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Community Property and Patent Ownership

Patently-O

2:21-cv-00126-JRG-RSP) (not available on line for free from what I can see) addressed an accused infringer’s argument that the assignment of the patent-in-suit from the sole inventor (Afana) to the plaintiff, Mobile Equity, was ineffective, and so the patentee lacked standing. Walmart (Case No. Taylor Made Plastics, Inc.,

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What to Know About the USPTO’s Duty of Candor Guidance Regarding FDA Submissions

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

a university) but licensed to an entity to obtain FDA approval. In the latter case, the procedures may need to be enforceable via specific terms provided in a patent license or joint venture agreement. a large drug company), as compared to the scenario where the patent is owned by a third party (e.g.,

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Why intellectual property rights are important for startups seeking funding from investors

LexBlog IP

It gives the inventor the exclusive right to make, use, and sell the invention for a limited period of time. Investors and Due Diligence. Each form protects a specific asset of your business. The most common forms are: -Patents: A patent is a type of intellectual property that covers inventions.

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Can You Copyright or Trademark a Logo Designed by AI?

LexBlog IP

If you’re using an online logo generator, such as the one in Canva, a very popular online program for creating all kinds of visual projects, or Logo.com, you need to look at the license terms of the software. Canva and other logo generators are licensing the use of their product and the generated logos in it to you.

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How I Protected My Intellectual Property on a Lean Budget

LexBlog IP

Similarly, a startup that owns copyrights to its original creative works, such as software, music, or literature, can license or sell those works, generating additional revenue streams. Investors and potential buyers often assess the IP portfolio of an emerging company as part of their due diligence process.

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. Further, it would also simplify due diligence required for IP transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. Further, it would also simplify due diligence required for IP transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.