Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 19, 2025

There is variant terminology: lawful acquirer of a computer program or a person having a right to use a computer program ( Directive 2009/24 ), lawful user of a database ( Directive 96/9 ), lawful use (Article 5.1 However, the concept has proliferated inconsistently, lacking a clear normative content and shape. of the Infosoc Directive ).

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TorrentFreak

JULY 21, 2022

Founded in 2009 and based in Sweden, Epidemic Sound has a library of more than 35,000 music soundtracks and 90,000 sound effects. If third parties such as Meta want to use Epidemic content directly, they need to obtain their own license on the correct terms. The numbers in the complaint are significant. .

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The company was founded in 2009 and today boasts 16 million active monthly streaming users, making Plex a serious market player. The photo was shot by Jose Perez Gegundez who typically licenses it to third parties for a fee. Most people use the service for perfectly legitimate purposes.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 12, 2023

207/2009 (being essentially identical to the currently applicable Art. 207/2009 is that the relevant public must establish a link between the trade marks in question in the sense that the later mark calls the earlier mark to mind. 207/2009 , i.e. an infringement of Rolex’ right to a trade mark with a reputation. 2017/1001 ).

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SpicyIP

MARCH 24, 2025

Ali Shayif (2009) ( paywalled ) which has been cited numerous times by the Supreme Court and numerous High Courts of India ( here and here ). Further, the financial data relied upon (from the Plaintiffs Trademark Licensing Agreements with other brands) was not directly linked to the Defendants infringing activities.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 1, 2025

What Kindle sells, instead of books, is licenses. Kindle Content is licensed, not sold, to you by the Content Provider. When purchasing e-books on the Kindle app for Desktop or for the E-reader, books are not sold in the EPUB format, instead these licenses are downloaded in their own proprietary formats: AZW3 and KFX.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 6, 2023

A trademark license may seem straightforward. Since a license is like any other contract, the licensor can add any number of conditions to the agreement, right? How does a license differ from a franchise? Finally, a franchise is subject to many more regulations than a license because it involves much more than a trademark.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 5, 2023

A trademark license may seem straightforward. Since a license is like any other contract, the licensor can add any number of conditions to the agreement, right? How does a license differ from a franchise? Finally, a franchise is subject to many more regulations than a license because it involves much more than a trademark.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 6, 2023

A trademark license may seem straightforward. Since a license is like any other contract, the licensor can add any number of conditions to the agreement, right? How does a license differ from a franchise? Finally, a franchise is subject to many more regulations than a license because it involves much more than a trademark.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 9, 2023

Founded in 2009, the file-sharing and hosting platform grew out to become one of the country’s most-visited websites. Article 17 of the Copyright Directive requires online services to license content from copyright holders. However, when the new EU Copyright Directive passed a few years ago, dark clouds started to form.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In 2009, the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) mass-produced sweaters as part of their official merchandise for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. In 2009, the Belgian Court of Appeal was tasked with deciding whether a tattoo could be granted ownership under Belgian copyright law in JDH v JM. In Alexander v Take-Two Interactive Software , Inc. ,

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 15, 2024

per unit for infringing Spex's data security patent based on Spex's 2009 licensing deal with Kingston Technology, Spex's president told California federal jurors Tuesday, noting that Western Digital had no noninfringing alternative to implement hardware encryption in its storage devices. Western Digital owes between $5 and $8.50

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In letters sent to around 20 companies, TTVK warned that without proper licensing, these services were illegal and must be shut down. The broadcasters claimed that the TVkaista service effectively rebroadcast their content without a license.

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A California federal judge ruled Wednesday that jurors deciding whether Western Digital infringed Spex Technologies' data security patent can't consider Spex's 2009 licensing agreement with Kingston Technology to calculate potential damages, since there was no way to tease the value of the patent-at-issue out of the broader deal.

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The IP Law Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Those arguments were that (1) Take-Two’s use of the tattoos was authorized by an implied license, (2) the fair use doctrine insulates their utilization of the tattoos and (3) the tattoos constitute a de minimis part of the video game. Take Two had good reason to believe in its implied license defense.

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SpicyIP

MAY 2, 2022

It was revealed in Court that the Plaintiff and Defendant had entered into an agreement wherein the Plaintiff had licensed, in a non-exclusive manner, its right to broadcast and exploit the audio-visual song clips, scenes and dialogues/clips to the Defendants’ channels. This agreement was for a period from 1 st July 2019 to 30 th June 2022.

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Olartemoure Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

In spite of the fact that Colombia’s Supreme Court has been consistent in rejecting claims that distribution contracts, concession contracts, representation engagements, licensing agreements, among others, are Commercial Agencies, the law remains an incentive for former local business partners to pursue compensation.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 5, 2023

In fact, the report reveals that the price of music streaming plans dropped more than 20% between 2009 and 2021 because they did not keep up with inflation. These services offer consumers access to an enormous catalogue of music, better audio quality, and new features, without the price tag. First, virtually anyone can share their music.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2023

Moderna also licensed their mRNA technology from Cellscript LLC – University of Pennsylvania’s successor-in-interest to the 966 patent. By 2009, before Moderna’s patent application, scientists knew that the full-length spike protein is highly immunogenic and can be used to induce protection against certain viruses.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

On the other hand, the debate around TDM has not developed in a context devoid of licensing practices, at least in Europe. It should be noted at the outset that, on the one hand, some commentators hold the view that TDM would not even be covered by copyright law.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 7, 2023

Warhol created these silkscreens from a photograph of Prince taken by Lynn Goldsmith, who claimed copyright infringement when the Warhol estate licensed Orange Prince to Conde Nast after Prince’s passing in 2016 to illustrate an article about Prince’s life and music. We limit our analysis accordingly. Or never tried?

