More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 20, 2021

the past decade, the use of 3-D printing has expanded rapidly, in part because the original intellectual property protections on the technology, first invented in the 1980s, expired, making it less expensive to produce the hardware and software involved in the 3-D printing process. Copyrights.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 13, 2022

While the tokenization of IP, namely for anti-counterfeiting purposes , was already outlined by the European Intellectual Property Office several years ago, WIPO sees potential applications of blockchain technology in IP ecosystems for "[a]ll types of IP assets: Registered and Unregistered Rights". a MIT license ).

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CopyrightsWorld

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

This article is part of our series showcasing well-known copyright ownership cases from the music and film industries, technology, and more. This week’s post looks at three well-known copyright infringement cases involving tech giants battling each other over ownership rights. Apple vs. Microsoft. However, Windows 2.0

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by OpenAI. In particular, ChatGPT is a type of “language” model designed to respond with a natural language reply when prompted with a text-based question. This is why ChatGPT seems so knowledgeable about a vast array of topics and subject areas. early 2022).

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

After months (or, perhaps, years) of diligent legal work, your business has finally secured its intellectual property rights through a patent , a trademark registration, a copyright registration or some combination thereof. Patent Maintenance. Patents are subject to periodic maintenance fee payments.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

IP Ownership Nearly all purchase agreements require the seller to warrant that it owns or licenses the intellectual property necessary for operation of the business. Technology is often protected through patents or trade secrets. Branding is protected by either registered or common law trademarks.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 13, 2024

This way of doing things with the help of generative AI technology carries numerous legal challenges of intellectual property violation. Is copyright, patent, or trademark infringement applicable to AI creations or not, and who owns the material that AI platforms generate for you or your clients is still an unanswered question.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 24, 2023

Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e., This creates a major problem. There are other types of AI beside GAI, and corporations and other stakeholders throughout multiple industries have been using them for years.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

The encouragement towards innovation is legalized under Intellectual copyrights patents and trademarks Rights are provided by the states around the globe. Unlike patents, trademark protection is held indefinitely. Introduction: Appreciating art, culture, and innovation is a prevalent practice for ages.

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IPilogue

MARCH 29, 2022

This article is part of a series covering the 5th Annual IP Data & Research Conference, hosted by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the Centre for International Governance Innovation. Trends and Challenges in Canada’s IP Ownership and a Collective’s Role in Addressing these Challenges.

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Barry Sookman

MAY 4, 2020

Is an invention autonomously generated by artificial intelligence patentable? This is a question that is being studied including by the United States Patent and Trade Mark Office (USPTO) which launched an investigation into issues associated with patenting artificial intelligence inventions. patent law, 35 USC §§ 1 et seq.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

That question is “how have various countries’ intellectual property laws addressed efforts to copyright, trademark, or patent holy names, sacred words, or outputs of creation?” .” If that be the case, and I think it is, then the subtitle implies the question this piece will address.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 19, 2024

ITC , the Federal Circuit has affirmed determinations by the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) favoring the patent holder Universal Electronics, Inc. The most interesting part of the case for me is the assignment issue – whether the patents had been properly assigned at the appropriate time. Universal”).

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Are NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) Considered Intellectual Property? In short, the name of a non fungible token project as well as the name of the linked digital file can be considered intellectual property, and the original owner of the NFT has the exclusive right to transfer IP rights to the new owner if they choose to do so.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

As the battery and electric vehicle (EV) industries continue to grow, in tandem the IP world is experiencing an increase in battery patenting activity. With these technical advances comes an increase in legal activity, including intellectual property (“IP”) filings and litigation. PDF copy available. Valued at $108.4

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 16, 2021

Some form of IP such as trademark and copyright does not need to be registered but some form such as patent needs to be registered. It is important to understand the ownership or possession of IP in case of any such contract with a third party. [Image Source: gettyimages]. Enforcing your IP.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

“Web3 cannot and should not be reduced to blockchain when the real shift is towards user ownership of digital assets… This definitional shift focuses attention on what assets can be legally owned and the meaning of ownership “rights,” more generally, in the emerging digital spaces of web3.”. . The Rift Over Web3. What is web3, anyway?

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Larson & Larson

JULY 13, 2023

Patents and trademarks are two forms of intellectual property protection, but they serve different purposes. Here’s an overview of how patent protection and trademark protection differ: What is a Patent? Patents protect functional products and processes. What is a Trademark?

