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NFTs: promisingly transformational, yet fraught with IP pitfalls – Part I

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Image by Tumisu via Pixabay Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are altering society’s notion of digital ‘ownership’ and redefining the common perspective on distribution of original works to consumers by introducing scarcity to the digital realm.

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Registered Copyrights and the Requisites for Registration

Intepat

In this article, we delve into the intricacies of these advantages and explore the requisite documentation necessary for the effective registration of copyrights. Clarity in Ownership Disputes: Over time, courts have faced challenges in adjudicating ownership and originality disputes. What is Registered Copyright?

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Is your original work automatically protected by copyright?

Intepat

It provides credit for your work and builds your reputation in public. Besides, People who wish to license your work can get in touch with you. There are several chances for competitors to access and claim ownership of the original work. This leaves no room to claim that they were unaware that it was your work.

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Is "The Naked Kiss" Missing Copyright Notice?

Dear Rich IP Blog

There are very clear records in the post-1978 Copyright Office database indicating copyright ownership but this person is insisting it is an invalid copyright because there is no “©” insignia anywhere on head or tail. Does the absence of the insignia mean that the film is public domain? Is the copyright notice missing?

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If You Ask Your Friend to Take Your Photo Using Your Camera, Who Owns the Copyright?–Shah v. NYP

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Shah pointed to his copyright registrations as evidence of his ownership, but the court says the allegations in his complaint show that he was never entitled to register the copyrights (i.e., To be clear, joint copyright ownership of photos like these could be a policy disaster, so I don’t share the judge’s lament on that front).

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What is Protected by Copyright? Why Register Copyright?

Intepat

It provides credit for your work and builds your reputation in public. Besides, People who wish to license your work can get in touch with you, leaving no room to claim that they were unaware that it was your work. The registration certificate will give you a stronger position in court regarding copyright ownership.

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Copyright Registration in India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Prima facie Evidence: In legal proceedings for copyright infringement, the registration certificate serves as evidence in a court of law for prove the ownership of original work. After the expiration of the copyright term, the work enters the public domain, and anyone can use it without seeking permission.