SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The question of ownership in the virtual world, particularly in video games, has long been debated. Then, Arundathi Venkataraman discussed the topic using the case of Garcia v. This case is particularly interesting as it involves an interesting question about the plausibility of performance as a copyrighted work.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The public-interest issues in exclusive licensing will be protected appropriately and all Indian patents are secured by the GoI through March-in Rights including the option of compulsory license under our patent law, if there will be any exigency arising for that technology/patent. Provision 5.d

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. Copyright Ownership.

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

There has obviously been a considerable amount of excitement around non-fungible tokens (NFTs) over the last few years and some interesting developments in the last few months. The terms of ownership and remuneration vary between platforms. One key thing to look out for (other than the warranties mentioned above) is ownership.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 5, 2022

The first topic up for discussion by the panel was the actual definition of the metaverse. Then, there is a second version of property ownership, as seen in the Second Life – virtual goods created by users, which belong to them. NFTs could potentially enable ownership but this is yet to be seen. Panel discussion. Conclusion.

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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 8, 2022

For example, a copyright will help keep your ownership over artistic creations (like songs or videos). That app you’re working on, or Etsy account may be of zero interest to your employer, until it’s not. If that side-of-your-desk idea suddenly works out, your employer could take an interest in your creation.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 5, 2021

The recent trends in psychiatry point to an ever-increasing interest in the role that psychedelic compounds, namely psilocybin, can play in treating these conditions. Psilocybin, an active compound in what is commonly known as “magic mushrooms”, is currently listed under Schedule III of Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In a world where information can be disseminated in the blink of an eye thanks to technological advancements, it is a difficult task to ensure that the original artists retain ownership of their creations amid the explosion of available works and the emergence of vastly varied creative forms.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 1, 2023

This ruling covers two key topics related to 512. Construing these allegations as true and in Service’s favor, Service subjectively believed that he possessed an ownership interest and that he never approved the Comedy Dynamics deal. And without a DMCA notice, § 512(f) does not apply.” ” Cite to ISE v.

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IIPRD

APRIL 8, 2024

This article delves into the ongoing debate around the issue of right of ownership of copyright by AI generators for their novel artwork. There is a need to shed light on the legal status of AI which can help the courts determine whether they are eligible to ownership rights of copyright for their work or not.

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IIPRD

APRIL 2, 2024

xii] This clause gives the original researchers ownership of their clinical trial data for a predetermined amount of time, usually ranging for a period of six years. Particularly the European Union has continuously pushed for the inclusion of data exclusivity clauses in discussions for FTAs.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 29, 2023

However, the question of who owns the rights to these creations has been a topic of debate for some time. Keeping in mind the aforementioned dilemma encountered by the developers and gamers, the author focuses on providing such solutions that keep the interests of all the stakeholders in order.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Rothschild and the case implications for first amendment protection and artistic expression regarding the furry Metabirkins to be of particular interest. Returning to the trendy IP topic de-jour, the panel discussed the copyright aspects of NFTs and their application to decades old commercial agreements in Miramax, LLC v.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

There have been some court decisions on this precise topic, but the law is not completely settled. used in those generated logos retain the ownership to that original art and do not give you a license to use it exclusively. That doesn’t mean you’re in the clear for ownership and registration, however.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 17, 2021

You have been reading about them all over the news, they’re the hottest topic in tech right now, especially in the blockchain space. There are open auctions, limited auctions, various flavors of ownership for the NFT, and sales of both digital and non-digital assets. Was that ownership transferred, and if so, to whom?

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IPilogue

MARCH 21, 2022

Labelling the work as a “creation”, as opposed to an “output” or “generation”, has been the topic of global debate. Further, scholars emphasize that “giving copyright to AI-generated outputs serves none of the [public interest] purposes of copyright protection.”

