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Protecting Application Programming Interfaces (API) Through Intellectual Property Laws

Kashishipr

There has been a long-standing debate about the different modes of safeguarding an API through the laws on patents, copyright, and trade secrets. Patents do not govern computer programs, per se. We shall now examine each of them separately. Patents and APIs. For more visit: [link].

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The Implications of Intellectual Property Laws in the Tourism Industry

IP and Legal Filings

The laws governing copyright cover a variety of materials used in the tourism sector. The dichotomy between branding and Intellectual Property (IP) Law has been a significant one. The post The Implications of Intellectual Property Laws in the Tourism Industry first appeared on IPLF.

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Here’s How You Can Maintain Your Trademark Registration in India

Kashishipr

Maintaining a Trademark Registration can indeed be challenging if you aren’t familiar with the Trademark Law. However, there exist some steps and guidelines you can take and follow to ensure your Registered Trademark remains protected and valid. Guidelines on Maintaining Your Trademark in India.

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Protection of Nonfungible Tokens in Indonesia

IP and Legal Filings

As of this writing, there is no explicit regulation governing the NFT market or the way NFTs should be produced, acquired, gathered, coined, etc. The Indonesian government has examined the existence of blockchain technology cautiously, leaning more toward acceptance of the new technology than outright prohibition. MOCI Regulation No.

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New Trademark Laws For Québec – What You Need To Know

Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

Bill 96 will have a significant impact on the use of English trademarks in the Province of Québec. For example, whereas in the past, both unregistered and registered trademarks did not need to be translated into French, under Bill 96, only registered trademarks will be exempt from translation into French.

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Trademark Issues: How is Social Media Becoming the New Target for Cybersquatting?

Kashishipr

At a later stage, these fraudulent entities attempt to sell the internet domains in question with the Registered Trademarks to the brands or companies to which the names belong, with the intent of making colossal profits. Measures & Steps Taken by Social Media Platforms to Reduce Cybersquatting.

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Mischief, Manifestation, and the Michelin Trademark!

SpicyIP

What is a Michelin Star in Terms of Intellectual Property Law? Since the Indian Trademark Registry website is inaccessible because of ‘scheduled maintenance activity’, the author couldn’t verify the registration status of ‘Michelin Star’ in India.