Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

Other digital art is being created to leverage pre-exiting IP and physical art. This boom is creating great opportunities for IP owners who want to license their IP for use in NFTs. When IP licensing rights for use in digital art and other NFTs, it is important to be clear what is and what is not being licensed.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

At a quick glance, one notable push by the guidelines is to allow “exclusive” licensing from public funded research, to private bodies. d also mentions ‘march-in’ rights and compulsory licensing but the language makes it unclear what is meant exactly: 5.d. Provision 5.d Both are reproduced below for convenience.

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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

Trier, Germany The Katfriends at the Academy of European Law (ERA) in beautiful Trier (Germany) are always busy organizing and running IP courses.

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The IPKat

JUNE 21, 2022

The book opens with Anselm Kamperman Sanders and Anke Moerland advancing their vision as to why intellectual property (IP) must be regarded as a complex adaptive system (CAS). Harper continues with the topic of IP as complex phenomena in Chapter 2. In the definition of John H.

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SpicyIP

JULY 25, 2023

Various IP experts (academics, legal practitioners, in-house counsels, and public-policy analysts) in India have contributed to the development of the course. The course will also contain topics that involve the interface of IP with areas such as human rights, free speech and competition law. 2023 Course Highlights I.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2024

In-person event on standard essential patents (SEPs) in Turin The Italian branch of the Licensing Executives Society (LES) is holding a one-day event on SEPs and their upcoming reform. The events will cover topics such as SEPs, crypto and blockchain disputes, among others. Participation is free, but registration is required here.

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The IPKat

MARCH 16, 2024

Events 18-19 April 2024: AIPPI Trilateral Seminar The Polish, German and French Groups of AIPPI organise the traditional joint seminar on IP related issues. The course runs from 24 June to 12 July 2024 and is aimed at legal practitioners new to the world of IP law. It will be hosted on 18 and 19 April 2024 in Warsaw.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Broader Issues with Generative AI Some other issues companies face with employee use of AI relate to IP and open source. New creations implicate IP issues, including the protection of what is created, potential infringement of preexisting IP, and ownership and licensing issues of the output. Both the U.S.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It is that time of the year once again - Katfriend Irene Calboli provides IPKat readers with a summary of the Fourth IP & Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Conference. IPIRA is an initiative created to provide a forum for IP academics and researchers to present and discuss their papers and works-in-progress.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Patents The IP Helpdesk blog informed on compulsory licensing of patents in India. The author reviewed several cases where compulsory licenses were granted by Indian authorities, including those in the field of pharmaceuticals [see also an earlier post on this topic on The IPKat ].

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Katcall The IPKat is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for GuestKat posts and looking for IP enthusiasts to fill InternKat positions. On October 5 and 6, the Hungarian chapter of Licensing Executives Society International (LES Hungary) is holding a virtual conference , “Sharing is caring: Pooling IP Assets for Greater Efficiency”.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 7, 2021

This is a highly topical issue, with methods or devices which utilise technology that is essential to implementing a standard often being protected by patents, running the risk that a third-party manufacturer would be unable to create standard compliant products. efficiency of SEPs licensing, functioning of the patent?framework?and?FRAND

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The White House Executive Order on AI (“EO”) is comprehensive and covers a wide range of topics. One of the topics which raises many legal issues, particularly with generative AI (“genAI”), is intellectual property. We provided a summary here. It addresses many of the risks and problems that can arise with AI.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Specific topics of interest include: Participation of U.S. The IP side of standards development and adoption can be fairly complex. If not properly licensed, SEPs can enable patent holders to exert undue market power across entire industries. Government National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technologies.

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The IPKat

JUNE 16, 2022

The IPKat is pleased to inform its readers that the traditional IP events organized by Informa are back as in-person events and that IPKat readers are entitled to a VIP discount in the registration fee. The sessions will provide guidance on the core standards challenges as well emerging topics brought about by new technologies.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

November is here, autumn is in full gear and so is this issue of Sunday Surprises with new IP events and new opportunities. The discussion will cover topics such as the formation, practical operation, and the risks of LNGs, as well as some less restrictive alternatives to get the implementers involved in the formation of SEP royalties.

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The IPKat

JUNE 26, 2022

While enjoying (or not) this heatwave, check the latest IP events and opportunities to be cool for the summer! The event is designed to encourage interactive discussions among participants through panel debates, with each of them covering 4 or 5 key topics related to each specific sector. closing dinner), IP Lunches (incl.

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The IPKat

MARCH 7, 2023

It is that time of the year once again - Katfriends Irene Calboli and Jacques de Werra provide IPKat readers with a summary of the Fifth IP & Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Conference. The previous three IPIRA conference reports can be viewed here , here , here and here.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2023

2023 ISHTIP WORKSHOP Image by Riana Harvey The International Society for the History and Theory of Intellectual Property (ISHTIP) at the Tel Aviv University will held its 14th Annual Conference, which this year will focus on the theme IP and Migration – of people, information, technology, creativity and law. The conference is hosted by the S.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Trier The IPKat’s friends at the Academy of European Law (ERA) in beautiful Trier (Germany) are always busy preparing and delivering knowledge and training in the IP field, with also plenty of opportunities to network and exchange views with fellow IP aficionados.