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IIPRD

APRIL 8, 2024

This article delves into the ongoing debate around the issue of right of ownership of copyright by AI generators for their novel artwork. With the development of latest technologies like the Creative Adversarial Network (“CAN”), many areas which were yet unexplored in the realm of Intellectual Property Rights have arisen.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2023 Champaign, Illinois – Julie King, King Business and Patent Law, PLLC, Champaign, Illinois was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. ” King founded King Business and Patent Law in 2017. .

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When considering Intellectual Property (IP), embracing the cloud is like a double-edged sword. A ‘client’ is a hardware device or software used to access a cloud service, for example, a personal computer. A ‘client’ is a hardware device or software used to access a cloud service, for example, a personal computer.

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IP.com

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While current controversy of the recent administration’s statement is specific to the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, The Bayh-Dole Act, officially known as the “University and Small Business Patent Procedures Act,” was enacted in 1980 in the United States with the purpose of reigniting U.S.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

Are you or your company expecting to spend a considerable sum anytime soon on computer software? Companies often acquire computer software without much concern — other than the price/cost of the product. You may even be required to offer your expensive new software to others for free. Copyright Ownership.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents. used in those generated logos retain the ownership to that original art and do not give you a license to use it exclusively. Can you use it in the ways you want to?

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 16, 2022

Read the full article on World Intellectual Property Review. NFTs are data units stored on a blockchain used to transfer ownership of physical items or digital media with smart contracts. PDF copy available. Selling the Intangible in Fashion: What Does it Mean for Trademark Protection? The NFTs act to authenticate these items.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Some of these issues are specific to doing business with the government and others are broader issues that all companies face when using AI, and generative AI (GAI) in particular. Many employees are experimenting with AI in connection with their work. As a result, many companies are developing corporate policies on employee use of AI.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 24, 2023

The Fintech segments in India mainly comprises of Pay Tech, Lend Tech, Digital banking, Insur Tech, Wealth Tech, Finance and Regulation Tech, hence Fintech companies hold valuable intellectual property. Patentibility faces two major challenges namely, framing of invention and prior art in the rapidly developing industry.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 10, 2023

The aim of IPR ( Intellectual Property Rights ) is to provide protection to the ideas, goods, and services, and the creator of these are protected from infringement of their rights. The world is witnessing multiple new inventions every passing minute and a boom in popularity of the Metaverse. IPR in Metaverse.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects a creator’s exclusive right to control who reproduces or alters the product of their original creative effort. Businesses regularly create articles, photographs, drawings, designs, models, websites, computer software, etc., Introduction.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 18, 2021

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. What Does a Copyright Protect?

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office last year, which it has since checked by way of its Nikeland venture on Roblox and the acquisition of RTFKT. Patent and Trademark Office last year, which it has since checked by way of its Nikeland venture on Roblox and the acquisition of RTFKT. Intellectual Property and Metaverse.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

Copyright Ownership in State Board Textbooks: Impediments to Accessibility. In this post , we informed our readers about an announcement from LexisNexis Intellectual Property that LexisNexis Reed Tech will continue to provide patent data and document management services to the USPTO for the next 10 years. Image from here.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. The Court interpreted the clause on ownership of work made during a contract of service (Section 17(c)) to not apply in situations where there is a contract between equals.

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Traverse Legal Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Open-source software development isn’t a new kid on the block, but its importance has skyrocketed with the emergence of game-changing technologies like blockchain and AI. Open Source Lawyers Are Critical To Your Open Source Success Very few lawyers understand software licensing , and even fewer open-source licensing.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

What is the intellectual property right that most suits NFTs? It covers architectural design, software, graphic arts, motions pictures, sound recordings, and more, and it is adaptive to new technological advances that would likely apply to NFTs. It has been debated whether NFTs/DC could be protected in China by design patents.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 28, 2023

Patent law has about a year’s head start on this issue, but the decisions have not been pro-AI. In 2022, the Federal Circuit ruled that computer programs cannot qualify as inventors under the US Patent Act. As such, we will not have definitive answers on ownership and protection of AI-generated works for years to come.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction Digital technologies such as the metaverse, non-fungible tokens ( NFTs ), blockchain and augmented realities are directly influencing how we cultivate and protect various forms of intellectual property, including trade marks. The more specificity, the better.

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