IP Intelligence

APRIL 24, 2023

Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e., Copyright Office (the Office) when it comes to copyright ownership of artificial intelligence (AI) output. Forms and process documents (so long as they convey information). Technical drawings. And source code.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 30, 2024

Plans, drawings, and related design documents are needed at all stages of a construction project, from early concepts and permitting to site preparation and construction itself. Many professionals in construction and property development are well versed in contract law, safety regulations, insurance law, and the like.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 23, 2024

This post focuses on the second requirement: “any individual who, directly or indirectly, owns or controls at least 25% of the ownership interests in the company.” Just look at the company’s shares/ownership units. Look at who owns the company, and how much of an ownership interest each owner has. Dig Deeper.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 26, 2022

The basis for the argument was that the application that led to the patent-in-suit had been filed while Afana had been married (to Kassam) and, by operation of Texas’ community property law, Kassam had an ownership interest in the issued patent that had not been assigned to Mobile Equity and had not been joined as a co-plaintiff.

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Michael Geist

APRIL 14, 2023

It is well documented that the Cancon rules often result in productions that bear little relation to Canada and productions with a strong Canadian connection may not qualify. nationality of key crew members) – but don’t currently qualify because of foreign ownership. Yet this conclusion is also open to question.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 28, 2022

Trade mark ownership is an important consideration for any business. Unfortunately however, while seemingly obvious, the concept of ownership is sometimes overlooked and can be more complex than originally imagined. At this point, it may be too late! Let’s start with the legislation – a very good place to start.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

The documents which are certified by the Registrar of Copyright can be presented in the court of law as evidence, in case of the original work cannot be presented for the time being. This may be for a limited period and is only limited to publishing, rendering left of the ownership to the author.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 24, 2023

Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e., Copyright Office (the Office) when it comes to copyright ownership of artificial intelligence (AI) output. Forms and process documents (so long as they convey information). Technical drawings.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Notice: Appellant Sunbio claimed that is was not aware of Biogrand's non-ownership theory until Biogrand's reply brief, at which time it was too late for Sunbio to address the issue. The court, reviewing the record, disagreed, concluding that Sunbio was put on notice of the non-ownership issue by Biogrand's opening brief.

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Nelligan Law

APRIL 22, 2024

Legal Documentation In Halal financing transactions, legal documentation plays a crucial role in defining the rights and obligations of the parties involved. This includes agreements outlining the terms of financing, ownership arrangements, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 31, 2023

Third-party litigation financing (TPLF) is an arrangement by which plaintiffs finance litigation costs through a non-party, typically a private firm that obtain funds from other investors. The commercial goal for a funder is a share of any damage award or licensing revenue generated as a result of the lawsuit. By: Haug Partners LLP

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Unsophisticated consumers may conflate the purchase of an NFT associated with a digital good with ownership of IP rights in that good. Patents The Report discussed in section IV: (i) the use of NFTs to manage registration, ownership, and licensing of patents; and (ii) how current patent laws apply to NFT-related inventions.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 15, 2024

As Collin lays out in his earlier posts, the Corporate Transparency Act (Act) now requires “reporting companies” (read as “most companies, unless certain specific exceptions apply”) to report “beneficial ownership information.” Look at your governing documents. Think about how your business runs.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The NFTs are being sold independent of Miramax, the producer and owner of the rights to the film, who says its ownership rights are being violated. District Court for the Central District of California last week, also accused Tarantino of breach of contract, trademark infringement and unfair competition, according to court documents.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 22, 2023

Typically, collaboration agreements contain key details about the invention, scientific and manufacturing processes, intellectual property right ownership, research pl ans, collaborator rights, resource allocation etc. And knowledge regarding ownership of intellectual property is the first step towards increasing its access.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 14, 2022

You file new applications, you file renewals, you file responses, you file just about every document that gets submitted. This stands for Trademark Status and Document Retrieval. You’ll see the USPTO loves acronyms. TEAS is where you go to file things. The third useful tool I want to tell you about is called TSDR.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The applicant, Malvern, unsuccessfully traversed the rejection on the merits, but removed the ’175 patent from prior art consideration by arguing that § 103(c)(1) applied, due to common ownership. After a change in ownership, Malvern sought supplemental examination of the ’175 patent under 35 U.S.C. §

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 26, 2023

However, regardless of whether a business is forming its first—or its four-hundredth—entity, all businesses should treat entity formation as a process that begins well before the filing of formation documents and which almost always includes drafting a set of governing documents.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 14, 2023

Due to the unpredictable nature of the future it is necessary to establish organizational documents and governance that define the procedure in the event that owners cannot come to an agreement. Management Responsibilities— How much—or how little—control a partner has in business operations should be outlined in detail.

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IP Law 360

APRIL 8, 2022

A British filmmaker accused of infringing the copyrights for songs by the Rolling Stones and other acts urged a New York federal judge Friday to sanction the record labels suing him, arguing they turned over key ownership documents months too late.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

However, two months later, the museum filed a complaint against NYDA to block the seizure order by contesting its rightful ownership of the statue. The purchase document describes the statue as “Figure of a Draped Emperor (Probably Marcus Aurelius), Roman, late 2nd Century A.D., million from a New York gallery in 1986.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 14, 2023

The rule also requires the Reporting Company to report its beneficial owners and, for certain Reporting Companies, the “company applicants” who directly file, and who are primarily responsible for filing or directing or controlling the filing of, the entity’s formation documents (the “Company Applicants”).

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The Application was largely based on a document signed by Maradona ( with his "Hand of God"? ) However, in 2021, Maradona's heirs applied for the entry of the transfer of the Registration invalidated, alleging that no valid documentation had been provided by Sattvica in support of the transfer.

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

TYPES OF IP CONTRACTS (1)INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT The process of facilitating the transfer of ownership rights for various forms of intellectual property, such as copyrights, trademarks, patent, trade secrets, and other intangible creations is known as an intellectual property assignment.

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The IPKat

MARCH 14, 2024

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Nkem Itanyi (University of Nigeria) on a recent dispute over copyright ownership of the movie, Shanty Town which premiered on Netflix in January 2023 and discussions over a sequel to the movie.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

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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The IPKat

JANUARY 24, 2023

Access, within the field of copyright law, is a question of ownership, authorisation or exception. Ownership is (mostly) straightforward as one may either author and own a work by law or acquire ownership through the operation of law or through payment or relevant contractual processes. to best realise the right to research.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Too often, entrepreneurs (who intend on starting the next IPO) pay little to no attention to their organizational documents. When starting a business, especially a business that will have significant capital invested, the process should begin with solid governance documents to account for the foregoing factors, amongst others.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

The first standing order requires non-governmental companies and corporations to disclose the name of every person all the way up the chain of ownership who has “a direct or indirect interest in the party.” . The Federal Circuit stayed the document production pending a review of the petition. .

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 29, 2022

Some of the specifics that are always going to be in the public record are the ownership of a trademark application, whether it’s a person, corporation, entity, or LLC that will be in the record. That person’s name and title will also be in the public record, or in the documents that are part of the public record.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 29, 2023

The Court also emphasized the need for a written document, i.e., the re-assignment deed executed in writing, as a pre-requisite for re-assigning copyright. This is especially crucial since the execution of such a written document signed by the assignor or his authorised agent is mandated under Section 19 of the Copyright Act.

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IP Law 360

MARCH 24, 2023

A New York federal judge has admonished a licensing company that owns a patent covering a type of waterproof zipper for refusing to turn over documents its attorneys drew up regarding the patent's ownership abroad, amid a nearly decade-long legal war with one of the world's largest zipper manufacturers.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Documents must be properly water-marked and classified; generally, procedures must be implemented in order to determine the flow of information and ensure its possession at all times. This will help avoid surprises from the application of unfamiliar Chinese laws and regulations.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 31, 2023

Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the broad provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, aims to set forth fresh reporting obligations for corporations pertaining to their beneficial ownership and organizers— though it is essential to bear in mind that some exceptions are in place.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 21, 2024

Eligibility for Licensing Companies eligible for a financial consultation and analysis license in the UAE include local companies with majority ownership by UAE or GCC nationals and branches of foreign companies with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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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Trading Secrets

JUNE 22, 2022

This exception allows a buyer to enforce non-compete agreements against a seller if the seller is an “owner of a business entity selling or otherwise disposing of all of his or her ownership interests in the business entity.”. 1) The sale of business exception applies even when the transferor holds ownership in the transferee.

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