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Effect of Non-Registration of a Partnership Firm

IP and Legal Filings

Although the Companies Act of 2013 requires registering, the Partnership Act has no such need for partnerships companies. Comparing a partnership firm to a corporate entity or an ownership firm reveals a number of benefits. English law mandates mandatory registration. Most of the time, a partnership document would be sufficient.

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Precedential No. 22: TTAB Grants Petition to Cancel CHENOA FUND Registration for Mortgage Services Due to Non-Ownership

The TTABlog

The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark shown below for mortgage financing services, finding that Petitioner CBC Mortgage was the first and only user of the mark for those services. Under the MSA, TMRR is deemed CBC's "agent" and "contracted day-to-day operator." of Veterinary Sports Med.

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When is an IP agreement between a university and a student inventor unfair?

The IPKat

In this 650-paragraph judgement , the court ruled that students can in certain situations be “consumers” vis a vis the university under the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulation 1999/2083) (UTCCR). In Oct 2013, Mr. Jing commenced his DPhil studies (PhD equivalent), signing a contract which included the University’s IP Provisions.

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Can DAOs Crack their Identity in India?

IP and Legal Filings

DAOs stand by the statement that, “code runs the board” rather than the other way around since the code is open source i.e. can be seen by anyone, is executed by efficient smart contracts and finds its way around the archetypal company management style. iv] (user content stored on centralised servers of the company). [v]

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Comparative Analysis: Madrid Protocol vs. Direct National Filing in India

Intepat

The former was enacted in 1892 to establish a standardized system for the international filing and registration of trademarks. Automatic registration will occur in designated countries if the trademark office does not raise any objections during a period of 12 and 18 months. Allows payment of one set of fees.

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Precedential No. 11: TTAB Dismisses SKËNDERBEU Brandy Opposition for Failure to Prove Priority and Fraud

The TTABlog

Applicant ADOL sought registration of the marks SKËNDERBEU and GJERGJ KASTRIOTI SKËNDERBEU (Stylized) for "beverages from wine distillates, namely, brandy and grape brandy." GKS and Opposer cannot contract around the legal principle that a licensor’s use does not inure to the benefit of the licensee. See also Chem. Conmar Form Sys.,

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50 CENTS OF ADVICE: NEGOTIATE FAVORABLE PROVISIONS AND RETHINK RECORD LABEL AGREEMENTS

JIPL Online

1] It’s not uncommon to hear artists complain about record label contracts once they see the impact their deals have on the control of their own music. [2]. Artists’ Frustrations with Transfer of Ownership in Record Agreements. BACKGROUND. 9] Kanye West also recently went public about his fight to regain the rights to his masters. [10]

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