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Types of Intellectual Property Contracts

Intepat

Intellectual property rights may be established, protected, or granted to another party by contracts or agreements. Considering that the subject matter is so complex, the law regarding contracts is usually handled by lawyers who specialize in it.

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Federal Circuit Reversal in Assignment Clause Case Highlights Importance of Contract Language in Intellectual Property Ownership

JD Supra Law

In a split opinion issued Tuesday, and based on language in an assignment clause of a contract, the Federal Circuit overturned a district court's summary judgment that Core Optical lacked standing to sue Nokia, Cisco, and ADVA for infringement. By: Womble Bond Dickinson

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Do You Own Your Social Media Account? Minding Your Intellectual Property Rights

JD Supra Law

Want to learn more about drafting, negotiating, and understanding intellectual property and technology contracts and have 10 minutes to spare? Grab your morning coffee or afternoon tea and dig into our Tech Contract Quick Bytes—small servings of technical contract insights prepared by our seasoned attorneys.

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Web 3.0 & the Transformation Of Intellectual Property Ownership

IIPRD

Furthermore, Intellectual property ownership, content ownership, and distribution are critical issues that must be addressed to avoid disputes. The article’s second section explains how Web3 and Blockchain will revolutionise intellectual property laws and the way forward. Picture Credit: istockphoto].

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Copyright Ownership: Exploring Employer-Employee Relationship

IP and Legal Filings

the ownership disputes in India and the U.K. The status quo of intellectual property rights of the employees working under an employer ahead of them is a sinking ship surrounded by Pirates. Here comes, the concepts of “Contract of service” and “Contract for service” or the “Work for hire” doctrine.

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Role of Intellectual Property in Entertainment Industry

IIPRD

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. The media and entertainment business has experienced exponential growth, making it imperative to comprehend the significance that intellectual property rights play in this domain.

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Tokenization, Ownership and Intellectual Property Rights

LexBlog IP

Blockchain-based transfers also make it easier to track ownership and automate the transfer of assets, leading to more liquidity, transparency, and accessibility. Transfer of Ownership Rights in the Underlying Asset. For example, physical objects are subject to ownership rights. Licensing of Intellectual Property Rights.