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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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2022

trademark and patent registrations will not protect rights holders’ IP in the Philippines. Granting patents registrations is generally based on a first-to-file (or first-to-invent, depending on the country) basis. Jurisprudence has also established the doctrine of prior use as a basis for trademark ownership. For example, U.S.

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The TTABlog

JULY 13, 2021

But Applicant owns prior registrations for ELDORADO HOTEL CASINO RENO in standard character and design forms, and the Board concluded that, as in Strategic Partners , the thirteenth duPont factor "tipped the scale" and outweighed the other factors, "making confusion unlikely under the facts of this case." TTABlogged here ].

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 10, 2024

Its gained momentum with the advent of importance in R&D and patent registration. Further Trademarks Act, 1999 and Designs Act, 2000 allow licensing of trademarks and designs respectively. Assignment of License is transfer of ownership. INTRODUCTION Technology transfer is a way for innovation.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 2, 2024

These marks were identical to the ones used by the Club since its formation, with the word mark adopted in 1984 and the logo from 2000. The original Club opposed the applications on several absolute and relative grounds, including the confusing similarity between the marks and the use of the proposed registration in a deceptive manner.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 19, 2022

The ACPA is a federal law that brought trademark enforcement to the internet in the year 2000. The ACPA was passed in 2000 to make it illegal for anyone except the trademark owner to register, use, or traffic in a domain name with a bad faith intent to profit. That was 1998. Think of web2 domain names like this. No GoDaddy. No escrows.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The NAKED condom case returned to the TTAB after a CAFC reversal [ TTABlogged here ] and the Supreme Court's denial of the registrant's petition for writ of certiorari (September 2021). According to Section 2(d), Australian was required to show ownership of a mark "previously used in the United States. equally oxymoronic? -

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 15, 2024

549, 555 (2000). at 1-2] At its heart, therefore, this case is a dispute about copyright ownership. The plaintiffs responded by moving for partial summary judgment on the issue of ownership, based on the presumption of validity that attaches to timely copyright registrations. Wood , 528 U.S. Accord Klehr v. 17 U.S.C. §

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Importance of Registration of Trademarks in the Metaverse Businesses may now reach a larger audience, increase their digital footprint, and increase profits by utilising the Metaverse. The trademark registration safeguards the owner’s rights and establishes the business’s legal standing.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Infosys Limited obtained many registrations for the mark in various classes, the first being in 1987, and the company has been operating its website, wwww.Infosys.com, since 1992. They emphasised that since 2000, the plaintiff has been aware of Southern Infosys Limited’s existence. Increase the mark link with Infosys.

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CopyrightsWorld

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The DMCA’s principal was adopted by the European Union in the Electronic Commerce Directive 2000. To do so, make sure that you have strong evidence of copyright ownership as you will need it when you engage in a legal dispute. . There are online copyright registration services available that help you do just that.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 2, 2021

Goods or items produced outside Bangladesh involving infringement of the Copyright Act, 2000 or infringement of layout design of integrated circuits that are intended for sale or use for commercial purposes within the territory of Bangladesh. A Unique Temporary Registration Number (UTRN) is generated on filing the online application.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

Copyright Ownership of Movies and Films in Canada: Who’s on First? 2000 SCC 66 at para. Like most countries, Canada bars the registration of “clearly descriptive” trademarks to prevent applicants from monopolizing words that merely describe the goods or services at hand. Giuseppina D’Agostino. By Meena Alnajar. David Vaver.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Board sustained an opposition to registration of the mark DANA DESIGN in the form shown below, for backpacks, hiking equipment, tents, and related goods, on the ground that the mark comprises the name of a living individual, Dana Gleason, without his consent and is therefore barred from registration by Section 2(c) of the Trademark Act.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In addition to being a world-renowned rose and receiving numerous awards, the INGRID BERGMAN rose was apparently inducted into the World Federation of Rose Societies’ Rose Hall of Fame in 2000. 2,990,814 (the “‘814 Registration”), has been used in U.S. Poulsen claims the Mark, protected under U.S. Federal Trademark Reg.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Surveillance and analysis of IP-related activities on the internet, such as domain name registration, web crawling, social media monitoring, and online marketplace scanning which can help detect potential IP infringement cases, such as cybersquatting, phishing, counterfeiting, piracy, and plagiarism. 21, Acts of Parliament, 2000 (India). [1]

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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A trademark, on the other hand, exclusively identifies a product as belonging to a specific company and recognizes the company’s ownership of the brand. Although, it was also capable of being registered as a design under the Designs Act, 2000. Deciding what protection, a limited-edition product needs can be tricky.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Hulm asserted ownership of copyright on the app on the basis of a copyright registration of a literary concept note detailing the working of its app, arguing that the app is an adaptation of the literary concept note. However, the current case discusses the protection of GUIs under the Copyright Act.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The National IPR Policy of 2016 has resulted in increasing IP registration since its inception. The pendency in IP registration applications have also decreased. The registration at USPTO is required to protect the creditor from bona fide purchasers and mortgages. The security agreement has to be registered with the USPTO.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 4, 2023

Colt and Smith & Wesson had functional prototypes by 2000, followed by dozens of startups. Biofire isn’t submitting for registration in NJ to avoid triggering law. Regulating terms of trade also permitted, including © ownership/exclusivity/restricting investment in local productions. Canada, Bill C-11 passed.

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IIPRD

JUNE 8, 2024

Copyrights Acts 1957: A design cannot be registered under the Copyrights Act, 1957 if it is registered under the Designs Act, 2000. Registered copyright is merely an indication of ownership; it is not proof of ownership. The Designs Act offers protection for ten years upon registration, with the option of a five-year extension.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Indeed, the PTO has increased its focus on whether the use an applicant is making is trademark use, as opposed to ornamental or informational use, in its registration decisions. Thus, even though it would be possible to have a registrable llama logo that functioned as a trademark, that’s not what Epic had.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Court considered several issues including the ownership of the trademark as well as the similarity in the trademark used by the defendant. The defendant argued that the legal heir has assigned the aforesaid mark to the defendants but has not been impleaded in the suit. Prakash vs M/S.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Third, is Trump’s claim of ownership barred by 17 U.S.C. Fourth, if not, can Trump circumvent the registration requirement by seeking a declaratory judgment, or will he have to comply with the registration requirement? Finally, it is the practice of the Copyright Office to accept interviews for registration. “An

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