The IPKat

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Seun Lari-Williams , PhD researcher in the fields of copyright and dispute system design at the University of Antwerp, regarding Nigeria's Copyright Act 2022 (which came into effect in 2023) and its constitutional reference to copyright as movable property.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 13, 2024

Besides having access to their financial rights, creators frequently have moral rights, such as the ability to claim attribution (identification as the creator) and the right to maintain the integrity of their creations. A linguistic model lacks the kind of human imagination required to develop logos or designs.

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Copyright Intellectual Property Ownership Technology 86

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The law governing the regime of copyright in India is the Copyright Act of 1957. The laws extend their protection to the expressed ideas of the creativity of the author by providing recognition to the rights of exclusivity in terms of creation and enforcing such rights through effective mechanisms.

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The IPKat

MAY 22, 2023

With the sudden popularity and accessibility of AI systems such as Open AI’s ChatGPT, there has been a lot of attention regarding the regulation and governance of the industry. The government did then appear to backtrack in February, with science minister George Freeman saying it would not take the exception forward.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 1, 2022

Corporate giants like Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, on the other hand, blatantly and unfairly used in their clothing collection the exact patterns and designs that are unique to the Maasai community. Section 21(2) (c) of the Act confers the right not to have TK and cultural expressions subject to derogatory treatment.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 29, 2023

The issues pertaining to the rights of VTubers encompass rights to the design of the character, the privacy of the individual, licensing and taking inspiration from an existing character. 5] The content creator reached out to the artist for a commissioned artwork which is a unique character design. 6] Stuart D.

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SpicyIP

JULY 23, 2023

In this literature review cum blogpost, Yashna Walia looks through the various government policy documents on AI to see what they have to say about IP. of the PCT Regulations, the designated office is required to reinstate rights in respect of the International Application.

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Art Law Journal

AUGUST 18, 2022

For example, California has special laws designed to limit paparazzi photographs, thanks to its high number of celebrity residents. GOVERNING LAW. One of the most frequently asked questions intellectual property lawyers hear from members of the art community is, “When should I use a model release form, and what should it say?”

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The IPKat

JANUARY 24, 2023

In the EU the very concept of an ‘orphan work’ and limitations on economic rights are envisaged in the EU Orphan Works Directive [Katposts here ] which Ukraine implements. The new law provides that a special procedure for recognition and loss of the orphan work status lies with the Ukrainian government. No moral rights apply to CGOs.

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Garrigues Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

Design, functionality, technique and, at times, good taste, come into play to achieve a result that comprises all of these in one: the building. You have created the structure, drawn up the plans, gone over the layout and its design in minute detail, and after much effort and numerous battles, it is finally built.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2024

Introduction The Intellectual property laws are designed in such a way that not only reward the creator of his intellectual creation thereby incentivising other creators for further innovation, while balancing the rights of the creator with the right of the society to access information or knowledge. Zafar Mahfooz Nomani, 2023).

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The Court noted that the Patents Act is specifically designed to deal with matters concerning allegations of unreasonable conditions in licence agreements, abuse of one’s status as a patentee, the necessary inquiry into these allegations, and eventually the relief that can be granted. Controller of Patents & Designs Patent Office Mumbai.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Interesting right? Let’s give you some insights as to What constitutes such infringement, what can be done against this, and the relevant laws governing such situations . PERSONALITY RIGHTS In this day and age of endorsement deals and tabloid speculations, it is crucial for celebrities to protect their rights and reputations.

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The IPKat

MAY 25, 2022

In her role she had access to some Mulberry designs before their launch, and consequently the company required her to sign confidentiality and copyright agreements which required the assignment of copyright in any works or designs made arising from her employment and which related to Mulberry’s business.

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Copyright Moral Rights Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Law 94

43(B)log

APRIL 7, 2023

DSA: they’re designer, adjudicator, rights protector, systemic risk avoider—much more detailed, rule-oriented role if they choose DSA path. Governments might also find much to envy in DSA. In EU, they get the safe harbor no matter what, and they decide terms of service, details of implementation, make removal decisions.

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