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Digitalization And Copyright Law

IP and Legal Filings

The availability of a large variety of information has also increased the risk of Copyright Infringement due to its easy accessibility and dissemination. This has led to varying degrees of copyright infringements in this digital era.

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[Guest post] Works of applied art – the difference between design and copyright law

The IPKat

Here’s what Henning writes: Works of applied art – the difference between design and copyright law by Henning Hartwig I. USM Haller modular furniture In 2011, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU), for the first time, had to decide on issues revolving around the protection of different categories of works under European copyright law.

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Copyright Bill, 1955: the Best Copyright Law that India Never Had

SpicyIP

Discussing the Mahatma’s take on copyright and the interplay between the 1955 Copyright Bill and the Berne Convention, we are pleased to bring to you this post by Shivam Kaushik. Shivam is a 2020 law graduate from Benaras Hindu University and is a former law researcher at the Delhi High Court.

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The Impact of REULA on Copyright Law: Navigating the Post-Brexit Landscape

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Although the lower courts are still bound by the decisions of the higher courts and their precedents set in light of EU law, they may refer the points of law to certain higher courts under section 6A. REULA’s influence on copyright law Although EU law had a strong influence on the UK copyright law, the two were never properly aligned.

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Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2020-04-18

Barry Sookman

Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2020-04-11 [link] 2020-04-12 GERMANY TO INTRODUCE CORONAVIRUS 'IMMUNITY CERTIFICATES' FOR RECOVERED PUBLIC [link] 2020-04-12 Evaluating contact tracing privacy questions, [link] 2020-04-12 Reasonable expectation of privacy in securities context Re North America Frac Sand, Inc.,

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Copyright Law Preempting Contractual Terms of Use

Patently-O

Thereafter, no person is entitled to any such right or equivalent right in any such work under the common law or statutes of any State. On appeal, Genius focused only on the contract claim, but the Second Circuit still affirmed–holding that the copyright act preempts state law contract claims. 17 U.S.C. §

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Webinar: Top IP Cases in 2020 In-House Counsel Need to Know

Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

It is crucial to consider key takeaways from the most important IP cases from 2020 when planning for 2021. Our speakers will focus on 2020 developments in trademark, copyright, patent and trade secret law. NY CLE: This program will qualify for 1 CLE credit in the Skills category.

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