LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 20, 2022

For those who have been reading our blog for a while, you know that this is not the case (shameless plug for my post from last year on a similar topic). Here are some you might recognize, all stemming from the successful commercialization of famous Christmas movies: The Grinch.

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azrights

JUNE 19, 2023

Unless people understand brand IP principles, they don’t realise what a weak name looks like, or that it could cause their business to be less successful or to even fail. Just because someone is a lawyer doesn’t mean they magically understand specialist topics like Brand IP. It impacts business design and branding.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

On the other hand, blindly commercializing one’s intellectual property can lead to a loss of important assets without significant returns. Therefore, it becomes pertinent to grasp the different ways in which one’s intellectual property can be commercialized and how to find the most viable commercializing strategy for one’s organisation.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Importantly, when an author wants to release their copyrighted work into the public domain with the use of the CC0 dedication, they need to remember that they lose exclusive rights to exploit the work both commercially and non-commercially. This means we may hear more from CC on this topic in future. Conclusion. by Edward J.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In a case currently pending before the Dutch Supreme Court, Verstappen alleged that the use of a look-a-like in a commercial infringed his portrait/image rights. Background In 2016, Verstappen featured in a TV commercial for Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo. Shortly thereafter, Picnic, a competitor of Jumbo, also launched a commercial.

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Corsearch

APRIL 5, 2024

Attended by 150 trademark experts, the event proved to be a resounding success, offering a blend of networking opportunities and engaging Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions. Clear risk assessment: Clearly communicate expectations to outside counsel regarding risk assessments to streamline the process and save resources.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Final days of revision The Mercer Review includes a review of the submissions on a broad range of topics related to patent attorney training and exams. The Mercer Review notes statistics that candidates who sat the foundation exams were more successful in the Final Diploma examinations. Joel David Briscoe (former Informals Hon.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 25, 2022

3D trade marks are always a topic of interest, with some proprietors despairing as to whether trade mark law will provide them with any practical protection. The recent decision of the EUIPO’s Board of Appeal may provide some comfort. Comment This case demonstrates that it is possible to rely on 3D marks in an opposition context.

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SpicyIP

MAY 3, 2023

Could moral rights, a principally unassignable right, be inherited by successive generations of legal representatives of the author? With the passage of time, such a paradigm runs the risk of random/arbitrary exercise of the right.

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The IPKat

JULY 7, 2023

The conference series was created by Dr Gaetano Dimita and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London in 2015 to bring together creators, legal practitioners and researchers in the field of Interactive Entertainment. The second panel of the day identified interoperability as a key attribute of the Metaverse.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The obvious candidates are uses that, in the words of 43(a), “deceive as to the affiliation, connection, or association of such person with another person, or as to the origin, sponsorship, or approval of his or her goods, services, or commercial activities by another person.” They have both commercial and artistic elements.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 18, 2021

If the proposal for the Data governance act comes through, that will also be a strong incentive for public bodies to ensure unfettered (commercial) re-use of other types of data, e.g., in which their commercial suppliers hold database rights. This is a topic that the Data Act will likely address.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As many of our readers know one of the most recurrent tax-related topics that come into discussion in the IP field is the so-called Patent Box (sometimes also - more properly - defined as the Innovation Box since it is not all about patents ).

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Considering All Relevant Objective Evidence The updated guidelines also emphasize the continued need to consider all relevant evidence, including commercial success, long-felt need, and failure of others: The requirement to consider all relevant evidence is part of the establishment of a prima facie case of obviousness.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2022

As an inventor, you know that protecting your invention is vital to its success. There are a variety of IP news and resource pages that provide information on various topics and current events centered around IP and patents. Free Online Tools and Resources for Inventors. – Northwestern University. – Cornell University.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2021

In particular, they are having some success bending Section 230, and this genre offers some interesting considerations for folks paying attention to the privacy/230 borders. The allegations: “Ancestry uses Plaintiff’s name, photos, image, and likeness for a commercial purpose by selling access to his identity in its products.

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The IPKat

JULY 9, 2022

The conference, which from now on will be a yearly event, was excellent: during the two days of proceedings, over 50 speakers covered topical issues and recent case law spanning all substantive IP rights: not just trade marks designs and geographical indications (all areas over which the EUIPO does have competence), but also copyright and patents.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Several of the movie companies are Voltage affiliates and in our second report on the topic, we wondered whether members of this coalition intended to go after alleged pirates in the UK. ” In the event of a successful claim, Voltage says it would be entitled to recover compensation to reflect any losses suffered.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 15, 2023

The use of lawsuits to solve complex commercial disputes suggests that no amount of talking will ever produce the desired results. What Do Whore Houses, Meth Labs, and YouTube Have in Common? But if they do, the requests above may amount to a game-changing event underpinning the Holy Grail – a takedown and staydown regime.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Benjamin is a future trainee solicitor at a commercial law firm. The successful candidate will join Prof. The topic is Geographical Indications: Protected local delicacies for Christmas! NEW INTERNKAT The IPKat welcomes a new InternKat for the next six months! His name is Benjamin Goh. Ruth Soetendorp at ruth.soetendorp.1@city.ac.uk

