IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

The media and entertainment (M&E) industry, comprises of a diversified range of businesses, which are frequently engaged in dissemination of creative expression and information. Intellectual Property Ownership. WIPO, [2]Shreya Negi , In-depth: Brands are winning the war for ownership of ideas, but ad agencies want a change, . [3]

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Documents must be properly water-marked and classified; generally, procedures must be implemented in order to determine the flow of information and ensure its possession at all times. Additional software and technical measures are also encouraged to track and monitor flow of information and data.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2025

here and here ) In this case, one will need to prove that the data compilation does qualify as TS or confidential information. confidential, economic significance, reasonable steps taken to keep it confidential.)In Further, copyright over research data risks impeding the dissemination of knowledge and information.

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

TYPES OF IP CONTRACTS (1)INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT The process of facilitating the transfer of ownership rights for various forms of intellectual property, such as copyrights, trademarks, patent, trade secrets, and other intangible creations is known as an intellectual property assignment.

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Nelligan Law

MARCH 12, 2025

Share Purchase: The buyer acquires all or a majority of the shares of the company, assuming ownership of its operations and liabilities. Issues surrounding employers obligations to its employees related to a change in ownership form a key part of the deal making process in any sale of a business.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

In Rajeev Kumar vs Jamia Millia Islamia (12th April 2021), an extremely interesting tussle was seen with the copyright over a thesis being pitted against a person’s right to obtain information under the Right to Information Act, 2005. Has the public authority ‘opted out’ of its duty on the mere informal words of an individual?

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 16, 2021

In case federal law permits the registration of trade secrets and confidential information, it must be registered as in the case of the United States. At places, the protection of this information is enforced through contractual obligations among the employers and employees.

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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. Hence, generating copyright ownership opportunities for human contributors.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 15, 2024

Such a person can use it to serve their purpose in a limited manner for a particular period without having sole ownership of the property. It lets the Licensor grant a limited License for a fixed period or purpose without losing out on the ownership of it. The IP Owner and the third party are the licensor and the licensee respectively.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 17, 2023

There are also cases where piracy domains redirect to ACE for no apparent reason, the MPA previously informed us. Domain Shows No Sign of MPA/ACE Ownership Domains under full MPA/ACE control usually have a particular signature. The MPA informs TF that they’re investigating the domain, so we hope to get a comment in due course.

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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 8, 2022

For example, a copyright will help keep your ownership over artistic creations (like songs or videos). Your employer could attempt to gain the intellectual property rights for your creation, drastically shifting ownership (and revenue) of your work. Why is IP important? So, why does any of this matter? Key take-aways.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

BASIC project’s listing agreement is internally inconsistent on the issue of ownership. Courts will either rule that the ownership of the punks was part of the minting or that an implied license accompanies the digital art, which is the Crypto Punk image.

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As tattoo artists draw inspiration from a plethora of sources, ranging from classical art to pop culture icons, questions of ownership, originality, and copyright infringement have commandeered the spotlight in the tattooing arena. At the crux of both cases lies the conundrum of copyright ownership and infringement.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

The first standing order requires non-governmental companies and corporations to disclose the name of every person all the way up the chain of ownership who has “a direct or indirect interest in the party.” . The issue arose as a result of two standing orders issued by Judge Connolly.

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IP Tech Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

Under the changes that take effect on June 25 th , patent practitioners will now be required to disclose client information to resolve potential conflicts of interest that result from ownership changes within a law firm or changes in a practitioner’s employment.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 1, 2022

alleging a pizza franchisee failed to maintain the confidentiality of Texas pizza chain CiCi Enterprises LP’s trade secrets after two affiliates inked a development deal with competitor, Papa John’s. A judge in the Northern District of Texas recently declined to dismiss a lawsuit, CiCi Enterprises LP et al. Mucho Pizza, LLC et al.

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2024

Trade secrets, while cheaper and without time limits, must be kept confidential. Filing a patent establishes a legal claim, preventing others from exploiting the disclosed information. This enhanced valuation allows startups to raise more capital while giving up less ownership.

