Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

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”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

Beyond Borders: Accessing Top-Quality Legal Services for Intellectual Property Protection @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6434ddeeda7ab5469{display: For most intellectual property questions, your attorney can be located anywhere in the United States.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Mask work is a type of intellectual property protection designed to protect layout designs (topographies) of integrated circuits. The SCPA legally protects layouts of integrated circuits upon registration, making them illegal to copy without permission. Registration of a Mask Work. source code) under copyright law.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 30, 2024

The preceding decision, which concerns a pivotal moment in the intersection of technology and law, establishes a legal standard that forbids the application of the customary legal safeguards bestowed upon human-created intellectual property in the case of AI-generated artwork.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Copyright Creeping into Costumes. In general, any clothing, including costumes, is not protected by copyright laws. In Canada, under section 64(2) of the Copyright Act , it is not an infringement of copyright to reproduce the design of a “useful article”, so long as more than 50 copies are made.

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Kashishipr

JULY 14, 2021

Like any other asset, the question of protecting recipes and corresponding assets through the application of Intellectual Property (IP) laws has gained momentum. Copyright and Recipes. The protection of a recipe under the IP system is nothing short of a challenge. For more visit: [link].

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Kashishipr

MAY 25, 2021

Due to creative and original use of expressions, blogs are deemed to be counted as private property for which Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) can be sought. The protection under copyright is instantaneous and immediate to the works being created, and therefore, it is not necessary to have such rights registered.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

Big data is a relatively new concept that has created a greater conundrum in the realm of Intellectual Property (IP) laws. Copyright comes into the picture since the law safeguards the computer software and programs that are used to collect and analyze big data. What is Big Data? For more visit: [link].

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

What is an intellectual property right? Intellectual property (IP) can seem abstract. At its core, intellectual property is a legal right. Failure to renew a trademark registration can lead to a canceled registration, but the owner may still have common law rights by continually using the mark.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Such works qualify as ‘computer generated works’ under the Indian Copyright Act. For such works, copyright law confers authorship to the “person who causes the work to be created”. This copyright office granted registration in this case. The basis of grant of registration is not clear. A worrisome paradox.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Intellectual Property Protection over an API. There has been a long-standing debate about the different modes of safeguarding an API through the laws on patents, copyright, and trade secrets. Copyright and APIs. Google , the Federal Circuit Court held that the Java API in question was copyrightable.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Understanding Mask Work Mask work is a type of intellectual property protection designed to protect layout designs (topographies) of integrated circuits. The SCPA legally protects layouts of integrated circuits upon registration, making them illegal to copy without permission. source code) under copyright law.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Under the Indian Copyright Act , such works are classified as “computer generated works”. Copyright law grants authorship to the “person who causes the work to be created” for such works. The Indian Copyright Office similarly provides no policy guidance on whether only humans can be deemed writers. A troubling dilemma.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

A common issue among digital influencers is whether the content they generate is protected by intellectual property rights. Types of Intellectual Property Rights applicable to Digital Influencers. Copyright is applied to fresh and unique work as soon as it is created. Yes, the answer is yes! Trademarks.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Intellectual property stands as a tribute to such endeavors, with copyright emerging as a unique category within this realm. Copyright, defined as the exclusive right granted to the creator for their intellectual labor, holds significance in the legal domain. What is Registered Copyright?

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IPilogue

MARCH 21, 2022

Nikita Munjal is an IP Innovation Clinic Fellow, a Student Editor with the Intellectual Property Journal, and a third-year JD/MBA Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. Theoretically, granting registration imparts onto the AI “author” the same rights and remedies that a human author would receive under the Act.

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IPilogue

JULY 9, 2021

Professor David Vaver is a Member of IP Osgoode’s Advisory Board and a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Osgoode Hall Law School. . 2] One may accept (i) without accepting (ii), and indeed in Canada the rule for IP assignments is “buyer beware,” following English law. [3] v Hologic, Inc., 594 US (2021).

