The IPKat

JUNE 27, 2022

created) on a permissionless blockchain (like Ethereum, Cardano o Solana) through a software called “smart contract” which is recorded on the blockchain itself. A digital file (an artwork, a song, etc.), NFTs – still subject to “old” IP law An NFT is a non-fungible (i.e. Yuga Labs, therefore, still owns the copyright in each NFT.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 13, 2025

In this post, Yogesh Byadwal argues that these terms of use also offer an insight into the practice of expanding copyright using Contract Law. The plaintiff claimed that the trademark KTC was honestly and bonafidely coined and adopted in title of plaintiff i.e. KARACHI TAXI COMPANY, which was founded in the year 1943.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. NFTs also may embody or use trademarks. This is highlighted in the case of Hermès International v.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

NFTs may be represented in the form of memes, artworks, or videos. Trademarking of cryptocurrencies is yet another aspect that links IP to the crypto market. Like any other trademark , the cryptocurrency mark must be distinctive. In 2016, the USPTO rejected Bitcoin’s trademark application.

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The IPKat

JULY 14, 2022

Comments on the EUIPO’s definition of NFT The EUIPO’s definition of an NFT partially resembles that of the United States Patents and Trademarks Office (USPTO), which states that “ non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are maintained on a blockchain and typically represent digital items and authenticate their ownership ”.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2022

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. NFTs also may embody or use trademarks. This is highlighted in the case of Hermès International v.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In one notable case, an NFT buyer of a famous digital artwork assumed they had purchased full copyright rights, only to find they could not legally reproduce or profit from the art without the creator’s consent. While NFTs verify the ownership of a digital item, they do not inherently transfer copyright to the buyer.

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Copyright Lately

MAY 6, 2022

NFTs were minted Money was advanced The underlying contracts Never got a glance Dreams of exploitation From Florida to France But no rights were acquired The kids don’t stand a chance. — “The Kids Don’t Stand a Chance, Aaron’s Version” ( with apologies to Vampire Weekend ). Definitely. And a quick review of U.S.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

CPL Industries Limited , dismissed an appeal from the High Court in a copyright infringement, trademark infringement and passing-off suit between two pharmaceutical companies. CPL had a registered trademark in the word “Conphamol” and the design of the product packaging. Today, we begin with developments in the copyright field.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Tejaswini writes on this order by the Division Bench and its subsequent acknowledgment by the court, highlighting how this order can correct the practice of granting unfair ex parte ad-interim interim injunctions in Trademark litigation disputes. Other Posts Have a Break, Have a KitKat: The Chocolate or Chanachur? Manju Singhal v.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

This dispute arises out of a 2015 transaction between the league and an entity formed to become the San Diego Gulls hockey team, which included the assignment of certain trademarks, including a logo, to the team. The team then sued the league trying to recover the amount (over $1,000,000) the team spent on the lawsuit.

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IPilogue

MARCH 1, 2022

However, it also brings new dimensions to copyright and trademark issues. This article was prompted in part by Tabathia, also known as The Adorned Fox (“TAF”), whose post on trademarking her brand spurred me to reach out and learn more about her experience. Emily (E): What prompted you to protect TAF and trademark your brand?

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Greenspoon Marder LLP

JUNE 9, 2013

After twenty years together, the Stone Temple Pilots not only fired their lead singer Scott Weiland, but filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against him, as well. Viacom: Are Trademark Licensors Liable For Their Licensees Sued for Intellectual Property Infringement? Of Interest: Gibson Guitars v.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Indeed, the directors of the US Patent and Trademark Office and US Copyright Office are in the process of conducting a joint study to untangle the various interests at play, having promised Sens. They are sold and/or traded in connection with “smart contracts” that govern the terms of transfer. Tarantino , Case No.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 29, 2023

A person who employed the artist will be considered the proprietor of the artwork and can register for exclusivity for the same character. [3] 5] The content creator reached out to the artist for a commissioned artwork which is a unique character design. 12] Courts around the world generally apply tests to determine IP infringement.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book. Copyright and trademark are the most important IP rights in this industry.

