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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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Traditional Knowledge on the agenda for 2024

The IPKat

The Bill would vest ownership of traditional knowledge with the appropriate government of the territory where it is practiced (a suggestion that has received some criticism ), and then allows for "knowledge societies" to apply to the government to be recognised as custodians of the knowledge. Image from Pixabay.

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IP Licensing for Business Companies & Organizations – How to Do it Right?

Kashishipr

Through IP licensing, IP rights holders grant third parties the exclusive right to use their IP while retaining their ownership. In contrast to IP assignments, which transfer the entire ownership of the IP asset, IP licensing provides only limited use. Creating the IP Licensing Agreement. Bottom Line.

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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.

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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.