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IPilogue

JULY 7, 2021

The Patent Act contains no express provisions pertaining to the ownership of inventions produced by an employee during the course of their employment. The employee created or developed the invention with the employer’s confidential information. Private Sector Employees. Public Sector Employees.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Other than product sales data, component prices, customer details & records, market statistics, or supply chain info, a company owns commercially sensitive and confidential electronic pieces of information such as CAD drawings. Such data put forward risks related to IP based on the potential breaches of cyber security.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2022

” Defendants first argued that the network of salespeople and customer lists on Facebook were owned by them, as they have ownership interests in their Facebook profiles, and that because each defendant’s Facebook friends could see the rest of their friend network, these lists were not confidential. .” Stay tuned.

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IP Law 360

JANUARY 26, 2022

s recent Washington federal court action alleging that Stanford University copied a treatment based on research involving the tribes' confidential information, the parties' pleadings shed light on best practices for addressing ownership of sponsored research results in clear and precise terms, says attorney Catlan McCurdy.

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The IPKat

MAY 12, 2023

When one hears the claims of copyright infringement, confidential information and employment claims one can readily assume that this is an employer/ex-employee dispute. US proceedings were filed by PQ against CyberMetrics in October 2017, Mr Aughton was deposed in October 2021 and the proceedings then settled on confidential terms.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

Trade Secrets : Encompass confidential business information, such as formulas, processes, or customer lists, that provide a competitive advantage. Protecting Trade Secrets For trade secrets, legal protection hinges on confidentiality. Internal policies to restrict access to sensitive information.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 31, 2023

Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the broad provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, aims to set forth fresh reporting obligations for corporations pertaining to their beneficial ownership and organizers— though it is essential to bear in mind that some exceptions are in place.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In later articles, the use of AI in software development, intellectual property issues, and confidentiality concerns, among other issues, will be explored. This is because certain AI tools may use the internet, social media, or certain public databases to collect information. What is AI? This exposure can be detrimental to a business.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Documents must be properly water-marked and classified; generally, procedures must be implemented in order to determine the flow of information and ensure its possession at all times. Additional software and technical measures are also encouraged to track and monitor flow of information and data.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Non-compete clauses serve to protect a business’s trade secrets and other confidential information, which makes the adoption of such a rule a major concern for all US businesses. “Substantial owner” is defined as an owner, member, or partner holding at least a 25% ownership interest in a business entity.

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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).

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The slide deck had disclaimer language that the information on the slides was not complete, and that the slides contained forward-looking statements. Challenged claim: DealMaker’s customers do not retain ownership over their own data.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

Big data refers to the large and diverse sets of information that can grow at an ever-increasing rate. There should be reasonable steps taken to ensure that the said information is kept a secret. Big data is a relatively new concept that has created a greater conundrum in the realm of Intellectual Property (IP) laws. Conclusion.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Additionally, when a technological development is submitted to a proceeding to obtain a patent, the information included in the administrative file becomes public, which may reduce the value of the innovation, if the patent is not obtained.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The law does not apply to contracts covering confidential and proprietary information, protection of trade secrets, or inventions assignment agreements. Mandatory Review.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 13, 2022

The person or entity that owns the NFT records the ownership in the blockchain, which allows NFTs to be sold and traded. The complaint alleges that the executives stole confidential, trade secret information before resigning employment with Banq, Inc. Clear as mud, right? On May 16, 2022, NFT wallet company Banq, Inc.,

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

Therefore, it is important to make sure such confidential information is not publicised unauthorisedly. Keeping Records – Records form a valuable source when drafting patent applications and keeping records of one’s inventions help in proving the date and ownership of the said invention if and when needed.

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IP.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Trade Secrets: Protect confidential business information, like recipes or manufacturing processes. Copyrights: Register your copyrights with the relevant authorities to establish a public record of your ownership. Trade Secrets: Implement internal policies and agreements to protect confidential information.

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IP.com

AUGUST 19, 2024

Training programs should cover topics such as recognizing potential IP, proper documentation, and confidentiality obligations. Employment Agreements: Ensure that employment contracts include IP clauses that clarify the ownership of inventions created during employment. IP valuations also play a crucial role in mergers and acquisitions.

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Nelligan Law

JULY 30, 2024

Conversion claims for intangible assets have primarily failed because they were brought regarding the use of information. Justice Myers found that a conversion claim could not be advanced in an alleged conversion of confidential customer information. For example, in Utilebill Credit Corporation v.

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