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Bombay High Court Rules that Copyright Registration of a Label is not Compulsory

Kashishipr

Under Section 2(c) of The Copyright Act of 1957 , the label is an original artistic work. As per NTC’s statement, both SSPL and SK Oil Industries couldn’t claim copyright in the artistic work. Under the Copyright Act, no author can claim rights in the original creative work of some other author.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (September 13-19)

SpicyIP

Further details, including the link for registration, are provided in the post here. We also informed our readers that the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR), NUALS is organising a webinar series on ‘Evolving Facets of IPR’ on September 23, 2021. The deadline for registration for the webinar is September 20, 2021.

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Protection of Copyrights in Singapore

IP and Legal Filings

Rights related to distribution, reproduction, and public performance and display are among the intellectual property rights which comprise a copyright. It is not a question of whether the work has creative merit. The Copyright Act is the primary intellectual property law governing copyright protection in Singapore.

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Generative AI and Copyright – Some Recent Denials and Unanswered Questions

Intellectual Property Law Blog

Howell affirmed, “[i]n the absence of any human involvement in the creation of the work, the clear and straightforward answer is the one given by the Register: No.” Where AI alone creates a work, this point seems clear. It cited its AI Registration Guidance, 88 Fed.

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Limited Edition Products: Can they be Protected under IP Law?

Kashishipr

However, trademarks may also be subject to use requirements – they may be canceled or ‘revoked’ if they have not been used within the five years following registration or within any other continuous five-year period during the trademark’s life. In essence: ‘use it or lose it.’

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Exploring Copyright in Graphical User Interface

Intepat

The distinct appearance and functionality of GUIs often form the unique identity of software products and brands, making them valuable intellectual property. However, protecting these interfaces involves navigating complex layers of copyright, design patents, and other intellectual property laws that cover specific aspects of GUIs.

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Trademarks vs. Copyrights for Startups

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

Intellectual property law includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is an important consideration for any new business. This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs.