The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Board dismissed an opposition to registration of SPLIT DECISION for "Entertainment services in the nature of live visual and audio performances, namely, musical rock band," finding that Opposer Billy Stott failed to carry his burden to prove that Applicant Split Decision Music, LLC was not the owner of the mark.

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Sander Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Trademark Registration for Musicians Are you a musician? Then you have trademarks that are worth protecting through trademark registration! For music related branding, the following are some of the products and services you would want to protect in your trademark application. Contact Sander Law to get started!

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

It must only include music, literary works like art, and much more. In early 2012, there has been substantial amendments to the Act, copyright protection involves dramatic, musical, any original piece of literary work including cinematography films, etc. Is Copyright registration mandated in India?

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Kashishipr

JULY 6, 2022

Here in this article, we shall be thoroughly discussing Copyright Protection in the Indian music industry. We shall answer a few questions, including: How is copyright protection applicable to the music industry? However, it is highly advisable to go ahead with copyright registration of your song or musical work.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 25, 2024

And a trademark application has a lot of elements that go into it: the drawing, the description of goods and services, the dates of use, the evidence of use, the ownership. This is part of what makes Taylor Swift’s brand and music so great. She has over 180 registrations and applications at the USPTO. Creativity is key.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Something has recently gone awry with the law of copyright ownership in a movie or other film — a “cinematographic work”, as s. Part I of the Act deals with the ownership of copyright in works. 13 are the only ones that deal with the ownership of copyright in works. Owning copyright is one thing; proving ownership is another.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 3, 2023

Alfred Yen, A Federal Rules of Evidence Perspective on Forensic Musicology and Music Copyright Infringement Juries hear a lot of forensic musicology evidence they shouldn’t which confuses them and leads to poorer decisionmaking in music © infringement cases. Not reliably applied—what constitutes proof is entirely up to the expert.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2021

Twain thought he should have ownership of his lectures—“my lecture was my property.” It’s not clear that giving Cord’s estate ownership would be social justice, but that’s a question worth asking. Prototypical 19 th case: Publishing agreement is silent on ownership; publisher complies w/formalities and author doesn’t.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 3, 2024

31: De Minimis Sales of Amplifiers Over Six-Year Period Leads to Cancellation of "CS" Registration for Abandonment Failure-to-Function: Precedential No. 18: BOYS WORLD Functions Not Only as the Name of a Musical Group, But Also as a Trademark Precedential No. Section 2(d) - Likelihood of Confusion: Precedential No.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 29, 2022

Copyright safeguards works made by a genuine creator in a variety of genres, including literary, musical, theatrical, and artistic works. The 60-year term begins the year after the author’s death in the case of original literary, theatrical, musical, and artistic works. REGISTRATION PROCESS .

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 10, 2024

That then plays off the rest of the title’s allusions to separating “subjects” from the “predicates” of copyright ownership, themselves words connoting the foundational elements of both “ any complete sentence ” and at times a court’s jurisdiction over infringement matters. ’” Id.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 30, 2024

Trade Wings Hotels Limited , the Single Bench (SB) held that organizations such as Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL) and Novex Communications can grant licenses for the musical works owned by them, even if they are not officially registered as copyright societies under Section 33(1) of the Copyright Act, 1957.

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Intepat

APRIL 18, 2022

It includes musical works, photographic works, artistic works, motion pictures, and computer programs. Whereas, the copyright registration certificate will be valid proof against the infringer. There are several chances for competitors to access and claim ownership of the original work. Inaccessible to competitors.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Allen originally filed for copyright registration on September 21, 2022, but did not disclose that he had used an AI system to create the work. Allen did not agree to the request and continued to request copyright registration of the entire work. Allen requested a second reconsideration on July 12, 2023, based on a number of arguments.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 23, 2022

According to the study, only one in 25 even attempts to transfer copyright ownership with the purchase of the NFT and even that may be ineffective. The “vast majority” of NFT projects did not attempt to convey any ownership of intellectual property rights. The answer is, quite simply, not much.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Monster claimed a likelihood of confusion with several registered MONSTER -formative marks used in connection with energy drinks, supplements, fruit juice and soft drinks; clothing, sports bags and stickers; and the services of promoting sports and music events and competitions for others.

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This burgeoning genre is not only pushing the boundaries of artistic expression but also challenging the established norms of copyright ownership. This blog post embarks on a comprehensive journey to unravel the complex issue of copyright ownership in AI-generated art. Copyright laws are designed to safeguard the rights of creators.

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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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JIPL Online

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The record label business model is simple – labels are in the business of selling and distributing recorded music that they didn’t create. [1] 1] It’s not uncommon to hear artists complain about record label contracts once they see the impact their deals have on the control of their own music. [2]. BACKGROUND.

