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Protecting Application Programming Interfaces (API) Through Intellectual Property Laws

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Accolade case, wherein Accolade had copied Sega’s API code. Courts often find the rationale behind infringing use to be counted as fair or not by considering the following points: Is the infringing copy transformative and for non-profit use or not? An example of this is the Sega v. Conclusion. For more visit: [link].

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A Seller’s Guide to Navigating Intellectual Property Law on Amazon

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To legally put their own trademark on a product originally made by a third party, the seller should first obtain permission from the third party in writing. Registering trademarks with the U.S. A common pitfall for Amazon sellers is copying and pasting content from other websites or products (e.g.,

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Similar & Identical Trademarks in India – How to Identify Them Well?

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It is imperative to have Registered Trademarks in place to have one’s business stand out in the market and create a significant brand value. In India, trademarks are registered, protected, and enforced under the Trademarks Act of 1999 (referred to as the ‘Act’ further in this article).

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Bombay High Court Rules that Copyright Registration of a Label is not Compulsory

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According to NTC, the SSPL label mark was only a registered trademark, and therefore, it couldn’t be used as an artistic work. It further added that an individual could either own a registered trademark or copyright but not both. It also mentioned that their copyright assignment wasn’t valid.

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Overview of Trademark Opposition in India

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Therefore, it would be wise to state that any aggrieved third party can raise opposition against the registration of a proposed trademark. Grounds for Trademark Opposition in India. The notice of opposition should include the trademark application details, the opposing party details, and valid grounds of opposition.

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Protection of Nonfungible Tokens in Indonesia

IP and Legal Filings

Intellectual property rights are a key consideration when it comes to NFTs because they contain art, music, videos, pictures, and other creations. Provisions of intellectual property law will be applicable to NFTs. cross-border transfer of personal data. storage of electronic data overseas. data retention.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

Unfortunately, Intellectual Property law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which type of Intellectual Property (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work. Which Type of Intellectual Property Law Is Right for You. Your Copy-Rights.