IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Electronic contracts, or “E-contracts,” in the present economy became ubiquitous due to the rapid development of the internet. Meaning Of An E-Contract. E-contracts are agreements made electronically instead of physical meetings between the parties involved in the transaction. Image Source: Shutterstock].

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

I originally intended to call this article Challenges For Structuring Interior Design Purchasing Fees and Mark-ups , but felt that might be too alarmist. I find a lot of designers tend to skew toward vague and general terms about how marks-ups are calculated and charged. Interior Design contracts cases rarely make headlines.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

One of them is ‘Design’ which is a composition of colors, shapes patterns, etc which add value and attraction to the product. Designs are advantageous assets that can be protected only if registered under the Designs Act, 2000. Website Designs. PROTECTION OF DESIGN. Picture Credit: Shutterstock].

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 16, 2021

In such a transaction, a user may reasonably believe he or she is simply signing up for a service without understanding that he or she is entering into a significant contractual relationship governed by wide-ranging terms of use. Reminder: courts sometimes demand that consumers click twice to form a contract. DoorDash, Inc.,

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Kashishipr

JUNE 1, 2022

For every business or brand owner at present, the design of a product has become a crucial concern, and why won’t it be, after all, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” ” The unique design of a product, such as that of Mini Cooper and Coca-Cola, forms brand identity. Infringement of Industrial Designs .

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LexBlog IP

JULY 14, 2022

A new collective bargaining agreement governing the use of SAG-AFTRA (the Union) performers in commercials has been reached between the Union and the Joint Policy Committee (JPC). The pricing structures set forth in the Commercials Contract under prior agreements have been a source of confusion for both signatories and talent.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 16, 2023

However, the new UPS also significantly affects existing European patents (EP) with designations in the 17 EU Member States participating in the UPS. Parties entering into patent transactions involving existing (or potential future) EPs should consider the impact of the UPS on their contracts and licences.

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Barry Sookman

MARCH 24, 2020

To consummate transactions and to otherwise engage in contractual activities, organizations have increasingly relied on electronic means of contracting using everything from webwraps and clickwraps (and hybrid variations of these forms of agreements) and electronic documents executed using electronic signatures. It has three parts.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

The copyright aspects of their position statement focus on the culumative protection of design and copyright. The copyright aspects of their position statement focus on the culumative protection of design and copyright. Stay tuned in the next weeks for a post looking at these issues in detail.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 31, 2022

by Marianna Ryan Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are a new type of quasi-corporate entities, existing with the use of blockchain and smart contracts. Although conceptually the same, DAOs vary significantly in their organisational structure, their code, goals, functions and governance.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Change in cultural and creative industries Mathieu Jaton (Director of Montreux Jazz Festival) – “ How new technologies and new medias will change the music business ” Anthony Masure (Head of the Art and Design Research Institute, HEAD – Genève (HES-SO)) – “Paying for culture or paying for artist?”

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BYU Copyright Blog

JANUARY 18, 2022

273 (the "District"), claiming that the District violated the longstanding copyright permissions agreement that governed the District's use of a hornet logo designed by Otto (the "Logo"). Otto claims that these uses infringe his registered copyright in the Logo and constitute a breach of contract and unjust enrichment.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 18, 2021

Much bigger pressures come from the 2019 Open data and public sector information directive , the 2020 proposal for a Data governance regulation , and the still to be announced proposal for a Data Act. Stage II: The Data Governance Act. The proposed Data governance act seeks to expand the scope of the Open data directive.

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The IPKat

APRIL 4, 2024

The disproportionate remuneration stemmed from contracts entered into with dominant players, especially in the music industry, and this has over time been a major source of worry for the South African government. The MITT and CRC found the Copyright Act to be inadequate in addressing the issues.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Apple rejected the Coronavirus Reporter app because it wasn’t associated with a government entity or medical institution; and it rejected the Bitcoin Lottery app due to its general ban on bitcoin apps. Contract Breach. Apple’s developer guidelines expressly say Apple can reject apps in its sole discretion. .”

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

” Prager, which makes misleading videos that appear designed to radicalize kids to the MAGA agenda, sued YouTube over its demonetization decisions, claiming that YouTube had engaged in biased content moderation. Prager tried a variety of contract-based workarounds to Section 230.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 8, 2023

California passed the California Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC) nominally to protect children’s privacy, but at the same time, the AADC requires businesses to do an age “assurance” of all their users, children and adults alike. In all likelihood, BIPA consent would require, at minimum, a two-click process to proceed.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Firstly, buyers must be aware of designated areas for foreign ownership, known as freehold properties, as per UAE laws. Legal Due Diligence: It is essential, involving verification with government authorities such as the Dubai Land Department or Real Estate Regulatory Agency. Such contracts are considered invalid.

