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NFT Copyright License Rights: Due Diligence is Critical.

Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 17, 2021

There are open auctions, limited auctions, various flavors of ownership for the NFT, and sales of both digital and non-digital assets. An NFT is a Smart Contract, meaning that it embeds specific basic contract terms in the NFT metadata that goes onto the blockchain. Was that ownership transferred, and if so, to whom?

Due Diligence

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M&A Checklist — How to Prepare Your IP for the Legal Due Diligence Process

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

But any company preparing to sell within the next five years should consider the more common IP issues that arise during the legal due diligence process. 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.

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Ownership of Copyrights Patents and Trademarks are Created by Employees and Independent Contractors

IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

With no hidden atrocities the labor intended to be associated with the innovation should be given their due diligence and the public can to emanate from the same. This may be for a limited period and is only limited to publishing, rendering left of the ownership to the author.

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What Are The Conditions To Purchase A Property In The UAE?

LexBlog IP

JUNE 22, 2023

Ownership restrictions There also exists certain restrictions that must be considered while purchasing a property in the UAE. Freehold is the most superior form of property right as it allows for full ownership; whereas usufruct and musataha are more restrictive in nature allowing ownership for a limited time with some restrictions.

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Navigating Halal Financing for Residential and Commercial Transactions in Canada

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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NFTs: promisingly transformational, yet fraught with IP pitfalls – Part I

Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

Image by Tumisu via Pixabay Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are altering society’s notion of digital ‘ownership’ and redefining the common perspective on distribution of original works to consumers by introducing scarcity to the digital realm.

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Trade mark ownership: As easy as A-B-C?

LexBlog IP

MARCH 28, 2022

Trade mark ownership is an important consideration for any business. Unfortunately however, while seemingly obvious, the concept of ownership is sometimes overlooked and can be more complex than originally imagined. At this point, it may be too late! Let’s start with the legislation – a very good place to start.

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Thinking of Investing? What Are the Guidelines for Off-Plan Property Purchases in Dubai?

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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IP Licensing for Business Companies & Organizations – How to Do it Right?

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. Creating the IP Licensing Agreement.

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Methods of Commercializing Intellectual Property – Part I

Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

Keeping Records – Records form a valuable source when drafting patent applications and keeping records of one’s inventions help in proving the date and ownership of the said invention if and when needed. The ownership is not transferred. It can be understood as renting out one’s intellectual property.

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Fatal Mistakes Made By The ‘Bored Ape Yacht Club’ & ‘Crypto Punks’ NFT Projects

Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

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). Due diligence is critical. They require both chain of tile and a contract setting forth the seller and buyers’ essential contract terms.

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Buying An Off-Plan Property In The U.A.E? Learn The Procedures

LexBlog IP

MAY 11, 2023

The government of UAE has allocated certain designated areas in all the emirates that are specified for foreign ownership, which is generally known as “freehold” properties. Upon the completion of this step you will receive the initial contract of sale which will be issued by the Land Department of the concerned emirate.

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Trade Marks in the Virtual World: Is your Business Well Meta-Versed in Emerging Technology?

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For example, an application may specify ‘downloadable digital image files authenticated by [NFTs]’ in class 9 or ‘computer programming of smart contracts on a blockchain’ in class 42. The more specificity, the better. What does trade marking in the virtual world look like in practice?

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

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. Further, it would also simplify due diligence required for IP transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

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. Further, it would also simplify due diligence required for IP transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.

Technology

Technology Patent IP Invention

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

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. Further, it would also simplify due diligence required for IP transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.

Technology

Technology Patent IP Invention

Structuring the IP financial exchange

IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 21, 2021

The exchange works on the Unit License Right (ULR) contract. Such a contract is offered to the interested parties who want to purchase it which is open to all without discrimination. All information is available with the contract like the price set up and sold based on standardized technology unit.

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Things To Consider Before Hiring A Commercial Real Estate Attorney In The UAE

LexBlog IP

MAY 17, 2023

Some of the key aspects of the commercial real estate law in the UAE include regulations on ownership and registration of commercial properties, lease agreements, zoning and land use regulations, mortgages and other forms of financing, property management and dispute resolution mechanisms.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls on the Way to Decentralized Disney

Copyright Lately

MAY 6, 2022

NFTs were minted Money was advanced The underlying contracts Never got a glance Dreams of exploitation From Florida to France But no rights were acquired The kids don’t stand a chance. — “The Kids Don’t Stand a Chance, Aaron’s Version” ( with apologies to Vampire Weekend ). Definitely. You Own the NFT.

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U.S. Treasury Study Rejects Immediate Need for New Regulation of Art Market

LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2022

AML/CFT regime related to beneficial ownership, real estate, and investment advisers and nonfinancial gatekeepers before turning its attention to the high-value art market.” where due diligence requirements are rarely implemented and transactions occur without the interference of art market professionals. ” [23]. .”

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The Ninth Circuit Reaffirms the Discovery Rule for the Copyright Act’s Statute of Limitations — Starz v. MGM (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 25, 2022

Under the “discovery rule,” the limitations period begins to run when “the plaintiff discovers, or with due diligence should have discovered, the injury that forms the basis for the claim.” OK, that’s a clear breach of contract, but how is it copyright infringement? Petrella , 572 U.S. 17 U.S.C. § 201(d)(2). 204(a) ). (A

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Which VPN Providers Really Take Privacy Seriously in 2023?

TorrentFreak

JULY 23, 2023

All third-party services we use are bound by a contract with us to never use the information of our users for their own purposes and not to disclose the information to any third parties unrelated to the service. We perform proper due diligence to ensure that the partners are reliable. We do support dual-stack functionality.

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

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