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When is an IP agreement between a university and a student inventor unfair?

The IPKat

In the case before it, however, the court ruled that the terms of the contract between the student and the university regarding the transfer of IP rights were not unfair and thus did not run afoul of the UTCCR. Jing commenced his DPhil studies (PhD equivalent), signing a contract which included the University’s IP Provisions.

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Friday Fantasies

The IPKat

Christmas markets are already here, the lights are bright and shining, but before November is over, this Kat brings you another bundle of joy in the form of IP events and opportunities. Registration is possible until 9 December 2021 and further information is available here. The conference will take place in Lund, Sweden, and online.

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By Whom and How Are Our Patent Examiners Being Recruited? Digging Past the Recent Re-Notification of the Exams

SpicyIP

Created in 2017 , the National Testing Agency (NTA), registered under the Societies Registration Act, has been described as an autonomous testing organization that conducts entrance examinations for admissions and fellowships to different higher education institutions.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 17- July 23)

SpicyIP

Last week we published a literature review cum blog post on Artificial Intelligence and IP. Abhijeet is a fourth-year law student at Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, and is interested in the intersection of TMT and IP sectors. Anything important we’re missing out on?

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Copyright-A Bane For The Students Or A Boon For Copyright Owners?

IP and Legal Filings

Section 33(3) of the Indian Contract Act 1957 provides for the registration of copyright societies to perform the business of giving licenses in respect of any work in which copyright subsists. Along a similar line, the USA also offers blanket licensing through the national RRO (Reproduction Rights Organization). Way Forward.

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting: An Overview of the Proposed Federal NIL Bill

LexBlog IP

This proposed federal NIL bill outlines several key provisions designed to address the current challenges and concerns in collegiate NIL, including: Safeguarding student-athletes who have entered into NIL agreements from retaliation by institutions of higher education.

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National Intellectual Property Rights Conference 2023 – Day 1

Intepat

DAY 1 Fortifying India’s Intellectual Property Ecosystem During this session, speakers underscored the paramount significance of cultivating a robust intellectual property (IP) infrastructure in India, harmonious with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of nurturing a dynamic and innovative economy.