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. Patent and Trademark Office have developed initiatives to focus on IP issues with AI. This Guidance covers some important topics. Both the U.S.

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

For example, and this is the most prevalent issue I’ve seen, many companies include language in the agreements that would grant the company a license “in perpetuity” to use the athlete’s NIL. If the player and/or the company do not have a license from the school or the sponsor to use those marks, that too is infringement.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The legal world is buzzing about AI and its use for all kinds of things, including generating logos, text, and other things people would normally want to register for copyright or trademark protection. There have been some court decisions on this precise topic, but the law is not completely settled.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 19, 2023

Introduction Be it a trademark, patent, copyright, intellectual property has become an important part of the company’s success. As Revlon has also established its position in India so, considering the ‘trademark’, Revlon has a connection with India. In the case of Revlon Inc.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

4iP Council - Licensing Negotiation Groups: what, why, how 4iP will hold an online webinar to discuss the proposed formation of Licensing Negotiation Groups (LNGs) of implementers that would collectively negotiate and license standard essential patents (SEPs). Details about this and other events are available here.

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Chicago IP

MAY 12, 2021

Of particular note: Carjams’ claim that Putco should be limited to ten topics, without some agreement by the parties, was not supported by the Federal Rules or the law. The Court would not prevent damages topics because Carjams intended to use a damages expert. Damages was still an appropriate topic for a corporate deposition.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

On Day 1 of the event dated 6th of September, The topic for the day- “Intellectual property rights: general overview” by Hon’ble VC, Professor (Dr.) Compulsory license. Biswajit Ghosh , The Neotia University, West Bengal, India Patent Attorney, India. The key areas that were discussed : Artificial Intelligence. Public Interest.

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Velocity of Content

OCTOBER 20, 2021

ET), the US Copyright Office, and the US Patent and Trademark Office are co-hosting a three-part discussion on “ Copyright Law and Machine Learning for AI: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?” Such new regulations might include expanded ‘exceptions and limitations,’ collective licensing, and sui generis data protection.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

Topical Highlight. Delhi High Court Clarifies Law on Arbitrability of Trademark Disputes. In this guest post , Rounak Doshi discusses the position of law on arbitrability of trademark disputes in light of the Delhi High Court’s recent decision in Golden Tobie Private Ltd. Golden Tobacco Ltd. Thematic Highlight. Image from here.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications. Furthermore, trademarks and domain names are registered on a first to file basis. The ownership is not transferred.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 16, 2022

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. Jamaica is the 110th Member State to join the Madrid Protocol.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2024

Here is another round of SpicyIP flashbacks by Lokesh, where he looks into a variety of topics ranging from IP and Gaming to Biodiversity and Benefit Sharing! Navigating Denied Filings: Trademark Justice at the Crossroads of the Commercial Courts Act DHC’s recent order in TTK Prestige v. Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC v.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 12, 2021

For example, and this is the most prevalent issue I’ve seen, many companies include language in the agreements that would grant the company a license “in perpetuity” to use the athlete’s NIL. I will be doing a webinar on this topic next month, so keep an eye out and feel free to reach out for more information.

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43(B)log

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

8, 2023) Imprimis sued defendants, competitors in the compounding pharmacy industry, for false advertising, trademark and copyright infringement, and related claims. Imprimis’s trademark survey expert (for secondary meaning) didn’t use a control group, but that went to weight rather than admissibility in the absence of other serious problems.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 15, 2021

Topical Highlight. Ensuring Access to TB drugs: Is Compulsory License the Way? They discuss the best potential route for a compulsory license under the Indian Patents Act, and the ways in which the government can make the best use of it. The Delhi High Court in Krown Biscuit Pvt. Richfield Industries Pvt. 6 August, 2021].

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2023

How do products and trademarks fit within a new environment? IP and the Metaverse The panel organised by The UCL Institute of Brand & Innovation Law , as part of the Annual Brands Seminar , will focus on the debate concerning the topic of IP in the Metaverse. How do ideas travel across borders, cultures and across time?

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

Content creators and social media influencers work sincerely to build their reputation for expertise in specific industries, products, and topics. Trademarks – A trademark helps identify, indicate, classify, and differentiate the source of products or services of one from those of others. How to Ensure Compliance with IP?

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Velocity of Content

AUGUST 4, 2021

Thinking about the topic a little more broadly, as with blogs, the DMCA processes are available to podcasters. As would be a Creative Commons license, an option that I plan to get into in more detail in a subsequent post. Also, some podcasters may be relying on Trademark (more than on copyright) as their primary IP shield.

