SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce that registration for the free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship is currently open. As per a NASSCOM report, India added a whopping over 1,300 active tech start-ups in the year 2022, taking the total tally of such start-ups to approx.

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IPilogue

JULY 26, 2021

IP Osgoode is pleased to announce the new team of student editors for the Intellectual Property Journal (IPJ). The IPJ is Canada’s leading peer-reviewed journal with a focus on IP law related areas such as patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, trade secrets and competitive torts.

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 28, 2022

The Russian military offensive launched in Ukraine on 24 February prompted a number of European measures in many fields, including intellectual property. A few days later, it was the turn of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) from Alicante in two salvos on 8 and 9 March. a) Before the EPO.

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The IPKat

JUNE 12, 2022

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published a report which shows that over a third (34.95%) of UK industries are found to be ‘IP intensive’. The report, published on 9th June 2022 here , is an update to a similar publication by the IPO in September 2020. of industries for designs, compared to 55% for patents.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 28, 2022

The Russian military offensive launched in Ukraine on 24 February prompted a number of European measures in many fields, including intellectual property. A few days later, it was the turn of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) from Alicante in two salvos on 8 and 9 March. a) Before the EPO.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 13, 2022

While the tokenization of IP, namely for anti-counterfeiting purposes , was already outlined by the European Intellectual Property Office several years ago, WIPO sees potential applications of blockchain technology in IP ecosystems for "[a]ll types of IP assets: Registered and Unregistered Rights".

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The IPKat

JANUARY 22, 2023

Thank you to readers who voted for the IPKat book of the year awards 2022! Here are the nominees and winners: Best Patent Law Book The nominations were: Intellectual Property Protection for Plant Related Innovation: Fit for Future? We look forward to reading and reviewing more IP books in 2023!

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 3, 2022

Fish & Richardson received top “Band 1” nationwide rankings for its Intellectual Property (IP) and International Trade: IP (Section 337 Proceedings) practices in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA. ” Ranked Attorneys – Chambers USA 2022. John Adkisson. Juanita Brooks. Joseph Colaianni. Ruffin Cordell.

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IP.com

JUNE 27, 2024

Over the last 2 years AI has been a dominant subject of Intellectual Property, Patent, and Copyright media space, especially as resolutions to cases regarding critical copyright issues and AI inventorship abilities conclude and set new standards for how AI can be used. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This book review of Intellectual Property Law in Nigeria: Emerging Trends, Theories And Practice by Desmond Oriakhogba (University of the Western Cape, South Africa) and Ifeoluwa Olubiyi (Afe Babaloloa University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria) is kindly provided by Kasim Waziri , Professor of Law at the University of Abuja, Nigeria.

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The IPKat

JULY 22, 2022

On 21 July 2022, Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) approved the convening of diplomatic conferences on designs and genetic resources, no later than 2024. Credit: “Delegates at the Opening of the WIPO Assemblies 2022” by Emmanuel Berrod is available via WIPO | OMPI on Flickr.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 8, 2023

Statista notes that in 2022, global revenues topped $200 billion for the first time ever. From source code and graphics to unique characters, iconic environments and embedded music, online games are multilayered, content-rich creations whose intellectual property (IP) can easily be ripped off. Design patent filing – U.S.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 4, 2022

Various websites, forums, and Reddit threads attempt to answer questions from game designers on what they are allowed to do when designing their games, as well as how to protect certain aspects of their games. Originally published in Meeple Mountain, April 1, 2022. The laws involved in protecting board games are complicated.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Mask work is a type of intellectual property protection designed to protect layout designs (topographies) of integrated circuits. Under the SCPA, a mask work is a series of related images that forms a design or part of a design used to produce an integrated circuit. Understanding Mask Work. Copyright Office.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Commercial disputes include any dispute arising out of trade relationship between parties such as mercantile documents, partnership agreements, franchising, distributions, joint venture, intellectual property rights, etc., Rakheja Engineers Private Limited, 2022 (SCC Online SC 1028), the Supreme Court put this controversy to rest.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 10, 2022

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is currently running a ‘call for views’ on the UK designs framework post-Brexit. The consultation closes at 11.45pm on 25 March 2022.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In this sense, the European Union Intellectual Property Office ( EUIPO ) published in June 2022 the practical approach taken for classification purposes (see IPKat post here ). Downloadable goods and virtual goods” ), on which stakeholders can still comment before 3 October 2022. The most used classes are 9 , 35 and 41.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 2, 2022

On the 20th of July 2022, the Beijing Intellectual Property (IP) court posted a case* addressing all this on its Case Bulletin webpage. Comment This case clearly demonstrates that whether a sign is deceptive must be assessed having regard to both the sign and the designated product. 7) of the TMLC.

