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Decoding Intellectual Property Law for Video Game Developers

JD Supra Law

Video games are the ultimate interactive experience in intellectual property (“IP”), combining overlapping layers of copyrights, trademarks, licenses, “work made for hire” contracts, and publicity rights, all of which require careful consideration by a game developer to avoid legal issues and prepare the game for distribution.

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The USPTO and USCO Delivered a Report to Congress on IP Issues with NFTs – Maintains Existing IP Regime

Intellectual Property Law Blog

The Report looked at: i) current and future applications of non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”); ii) how intellectual property laws apply to NFTs and assets associated with NFTs; iii) intellectual property-related challenges arising from the use of NFTs; and iv) potential ways to use NFTs to secure and manage intellectual property rights.

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AI Technology – Governance and Risk Management: Why Your Employee Policies and Third-Party Contracts Should be Updated

Intellectual Property Law Blog

Use of AI technology can impact your rights and liabilities in ways that may not even occur to you. And whether you are aware of it or not, your employees and vendors may be using generative AI tools in the performance of their duties in ways that can significantly impact you.

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ERA IP-focused events and courses return with 25% discount for IPKat readers

The IPKat

Over the next few months, the following will take place and IPKat readers will have an opportunity to enroll with a 25% discount in the registration fees: Summer Course on European Intellectual Property Law Trier, 1-5 July 2024 This course will provide a thorough introduction to European intellectual property law.

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The Supreme Court of Canada May Hold Your Silence as Dishonesty in Contract Performance

Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

Zollinger, 2020 SCC 45 This case is applicable to all types of contracts including those involving Intellectual Property. The duty of honest performance requires that parties must not lie or otherwise knowingly mislead each other about matters directly linked to the performance of a contract. Hrynew, 2014 SCC 71.

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Congratulations to Bonnie Hassanzadeh on Receiving the IP Osgoode David Vaver Medal for Excellence in Intellectual Property!

IPilogue

Vaver’s influence on intellectual property law, is an original piece of artwork created by Toronto-based artist,? IP Osgoode awards the medal yearly to an Osgoode student in the graduating class who merits special recognition for outstanding achievements in the area of intellectual property law.

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[Sponsored] CIIPC, NLU Delhi Invites Applications for the Position of Research Programme Coordinator (Apply by August 12)

SpicyIP

Expected Skills Specialised knowledge of intellectual property law and other allied areas of law (viz., competition law, technology law, international IP law etc.) The contract may be terminated by providing a 15 day notice from either side. No additional benefits/perks will be provided.