LexBlog IP

JULY 18, 2023

Firms might consider enlisting AI to do grunt work. Some law firms are developing internal AI tools that will train exclusively on their internal libraries. As attorneys we crib off each others’ work product all the time; the common law doctrine of stare decisis virtually demands it.

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The IPKat

MARCH 22, 2024

This article delves into the saga’s central copyright issues and the concept of moral rights, and compares the situation in the US to how it might have unfolded under EU law. assuming she has them materialized in a tangible medium, a very common law-like requirement for copyright emergence in the US (Title 17, §102, (a) USCA ).

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Firms might consider enlisting AI to do grunt work. He writes that, “[w]hile attorneys swear an oath to set aside their personal prejudices, biases, and beliefs to faithfully uphold the law and represent their clients, generative artificial intelligence is the product of programming devised by humans who did not have to swear such an oath.”

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IPilogue

MARCH 28, 2022

Emily Chow is an IPilogue Writer and a 1L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. I attended the 5 th Annual IP Data & Research Conference’s second session on diversity in intellectual property law. language, regalia, stories, songs, ceremonies, etc.). demographics, housing, health, etc.) and data from First Nations (e.g.,

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

Last May, she shared that she was “Very Stoked” about a band called Jack Leopards and the Dolphin Club covering her song “Look What You Made Me Do.” Fans also discovered evidence that Swift’s own brother was the one performing the song as “Jack Leopards and the Dolphin Club.” To get around the tangle of copyright law.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Commercial and Social Impact of Celebrity Catchphrases Several catchphrases gain fame due to them being associated with celebrities or featuring in famous movies, songs or other art forms, such as “Hakuna Matata” from The Lion King. are generally not protected by copyright law. In Reebok India v.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Copyright Office explains, copyrights protect “original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.” While there are certain rights in common law trademarks, greater protection is afforded by registering the mark with the USPTO.

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Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The case would have been the perfect opportunity to return the de minimis doctrine to its classic equitable roots, by confirming that the law will not, in fact, concern itself with trifles, even if they are technically violations of copyright law. Breitbart News Network.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Introduction Intellectual property is anything created by the human mind, including ideas, innovations, industrial models, trademarks, songs, symbols, names, brands, etc. We need to build an environment that encourages firms to innovate and develop goods while also incentivizing the production of intellectual property.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The NFT art market, that is NFTs which specifically link an artwork or a digital file (a song, for example), have already gone mainstream and, of course, artists and projects owners have asked lawyers to prepare IP licenses to protect their IP. substitute with the governing law of their choice). For example, in section 1.6 (see

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Kashishipr

APRIL 6, 2022

Although sounds were never prohibited by law from obtaining trademark protection before the introduction of the Trademark Rules, 2017, there was no prescribed formula in which a sound mark could be registered. Some of the other registered sound trademarks in India include: National Stock Exchange (Theme song). Netflix (Ta-dum sound).

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 31, 2022

However, in this aspect, what needs to be duly noted is that staying on top of Copyright Laws , rules, and regulations on a content-rich internet can be challenging. It is because not only the internet but the laws, rules, and regulations are also saturated with exceptions, clauses, and legal jargon. For more visit: [link].

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SpicyIP

APRIL 24, 2022

answer that I’ve heard (which is also true for all laws I guess?) But then I wonder in this context – what is welfare , and whose welfare are we referring to – creators, public, society, industry, nations, world, unborn kids, law firms ( sarcastically )? The best (yet banal!) is ‘welfare’. grinning sarcastically ).

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 18, 2021

Intellectual property law includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is an important consideration for any new business. This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs. What Does a Trademark Protect? .

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IIPRD

JUNE 29, 2022

The monogram was designed to help them brand their firm and prevent copycats from trespassing on their turf. According to Louis Vuitton’s website, its intellectual property department oversees more than 18,000 IP rights around the world with the support of a specialised team of 250 lawyers and law enforcement officials.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 31, 2021

The mode of transmission is usually oral, and therefore, it tends to take the form of stories, songs, folklore, proverbs, cultural values, beliefs, rituals, community laws, the local language, and agricultural practices, including the development of plant species and animal breeds. For more visit: [link].

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

However, it is certainly not impossible to stop brand counterfeiting, especially with the advancement in technology and law. Copyright safeguards the original works of authorship, including artistic, musical, dramatic, and literary works, such as novels, computer software, poetry, movies, architecture, songs, etc.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

Copyright Office explains, copyrights protect “original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.” ” But there are exceptions and exclusions under patent law. A patent protects an invention. § 273.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 9, 2021

Giving on commercial rental/sale Tips’ Repertoire of songs by way of providing download services/features. The post Statutory Licensing in India in the Age of Online Music Streaming: A Comment on Tips vs. Wynk appeared first on Blog | Kashish IPR | Intellectual Property Rights Law Firm. For more visit: [link].

