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Strategic Intellectual Property Licensing In India

Intepat

*Written by Uttara Nair INTRODUCTION The administration and assignment of intellectual property rights, encompassing patents, copyrights, trademarks, designs, geographical indications, and proprietary knowledge, are critical for all business entities, particularly those in the technology sector.

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Can You Copyright or Trademark a Logo Designed by AI?

LexBlog IP

The legal world is buzzing about AI and its use for all kinds of things, including generating logos, text, and other things people would normally want to register for copyright or trademark protection. Canva and other logo generators are licensing the use of their product and the generated logos in it to you.

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USPTO Patent Fees Reduced for Small Businesses

The IP Law Blog

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has reduced the patent fees for small businesses and certain other applicants. For example, they can increase the value of a business, provide an advantage over competitors, and serve as a source of income through licensing. A small entity is defined under 37 CFR § 1.27

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Patent owned by your company or you as an individual?

Patent Trademark Blog

Startups frequently ask whether their patent should be owned by the company or the individual inventors. A US patent application must identify each individual inventor who contributed to the claimed invention whether or not they have ownership rights. But, such written license agreements take time and money to prepare.

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Patent vs. Trade Secrets: Making the Right Choice

Intepat

Understanding Patents A patent is a legal protection granted by the government to an inventor, providing the exclusive right to make, use, and sell an invention for a specified period, typically 20 years from the filing date. This enhanced valuation allows startups to raise more capital while giving up less ownership.

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Role of Intellectual Property in Entertainment Industry

IIPRD

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book.

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IP Consideration for Tech Companies

IP and Legal Filings

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. The registration of the name must be done in the trademark registry. The name that is registered in the corporate directory is not deemed to be the trademark registration hence, it cannot be used freely.

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