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

As a result, the USPTO has requested comments from the public on 13 topics, which can be found at this link and are paraphrased and summarized below. Patent attorneys and inventors are often left to guess whether a particular invention is patent-eligible.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Much like the case of Jolie, the sweaters quickly became a topic of controversy , as the Cowichan Tribes of Vancouver Island alleged the sweater designs had been appropriated from one of their traditional designs. However, the wrestler had licensed their likeness to WWE, who in turn licensed it to Take-Two. Going Forward.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Can other IP rights like trademarks play a role in protecting NFTs? For NFTs that have to do with an indicator of a company’s trademark, the Lanham Act may provide protection to an NFT as well. Use in commerce and distinctiveness are two basic requirements to obtain trademark protection. Trademark Ownership and Infringement.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

This article summarizes the top developments reported on our blog and in patents, trademarks, and copyright law in 2021. Introducing the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents. On June 28, 2021 , the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Act came into force. Trademark Law. Parody in Trademarks is No Joke.

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The IPKat

MAY 8, 2022

Background In early 2021, Global Trademark Services Ltd (“GTS”) filed applications for the following marks in relation to ‘clothing, footwear, headgear’ in class 25: (UK Application No. Commentary Bad faith has been a hot topic in the world of trade marks in recent years. Germany license. 3587268 and No.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Natarajan, Joint Registrar of Trademark & GI, India. Before explaining the topic, Mr. V. – Contractual disputes include patent and software licenses, trademark coexistence agreements, and distribution agreements for pharmaceutical products. Period 1 (06:00 PM-07:30 PM): “The Indian G.I. He had spoken on-.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Panel #2, TM, moderated by Vice Dean Felix Wu Jack Daniels says that use as a trademark is special: like copyright’s bête noire, confusion caused by trademark use is the central concern of trademark law. I’ve left out the parts specific to registered trademarks and the reference to treaties. Taco Cabana, from 1992.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 15, 2021

As a result, the USPTO has requested comments from the public on 13 topics, which can be found at this link and are paraphrased and summarized below. Patent attorneys and inventors are often left to guess whether a particular invention is patent-eligible.

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IIPRD

APRIL 13, 2023

In India, the topic of criminal punishment for copyright infringement has generated considerable controversy. However, the Form 27 criteria are already quite lax, and without them, compulsory licenses—a crucial component of the Indian patent system—will not be able to get. here, here and here).

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The IPKat

JANUARY 9, 2022

Christian Thomas (Kuhnen & Wacker), discussed issues such as (1) changes to the Chinese trademark system, including changes to the review of bad faith applications; (2) registrability of and search tools for multimedia and non-traditional marks across jurisdictions; (3) the U.S. Guanyang Yao (Liu, Shen & Associates).

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 30, 2023

1) He made this request on grounds including trademark law and unfair competition law. The third defendant was licensed to produce and market the disputed foods and spices under its own name and at its own expense, paying a fixed fee to the plaintiff for each individual product sold. dishes and seasonings) as works of IP. (1)

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

products include edibles, topicals, vape pens and beverages. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is the regulator in charge of licensing private retailers throughout the province. Private retailers must apply and obtain a Retail Operator License and a Retail Store Authorization from the AGCO. Cannabis 2.0

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LexBlog IP

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. Patent and Trademark Office have developed initiatives to focus on IP issues with AI. This Guidance covers some important topics. Both the U.S.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 2, 2020

For more information about any topic herein, please see our October 20, 2020 webinar, “ IP and Cannabis: The Current Landscape ,” or contact your Fish attorney. Trademark protection is available for cannabis companies (canna-brands) through a combination of federal, state, and common law sources. FDA Regulation.

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Today, we’ll be discussing the following topics: -Why you should pursue a patent. If you have a patented product or process that others want to use, you can licensing your patent to them in exchange for a fee. Once you’ve written your patent application, the next step is to file it with the US Patent and Trademark Office.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The German Patent and Trademark Office rejected the application for most of the goods and services due to lack of distinctiveness. Consumers would understand the term ‘KÖLNER DOM’ merely as an indication of the topic or subject of the goods but not as their commercial origin. The appeal to the German Patent Court was unsuccessful.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

Can other IP rights like trademarks play a role in protecting NFTs? For NFTs that have to do with an indicator of a company’s trademark, the Lanham Act may provide protection to an NFT as well. Use in commerce and distinctiveness are two basic requirements to obtain trademark protection. If yes, under what circumstances?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

The topic of interest is related to both the cellular and molecular aspects of biological objects. Sometimes, licensing charges also remain quite high, which is also a barrier for future researchers. Biotechnology-the word suggests that this is biological advancement based on technology. Who can provide for patent rights?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In the world of IP, blockchain technologies offer real-time possibilities for IP protection, evidence and registration at either the registry stage or in the court when it comes to questions of data security and privacy concerns – a hot topic of recent times. It also provides a cost-effective way to accelerate such processes.

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