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Olartemoure Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

Design patents allow breweries to safeguard these elements of aesthetic distinction, securing exclusive rights to their innovative designs. Some examples of beer glasses design patents in the US: BEER GLASS US D954,504 S Inventors: Nicolas Brouillac Assignee: PEUGEOT SAVEURS Date of Patent: Jun. Date of Patent: Feb.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

time, of course, to vote for your favourite intellectual property law books of 2022! As always, readers can vote for books in five categories: Patents, Copyright (includes Performer's Rights), Trade Mark (includes Geographical Indications), Design and Intellectual Property (any book that covers more than one type of IP).

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Understanding Mask Work Mask work is a type of intellectual property protection designed to protect layout designs (topographies) of integrated circuits. Under the SCPA, a mask work is a series of related images that forms a design or part of a design used to produce an integrated circuit. Copyright Office.

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The IPKat

APRIL 27, 2023

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Henning Hartwig (Bardehle Pagenberg) on the EU Commission’s recent proposal to codify visual disclaimers in EU design law. These proposals to modernise legislation on design protection point in the right direction.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This post looks back at the key developments in AI and copyright in 2022, covering generative AI, text and data mining exceptions, the pastiche exception, deep fakes, voice cloning and infringement and enforcement of copyright using AI. Generative AI Computer-generated art reached a tipping point in 2022.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2022

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is carrying out a Call for Views as part of a review of the designs system to make sure it remains fit for the future. The deadline to respond to the call is 25 March 2022. Designers’ experience of enforcing their rights and changes they would like to see.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 10, 2022

In that connection, France has recently published its programme for the Presidency [available here in English], which includes several actions on intellectual property. The Plan provides that during the French Presidency, the Council will start working on the Commission’s proposal on industrial designs.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

We’re pleased to inform you that Centre for Intellectual Property Studies, National Law University, Jodhpur is is inviting submissions from law students for the ‘NLUJ CIPS Inter College IP Research Essay Writing Competition, 2022’ on the theme ‘“IP and Youth: Innovating for a better future’. Third Prize: Rs.

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SpicyIP

JULY 18, 2024

Controller of Patents and Designs , came down heavily on the IPO for its shoddy order rejecting the patent application filed by the appellant. The Madras High Court, vide judgement dated 3 July 2024 in University of Ulm v. The judgment raises serious concerns regarding the quality of functioning of the patent office.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 4, 2022

Originally published in Meeple Mountain, April 1 2022. While board games, as well as game boards, parts, and certain methods of play, can be patented if they fulfill the strict requirements listed above, it is usually impractical to try and get a patent for a tabletop game. By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

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The IPKat

JANUARY 30, 2024

The protection of works of applied art by intellectual property is a divisive issue. This Kat has found a recent decision issued by the Paris Court of Appeal in a dispute over the allegedly unlawful reproduction of a t-shirt design. One version featured epaulette sleeves, while the other had short sleeves and no epaulettes.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2022

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022. We also recommend that you check out our Intellectual Property Resources page for guides, videos, and insight on patents and inventorship. Ferrari was issued a new design patent D945,320 titled, “Car, Toy Car Replica And/Or Other Replica.” important;}.thegem-template-wrapper.wpb_wrapper.thegem-custom-6227f19f37b0b9390{flex-direction:

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

However, it is unknown to many that a significant amount of money and laws are in place to protect various Intellectual Property assets related to the Olympic games. Trademarks, industrial designs, and domain names are examples of IPs interrelated to multiple aspects of the Olympic games. Image Source: Flickr].

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The IPKat

JANUARY 25, 2024

By decision of 24 January 2024 ( T-537/22 ), the General Court of the European Union (GC) confirmed the validity of the Registered Community Design (RCD) by Lego A/S (Lego) “Building blocks from a toy building set” by stating that an RCD is invalid only if all its features are excluded from protection. On 2 February 2010 Lego obtained RCD No.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 30, 2023

The intellectual property rights victory in Canada for the footwear company Crocs is a timely reminder to keep fleece clogs in mind for your winter wardrobe. Famous for its easily-recognizable design of breathable and water-friendly clogs, Crocs was founded in 2002 in the US by three college friends who enjoyed sailing.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

” However, Wallshoppe does not allege Defendant knew of the specific acts of infringement at issue here—Sienna Lewis selling products featuring the Palm Design on Defendant’s website. .'” 2022 WL 16555584 (S.D.N.Y. Grande Communications Networks LLC (November 3, 2022). 2022 WL 17430309 (9th Cir.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

On February 05, 2022, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) announced that China had joined the Hague International Design System (the Hague System) that allows registering up to 100 designs in 94 countries through one international application. [1] 1] See [link]. [2] 2] See , [link]. 1] See [link].

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued its one millionth design patent on September 26, 2023. D1,000,000 claims the ornamental design for a dispensing comb. This milestone comes during a particularly prolific period for design patents.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 2, 2022

Protecting the Product ’s Editor-in-Chief James Aquilina and regular contributor Joseph Ambrose will each teach sessions at the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s “Design Rights Boot Camp” on June 23-24, 2022, in Arlington, Virginia. Protecting Designs in the Virtual World.

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