IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 30, 2024

In addition, concerns have been raised regarding the authenticity and possession of the artwork, the involvement of the artist, and the authorship and ownership of its copyright in relation to the integration of artificial intelligence into the artistic process. It has also highlighted the need for judicial growth to keep up with the times.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

The dramatic rise in e-commerce in the last two decades saw many brand and business owners struggling to safeguard their Intellectual Property (IP) assets in cyberspace, starting from domain names and then going onto social media handles. These are non-fungible, implying that they are unique and can never be replaced by something.

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Intepat

JUNE 22, 2023

Commercialization Through Franchising Franchising is essentially a subset of licensing whereby the owner of an intellectual property grants the franchisee to replicate the entire business concept in a different location. Explicitly outline the extent of access to the rights of background intellectual property of all the parties.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This book review of Intellectual Property Law in Nigeria: Emerging Trends, Theories And Practice by Desmond Oriakhogba (University of the Western Cape, South Africa) and Ifeoluwa Olubiyi (Afe Babaloloa University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria) is kindly provided by Kasim Waziri , Professor of Law at the University of Abuja, Nigeria.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 3, 2021

Today, companies are increasingly placing a huge amount of enterprise value on Intellectual Property (IP). The same serves as a disincentive to transferring ownership of IP outside the US. The Patent is granted by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) or the European Patent Office (EPO). The European Union.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Mask work is a type of intellectual property protection designed to protect layout designs (topographies) of integrated circuits. The SCPA legally protects layouts of integrated circuits upon registration, making them illegal to copy without permission. Registration of a Mask Work. Understanding Mask Work.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Intellectual property stands as a tribute to such endeavors, with copyright emerging as a unique category within this realm. Copyright, defined as the exclusive right granted to the creator for their intellectual labor, holds significance in the legal domain. What is Registered Copyright?

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Instead, it is they may not own the exclusive rights to the Intellectual Property (IP) assets that such technologies are built upon usually. The post Intellectual Property (IP) Challenges Faced in the Digital Economy appeared first on Blog | Kashish IPR | Intellectual Property Rights Law Firm.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

What is an intellectual property right? Intellectual property (IP) can seem abstract. At its core, intellectual property is a legal right. Failure to renew a trademark registration can lead to a canceled registration, but the owner may still have common law rights by continually using the mark.

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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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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

A common issue among digital influencers is whether the content they generate is protected by intellectual property rights. Types of Intellectual Property Rights applicable to Digital Influencers. However, in order to have legal proof of ownership, it is always advisable to register for copyright registration.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

When people find out that I am an Intellectual Property attorney, I am often battered with questions about the topic. 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.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If a secret is stolen, or the ownership or its proper apportionment are disputed, or if a third party is trying to copy software containing AI algorithms, the right holders must not shy away from taking proper enforcement measures. This will help avoid surprises from the application of unfamiliar Chinese laws and regulations.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Understanding Mask Work Mask work is a type of intellectual property protection designed to protect layout designs (topographies) of integrated circuits. The SCPA legally protects layouts of integrated circuits upon registration, making them illegal to copy without permission. Compendium: Chapter 1200, sections 1201-1202.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

In the ongoing digital era, social media is gaining more publicity with each passing day, thereby putting content creators and social media influencers at risk of legal concerns about Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). As per a report, influencer marketing investment is expected to reach $15 billion in 2022. For more visit: [link].

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

Big data is a relatively new concept that has created a greater conundrum in the realm of Intellectual Property (IP) laws. The same may challenge the traditional notions of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). What is Big Data? There should be reasonable steps taken to ensure that the said information is kept a secret.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

Copyright Registration in India ensures legal protection to the creators of original works. Copyright is a kind of intellectual property right which grants exclusive rights to the creator of the original work. Copyright registration in India ensures protection for various types of works, such as literary works (e.g.,

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

APRIL 26, 2024

Global Trademarks, operating under the umbrella of Swim USA , claims ownership of swimwear designs and brands like MIRACLESUIT ® and SWIM SOLUTIONS ®. Swim USA asserts that it has diligently pursued protection for its intellectual property through design patents and trademark registrations. Continue reading

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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. Trademark registrations, like patents, are also subject to periodic maintenance fees.

