The IPKat

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Amongst other things, the Act also establishes a National Rights Registry (NRR ) , which is the central repository collating details pertaining to the ownership of various copyright works. The NRR allows copyright holders to register and view/download copyright certificates digitally.

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Copyright IP Music Ownership 118

TorrentFreak

JULY 11, 2022

While most torrent site users have historically preferred the convenience a PC, the explosive growth in smartphone ownership since blocking began has seen millions of users flood to illegal streaming platforms and MP3 download sites instead. Mobile Networks Lead to The High Seas. Mobile Network Blocking Raises New Questions.

Music 129

Music Publishing Ownership Marketing 129

43(B)log

OCTOBER 31, 2022

He alleged that he used the CBC Casper and Casper names exclusively to promote his work to the public, and that, by 2017, he used the Casper mark in commerce in connection with distributing downloadable Casper CBC software and specifications under open-source licensing agreements in the United States.

Registration 57

Registration Trademark Ownership Marketing 57

IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2024

Downloading anything from internet automatically involves creating a copy or reproducing the copy of the material, affecting the rights of creators, such as right of distribution and rental. So, instead of letting users download for free, Jstor only allows the user to purchase and then download the content online.

Ownership 52

Ownership Copyright Fair Use Intellectual Property 52

IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 10, 2023

The ownership would simply be transferred from the existing real world to the virtual world or the companies and individuals would need to register their trademarks again. Class 9: – Section 9 refers to the virtual goods that can be downloaded from the internet. IPR challenges in the Metaverse phase.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Invention Trademark Government 59

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The Kremen case involved the alleged theft of the sex.com domain name by improperly modifying the electronic records evidencing ownership of the domain name. A website can own the copyrights to the HTML code and the files that users download. .” This abstract statement requires more clarification. Are we really doing this again?

Licensing 90

Licensing Copyright Contracts Advertising 90

IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 14, 2023

Since copyright in whatever form (even first ownership) is subject to the territoriality principle, many argue that lex loci protectionis is the appropriate course of action. [10] Since copyright is “universal”, some argue that the lex originis should be utilised to determine who owns works that have been plagiarised.

Copyright Infringement 52

Copyright Infringement Law Copyright Intellectual Property 52

The TTABlog

JULY 5, 2023

Laches barred both claims as to certain of the goods in light of Applicant Fashion Ele ctronics' ownership of an expired registration for EVOGUE for substantially the same goods. There was no evidence that Advance’s downloadable software is related to Fashion’s electronic goods. Advance Magazine Publishers, Inc. Midwest Cordage Co.,

Registration 52

Registration Trademark Ownership Advertising 52

43(B)log

AUGUST 4, 2021

Compare Dropbox which happens to back up multiple copies of The Big Lebowski, each downloaded by a different iTunes user that has legitimately paid to do so? But putting generic word in TM space shouldn’t generate ownership of that generic word. Can they start their own juice business and use his name in advertising?

Copyright 89

Copyright Trademark Copying Fair Use 89

IP and Legal Filings

JULY 24, 2023

It removes the restrictions on budget and print reproductions, enabling web distribution, copy printing and packaging, and out-of-home advertising impressions. With unlimited seat access, batch downloading and subaccounts with managed permissions, teams can collaborate seamlessly, enhancing workflow efficiency.

Licensing 93

Licensing Advertising Advertising Copying 93

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2024

” Domain names are also intangible, as are the records documenting domain name ownership, yet the court held they were capable of being converted. I guarantee that copyright owners will quote this statement to improperly assert ownership over uncopyrightable components of their “commercial websites.”

Copying 76

Copying Ownership Derivative Work Contracts 76

SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In the context of certain questions that arose in the proceedings, Tanvi then brings up an interesting hypothetical i.e. what if the defendants had challenged the ownership of the copyright early on, instead of the attempt to amend it later on? Case: Winzo Games Private Limited vs Google Llc; Ors. Case: Robotics Today B.V

Registration 105

Registration Designs Design Trademark 105

Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 3, 2021

Starting with the actual capture device – camera, cellphone, or whatever – through the publication of that photo or video, ownership and permission are key. You can provide permission or license to download the video using some third-party software. What are Publicity Rights & How Are They Different than Copyright?

Marketing 81

Marketing Marketing Branding Brands 81

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In an effort to connect with a younger, tech-savvy consumer base, more and more firms are deciding to debut their products and advertise them electronically through the Metaverse. In contrast, NFTs and brands in the metaverse bring unique ownership considerations. It might be more difficult than ever in the metaverse to police brands.

Trademark 87

Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens Branding Brands 87

TorrentFreak

JULY 23, 2023

TorGuard’s originality and commitment to its core values are preserved as it continues to operate under its initial ownership – VPNetworks LLC and Data Protection Services. This feature comes with fast download speeds and unlimited bandwidth. We offer port forwarding to increase download speeds for torrents.

Privacy 137

Privacy IP Technology Reporting 137

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

[Delhi High Court] On May 23, the Delhi High Court passed an interesting jud gement on the issue of ownership of the copyright in a film screenplay and held that the copyright in the screenplay of the film ‘Nayak’, lay with Satyajit Ray and on his demise, with his son Sandip Ray and the Society for Preservation of Satyajit Ray Archives (SPSRA).

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Second, the court says the ban facially discriminates against non-Montanans because it goes away if TikTok changes ownership. First, the consumer protection law doesn’t reach situations where money doesn’t change hands: “the DCSA definition of consumer transaction does not include the downloading of a free app.

Social Media 81

Social Media Privacy Law Publishing 81

43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In this recent case, Epic sought to register this design for "downloadable video game software"—the Loot Llama in Fortnite, which serves as a resource cache for players. failure to function can be significant in ordinary cases with uncontroversial subject matter.

IP 94

IP Trademark Advertising Advertising 94