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Federal Circuit Weighs in on Temporal Rigidity of the Baye-Dole Act’s Licensing Provisions

Intellectual Property Law Blog

United States , [1] the Federal Circuit rejected a strict temporal limitation on when the Government’s license rights in patents stemming from federally funded research is triggered under the Bayh-Dole Act. The funding agency obtains a license to “subject inventions,” which is defined as “any invention. . . 35 U.S.C. §

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License to Build: The Importance of License Terms in Design Agreements

JD Supra Law

Yet the law that governs ownership and use of architectural works—principally, copyright law—often is not well known even among seasoned veterans of development and construction. Many professionals in construction and property development are well versed in contract law, safety regulations, insurance law, and the like.

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ChatUSG: What Companies Doing Business with the Government Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence

Intellectual Property Law Blog

Some of these issues are specific to doing business with the government and others are broader issues that all companies face when using AI, and generative AI (GAI) in particular. As a result, many companies are developing corporate policies on employee use of AI. If you have not done so yet, now is a good time to get started.

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The Legal Governance Of Non-Fungible Tokens- Analysing Which Field Of Law Should Govern Nfts

IP and Legal Filings

The next phase of blockchain technology is focussed on bringing such scarcity and uniqueness to the internet, allowing for the ownership and collection of unique digital assets. The question that arises with the development of such technology is regarding the legal governance of the same. Licensing and ownership: What’s the catch?

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CJEU rules out that EU trade mark law governs regime applicable to jointly owned trade mark

The IPKat

Does EU law govern joint ownership of IP rights, including the exercise thereof by each and individual joint owner? Legea-branded jersey. Back in December, The IPKat reported on the then fresh Opinion of Advocate General (AG) Campos Sánchez-Bordona, who answered such a question in the negative.

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Strategic Intellectual Property Licensing In India

Intepat

Licensing is a legal tool that permits the utilization or reuse of already protected intellectual property. This raises discussions on various factors influencing the decision of licensors and licensees regarding the licensing process. Considerations for sub-licensing, including any specific limitations or financial terms.

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Copyright Ownership in State Board Textbooks: Impediments to Accessibility

SpicyIP

In this post, I look at the question of the government’s copyright ownership in State Board textbooks, and its implications on access to knowledge and education. Government’s Role as Publisher and Copyright Owner. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established by the government in 1961.

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