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Under the Bridge | The Rise of Copyright Trolls in the Intellectual Property Space

JD Supra Law

The term “copyright troll” is an unflattering nickname for someone who manipulates the intellectual property (“IP”) laws to force a “toll” by way of a settlement payout on market participants. By: Foster Swift Collins & Smith

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Book Review: Intellectual Property Objectives in International Investment Agreements

The IPKat

This Kat is happy to share with our readers her review of “ Intellectual Property Objectives in International Investment Agreements ”, authored by Pratyush Nath Upreti (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2022, 284 pp.). Upreti offers his answers with a focus on societal objectives of IP rights. 7 and 8 TRIPS Agreement.

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The Taxman, Technology Litigation and Cavalier Settlement Structures

JD Supra Law

Intellectual property (“IP”) is hugely important to businesses. Given that importance, IP owners must occasionally litigate against the unauthorized use of their technology. The costs of such litigation and appurtenant settlements implicate a host of federal income tax issues.

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Book Review: Intellectual Property as a Complex Adaptive System

The IPKat

This Kat is delighted to review “ Intellectual Property as a Complex Adaptive System ” (eds. The book opens with Anselm Kamperman Sanders and Anke Moerland advancing their vision as to why intellectual property (IP) must be regarded as a complex adaptive system (CAS). Extent: 232 pp.

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Book Review and Discount: Propriété intellectuelle et développement durable / Intellectual Property & Sustainable Development

The IPKat

This Kat is delighted to present a review of Propriété intellectuelle et développement durable / Intellectual Property & Sustainable Development, edited by Prof. The collection comprises a diverse array of perspectives, each focusing specifically on a different subject of the intersection of sustainability with IP.

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Free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship [November 22- 23]

SpicyIP

We are pleased to announce that registration for the free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship is currently open. About Intellectual Property Rights Intellectual properties are the manifestation of digital revolution that fuels 21st century technologically-driven economies.

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Methods of Commercializing Intellectual Property – Part I

Intepat

Introduction Intellectual Property refers to those intangible assets which are created by virtue of the human intellect. The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications.