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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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Evergreening of Patents

Kashishipr

To comply with international standards, the Australian government had to make some changes in its existing laws. The main objective of Sections 26C and 27D was to prevent the patent holders from getting an extension on their patents by taking advantage of loopholes and undue benefits of the Justice system. Conclusion.

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Trade Secrets over Patents? What is the Right Choice for You?

Kashishipr

The scope of protection and the ambit of subject matters governed under trade secrets are more extensive than other IPRs. Choosing between Patents and Trade Secrets. There is a thin line between patents and trade secrets, and therefore, choosing between either of the two is a fundamental decision for all entities alike.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 26 – August 1)

SpicyIP

Parliamentary Standing Committee Report on IPR: Tipping the Scales of Patent Law? Continuing our posts on the Parliamentary Standing Committee Report, I wrote a II-part post on the Report’s recommendations on patent law reform. Part I and II. July 29, 2021].

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Can You Seek a Patent on Life Forms?

Kashishipr

It is very important to assess the same, morally, ethically, and legally, in the light of accepted norms laid by the Patent Laws in different major jurisdictions. By such a decision, it was established that now even animals could be brought within the purview of Patent law.

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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 and APIs. Patents do not govern computer programs, per se. We shall now examine each of them separately. It has no shape or structure as such.

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Free Online Tools and Resources for Inventors

LexBlog IP

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the government agency responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks. The USPTO website is a great resource for inventors, offering information on patenting procedures, patent search tools, and more. Attorney Consultations.