IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Among other things, the Initiative’s portal compiles registration decisions for AI-generated materials. Particularly instructive is a December 11, 2023 decision by the Copyright Review Board affirming the denial of registration to an AI-generated artwork. Copyright Office’s AI Initiative launched in early 2023.

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Garrigues Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

It’s the first anniversary of the Garrigues IP Blog. We take a look at our Top10 most-read posts in this first year of the IP Blog: The Influencers’ Code of conduct comes into force on January 1, 2021: are you aware of your obligations? Banksy Case: registration of a trademark in bad faith and the price of anonymity.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

How to Register IP for your Clothing Your new clothing brand may have a variety of IP to protect. How to Copyright Clothing Designs Copyright registration for clothing designs can be challenging. For example, a 2-dimensional graphic print may be copyrightable because you can separate that artwork from the clothing article.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 26, 2023

Is there still a way to get IP if you’re too late to patent your products? Copyrights to the Rescue: A Second Chance to Obtain IP When It’s Too Late to Patent It would help to be cautiously optimistic in these late situations. Need IP for a product that is too late to patent? Invariably, I get no good answers.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Background Banksy’s graffiti artwork Laugh Now first appeared in Brighton, England, in 2002. Typically, artists protect their artwork using only copyright law. A trademark holder must make “genuine use” of a registration by using it to acquire market share in relation to distinguishable goods or services. street artist Banksy.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Securing the right IP protection for an NFT will be key to its successful commercialization and exploitation by the creator and its owner. In this blog post we examine how copyright is leveraged to protect NFTs, both in the US and China, with a comparative approach that elucidates both the challenges and potential solutions.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 30, 2024

In addition, concerns have been raised regarding the authenticity and possession of the artwork, the involvement of the artist, and the authorship and ownership of its copyright in relation to the integration of artificial intelligence into the artistic process. The position will subsequently be examined in light of Indian law on the blog.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and Industrial design. Further, the Copyright protects the following types of original artwork. Therefore, it is advised that fashion designers register their artwork following the rules of the Designs and Copyright law.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

District Court, Central District of California, on June 15 suing Shein for over $100 million in damages for unauthorized reproductions of her artwork “One is good, more is better.”. In 2019, Mollman registered this artwork with the U.S. Copyright Office and included Copyright Management Information (CMI) on her artwork.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

When compared to utility patents , design patents are often overlooked as an IP asset. Just because a product has functional features does not mean it is automatically ineligible for design patent registration. What if you want to register only a 2-dimensional graphic design or artwork?

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 31, 2023

The primary challenge arising from AI-generated artwork pertains to copyright existence and ownership. Case Summary The plaintiff, Stephen Thaler, used the “Creativity Machine,” a generative AI technology, to generate a piece of artwork. However, in the case of AI, determining authorship becomes complex.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

Without any doubt, it is exceedingly imperative for them to understand their Intellectual Property (IP) assets and safeguard them in the best possible manner. Registered IP is more legit and liable; say, if the content is IP protected – social media users usually find it more reliable and authentic and are likely to revisit it.

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This blog post embarks on a comprehensive journey to unravel the complex issue of copyright ownership in AI-generated art. AI-Generated Art: Where Artistry Meets Algorithms Before diving into the intricacies of copyright registration /ownership, let’s set the stage by understanding the birth of AI-generated art.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Allen won first place at the Colorado State Fair (the “Competition”) for the two-dimensional artwork entitled Théâtre D’opéra Spatial (the “Work”), which he produced with the aid of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”). Allen did not agree to the request and continued to request copyright registration of the entire work. Last year, Jason M.

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IP Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

AI has been front and center in the legal space as well, as this blog has detailed here and here. Copyright Office Wants Your Thoughts on the Potential Regulatory Framework for AI appeared first on Global IP & Technology Law Blog. 2023 has been a watershed year for AI with its entry into the broader public consciousness.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 16, 2021

Of these crimes, Intellectual Property (IP) theft is one of the many, which involves stealing copyright, patents, industrial designs, etc., account to be the most frequently stolen forms of IP, which may result in a huge loss for the company that created it, including the loss of competitive edge and decline of business growth.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

Securing the right IP protection for an NFT will be key to its successful commercialization and exploitation by the creator and its owner. In this blog post we examine how copyright is leveraged to protect NFTs, both in the US and China, with a comparative approach that elucidates both the challenges and potential solutions.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

In this video, we will also examine the legal strategies each project got right on trademark registration and copyright licensing. Copyrights protection for the artwork itself is also critical. These NFT drops offer valuable learning lessons which every NFT project, brand, and company must consider before launching their NFTs project.