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IPilogue

MARCH 21, 2022

Nikita Munjal is an IP Innovation Clinic Fellow, a Student Editor with the Intellectual Property Journal, and a third-year JD/MBA Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. It is important to remember that once an applicant files their registration with CIPO, the office conducts a formal check of the details submitted in the application.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 28, 2022

Trade mark ownership is an important consideration for any business. Unfortunately however, while seemingly obvious, the concept of ownership is sometimes overlooked and can be more complex than originally imagined. Even font designs can attract specific intellectual property rights. At this point, it may be too late!

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A comprehensive guide to intellectual property and legal protections for software technology. When considering how to secure your software product from potential theft or infringement, it is essential to understand the key forms of legal protection offered under Intellectual Property (IP) law.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 25, 2023

Understanding the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule by Josh Slovin The New Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule: A Step towards Greater Transparency in US Businesses Privately-owned companies in the United States have long enjoyed a great degree of privacy about their internal affairs, particularly as to the identities of their owners.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

trademark registration for your trademark on goods or services for your business. Can your trademark registration be cancelled with the U.S. Can you file anything to strengthen your trademark registration against invalidation? This means that it is less burdensome to prove the invalidity of a trademark registration.

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IPilogue

MARCH 31, 2023

as an artistic work in Canada on December 1 st , 2021, for “ Suryast ” with CIPO (Registration no. Mr. Sahni told me that he had been inspired by Ryan Abbott’s DABUS , to take on this intellectual property legal experiment. 1188619 ), listing both himself and the A.I. I wanted to learn more about his A.I.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

When people find out that I am an Intellectual Property (IP) attorney, I am often battered with questions about the topic. The result is that Intellectual Property is often left unprotected or undefended. Fortunately, you don’t need to grasp all the complexities of Intellectual Property law to protect your creative work.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Late last month (August), the Kampala Protocol on voluntary registration of copyright and related rights within the framework of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) was adopted at a Diplomatic Conference held in Kampala, Uganda. This post presents some of the highlights of the Protocol. See Article 8.

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Kashishipr

JULY 27, 2022

The term ‘ Intellectual Property (IP) ‘ basically refers to the creations of the human mind that are intangible in nature. The acquired company remains intact but comes under new ownership. The structure, in this scenario, is desirable to the acquirers because they can choose only the assets they desire to purchase.

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The IPKat

MARCH 3, 2024

Events 5 March 2024: Workshop on Digital Assets, Ownership and Property Rights Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute, in partnership with the Cloud Legal Project at CCLS, is organising a workshop exploring how the concepts of ownership and property rights relate and apply to digital assets.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 6, 2023

Registering brands as federal trademarks also provides significant legal benefits, such as the presumption of ownership, validity, and nationwide priority in the mark. Brands — legally protected as trademarks — have value. We all understand that intuitively.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

Is Copyright registration mandated in India? The registration is not treated as a prerequisite to acquiring the copyright of any literary work. Notwithstanding this mandating step, the Copyright Act provides the registration procedure, which unlike the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2024

Federal trademark registration is typically unavailable for goods and services related to the sale of cannabis. 2:24-cv-00986-DDP-JDE, illustrates potential strategies surrounding intellectual property protection for those in the industry to consider. THC also owns a California state trademark registration for its WHAM!

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”).

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 6 This is the sixth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. Establishing Legal Ownership and Exclusivity Trademark registration establishes your legal ownership over a distinctive mark.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Therefore, the need to safeguard one’s name becomes apparent, and Intellectual Property Rights offer a means to address this concern. These affected rights encompass personality rights, representing a distinctive form of intellectual property that transcends mere financial considerations.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2022

A trademark application is submitted to the Trademark Office at the Industrial Property Directorate by the applicant if he is a national or resident in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Foreign applicants who are not resident in the Kingdom must apply through IP Registration Agents or law firms authorised by the Industrial Property Directorate.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 24, 2023

” the Office’s recent registrability decision regarding the graphic novel created by Kris Kashtanova creates nearly insurmountable, unnecessary hurdles to all kinds of AI authorship. Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e.,

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