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Patent Poetry: Patent and Trademark Offices Publish Study on NFT IP Issues

JD Supra Law

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Copyright Office have published the results of their joint study on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and intellectual property (IP). The Report was created in response to a June 2022 request from Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to undertake a study. By: AEON Law

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White House Executive Order on AI Punts on IP Issues

Intellectual Property Law Blog

However, it does recognize that IP issues exist and mandates actions by various agencies to address these issues. One of the topics which raises many legal issues, particularly with generative AI (“genAI”), is intellectual property. Unfortunately, the EO does not provide answers to these questions.

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The Bizarre IP History of Clue/Cluedo

Plagiarism Today

However, the IP history behind it is a sad but familiar tale of a creator missing out. The post The Bizarre IP History of Clue/Cluedo appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Clue/Cluedo is a timeless game that is nearly 75 years old.

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Pro-Patent Panel Tells Senate IP Subcommittee It’s Time for a Better IP Strategy

IP Watchdog

The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held a hearing today featuring a panel of patent-savvy witnesses to underscore the crucial role intellectual property plays in the U.S. economy and to define the biggest threats to IP rights, both foreign and domestic.

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IP Strategy Co. Seeks Sanctions For Suit Over Patent Deal

IP Law 360

Intellectual property strategy and transactions company Transpacific IP has asked the Delaware Chancery Court to sanction Slingshot Technologies LLC more than $400,000 for making "fabricated allegations" in a failed lawsuit over Transpacific's sale of Orange SA network patents.

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World IP Day 2024: A Global Celebration of IP, Innovation and Creativity!

The IPKat

Millions of people worldwide celebrate the essential role of IP rights in fostering creativity and innovation to drive human progress. This year's theme is ‘IP and the SDGs: building our common future with innovation and creativity’. IP is a powerful tool for human progress in addressing global challenges.

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The USPTO and USCO Delivered a Report to Congress on IP Issues with NFTs – Maintains Existing IP Regime

Intellectual Property Law Blog

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”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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