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The USPTO and USCO Delivered a Report to Congress on IP Issues with NFTs – Maintains Existing IP Regime

Intellectual Property Law Blog

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). NFTs may offer opportunities for U.S. resale royalties).

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Copyright Laws & Trademark Infringement for NFTs

Traverse Legal Blog

Whether you are looking to make your own non fungible token to sell or you’re looking to buy an NFT as an investment, you need to be aware of copyright and trademark laws that might apply to your NFT. Trademark rights can be even more confusing to navigate in the world of NFTs. Copyrighting vs Trademarking NFTs.

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Dilution of Fictional Characters: A Remedy to Trademark Infringement

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction In the conventional sense, trademark law requires the mark to essentially be a word or a logo. However, there have been significant advancements in the interpretations of trademark law over the years, with one such advancement being protection of fictional characters under trademark law.

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Call for Nominations for IPLAC Creator of the Year

Chicago IP

The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) Creator of the Year Committee is seeking nominations for its 2022 Creator of the Year Award. Trademark Law: A powerful branding program that combines a strong trademark or service mark and a memorable advertising and marketing campaign.

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Can Celebrity Catchphrases be Intellectually Protected?

IIPRD

ii] American media personality Paris Hilton used her now trademarked catchphrase “That’s Hot” in reality TV show The Simple Life routinely. She trademarked the term in February 2007, and since then, it has become her “signature catchphrase.” for using her trademarked phrase in their cards, thereby infringing on her rights.

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Book Review: Intellectual Property and the Design of Nature

The IPKat

But don’t stop reading if your passion lies along other branches of IP law, because this volume has plenty to say about copyright, trademarks, and more. Theme 4: Nature as Subject Matter The final two chapters discuss how IP law has consistently been faced with the challenges of dealing with nature-based subject matter.

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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. We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book.