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Tokenization of intellectual property for IP rights management

The IPKat

Consider the recent WIPO webinar , "Blockchain Whitepaper for IP Ecosystems", at which the view was expressed that the future of IP management rights could include a solution that utilizes tokens, and, in particular, non-fungible tokens. The process of creating a digital asset with a smart contract is called "minting".

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EUIPO on trade marks and designs in the metaverse

The IPKat

In this sense, the European Union Intellectual Property Office ( EUIPO ) published in June 2022 the practical approach taken for classification purposes (see IPKat post here ). Challenges involving designs in the metaverse were also addressed. The speakers were Kelly Bennett and Thom Clark from the Legal Department. see here ).

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Ping® Webinar: 5 Things Every Design Contract Needs

LexBlog IP

I want to give a big thanks to Houzz PRO for hosting this webinar. This program covered: –The five key problem areas in design contracts. –Rights & Remedies: what a designer can do if a client is not living up to his/her side of the deal.

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Webinar: Protecting Product Configurations, Packaging and Designs: What In House Counsel Needs to Know

Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

Because companies heavily invest in creating unique product designs and packaging that encourage brand association, business owners should also consider protecting those investments as intellectual property. Working with creative and marketing departments to employ design and marketing techniques that support IP protection.

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Webinar Recap! 2022 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review

Trading Secrets

In the second installment of the 2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys reviewed noteworthy legislation, cases, and legal developments from across the nation over the last year in the areas of trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and other restrictive covenants, and computer fraud.

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Sunday Surprises

The IPKat

Coinciding with the 30 th anniversary of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the fifth edition of the Intellectual Property Case Law Conference (IPCLC) will take place on 29 and 30 April 2024 in Alicante, Spain, being possible to attend online. Further details are here. 5 th IP Case Law Conference.

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Webinar Recap! 2022 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review

LexBlog IP

In the second installment of the 2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys reviewed noteworthy legislation, cases, and legal developments from across the nation over the last year in the areas of trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and other restrictive covenants, and computer fraud.