98

Copyright Infringement Cease and Desist Copyright Contracts 98

Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Court decision: Due to no previous contract that claimed joined authorship, The Court of Appeals stated that “Malcolm X” was not a joint work. ” WORLD AUDIOVISUAL HERITAGE DAY: Emphasizes the critical role of understanding film copyright in preserving our audiovisual heritage.

Intellectual Property 104

Intellectual Property Litigation Contracts Copyright 104

Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Court decision: Due to no previous contract that claimed joined authorship, The Court of Appeals stated that “Malcolm X” was not a joint work. ” WORLD AUDIOVISUAL HERITAGE DAY: Emphasizes the critical role of understanding film copyright in preserving our audiovisual heritage.

Intellectual Property 97

Intellectual Property Contracts Copyright Law 97

Intepat

JUNE 15, 2023

However, this flourishing industry brings forth a multitude of legal challenges, encompassing privacy concerns and intellectual property protection. It thus becomes crucial for them to safeguard their creations through effective intellectual property laws. What is copyright protection?

Copyright 52

Copyright Intellectual Property Ownership Intellectual Property Law 52

IPilogue

JUNE 14, 2022

At the heart of Taylor’s decision was an often overlooked but significant legal distinction in the copyright law governing the music industry. All music can be subdivided into three categories of copyright: lyrical, compositional, and sound.

Music 120

Music Contracts Ownership Licensing 120

IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Publicity rights have attracted considerable recognition in the field of intellectual property rights. Publicity, such as character, reputation and personal brand, will be protected under various statutes, such as the Copyright Act 1957 and the Trade Marks Act 1999.

Intellectual Property 97

Intellectual Property Privacy Branding Brands 97

TorrentFreak

MAY 13, 2022

Russia’s Intellectual Property Crisis. While Russia is still trading with select countries, those that have imposed sanctions (‘enemy’ or ‘hostile’ countries, says Russia) are key suppliers of entertainment media, software, and other types of intellectual property.

Licensing 142

Licensing Cinema Music Intellectual Property 142

Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

On 31 October and 1 November 2022, the Department of Law of the University of Cyprus, together with Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (Pisa) and the H2020 project reCreating Europe will host the conference “Rethinking copyright flexibilities”. For more information on program and venue, visit [link]. by Alexander Puutio. €

Copyright 52

Copyright Copyright Law Intellectual Property Contracts 52

LexBlog IP

MAY 4, 2022

Since its establishment, GEA has claimed to be entitled to collect the above equitable remuneration not only for its members (ie, rights holders represented by it) but also on behalf of producers, performers, and musicians who are not represented by it on the basis of a contract or relevant mandate.

Contracts 52

Contracts Music Related Rights Television 52

The IPKat

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Can a work entirely created by a machine be protected by copyright? Such a conclusion is also consistent with the majority of responses that the USPTO received in its consultation on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Policy. First, held the Board, a machine cannot enter into any binding legal contract.

Copyright 145

Copyright Artistic Work Copyright Law Contracts 145

IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

By transferring rights to the cash flows resulting from these assets or by pledging intellectual property rights , finance can be obtained. As an alternative, a company’s intellectual property may serve as a gauge of its worth and aid in funding choices. Introduction. Image Source: Istock].

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IP Intellectual Property Business Government 52

Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

There is a significant push at this week’s meetings of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights to approve a Diplomatic Conference on a Broadcasting Organizations Treaty that is not strictly limited to combating unlawful interception of traditional broadcast signals.

Public Domain 62

Public Domain Contracts Copyright Licensing 62

The IPKat

JANUARY 18, 2023

In particular, it stands out a concept which is frequently neglected when NFTs are explained: the link to the image, i.e., the artwork, is not contained in the smart contract (the piece of software written in Solidity programming language which generates an NFT) but in a JSON file (“JavaScript Object Notation”) which contains the NFT’s metadata.

Artwork 82

Artwork Contracts False Advertising Art 82

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Meme Culture Meets Copyright Law: A Guide for Businesses & Creators Memes, often humorous media fragments that spread rapidly through online sharing, are a global phenomenon that have made their way into mainstream culture. Are Memes Dangerous? by Melanie Lane Are Memes Dangerous? Proceed with caution! Warner Bros. Warner Bros.

Fair Use 52

Fair Use Intellectual Property Settlement Business 52

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Many, if not all, the readers of this blog will have sincere admiration for the academic world of intellectual property. The conference was attended by Italy's most authoritative professors who are experts in intellectual property and copyright law in particular, who gave a number of memories of Prof.

Reporting 82

Reporting Copyright Intellectual Property Artistic Work 82

The IPKat

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

COPYRIGHT There's something new in the UK when it comes to laws for equitable remuneration for streaming, contract adjustment and right of revocation and transparency. Our SpecialKat Hayleigh Bosher gave us an overview of the UK Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) Calboli and M. Montagnani, OUP, 912 pp.),

Publishing 76

Publishing Intellectual Property Reporting Contracts 76

Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In August 2022, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation published a study on EU copyright and related rights and access to and reuse of scientific publications, including open access. Current EU copyright framework. Recommendations.

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Copyright Ownership Journalism Publishing 106

The IPKat

DECEMBER 6, 2021

CIPLITEC | Center for Intellectual Property Law, Information and Technology Copyright 2030 – “ The Future of the Creative Ecosystem in Europe ” (9 December 2021) CIPLITEC's interdisciplinary group of leading academics is organizing an online event on 9 December 2021 from 17:30 to 19:30 (CET).

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Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Law IP Copyright Law 67

The IPKat

JUNE 26, 2022

The event is designed to encourage interactive discussions among participants through panel debates, with each of them covering 4 or 5 key topics related to each specific sector. , and Copyright in Graffiti and Street Art). The website of the event contains information about the programme and registration.

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Intellectual Property IP Registration Copyright 117