Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

The SCPA legally protects layouts of integrated circuits upon registration, making them illegal to copy without permission. Registration of a mask work with the Copyright Office provides certain legal benefits, including the ability to bring a lawsuit for infringement of the mask work. Id, section 1206. In particular, Section 1213.2

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IPilogue

MARCH 21, 2022

Following registration in India, Mr. Sahni also achieved success in registering RAGHAV as his co-author for Suryast with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) in December 2021 (CIPO, registration number 1188619). These questions only become more complex as technology evolves.

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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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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.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Relief against infringement is available, under Section 28(1), only to the holder of a valid registration in a trade mark.” No monopoly can be claimed by the registrant of such a mark. Obtaining of a registration in respect of a mark which consists of common English words is fraught with the possibility of its own adverse sequelae.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2022

Compare: TM registration, FACK JU G Ö HTE—courts finally said that freedom of expression operates in registration as well. Ownership should require a lower burden of proof: comes from the relationship between the spouses and not from the connection to the creation. The camera does work for the “author.” But who is the person?

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

We have received an application for the registration of the trademark “[ recipient company name ]”. During our research, we came across your information and discovered that this brand name is not currently registered with the USPTO, leaving it open for registration by any interested party. We eagerly await your response.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 2, 2022

For example, blockchain copyright registrations in the United States would be of almost no use, as such registrations already need to be recorded with the U.S. It just requires a complete rethinking of the technology and its application. However, that doesn’t mean that the technology isn’t interesting and has zero usefulness.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

Moreover, many expressed concern that NFT-specific legislation would be premature at this time and could impede the development of new NFT applications, given the evolving nature of the technology. Unsophisticated consumers may conflate the purchase of an NFT associated with a digital good with ownership of IP rights in that good.

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Introduction In the ever-evolving intersection of technology and creativity, a groundbreaking revolution is underway – AI-generated art. This burgeoning genre is not only pushing the boundaries of artistic expression but also challenging the established norms of copyright ownership.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

And will this bedrock principle be limited to generative AI, or may it lead to revisiting copyright protection for other technologies where creative decisions are left to machines? Based on this, the Office concluded that simply because not all works satisfy this standard does not create a “troubling” void of ownership.

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Above the Fold

MARCH 31, 2023

This week the Copyright Office issued a Policy Statement to “clarify its practices for examining and registering works that contain material generated by the use of artificial intelligence technology.”

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43(B)log

AUGUST 19, 2021

It filed an application to register CASPER as a trademark in connection with blockchain technology; the registration issued in November 2020. Without assessing whether Zamfir owned any valid interest, reasoning that ownership of a valid mark is not a requirement under §43(a), the court jumped straight to the Sleekcraft factors.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 31, 2023

This week the Copyright Office issued a Policy Statement to “clarify its practices for examining and registering works that contain material generated by the use of artificial intelligence technology.”

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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. In most cases, this can be broken down between two central areas – technology and branding. Technology is often protected through patents or trade secrets.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 24, 2023

The motion for extension explains that the case presents a fundamental question of how the law of inventorship should apply “ to new technological methods of invention.” Registration Application #1-7100387071). Registration Application #1-7100387071). PERLMUTTER et al, Docket No. 1:22-cv-01564, Paper No.

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IP Tech Blog

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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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. However, are the blockchain technologies really patentable?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. However, are the blockchain technologies really patentable?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. However, are the blockchain technologies really patentable?

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Additionally, on January 23, 2023, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) released the first version of its “ Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework ” (“AI RMF 1.0”). when AI technology receives solely a prompt from a human and produces complex written, visual, or musical works in response).

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2024

We have received an application for the registration of the trademark “[ recipient company name ]” The applicant is seeking legal protection for this brand name. The emails are identical or substantially similar to the following: Hi [recipient], I hope this email finds you in good health. We eagerly await your response.

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IIPRD

JUNE 13, 2024

When artificial technologies are utilized for creating innovations, such as employing evolutionary algorithms for antenna design or engaging IBM Watson to produce music, IPR laws become relevant. IPR is the right for the ownership of the property which is not tangible and is the result of your intellect.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 16, 2021

Gutierrez held that Arty had contractually given up ownership of the rights over remix composition, and therefore had no grounds to sue. The Remixer Declaration provides that Arty does not have any ownership or financial interest in the “underlying musical composition” embodied in the Remix Master. Background and decision.

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CopyrightsWorld

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Get proof of ownership by registering your copyright. Even though it is not mandatory, copyright registration provides valuable legal protection. It can help you mitigate the risk of expensive and timely litigation, whether you are a claimant or a defendant, as you have proof of ownership. Watermark your work. Conclusion.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

IP law follows the trends in industrial, technological and even social developments of the society. The authors succeeded in simplifying issues that seems typically complex especially for newcomers in the IP field: copyright authorship, ownership and protection. One of such reasons is the volatility of IP law.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. publications of the translated work, which lacked both registration and copyright notice in Scott-Giles’ name. she will need to strengthen her claims to ownership of the illustration.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

While some of these NFTs are bound to become irrelevant, the underlying technology has plenty of potential. Interest is in large part driven by the potential revenues the technology might deliver moving forward. In the past, major copyright holders have fiercely resisted novel technologies.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 25, 2023

After he was released from jail, he got copyright registrations for the photos and sued (pro se) the media entities for copyright infringement, 1202 violations, and more. To be clear, joint copyright ownership of photos like these could be a policy disaster, so I don’t share the judge’s lament on that front). The complaint.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

For undisputed ownership of virtual designs, Intellectual Property (IP) laws must be thoroughly handled with. The trademark registration safeguards the owner’s rights and establishes the business’s legal standing. However, in order to file a lawsuit of infringement, copyright registration is required.

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CopyrightsWorld

APRIL 4, 2022

This technology is like made for copyright registration. That’s why we have created real-time copyright registration on the blockchain and worldwide monitoring that checks the public web and lets you know who is using your work and in what way. Ownership, in general, is something that will concern us a lot in this new era.

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2024

This enhanced valuation allows startups to raise more capital while giving up less ownership. However, market changes or technological advancements could render your invention obsolete before securing the patent. For example, angel-stage startups with patents had a valuation 93% higher, and late-stage startups saw a 51% increase.

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SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2022

She works in a law firm that advises technology companies. The Indian Trade Marks Registry is also seeing activity under classes 9, 35 and 41 for registration of trademarks in relation to ‘downloadable virtual goods’ and online virtual services. Technology really has the potential to make things needlessly complicated.

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Intepat

MAY 17, 2024

Copyrightability of Prompts Prompt engineering is recognized as essential for harnessing the full potential of generative AI technologies, as it optimizes the interaction between humans and AI systems. Despite this, the Office denied copyright registration for the AI-generated images.

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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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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

We also explain the most effective approach: using Corsearch’s AI-fueled technology and dedicated experts to save you time and deliver a sustained reduction in infringement across Alibaba’s marketplaces. Intellectual property rights are defined as legal rights that protect the ownership of artistic, literary, and other creative works.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Through the secure blockchain technology, NFTs allow the creation and sale of exclusive and limited content in the form of collectible digital assets that can be transported on multiple media such as images, videos, or music. Ownership and Enforcement. Copyright Ownership. Two ideas of ownership have emerged under copyrights.

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