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 17, 2022

This post is limited to ‘research’, but it may be an interesting thought exercise to consider other fair dealing activities as a privilege. Thus, when the question reaches the court, the Judge would apply a balancing test (the balance between author rights and users’ rights) to ensure that both parties’ interests are protected.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 15, 2023

This webinar will address the legal protection afforded to tattoos by copyright law, covering current discussions on ownership and infringement of tattoos as copyright works, including in the context of commercial uses in video games and films. Potential topics include – but are not limited to! – More information is available here.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

When AR is used in the cultural heritage sector, it plays an important role in satisfying both economic and educational interests of different stakeholders. 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.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

Readers interested in the topic, should also note another important study on copyright and AI conducted in parallel and just released by the team of Alain Strowel, Sari Depreeuw, Luc Desaunettes-Barbero et al., 1] (On the topic of AI outputs and derivative works, see here.). folk-rnn , Melomics ).

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. Copyright Ownership.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

According to the Court,the ownership of the work could be attributed to the claimant on the basis of the prints of the websites she produced and via an online search, as well as a book published by Mondadori which contained the image with the attribution to the architect.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The primary goal of copyright law is to safeguard the interests of creators of original, publishable works. A copyright’s primary topic is what it protects and the standards by which it is protected. The issue of two persons producing similar work is not a barrier to it becoming the topic of literary writing.

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43(B)log

APRIL 12, 2021

A story that probably originated in Virginia and later circulated in England suggested that by the 1650s earmarks had at least become a topic of conversation between Indians and colonists. The English reminded him that earmarks identified the hogs as private property but deer displayed no comparable sign of ownership.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 2, 2022

The court remains skeptical of LinkedIn’s privacy-based arguments: LinkedIn has no protected property interest in the data contributed by its users, as the users retain ownership over their profiles. If LinkedIn can’t do anything to protect its users’ interests in publicly shared data, can anyone else do it?

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 5, 2023

The specification should be as explicit and accurate as possible, and it should include not just things of present interest but also those that are expected to be of future interest. It is not in your best interests to broaden the specification to include items or services that the firm does not aim to market.

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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. In EuroKids International Private Limited v.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

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. This Guidance covers some important topics. Joint Statement at 2. The “generative” aspect of GAI implies that something new is being created. Both the U.S.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Some of the enforcement actions they may take include: Post-level enforcement This could include limiting post visibility, labeling a post to provide context and additional information to users or removing a post altogether.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 15, 2021

Topical Highlight. In this post , Rahul Bajaj and Praharsh Gour analayse the underutilisation of Indian patent law’s robust flexibilities to promote patient interest. She analyses the Report’s recommendations pertaining to the amendment of patent laws in order to facilitate inventorship and ownership by AI.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

This is the second installment of a reflection on the topic of content moderation and bias mitigation measures in copyright law. This second part 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.

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Michael Geist

APRIL 6, 2022

The government isn’t interested in requiring me to pay for a link, however, only large Internet companies who refer millions of users back to the media sites. If the principle was that links have value requiring compensation, then why shouldn’t I be required to pay for linking to the same article?

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

Copyright Ownership of Movies and Films in Canada: Who’s on First? The Act established the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (‘ College ’), an independent public interest regulator of patent and trademark agents in Canada. Giuseppina D’Agostino. IP Innovation Clinic ChatBot Launch Event by Bonnie Hassanzadeh. David Vaver.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

Topical Highlight. Copyright Ownership in State Board Textbooks: Impediments to Accessibility. Thus, there ought not to be the slightest confusion between these two products since the case entails a wider concern in public interest. Delhi High Court Clarifies Law on Arbitrability of Trademark Disputes. Golden Tobacco Ltd.

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The IPKat

APRIL 25, 2024

Since we last wrote for the IPKat on the topic , additional posts have discussed the Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee’s inquiry into the impact of AI on the creative industries and the UK House of Lords Inquiry into Large Language Models.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2023

G2/21 and the mysteries of plausibility The topic that this Kat has spent the most electronic ink on this year is undoubtedly G 2/21. After a flurry of decisions at the start of the year , the Boards of Appeal have gone rather silent on the topic of ViCo oral proceedings. Interestingly, no other Board of Appeal has yet cited T 1158/20.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2024

Why are we revisiting this crusty old topic? Plaintiffs’ possessory interest is thus entirely dependent on actions taken by an individual user unassociated with Plaintiffs or their websites. A possessory interest does not lie under these circumstances. What if no one has a “possessory interest” in those bits?

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