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Book review: Guidebook to Intellectual Property + discount code

The IPKat

This is a review of Guidebook to Intellectual Property (seventh edition) authored by Sir Robin Jacob (8 New Square and UCL, Matthew Fisher (UCL) and Lynne Chave (UCL). Kat approved This book is aimed at those who are new to the subject of intellectual property.

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ARIPO Member States adopt the Kampala Protocol on Voluntary Registration of Copyright and Related Rights

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Late last month (August), the Kampala Protocol on voluntary registration of copyright and related rights within the framework of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) was adopted at a Diplomatic Conference held in Kampala, Uganda. This post presents some of the highlights of the Protocol.

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Role Of Intellectual Property Rights In The Era Of Quantum Technology

IIPRD

What kinds of IP related rights would apply to quantum computing technology? This article will provide the holistic view of the current framework of IP and its related rights and how would it balance the interests of innovators/stakeholders and the interest of public. UNDERSTANDING QUANTUM COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY.

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IPKat Book of the Year Awards 2023

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It is time to vote for your favourite intellectual property law books of 2023 in the annual IPKat Book of the Year Awards! The IPKat team continues to read and review as many brilliant IP books as possible, of which there are many, for the Kat community.

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IPKat Book of the Year Awards 2023 - reminder!

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Readers are reminded that they can vote for their favourite intellectual property law books of 2023 in the annual IPKat Book of the Year Awards! Votes must be made via email before 15th January 2024 as per the instructions below. You can check out the previous nominees and winners here.

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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

The IPKat

Copyright and Designs Chijioke Okorie outlined the developments in copyright law across the African continent throughout the year as part of the “Africa IP Highlights” series for 2023. Hayleigh Bosher reviewed the book Reforming Intellectual Property , edited by Gustavo Ghidini and Valeria Falce.

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Opinion of the European Copyright Society on certain selected aspects of Case C-227/23, Kwantum Nederland and Kwantum België

Kluwer Copyright Blog

The Berne Convention underscores the national treatment of foreign authors, allowing Union states to protect designs through various means. The Dutch Supreme Court seeks clarity on whether EU law mandates copyright limitation through reciprocity, especially concerning non-EU right holders. Any limitation must be clearly defined by law.