Velocity of Content

MARCH 16, 2023

As a person involved in copyright on a daily basis, I’ve observed a number of events and requests for comment over the last few years on the issue of whether artificial intelligence (AI) systems can be “authors” in the copyright sense (or inventors of patents). I speculated that this was an attempt to avoid a messy fair use dispute.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 2, 2023

In a registration decision issued February 21, 2023 regarding a comic book entitled “Zarya of the Dawn,” the Copyright Office explained that it would only issue a registration covering the compilation of images and text created by the human author. As it stands, under U.S.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents. Well, they’re right, I can apply, but registration surely won’t be granted. That doesn’t mean you’re in the clear for ownership and registration, however.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

” (For a comment, see here ) The DABUS team (the Artificial Inventor Project ) starting testing copyright law back in 2018, seeking to register with the US Copyright Office (USCO) A Recent Entrance to Paradise , an image created by DABUS. Registration was refused in August 2019, in line with previous US case law and guidance.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

A US court in Alexandria, Virginia has ruled that a computer using artificial intelligence cannot be recognized as an ‘inventor’ under US law, because only an individual can be an inventor. Madhya Pradesh High Court in M/s Mold Tek Packing Ltd. Delhi High Court in Dassault Systems v. News from around the World.

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More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 27, 2021

Only the copyright owner has the right to make copies, distribute copies, perform, display, or make derivative works of the copyrighted work. If the Mona Lisa were still under copyright, copying it directly would be an infringement, but anyone could paint a slightly smiling woman in black. But in the U.S.,

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As recently in 2022 Hermès, a fashion house sued Manson an NFT (non-fungible token) creator for trademark infringement who marketed a digital asset called “Metabirkins”, which was a digital copy of a bag created by Hermès, which sold at many high prices. This can a lesson for the companies interested in the metaverse. Liden Research, Inc. ,

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period. Startups can secure copyrights to prevent unauthorized copying or distribution of their creative works.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 17, 2024

Ideally, it is the responsibility of the Patent Office to check that every applicant wishing to obtain a patent registration is complying with the mandated rules and procedural formalities, and in case there are any lapses, the office must take appropriate measures. The second opponent also mentioned in Page No.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 9, 2022

Such contributions save a lot of time and effort of millions of other inventors and innovators who put their best foot forward to build greater and better things on top of the said technologies. It not only helps such innovators and inventors in sustaining financially but encourages them to continue contributing to the open-source community.

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IP Spotlight

APRIL 1, 2020

Copyright Office has extended certain registration timing requirements that typically must be followed in order to seek statutory damages in an infringement claim. Patent and trademark applicants and registrants should exercise caution before relying on the USPTO’s extended deadlines under the CARES Act. Copyright extensions.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 4, 2022

The purpose of intellectual property law is to provide a legal framework to protect these creations from being copied or stolen. These rights give the owner exclusive control over their creation, and allow them to take legal action against anyone who tries to steal or copy it without permission.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Patents Act of 1970 focuses on patents, granting exclusive rights to inventors for new inventions or processes. These actions include reproducing, distributing, publicly performing, adapting, translating, making derivative works, creating copies of films or sound recordings, and communicating the work to the public.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 8, 2023

This means that a copyrighted work can not be copied or appropriated by others without the creator’s consent. Furthermore, the true inventor is in control of the work’s public display or performance. Copyright is the inherent right of a creator, artist, composer or another creator to prevent the use of their work.

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Garrigues Blog

JANUARY 12, 2022

In addition, a third party’s use of an invention before its registration by another is also relevant to assess patent infringement. This is, before the date the patent application was filed or before the priority date of a prior registration claimed in that application. 201/2012, of 28 May 2012 ). 65/2001, of January 31, 2001 ).

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Corsearch

AUGUST 24, 2023

Counterfeits Counterfeiting is a specific type of trademark infringement where exact copies of registered trademarks on products are used to deceive customers into believing they are buying from the original brand. If someone uses your mark without authorization, it constitutes trademark infringement.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

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. A distributed ledger showing the first inventor, an authorized licensee, etc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

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. A distributed ledger showing the first inventor, an authorized licensee, etc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

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. A distributed ledger showing the first inventor, an authorized licensee, etc.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In addition, copyright protection allows registrants the ability to withhold proprietary code from the public, which may be an essential part of a software’s competitive advantage. First Come, First Served: The US patent system will only award a Patent on an idea or invention to the first inventor who files a patent application.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

The act is built on a first-to-file, first-to-get approach, which means that the inventor or developer of a design should file a registration application as soon as possible to prevent others from claiming rights to that design. For a limited period, this Act granted the inventors the exclusive right to make and sell their designs.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 8, 2021

It observed that if the common inventor, who was in the best position to know the technical advancement between the patents, has not described them differently, AstraZeneca’s arguments cannot be accepted at a prima facie stage. Other News from Around the World.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

Copyright Office has published “ Copyright Registration Guidance: Works Containing Material Generated by Artificial Intelligence ,” which provides that “[i]n the Office’s view, it is well-established that copyright can protect only material that is the product of human creativity. For example, the U.S. ” 35 U.S.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 5, 2022

We will start with patents and copyrights because they have constitutional grounding in Article 1, Section 8 : [The Congress shall have power t]o promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries. Henry , 12 F.Cas.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 24, 2021

With China emerging as a global tech giant in the world, it has become a favorite destination for the inventor to seek protection for their invention. The timing for registration can vary from 12-15 months. This copy needs to be submitted at the time of filing or within three months from the date of filing.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Me-too products may be better off with simply trademark registration. Copyright registration might be an option if your product contains sufficiently original features that are nonfunctional. If an inventor is at least 65 years old, a petition to make special can be filed without any government fees. Invest in patents wisely.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Thereafter, the RO keeps one copy of the international application for record purposes with the name “Home copy”. A copy is sent to the International Bureau of WIPO with the name “record copy”. Name, address and nationality of the applicant or the inventor. Documents required for PCT filing in India.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

” [1] The best part about a copyright is that its registration is typically inexpensive and straightforward. In the event that infringement occurs, a designer must show that the infringer copied the designers copyrighted work. [5]

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

1] The best part about a copyright is that its registration is typically inexpensive and straightforward. In the event that infringement occurs, a designer must show that the infringer copied the designers copyrighted work. [5]

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IIPRD

MAY 4, 2023

Introduction A “patent” is a right granted by a state to an inventor for a fixed period i.e., 20 years in India in exchange for the disclosure of the invention. Moreover, the medical devices also favour design registration for their unique, innovative designs and copyright registration if have a software associated with the device.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Since blockchain plays a pivotal role in the crypto market, several inventors have attempted to legally protect the various components of blockchain technology using patents. However, the UK and Spain Patents and Trademark office granted trademark protection to the ‘Bitcoin’ mark and its logo (Registration number: M4046141).

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The Plaintiff has registrations over the marks ‘Purva’, ‘Purvankara’. It is worth noting that the above order was passed, despite the Defendant’s plea that it has not received any copy of the Plaint and other documents. Opposition filed against a patent application which claims AI to be the inventor.

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