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Dear Rich IP Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2020

I am planning a vinyl reissue (with expanded artwork) this year, the songs are in the same order and have been remastered, but the artwork will be slightly different. However, there are many benefits to registration. Dear Rich: My band released a CD in 2005, and we never filed Form SR or PA for the album and underlying works.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Apart from revolutionizing the creative markets, the ability to obtain new artworks with an increasing marginalization of human contribution has inevitably tested the fitness of copyright legislations all over the world to deal with the so-called “artificial intelligence” (‘AI’). ChatGPT , Smodin ), to perform music (i.e., In 2019, the U.S.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this blog post, we share a step-by-step guide on how you can remove counterfeits from eBay manually. Copyright infringement Copyrights are granted to authors and creators of written and multimedia works, such as books, movies, music, photographs, video games, and artwork. Send the NOCI to vero@ebay.com or fax (801) 757-9521.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 20, 2022

In this post, we briefly explore issues related to copyright infringement, intermediaries’ liability and remedies from the perspective of the general principles of copyright law (for previous analyses of NFTs and copyright on this blog, see here ). The Right to Create and Sell NFTs. The communication to the public right.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In short, the name of a non fungible token project as well as the name of the linked digital file can be considered intellectual property, and the original owner of the NFT has the exclusive right to transfer IP rights to the new owner if they choose to do so. Can NFTs Reflect Ownership License Rights or Other IP?

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

NFTs can be based on three-dimensional items or artwork, or can be purely digital creations—for example, a collectable digital sneaker or a token used in a videogame. First, NFT’s have enormous significance in the IP world. The post NFTs: New Frontiers for Trademarks appeared first on Global IP & Technology Law Blog.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Copyright Office has notably denied (or limited the scope of) copyright registrations for works lacking human authorship (e.g., “A Recent Entrance to Paradise,” [5] “Zara of the Dawn”, [6] and “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial” [7] ). The plaintiff sued for copyright infringement in May 2023.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

For example, the original Tsingtao bottle was sold with a very large label bearing all the typical and well known Tsingtao artwork and trademarks. Next time, a more feisty defendant might try to challenge this case law before the Beijing IP Court. 7) causing harm to other’s exclusive rights to use registered trademarks.”.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

AI has been front and center in the legal space as well, as this blog has detailed here and here. 2023 has been a watershed year for AI with its entry into the broader public consciousness. Now, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) is seeking public comments on the various legal, technical and policy issues raised by AI systems.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this blog, we outline the tools you can use to protect your brand reputation and prevent consumer confusion. Copyright infringement Copyright protects authors and creators of written and multimedia works like books, movies, music, photos, video games, and artwork.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2023

Her previous posts on the blog can be viewed here , here , here and here. 16 of the Act states that “ no person ” is entitled to copyright, except under the statute; ii) Application for Registration of Copyright (Form-XIV) requires disclosure of name, nationality and address; and iii) in case of computer-generated works, Sec.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Understanding the extent of a company’s IP holdings usually starts with what’s known to the company, such as all registered copyrights, trademarks, or patents, domestic and foreign. After compiling a list of those IP assets, the next step would be to review what the company is using and compare that to the list of registered or pending IP.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

He is interested in IP law, and commercial and criminal litigation. From conflicting positions on AI as a co-author of a work to the contours of information required u/s 39 about the patent applications filed abroad, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. Relying on the decision in Dominos Ip Holder LLC & Anr.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Supreme Court held 6-3 that the Ninth Circuit erred in invalidating a copyright registration for failure to comply with the Copyright Office’s “single unit of publication” regulation, where the copyright owner had knowledge of the facts but arguably misunderstood the legal standard. Legal Background: Registration. Unicolors, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Understanding the extent of a company’s IP holdings usually starts with what’s known to the company, such as all registered copyrights, trademarks, or patents, domestic and foreign. After compiling a list of those IP assets, the next step would be to review what the company is using and compare that to the list of registered or pending IP.

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Intepat

MAY 17, 2024

The United States Copyright Office has clarified the requirement for human authorship in generative AI through various decisions that rejected copyright registration for AI-generated works, each varying in human involvement. Despite this, the Office denied copyright registration for the AI-generated images.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

From an in-depth discussion on the terms of copyright and translations in India to the recent UK Supreme Court’s order regarding the patentability of inventions by an AI, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. To read these, along with a round up of IP developments around the country, and world, read on below.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Wondering what IP developments took place last week? Look no further as we present to you the SpicyIP Weekly Review, highlighting the discussions that took place on the blog along with other IP news. Discussing the order, Aparajita draws a parallel with the position of AI-generated works and prompts in the Indian Copyright law.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Examiner also refused registration as to some of the services in the application on the ground that they were indefinite and must be clarified. The Examiner supported his position with internet evidence of dictionary entries, articles, blogs, company websites, consumer goods, etc.

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