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[Guest post] Ownership of IP rights by DAOs – the future is nigh?

The IPKat

Here's what Marianna writes: Ownership of IP rights by DAOs – the future is nigh? Ownership of IP In a recent curious example, Spice DAO paid $3 million for an original 1975 copy of the Dune bible by Alejandro Jodorowsky. Such ownership sometimes arises “automatically” when a work has been created in the course of employment.

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Why Should You Patent Your Invention?

Intepat

A patent is a form of intellectual property right granted to an invention. It gives the inventor or patent owner exclusive rights and prevents others from manufacturing, selling, or marketing the invention. Usually, the patent stands valid for 20 years from the date of application. Why should I patent my invention?

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Patent vs. Trade Secrets: Making the Right Choice

Intepat

Two key methods for the same are patents and trade secrets, offering different approaches, advantages, and risks. Patents offer strong legal protection but come with high costs and public disclosure. To qualify for a patent, an invention must be novel, non-obvious, and useful.

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The Legacy of A.B. Dick and Motion Picture Patents: How these 100+ Year Old Ruling Reshaped Patent Law

Patently-O

as a major turning point in American patent and antitrust law. The Court’s 4-3 decision favored the patentee and allowed the patent owner to place restrictions on the use of its patented product even after sale. Just a few years later, the Supreme Court reversed course in Motion Picture Patents Co.

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Principals Moritz Ammelburg and Peter Fasse Author Managing IP Article “Coordinating Patent Prosecution in the U.S. and Europe”

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

Moritz Ammelburg and Peter Fasse examine the patentability requirements and prosecution schemes in the US and Europe and how applicants can prepare applications that will best serve their needs in both jurisdictions. PDF copy available. can significantly complicate the coordination of a global patent strategy.

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Does the Court of Appeal's 2:1 split in Thaler underline the need for legislative review?

The IPKat

The AmeriKat instructing her computer overlord to come up with an invention which turns household objects into tuna Can machines be inventors? The US, the European Patent Office, and Australia all have considered this question. For his patent applications Dr Thaler replied ‘ by ownership of the creativity machine “DABUS” ’ ([6]).

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

These rights provide exclusive ownership and control over intangible assets, allowing creators to protect their innovations from unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution. Startups can secure copyrights to prevent unauthorized copying or distribution of their creative works. What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)?