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

Digital assets can be protected by IP and have always been capable of being licensed or assigned via a contract, or protected as a trade mark. For example, the owners of the famous “ Grumpy Cat ” meme licensed the use of the name, image and likeness of the cat – and successfully enforced these rights.

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IPilogue

APRIL 11, 2022

I attended the Global Online Thesis Topic Meetings (“GOTTMs”) hosted by Leiden University on April 5, 2022. His presentation, titled “What an IP Lawyer Needs to Know about the Colorful World of NFTs”, discussed the current NFTs’ landscape globally. She discussed this topic in greater detail in her aforementioned paper.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 29, 2021

Various IP experts (academics, legal practitioners, in-house counsels, and public-policy analysts) in India have contributed to the development of the course. The course will also contain topics that involve the interface of IP with areas such as human rights, free speech and competition law. Structure of the Course. Instructor.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In the meantime, check out the upcoming IP events. Contextualized in a sectorial approach - including areas such as health, fashion, environmental, artificial intelligence, automotive, and food industry - expert panels will consider the challenges and developments in IP case law and legislation that lie ahead.

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IIPRD

APRIL 2, 2024

i] Recently, the trend of increasing prevalence of TRIPS-Plus provisions within these trade agreements introduces stricter intellectual property (IP) regimes. These provisions extend beyond the minimum IP standards, and can introduce stricter patentability criteria, extended patent terms, and more rigorous enforcement mechanisms.

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IIPRD

APRIL 8, 2024

This is a major point of contention in the realm IP laws today whether or not AI can be given the said rights and protections under law. And then further questions like if given protection under IPR, will that be fair to the initial creators, whose works were used without consent or licensing to create these so-called novel art pieces?

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The IP blogs have been active over the past week bursting with a wide range of different topics. But what happens when it comes to e-books and audiobooks, where copyright owners typically license access to the works rather than selling copies? The IPKat has once again compiled some of them for you. In 2021, there was a 14.4%

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

If so, you should consider the caveats and points highlighted in this brief article before finalizing your license or purchase. This article highlights for you a handful of issues that should be considered when conducting due diligence prior to the purchase or license of costly new software. Existence of prior licenses.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 24, 2024

Last year saw the introduction of Law 4996/2022, which brought significant changes to IP legislation in Greece, amending several provisions of the existing Copyright Law 2121/1993 as well as Law 4481/2017 on Collective Management. To introduce a mechanism of extended copyright licensing. Audiovisual works are excluded.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

The IPKat is here for your Sunday round-up of events across the IP world. It will discuss how content providers can effectively regulate and enforce this balance in their role as intermediaries in this ecosystem through their private norms, particularly end-user license agreements (EULAs) and terms of use/service.

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

If the athletes aren’t aware of the potential IP pitfalls, and they are represented by agents or marketing managers who are likewise unaware of these risks, then who is to ensure those risks don’t become truly problematic for the athlete? Therein lies the risk. But what does that mean in practical terms?

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The IPKat

AUGUST 11, 2021

In slightly over a decade, IP Week@ SG (ie., Singapore) has become a leading global IP event, bringing together thought leaders from Asia and across the world as they interact with diverse legal professionals, innovators and representatives from various IP bodies and organizations.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 19, 2023

The recent case of Revlon is related to bankruptcy but focusing on the other side, the case has brought the attention to the topic that could be of useful to intellectual property rights that is the relation of IPR and the bankruptcy. There are some intellectual Property which can be licensed. 5895 of 1986 in Suit No.2222

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 6, 2021

We welcome December with some interesting IP events and opportunities to highlight! Members of ATRIP are invited to submit proposals for papers on these topics in all areas of IP law. The company Gunnercooke is looking for an IP Paralegal in a permanent role. Two IP-related courses will be offered for the next year.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 16, 2022

Take shelter in this post and check what was published last week around the IP blogs. Patents The IPWatchdog posted an article about the changing risks – in the economic and legal sense – over time and the implications of these changes for patent licensing dynamics.

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The IPKat

JULY 7, 2023

The 2023 “analog” conference on the Metaverse took place in London, lasted three days and hosted several panels and addresses on the different aspects of the IP legal regime concerning the Metaverse and the possibilities of regulation of this changing environment.

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Patently-O

JULY 8, 2021

The exact topic of comments are not limited, but the Agency has created a list of 13 questions that may guide input. Explain if US eligibility doctrine has shifted IP strategy toward trade secrecy. Explain if US eligibility doctrine has shifted how you license or purchase patents.

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