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Are NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) Considered Intellectual Property? In short, the name of a non fungible token project as well as the name of the linked digital file can be considered intellectual property, and the original owner of the NFT has the exclusive right to transfer IP rights to the new owner if they choose to do so.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

Copyright Registration in India ensures legal protection to the creators of original works. Copyright is a kind of intellectual property right which grants exclusive rights to the creator of the original work. In India, the protection of copyright is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Welcome to the first trimester of the 2023 round up of EU copyright law! In this edition, we report on an AG Opinion that came out late in 2022 and update you on what has happened in the first trimester of 2023 in EU copyright law.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A comprehensive guide to intellectual property and legal protections for software technology. When considering how to secure your software product from potential theft or infringement, it is essential to understand the key forms of legal protection offered under Intellectual Property (IP) law.

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The IPKat

APRIL 30, 2024

Should the EU unify copyright laws? The session started with the highly disputed topic of copyright unification with Prof. see Katpost here ) When finally addressing the question, "Should the EU unify copyright laws?" the PermaKat stated loud and clear, and I quote: “The short answer is: yes!

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

APRIL 12, 2023

Copyright Office (USCO) launched a new AI Initiative to examine the copyright law and policy issues raised by artificial intelligence (AI), including the scope of copyright in works generated using AI tools and using copyrighted materials in AI training. On March 16, 2023, the U.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JANUARY 19, 2024

In a recent legal action, photographer Ivan Radic has filed suit against AllCity Adjusting LLC and Zor Development LLC for allegedly infringing upon his intellectual property rights. He has accused the defendants of unauthorized use and distribution of his copyrighted work.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

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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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

Estelle Derclaye, will welcome Lord Justice Arnold of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales as keynote speaker, while numerous leading voices from the academic community with IP law expertise will be brought together and contribute to the discussion. Registration is now open. More from our authors: Law of Raw Data.

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The IPKat

MARCH 6, 2023

For more details and registration, click here. Calls and opportunities Planting seeds for the future of intellectual property law – A conference in honour of Margaret Llewelyn The Sheffield Institute for Corporate and Commercial Law (SICCL) will be hosting an Intellectual Property Law Conference in honour of Margaret Llewelyn on June 8-9.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Trier The IPKat’s friends at the Academy of European Law (ERA) in Trier, Germany are always busy organizing new conferences and events. Among the IP-focused ones, ERA's Autumn calendar features 3 conferences for which IPKat readers can register by claiming a 25% discount in the registration fee by using the VIP code ERA2021IPKAT at checkout.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 10, 2023

More information and registration details are available here. GIs Workshop The Institute for Information Law at the University of Amsterdam is organising a seminar on the new legislation on geographical indications (GIs). More information, including registration details and the programme can be found here.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 26, 2023

Copyright Office originally granted copyright registration to a comic book titled “Zarya of the Dawn.” copyright office for registration. Copyright Office’s original review and subsequent findings Ms. was copyrightable. PatentNext Takeaway: The U.S. In her application, Ms.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 18, 2021

Intellectual property law includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is an important consideration for any new business. This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs.

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IPilogue

MARCH 29, 2023

Katie Graham is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. However, Canadian courts claim that “[c]learly a human author is required to create an original work for copyright purposes” (para 88). How will this apply in Canada?

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

AI-Generated Art: Where Artistry Meets Algorithms Before diving into the intricacies of copyright registration /ownership, let’s set the stage by understanding the birth of AI-generated art. To delve deeper into the question of ownership, we need to grasp the traditional concept of copyright.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 25, 2021

A critical issue to be addressed is whether these limited-edition products can get protection under Intellectual Property (IP) law, just as regular products do, and if yes, then which is the most appropriate form of IP Protection ? Protection for Limited Edition Products under Trademark Law. For more visit: [link].

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The IPKat

MARCH 28, 2022

Events IFIM, "Shaping the Digital Services Act: What impact on intellectual property?", Further information about the event and registration are available here. European Blockchain Center and IT University of Copenhagen, Blockchain and IP Law – A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?, Registration is open and can be made here.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

In analogizing semiconductor chips to traditional areas of copyright law, the legislative history notes that, just as a plagiarist who copies only one chapter of a book may be held liable for infringement, a person may be liable for copying a part of a mask work if it is a qualitatively important portion that results in substantial similarity.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In Colombia, the copyright registration agency, National Direction of Authors, has the authority to determine, on a case-by-case basis, if a particular creation complies with the requirements to be awarded the protection set forth by copyright regulations.

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