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Copyright Lately

JANUARY 29, 2024

.” Plaintiffs Don’t Allege Ownership Of Registered Copyrights George Carlin’s most famous comedy routine is “ Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television.” Here are seven words you should never say in a copyright infringement case: “I don’t have a copyright registration yet.” In 2019, the U.S.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 18, 2022

In fact, the only major use of it in this way that I am aware of is Bluebox, which uses it to track royalties and rights to music. Coupled with their registration service, they can also provide assurances that NFTs are authentic as well. Though novel and interesting, NFTs currently lack much in the way of practical application.

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CopyrightsWorld

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Copyright infringement of digital photos differs in important ways from infringement in the markets of music and movies. Get proof of ownership by registering your copyright. Even though it is not mandatory, copyright registration provides valuable legal protection. Based on statistics , 2.5 Watermark your work.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As the well-known Sanremo Music Festival is approaching with the 2023 edition, the Italian Supreme Court recently issued decision No. This latter statement is particularly relevant in the context of emerging forms of creativity, including those relating to NFTs and AI, as well as issues such as ownership of the resulting rights.

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Intepat

APRIL 18, 2022

It includes musical , photographic, artistic, motion pictures, and computer programs. The copyright registration certificate will be valid proof against the infringer, and the creator can use it as prima facie evidence and claim damages. Hence, copyright registration will signify the work is inaccessible to competitors.

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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. The Holding Company, LLC, having the appropriate abbreviation “THC,” alleges ownership of intellectual property in a “lifestyle brand” that has “gained traction with young consumers.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 30, 2023

Yes] Finding Third-Party Registration Evidence Insufficient to Weaken Cited Mark, TTAB Affirms Section 2(d) Refusal of IMAGINE for Early Childhood instruction TTAB Renders Split Decision in "ELECTRIC LAST MILE SOLUTIONS" Section 2(d) Appeal Precedential No. Yes] TTABlog Test: Are Beer and Restaurant Services Related for Section 2(d) Purposes?

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IP Intelligence

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) also considers many of these sayings to be non-registrable. Musician Elizabeth Chan and her company, Battery Park Media LLC d/b/a Merry Bright Music Enterprises, took offense to those claims of exclusive ownership and filed oppositions. 90571927) and PRINCESS CHRISTMAS (Serial No.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

The reason for this is that copyright encompasses all types of original literary, artistic, musical, theatrical, cinematographic, and other works. So, whether it’s your original reel, a musical composition, a YouTube video, a painting you shared, or a write-up you wrote as a social media influencer, everything is copyright protected.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) also considers many of these sayings to be non-registrable. Musician Elizabeth Chan and her company, Battery Park Media LLC d/b/a Merry Bright Music Enterprises, took offense to those claims of exclusive ownership and filed oppositions.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In addition to the ‘collectible’ aspect, NFTs can also be used as proof of ownership or access. The NFT simply creates a chain of alleged ownership of the particular copy.” The recording industry group has already sent DMCA takedowns and cease and desist letters targeting unauthorized music-inspired NFT projects.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

An NFT, or “non-fungible token” is a token added to a blockchain that links ownership to unique digital items (images, video files, audio files, artworks, etc.). Non- fungible tokens have been designed to give a person ownership of something, kind of like modern day digital collectibles. Copyrighting vs Trademarking NFTs.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Allen originally filed for copyright registration on September 21, 2022, but did not disclose that he had used an AI system to create the work. Allen did not agree to the request and continued to request copyright registration of the entire work. Allen requested a second reconsideration on July 12, 2023, based on a number of arguments.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 10, 2021

publications of the translated work, which lacked both registration and copyright notice in Scott-Giles’ name. District Judge Fischer granted the defendant’s motion , stating, “Given that one of the core disputes in this case concerns ownership of the copyright in the Illustration, which is governed by U.K. The Outcome. law, the U.K.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Voluntary registration for your copyright is available in China. Though your work is automatically protected by copyright the moment it is created, voluntary registration will provide proof of ownership, which can save you time and money in case of a dispute later on. Image Source: Istock]. enjoy copyright protection in China.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

On the heels of a recent court decision denying registrability of AI created work, the U.S. Generative AI models produce outputs like text, art, music, and video that appear highly creative and would certainly meet copyright’s originality standard if created by natural people.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Through the Copyright Office (COSOTA), artists are now reaping the well- deserved rewards as a result of their music being played across various platforms, including TV and radio stations. This accusation comes two years after the EFCC launched its online application for reporting crime, called the "Eagle Eye".

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 30, 2022

Other digital works like memes, music albums and NBA clips are being sold on NFTs marketplaces where NFTs can be bought and sold. For instance, a seller could offer to turn the token into an actual transfer of copyright ownership of the original work. In this article we understand the relationship between NFTs and copyright.

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