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Protecting Application Programming Interfaces (API) Through Intellectual Property Laws

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Therefore, most of the APIs are not patentable since they comprise the declaring code and the SSO, which is essentially a source code in a written format having no functionality as such unless implemented through the implementing code. It has no shape or structure as such. It is what was laid in the case of Alice Corp.

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A Seller’s Guide to Navigating Intellectual Property Law on Amazon

LexBlog IP

To legally put their own trademark on a product originally made by a third party, the seller should first obtain permission from the third party in writing. Registering trademarks with the U.S. The post A Seller’s Guide to Navigating Intellectual Property Law on Amazon appeared first on DW Intellectual Property Blog.

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Protection of Nonfungible Tokens in Indonesia

IP and Legal Filings

Intellectual property rights are a key consideration when it comes to NFTs because they contain art, music, videos, pictures, and other creations. Provisions of intellectual property law will be applicable to NFTs. Certain types of intellectual property rights must be considered in relation to the NFTs: 1.

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Trademarks vs. Copyrights for Startups

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

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.

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

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In the second instance, the proprietor should opt for a trade secret since the Patent Law would be inapplicable. For the last category, the court held that “eliminating trade secret law for the doubtfully patentable invention has deleterious effects on society “ and thus, presents no conflict with patent law.

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Can You Seek a Patent on Life Forms?

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Claiming Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) over a subject matter as debatable as life forms has created diverse opinions since the day such a claim application was first made. By such a decision, it was established that now even animals could be brought within the purview of Patent law.

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Evergreening of Patents

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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. India changed its Patents Laws in 2005 to comply with the TRIPS Agreement.

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