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Free Mickey? (Don’t Be Goofy)

LexBlog IP

January 1, 2024, brought numerous hangovers along with an unprecedented amount of media attention to intellectual property law. Freed from the shackles of copyright, Walt Disney’s iconic rodent was now in the public domain and, therefore, available for everyone to copy. But not so fast.

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Safeguarding Personal Names

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Many companies exploit renowned person identities without obtaining proper consent, leading intellectual property experts to advocate for the safeguarding of image rights through registration under Intellectual Property laws.

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Trade Secrets in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)

Kashishipr

In today’s highly competitive working environment, almost every other individual knows what Intellectual Property (IP) is and that the protection of IP assets is a matter of paramount importance. and commercial info, including the list of clients and suppliers, distribution methods, marketing strategies, etc.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

Unfortunately, Intellectual Property law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which type of Intellectual Property (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work. Which Type of Intellectual Property Law Is Right for You. Trademarks.

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Can Intellectual Property Rights Safeguard Your Blog?

Kashishipr

It is also fair to use works that have fallen into the public domain as the rights over such content are exhausted due to the nature of these rights. Trademarking a Blog. Another additional benefit of securing trademarks for blogs is where the blog is making commercial gains through advertising.

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Understanding Freedom to Operate (FTO) Concerning IP & Patents

Kashishipr

It implies that while a specific technology may be protected in the main markets of a company, it may lie in the public domain in some other countries. In most countries, they typically last for a maximum of 20 years, after which they lie in the public domain and can be freely used by anyone.

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IP Licensing for Business Companies & Organizations – How to Do it Right?

Kashishipr

Any form of Intellectual Property (IP) , be it a trademark, patent, or copyright, can be licensed to third parties. Through IP licensing, IP rights holders grant third parties the exclusive right to use their IP while retaining their ownership. Bottom Line.