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Kashishipr

JUNE 8, 2022

When you license via some royalty-free media company, the company is responsible for paying the royalties and not you, which helps you save money in the long run, specifically when you wish to secure the license of a song for a lifetime. Can Royalty-Free Music be Used for Commercial Purposes? For more visit: [link].

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Panel #2, TM, moderated by Vice Dean Felix Wu Jack Daniels says that use as a trademark is special: like copyright’s bête noire, confusion caused by trademark use is the central concern of trademark law. Title may seem surprising b/c Dogan advocated for TM use to distinguish b/t secondary and direct liability in TM law.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 9, 2022

Back in October, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law’s Center for Intellectual Property (“IP”), Information, and Privacy Law organized and virtually hosted its International IP Practice Seminar. Nancy Song (Linda Liu & Partners), Mr. Detlef von Ahsen (Kuhnen & Wacker), and Mr. Yunpeng Xiao (CNIPA).

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 18, 2021

1: Apple Appeals Against Security Research Firm While Touting Researchers. First off today, Joseph Menn at Reuters reports that, despite a recent settlement, Apple has appealed a lower court decision in its ongoing lawsuit against the security firm Corellium. 3: 2 Chainz, Offset Dodge Copyright Suit Over ‘Proud’ Song, Lyrics.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to the law, a colour cannot be protected by a trademark if it is deemed “functional,” whether for utilitarian or aesthetic purposes. For example, the TM and ® symbols on the logos of McDonald’s and Starbucks denote that the respective firm owns the picture, symbol, word, or a combination of these components.A

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Highlights of the Week The Copyright Quandary regarding the Delhi High Court Rules on Live-streaming of Court Proceedings Recently Delhi High Court came up with ‘Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings Rules’ which would be a positive step towards assuring better access to law and transparency. on Triveni Interchem Pvt.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 31, 2022

While these letters are unpleasant to receive, under copyright law they are entirely legal and if the person named in the letter did indeed infringe the movie company’s rights, settling a case might be the sensible course of action. The letter reiterates that the matter relates to infringement of copyright under civil law.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

The ruling overturns a “seismic” district court ruling from 2014 that I wrote about in a previous blog post , one that “threaten[ed] to undo a 75-year-old consensus that state law does not provide a public performance right for sound recordings.” See my previous blog post on the New York ruling.)

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Parts 1 to 3 of this post (originally published in “Auteurs & Media”) summarising case law of the German Bundesgerichtshof from 2015 to 2019 are available here , here and here. Copyright contract law (Sections 31 et seqq. Claims under copyright law. Right of remuneration (Sections 32 et seqq. Damages (Section 97(2) UrhG).

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 25, 2021

to write the’s film’s signature song. But Lewis thought the song was a rip-off of “I Want a New Drug” and asserted a copyright infringement claim against Columbia Pictures. However, because both of these songs are still iconic 80’s staples, you can compare them below. .”

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LexBlog IP

MAY 2, 2022

These digital assets offer a wide range of potential benefits for entertainment law and entertainment professionals alike, allowing them to explore new avenues for entertainment. For example, Justin Bieber just released a new song as an NFT that can only be played on the decentralized platform, Ethereum. Benefits of the NFT.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Hons) student at Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur. He is interested in IP law, and commercial and criminal litigation. Can AI Generated works be regarded as “works” capable of protection under copyright law? Call for Submissions: NALSAR’s Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (IJIPL) Vol.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 14, 2023

Varsha Sharma offers a contrary view, arguing that the court’s presumption that amendments to procedural laws will apply retrospectively cannot be accepted when it impacts the substantive rights of the trademark applicants. Bhutanese musical artists call for strict implementation of copyright laws. Modern Foods v.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 25, 2022

Petrella is the reason we see lawsuits concerning infringements that began decades ago, such as the infringement lawsuit against Led Zeppelin claiming that the first few measures of Stairway to Heaven infringed an earlier song by the band Spirit, filed 17 years after Randy Wolfe, the composer of the earlier song, had died.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 20, 2022

At the end of 2011, Kim Dotcom dropped the “ Megaupload Song.” While the raid was being carried out in New Zealand, law enforcement started to pull the plug on Megaupload as well. “Mega is totally lawful just like Megaupload was. This unprecedented advertisement came as a complete surprise to friends and foes.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 12, 2022

Epistemological: Although utilitarianism sounds nice, it’s difficult to calculate and the complexity makes it difficult/impossible to get real answers about law. million co-written songs, a significant percentage of all registered with PROs, 63%, are split equally. Connections were more important—it’s our song, on our record.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 2, 2023

For a more thorough discussion on the concept of naked licensing and its application within the Indian TM law, read this post by Naman Keswani. The Court restrained the defendant from using the firm’s trademarks, claiming to be associated with the firm, or claiming a legacy in the year of establishment of the firm.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Matt Bodie Trademark, Employees & the Firm How does TM designate the entity entitled to hold and defend a mark, and what effects does this have on the worker/firm relationship? TM represents source/producer, but is that the same thing as the economic firm? When a firm takes over, does it still get to use the TM?

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