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IIPRD

JUNE 9, 2024

When we talk about IPR in the metaverse various types of Intellectual Properties come into the picture, for example, copyrights, patents, and trademarks. Trademarks A Trademark can be a mark, symbol, design, color, combination of colors, shapes, etc. that identifies a product or a service that is distinguishable by a common man.

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43(B)log

JULY 20, 2022

CC has a recent trademark registration for a design mark “consist[ing] of the stylized wording ‘COLOR COPPER.COM”, [with] a diamond shape between the wording ‘COLOR’ and ‘COPPER’ made up of four smaller diamonds, each diamond having a pattern inside of it,” COPPER.COM disclaimed. “The There’s no written agreement” will do it.] 1” therein.

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Olartemoure Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Local contract and case law is full of mandatory norms that render very important clauses null and void, and the fact that handshake agreements and informality is still quite in fashion seems alarming for studies used to long agreements drafted by sophisticated attorneys.

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Intepat

MAY 17, 2024

The other two copyright rejections were the images in Kristina Kashtanova’s graphic novel (Zarya of the Dawn) and Jason Allen’s artwork which had substantial human input through the crafting of hundreds of prompts using the Midjourney text-to-image generator. Contracts should clearly state who owns the rights to the prompts.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 16, 2022

Principal Cynthia Walden and Associate Sarah Kelleher discuss the non-fungible token (NFT) trend across the fashion industry and what this digital arena means for trademark protection and enforcement. Selling the Intangible in Fashion: What Does it Mean for Trademark Protection? PDF copy available. To File or Not to File.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 16, 2023

Plaintiffs’ Allegations that Moments are an “Investment Contract” and Should Have Been Registered The Amended Complaint in Friel makes allegations that would be run-of-the-mill in cases involving the buying and selling of stocks, but seeks to chart new territory for NFTs: that they were improperly sold as unregistered securities.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

Although none has reached a resolution, these private civil actions highlight various legal theories of liability that could arise when participating in the NFT market, including claims for copyright infringement, trademark infringement, breach of contract and violations of securities laws. Copyright Claims: Roc-A-Fella Records Inc.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

Trademarks. The easiest method to accomplish this is to register a trademark. Trademarks encompass Instagram handles, YouTube channels, and user names on numerous social media sites. Social media influencers sign contracts with businesses to promote their products by providing original content for such brands.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The development of these tokens has marked a new age of transparency and digital security as it is now possible to create and store a plethora of creations consisting of art, music, contracts, records, pictures, and even tweets as digital assets. Tokenisation and Ownership of Digital Assets under NFTs.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 18, 2022

NFTs are created using “smart contracts,” which are software codes that govern actions such as validating ownership and regulating their transferability. This endows NFTs with the unique qualities that make them so desirable.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

However, the underlying digital artwork itself is not the NFT. While this offers some level of protection, a link to the digital work is not necessary for the NFT to exist or be sold and may even be embedded in a smart contract that is hidden. Essentially, an NFT is a digital token that can serve as a certificate of ownership.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Quantum computing technology and its components can be regulated and governed by different kinds of intellectual protects like patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights. QUANTUM COMPUTING AND THE FUNCTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS. Other than the protection of hardware and software component of quantum computing. CONCLUSION.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Smart contracts, a technology popularized by blockchain, offer a new approach to managing these transactions. Unlike traditional contracts , smart contracts are self-executing programs on a blockchain that automatically enforce terms when predetermined conditions are met. In the U.S.,

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Intepat

OCTOBER 28, 2024

These assets can be anything from digital artwork and trading cards to in-game items, all of which are bought and sold using cryptocurrencies. NFTs are embedded with smart contracts—self-executing contracts written in code—that facilitate the transfer and verification of ownership. Smart Contracts: Are they enough?

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Intepat

APRIL 4, 2025

Intellectual property rights are crucial for protecting artists rights in their artwork. Unlike patents or trademarks, copyright protection begins as soon as the artistic work is created, without requiring registration. Simply put, forgery is to artistic works what counterfeiting is to trademarks.

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