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

Kluwer Copyright Blog

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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Is your original work automatically protected by copyright?

Intepat

As the name suggests, copyright means the right to copy. There are several chances for competitors to access and claim ownership of the original work. The registration certificate will give you a stronger position in court in terms of ownership of the copyright. The creator can use it as prima facie evidence and claim damages.

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What is Protected by Copyright? Why Register Copyright?

Intepat

As the name suggests, copyright means the right to copy, which signifies that only the creator of the work has the right to use it. A creator may find several competitors once he succeeds in his work, and there are several chances for competitors to access and claim ownership of the original work. Inaccessible to competitors.

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Copyright Registration in India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Prima facie Evidence: In legal proceedings for copyright infringement, the registration certificate serves as evidence in a court of law for prove the ownership of original work. After the expiration of the copyright term, the work enters the public domain, and anyone can use it without seeking permission.

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“No one can own the law” – United States confirms copyright protection does not extend to works of legislators or judges

IP Whiteboard

Public Resource Org ( PRO ), a non-profit organisation that facilitates public access to government records and legal materials, distributed for free and without authorisation, copies of the OCGA and its annotations. PRO counterclaimed seeking declaratory judgment that the entire OCGA was in the public domain.

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance. to various entities dealing with the same.

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance. to various entities dealing with the same.