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They are essentially a receipt that is placed on the blockchain that allows a purchaser to claim “ownership” over that particular NFT. However, it was raided in 2016 and two men, the owner and his son, were arrested. .” NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have seen both big sales and big business in the past year.
The termination of this seven-year partnership, most famously known for its development of the Yeezy sneakers, raises important questions about IP ownership when business collaborations collapse. This includes at least eight US design patents filed by Adidas in 2016 that claim the ornamental design of the Yeezy sneakers.
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It noted that “ despite relevant University Ordinances stipulating access …, the prerogative lies with the University to withhold one such thesis in absolute confidentiality on the grounds of commercial viability and market competition. ”. Degrees), Regulations, 2016 and the UGC Act, 1956 which have mandatory application on the Universities.
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This crucial development, which restores copyright as an access right (see Geiger, 2016 ; Efroni, 2010 ) provides a normative foundation to reinforce the societal bargain that creates incentives for authors, but also creates room for downstream creativity and innovation. 7(1) and art. 17(7) CDSM Directive.
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Yet 2020 saw a slowdown in biosimilar activity with the lowest number of annual biosimilar approvals since 2016 and fewer product launches than 2019—as well as a decrease in district court litigation and post-grant proceedings. 2016; resubmitted May 2018). September 23, 2016. August 30, 2016. April 5, 2016.
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