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 11, 2022

One of the most contentious topics in arbitration is the arbitrability of IP disputes. The question at hand was whether an arbitral tribunal may rule on a lawsuit for the enforcement of a mortgage by sale and whether the topic at hand was under the purview of an arbitration agreement. Conclusion.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

The court acknowledges the use was commercial but says the transformative nature of defendant’s use tips the first factor in favor of fair use. He has a reasonable chance of success on appeal. Plaintiff discovered the use of his photos in articles covering the following topics: “FemSkin”. The Snuggery”. Dillie the Deer”.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

These intellectual properties are “assets” that have a measurable economic value in terms of their intrinsic worth and are capable of commercial exploitation. Identify different types of IPRs relevant for entrepreneurship and appreciate the importance of IPR in the success of a start-up venture.

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The IPKat

MARCH 21, 2024

10x Genomics alleged that NanoString's commercial molecular imaging devices and detection probes directly and indirectly infringed the patent. How much the description should be used to interpret the claims is currently a hot-topic at the EPO ( IPKat ). The UPC CoA was not convinced by this argument.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 8, 2022

This two-part blog post offers a reflection on the topic of content moderation and bias mitigation measures in copyright law. Part II explores the potential of property rights to increase bias in content moderation by looking at the topic from the perspective of Article 17 CDSM Directive. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Large digital transactions like that of Beeple NFT that sold for $69 million and the ever-mounting numbers of more or less successful NFT cooperations like that between Tiffany and CryptoPunks or millions-heavy NBA Top Shot NFT have made the headlines. The exclusivity of exploitation is key to the success of a limited-edition collectible.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

As a result, AR may be attractive not only to potential users of the cultural heritage-related services, but also for market operators with commercial interests. More from our authors: Practical Guide to Successful Intellectual Property Valuation and Transactions. ii) Copyright protected works. published in Grur. 2022, 618ff.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 13, 2022

The ability of a company to create and capitalise on a distinctive brand to get the competitive edge necessary for success is at the core of the fashion industry, which goes beyond only clothing and accessories. Trends now in style and contentious topics in the industry. IP rights can be successfully included into marketing messages.

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The IPKat

JUNE 25, 2021

The book also brings in various associated topics such as the inter partes review proceedings at the USPTO, the handling of conflicts of interest, patent enforcement from a university perspective, the benefits to society of the patent system, the university treatment of data plus much more. It explores how IP underpins technology transfer.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2023

This topic is also explored, from a different perspective, here: My New Invention Has Many Uses – Do I Need Multiple Patents? With a Restriction Requirement, the USPTO requires, by way of determination of the Examiner, that the applicant withdraw claims unrelated to each other as grouped by the Patent Examiner.

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Art Law Journal

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We cover topics including career paths, preparing for interviews, using social media to grow your footprint, networking, and much more. A commercial photographer takes photos to capture the product according to the campaign’s vision, being sure to align the image with the brand guidelines.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Genius’s “browsewrap,” however, prohibits copying for commercial use, and Genius sued Google for breach of contract. Second, zooming out further, the case revolves around a topic covered on this blog routinely: data scraping. Many of those contractual anti-scraping lawsuits were successful.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

The Commission was open to contributions and held public hearings (see the Brazilian Copyright Institution presentation and Annex ), some of which were specifically on the topic of TDM. In Brazil, TDM came to be included in the Legislative Bill on AI as one specific topic. Swan € 112

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

We invited experts to offer a synthesis of empirical evidence catalogued on the Evidence Portal in response to 21 topical copyright questions of importance for the 21 st century. We anticipate exciting new contributions on topical issues such as litigation data, trade, and diversity in the coming months. 17 of the CDSM Directive.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

Large digital transactions like that of Beeple NFT that sold for $69 million and the ever-mounting numbers of more or less successful NFT cooperations like that between Tiffany and CryptoPunks or millions-heavy NBA Top Shot NFT have made the headlines. The exclusivity of exploitation is key to the success of a limited-edition collectible.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

However, during discussions, these two topics have been the main points of disagreement. The parties should also recognise that equitable access obligations do not need to prevent for-profit entities from making commercial returns when appropriate and, therefore should not be viewed as a disincentive to accepting public funding.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 9, 2021

5, 2021) Scilex sells an FDA-approved, prescription-strength topical analgesic self-adhesive patch, ZTlido (lidocaine), which is allegedly often prescribed off-label, including for general neuropathic pain (e.g., Likewise, allegations about a “commercial containing [an] individual in [a] white lab coat, referred to as ‘Dr.

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