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Image Sources: Shutterstock] The earliest examples of unsolicited sharing of works without proper licensing pertains to the development of Napster in the early 21 st century. obtained without express due permission from the license holder). They believe in subscription-based music sales that don’t include direct (i.e.,

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

In defending its actions, Siemens argued that the Microsoft.NET license provided a complete shield. License is an affirmative defense to patent infringement and so the defendant typically has the burden of presenting and proving the elements. 2009), this lack of accused product contacts doomed specific jurisdiction. Dos Reis Jr.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Instead of providing the court with a paper trail of the chain of trade, SM claimed that the packaging of the perfumes satisfies the required proof, since the package of the perfumes did not contain an ingredient list (which list is mandatory for perfumes being sold in the EEA pursuant to Regulation 1223/2009 ). Unported license.

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Copyright Lately

JULY 12, 2021

His complaint notes that he’s turned down “countless opportunities” to license his name and likeness in the United States, including in one case turning down a $4 million offer to appear in a car commercial. Baron Cohen is now seeking $9 million in damages against the defendants. Is Baron Cohen’s Copyright Claim Preempted?

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 27, 2024

In the summer of 2009, hackers from all over the world gathered at an outdoor conference near Vierhouten in the Netherlands. Back in 2009, when Kuik and Pirate Bay founder Anakata went head-to-head, the situation was no different, and both men agreed to disagree. Kuik recognizes this, at least in part. And that, in turn.

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Dragons' Den

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Alison highlighted the fact that in a recent report looking at diversity in access to venture capital between 2009 and 2019, black female-led companies received 0.02% of the total amount invested. Having our designs protected strengthened our overall look and brand when it came to our licensing agreements. How does IP licensing work?

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2022

The purpose of the SPC Regulations ( Regulation (EC) No 469/2009 and Regulation (EC) No 1610/96 ) is to compensate patentees for the lengthy process of achieving marketing authorisation for a medicinal or plant product. SPCs are national rights that provide an additional period of protection for a medicinal product protected by a patent.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

According to the Complaint, Thirty Six Saloon failed to purchase a license for several performances of musical compositions in the BMI repertoire. In Color, written by Jamey Johnson, Lee Thomas Miller a/k/a Lee Thomas, and James Otto, registered October 16, 2008 and March 11, 2009 by EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. Terry Stafford Music Co.,

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Copyright Lately

MAY 6, 2022

For that, you’d need an assignment or license from the owner of the underlying copyright. trademark office records reveals that Viacom obtained rights in a broad array of TMNT marks after a highly-publicized purchase from the Mirage Group in 2009. You Should Probably Read The License. And a quick review of U.S.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 27, 2024

In 2009, Saillard sold this trade mark to Fauré Le Page Paris, a French company that was established in 2009. However, the former Maison Fauré Le Page (established in 1716) ceased its activity in 1992, so Fauré Le Page Paris (established in 2009) did not continue the activity of the former Maison Fauré Le Page.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

7, 2009, now Pat. A] patent is not a hunting license. ” Without that priority, the claims were clearly invalidated by prior art published between 2009 and 2015. ” Without that priority, the claims were clearly invalidated by prior art published between 2009 and 2015. 13/964,975, filed on Aug.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In two joined decisions, the General Court considered non-use within the meaning of Article 51(1)(a) of Regulation No 207/2009. Picture on upper right is by Lightburst and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike International license. Generic license.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 10, 2022

Baca is licensed in both Massachusetts and New Mexico. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2009, and her Ph.D. I’m excited to join the country’s preeminent IP firm,” said Dr. Baca. “I She received her J.D. from the University of Chicago in the Department of Chemistry in 2005.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

15/2009 on Tobacco Control, Cabinet Decision No. 15/2009 on Tobacco Control: Article 1: The law defines “Tobacco Products” as anything made from tobacco leaves, whether it is the whole leaf, chopped pieces, or mixed with other substances. 24/2013, and Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 on Child Rights (Wadeema’s Law).

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43(B)log

AUGUST 18, 2022

The district court certified a class of those who purchased the coffeemaker at a New Mexico Wal-Mart store from 2009 to 2013, approximately 40,600 members. They argued that B&D could grant a license and be protected as long as the owner exercised quality control. The coffeemaker evidently proved unsatisfactory, and the Pumas sued.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In states like Goa and Sikkim, gambling is allowed to varying degrees, with licenses granted for activities like slot machines and casinos. Second, the taxation and licensing costs for gambling are often high, potentially driving people toward illegal websites. Sikkim has permitted online gambling within the state’s boundaries.

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