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Peltonism: Naming a new product or service is painting with a blank canvas; be boring or be bold

Erik K Pelton

For more on Building a Bold Brand , see my recently published book. Naming a new product or service is painting with a blank canvas; be boring or be bold. For more Peltonisms®, see [link]. The post Peltonism: Naming a new product or service is painting with a blank canvas; be boring or be bold appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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The path to protection – good trademark strategies start at the beginning

WIPO Magazine

Legal guidance is critical to introducing a new brand successfully and smoothly. Strategic trademark consultant Kathryn Park, former General Counsel for Brand Management at GE, offers lawyers some practical tips on how to conduct an effective trademark search before unveiling a new product.

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How Can I Make Sure I Get Credit for My Work?

Dear Rich IP Blog

Dear Rich: I want to copyright a report I researched and wrote and hope to sell to a museum. My report includes my collection of 19th-century photographs, most of which are extremely rare. W hen researchers use the report, I want them to credit me. How do I do that? When I tried to register my report at the Copyright Office, I was told that I could not claim copyright in the photos, only the text.

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Copyright: Using images for social media

Sander Law

Copyright: Using images on social media. If you ever wondered if you can use that image you found through a Google search on your social media post or on your website, this post is for you. Copyright protection of images. Every photograph or image created is protected under Copyright. Copyright protection is automatic for an original work to the benefit of the its creator and protects the work from copying or publication by others.

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Software Composition Analysis: The New Armor for Your Cybersecurity

Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?

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The importance of proper trademark filing signatures

Erik K Pelton

Properly signed applications, renewals, and other submissions to the USPTO are critical. In this episode, Erik explains some of the “why” and the “how” when it comes to signatures at the USPTO. The post The importance of proper trademark filing signatures appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Properly signed applications, renewals, and other submissions to the USPTO are critical.

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Turkmen inventors tackle water scarcity

WIPO Magazine

In countries like Turkmenistan with large expanses of arid land, agricultural development is held back by high levels of soil salinity and acute shortages of fresh water. Turkmen inventors have come up with a range of innovative technologies to tackle soil salinity and optimize management of freshwater.

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Everyday IP: When were socks invented?

IP Blog

When you work day and night in the trenches of Intellectual Property, it can be difficult not to think of concepts like invention and innovation outside of their oft-complex legal contexts. So many of the IP assets we help creators protect are not even physical objects, let alone practical items you can see daily. However, many times, even the most basic products that we are taking for granted — such as the socks you are likely wearing as you read this — are tied to IP.

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The Basics of Autonomous Vehicles, Part II: Legal Challenges and Opportunities

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

The technology industry is well-known for its agility, often launching products that not only respond to the latest consumer trends, but that disrupt the consumer consciousness and industries at large. And while legal service providers also meaningfully innovate, the legal system itself often lags behind innovation. This is due to our legal system being built on the judicial principle of stare decisis, which is intended to generally provide predictability and consistency in the application of th

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Working ethically with Indigenous cultural and intellectual property: Australia launches new protocols

WIPO Magazine

In September 2020, the Australia Council for the Arts released the latest edition of its Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts, which aims to bridge the existing legal gap and provide traditional knowledge protection by recognizing and engendering respect for customary practice.

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Is My Copyright Internationally Protected?

Art Law Journal

Steve Schlackman. In this article, we discuss international copyright treaties, the minimum protection you may see from countries across the globe, as well as the enhanced rights only available in the United States.

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IPO Diversity in Innovation Toolkit

Women and diverse employees have the technical skill and knowledge, yet their contributions are not patented at the same rate as those of their male counterparts.This toolkit can help organizations move the needle on achieving gender parity in innovation.

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Is Your Brand Internet Proof?

GDB Firm Blog

As a result of the pandemic, many businesses were forced to limit their retail locations and primarily focus on digital sales. Once a mere convenience, businesses have turned to the internet as the most important, if not the only, source of revenue. For this reason alone, it is crucial for business owners to secure trademark rights and solidify their position in this modern economy.

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Ahmed Davis Named a 2020 “Black Leader Worth Watching” by Profiles in Diversity Journal

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

Fish & Richardson Principal Ahmed J. Davis has been named one of Profiles in Diversity Journal ’s 2020 “ Black Leaders Worth Watching.” The award honors individuals who have blazed new trails, led the way, mentored others, advanced diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the community, and excelled in their chosen field. Davis was one of 53 individuals profiled in this inaugural award.

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Genetic scissors: at the cutting-edge of life

WIPO Magazine

The gene-editing tool, CRISPR-Cas9, is one of the most important scientific developments so far this century. In October 2020, the two scientists responsible for developing it, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna, were awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. What is the transformative potential of CRISPR technology and what issues is it raising?

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Is My Copyright Internationally Protected?

Art Law Journal

In this article, we discuss international copyright treaties, the minimum protection you may see from countries across the globe, as well as the enhanced rights only available in the United States. The post Is My Copyright Internationally Protected? appeared first on Art Business Journal.

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ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus puts artists’ interests center stage

WIPO Magazine

Bjorn Ulvaeus outlines his ambitions as CISAC President and shares his vision of the role that technology will play in placing creators at the heart of a transformed music industry ecosystem.

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Diversity and overlapping IP rights in the comic world

WIPO Magazine

A recent WIPO study, "Batman forever? The economics of overlapping rights" explores how comic characters are protected under both copyright law and trademark law and what this means in economic and policy terms.

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The African Continental Free Trade Area: a significant role for IP

WIPO Magazine

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on economies across the globe, including in Africa. In the absence of the fiscal resources for the multi-billion-dollar stimulus packages of wealthier countries, African economies are looking to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to catalyze Africa’s post-pandemic recovery and its transition to a knowledge-based economy.

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El Salvador makes a fashion statement with its handbags

WIPO Magazine

El Salvador’s Minister of the Economy, María Luisa Hayem, reflects on how government-led intellectual property awareness programs are supporting El Salvador’s flourishing handicraft sector, as demonstrated by the success of emerging young female design entrepreneurs Eva Innocenti and Raquel Arana.

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Fish & Richardson Principals David Barkan and Kurt Glitzenstein Named 2020 Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting Group

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

Fish & Richardson principals David Barkan and Kurt Glitzenstein have been named 2020 “Client Service All-Stars” in BTI Consulting Group’s survey of general counsel from the world’s largest corporations. The prestigious All-Star list highlights lawyers who deliver “the absolute best levels of client service – better than all others.” Barkan and Glitzenstein were singled out in the intellectual property litigation category.