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 13, 2022

The Colombian government has notified the World Intellectual Property Organization ( WIPO ) a declaration modifying the amounts of individual fee to be paid regarding Colombia according to Article 8.7 12/05/22 – Trademarks. of the Madrid Protocol. 12/05/22 – International Trade. 12/05/22 – International Trade.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 13, 2022

Sony, Universal, and Warner, for example, aren’t releasing new movies or music but existing contracts are being honored, meaning that older content is still licensed and legally available. That was widely misinterpreted in media reports as permission from the Russian government to pirate everything but that was not the case.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 11, 2022

Government regularly goes after copyright-infringing companies and individuals, both domestically and abroad. Last year, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit sided with the software company, concluding that the US Government is indeed liable. That doesn’t mean that there are no copyright issues within its own ranks.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Plaintiffs have attempted a wide range of common law, statutory, contract, and Constitutional claims, and courts have rejected those claims based on one or more of the following four grounds: Prima Facie Elements. In other words, the law simply wasn’t designed to redress the plaintiffs’ concerns. Section 230.

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The TTABlog

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The Board noted that the parties ignored conflict-of-laws principles, and so it "deemed their arguments as manifesting their assent that we may interpret the 2015 Contract as if it were governed by United States contract law principles." Jose Ramon Ortiz Monasterio DBA Jose Ramon , Opposition No.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 8, 2022

The complaint explains that Google changed the way it displays restaurant search results in 2019, confusing customers into ordering through Google-designed ordering buttons and pages, thereby robbing the restaurants of direct online orders.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 15, 2022

The businesses targeted in these raids include an interior design firm and a design and build company, but also companies in the manufacturing precision engineering and construction industries. These are substantial businesses winning lucrative contracts. Pirate Bridges and Cracked Roads.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

that allows a contracting party to limit the rights of a broadcasting organization from another contracting party when that contracting party provides fewer rights. Rather than a flexible duty to regulate of government, it mandates “Broadcasting organizations shall enjoy the right to prohibit.” Delete Article 8.

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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. Copyright © vs. Trademark ®.

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Michael Geist

JULY 13, 2022

Bill C-11, the government’s online streaming legislation, has caught the attention of the U.S. government, which raised it as a concern during a recent meeting between U.S. This Article does not apply to a subsidy or grant provided by a Party, including a government-supported loan, guarantee, or insurance. With the U.S.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Subscription-based contracts are common. The CMA is particularly concerned about contracts that auto-renew onto a subsequent contract of one year or more, where the CMA considers that consumers especially require protection to prevent them from being locked into an unwanted contract.

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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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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Bill has now been published , proposing new laws for equitable remuneration for streaming, contract adjustment, right of revocation and transparency. The Government response, published in September 2021, acknowledged a concern that the UK regulatory framework has not kept pace with the changes brought about by streaming.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This includes providing input on package or product designs and colorways and overseeing the production process. Thus, companies have a clear interest in ensuring that the freelancers they occasionally contract with are deemed independent contractors, not employees. According to California Labor Code section 3351.5(c)

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U.S. Department of Commerce

OCTOBER 30, 2023

billion in both private and government contracts and nearly $300 million in export transactions. Through this program, MBDA is investing $125 million to launch 43 business incubators and accelerators designed to help minority and other underserved entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. billion in capital, over $1.6

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

33/2008, governs the relationship between landlords and tenants in the Emirate of Dubai. 33/2008, establish a clear legal framework governing eviction in Dubai. All Lease Contracts related to Real Estate Property governed by this Law must be registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). Dubai Law No.

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Nelligan Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Reading Time: 4 minutes Ontario has now passed new legislation that imposes a contract on 55,000 education workers, relying on the notwithstanding clause to override constitutionally protected labour rights. On October 31, 2022, one day after the OSBCU issued their strike notice, the Ontario government tabled Bill 28.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Subscription-based contracts are common. They can become so-called ‘subscription-traps’ The CMA is particularly concerned about contracts that auto-renew onto a subsequent contract of one year or more, where the CMA considers that consumers especially require protection to prevent them from being locked into an unwanted contract.

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Michael Geist

MARCH 21, 2023

However, it still retained mandated document disclosures that should send a chill into companies, NGOs, and anyone else that engages in, or strategizes about, government legislation. But in this case, the Heritage committee is engaged in a fishing expedition based largely on opposition to government legislation.

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