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When is an IP agreement between a university and a student inventor unfair?

The IPKat

In this 650-paragraph judgement , the court ruled that students can in certain situations be “consumers” vis a vis the university under the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulation 1999/2083) (UTCCR). In Oct 2013, Mr. Jing commenced his DPhil studies (PhD equivalent), signing a contract which included the University’s IP Provisions.

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OM Weekly Digest 06/02/22

Olartemoure Blog

The above allows for the protection of trademarks currently being used in contract manufacturing or that are used by companies engaged in export activities in any of the member countries of the Andean Community. Exportation is performed within market conditions according to quantity and modality corresponding to the nature of the product.

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting: An Overview of the Proposed Federal NIL Bill

LexBlog IP

This proposed federal NIL bill outlines several key provisions designed to address the current challenges and concerns in collegiate NIL, including: Safeguarding student-athletes who have entered into NIL agreements from retaliation by institutions of higher education. Preempting existing state laws.

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Copyright-A Bane For The Students Or A Boon For Copyright Owners?

IP and Legal Filings

Section 33(3) of the Indian Contract Act 1957 provides for the registration of copyright societies to perform the business of giving licenses in respect of any work in which copyright subsists. Along a similar line, the USA also offers blanket licensing through the national RRO (Reproduction Rights Organization). Way Forward.

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Connecticut’s Privacy Law Signed by Governor

LexBlog IP

The law does not apply to nonprofits, state and local governments, higher education institutions, or national securities associations registered under the Securities Exchange Act.

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A Novel Dataset Measuring Change in Copyright Exceptions

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Protection Against Supremacy of Contracts. Supremacy Of Contracts. further details in the paper): Exceptions related to ICT technologies tend to be stronger (on average) in countries with larger ICT sectors, and exceptions for educational uses are stronger in countries with higher educational attainments.

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Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher

LexBlog IP

Fisher was a leading activist, attorney and educator who fought to become the first African American student admitted to the Oklahoma University College of Law in 1949. Fisher’s landmark case opened higher education to African American students in the state of Oklahoma and helped pave the way for desegregation in the United States.