SpicyIP

JUNE 13, 2022

While the Joint Parliamentary Committee ( JPC ) released its much-awaited report on a sparkling new data protection legislation late last year, as reported , the bill may be scrapped for a completely new law. Given that the underlying algorithms may have multiple uses, the company that owns the algorithms may not want to give up ownership.

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Intepat

MAY 17, 2024

For a prompt to be protected under copyright law, it must meet the criteria of originality and fixation. This raised concerns about whether AI tools like RAGHAV could be considered ‘authors’ under Indian copyright law, prompting a reevaluation of the legal framework surrounding AI-generated content in the country.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2025

Various Indian case laws exist on the same. Although India does not have a separate legislation on TS, it can beprotected under the broader regime of Contract Law and Common Law remedies. here and here ) In this case, one will need to prove that the data compilation does qualify as TS or confidential information.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Intellectual Property Ownership. Only the material form into which the ideas are transferred i.e. the expression of an idea is where copyright protection exists.The rationale behind this is that protecting ideas under copyright law would ultimately stifle innovation and creativity by curbing the free flow of the same. Challenges.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This will help avoid surprises from the application of unfamiliar Chinese laws and regulations. Employment or cooperation agreements must ensure confidentiality and include proper non-compete-clauses to avoid risk of theft by employees or other unauthorized parties.

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

Considering that the subject matter is so complex, the law regarding contracts is usually handled by lawyers who specialize in it. It is crucial in establishing a transparent record of ownership and transfer, while also safeguarding the rights of all parties involved in the transaction.

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Nelligan Law

MARCH 12, 2025

For businesses in Ontario, these processes are governed by provincial and federal laws, which must be carefully navigated to ensure success. Share Purchase: The buyer acquires all or a majority of the shares of the company, assuming ownership of its operations and liabilities. Why Choose Nelligan Law for Your Transaction?

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 17, 2024

The traditional pillars of contract negotiation – including confidentiality, data ownership, and indemnification and liability – take on new dimensions and complexities in the context of generative AI. By: BakerHostetler

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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. It is important to understand the ownership or possession of IP in case of any such contract with a third party.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Through IP licensing, IP rights holders grant third parties the exclusive right to use their IP while retaining their ownership. In contrast to IP assignments, which transfer the entire ownership of the IP asset, IP licensing provides only limited use. appeared first on Blog | Kashish IPR | Intellectual Property Rights Law Firm.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

Lokesh is a graduate from School of Law, Nirma University and an incoming LLM Candidate and InfoJustice Fellow at American University Washington College of Law, and has previously written posts for us here and here. The thesis being a public record raises an important query in copyright law with respect to its control by the author.

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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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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 8, 2022

Nelligan Law is grateful for the contribution of articling student Sophie Ryder in writing this blog post. For example, a copyright will help keep your ownership over artistic creations (like songs or videos). A non-disclosure agreement prohibits an employee from sharing confidential company information and processes.

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IP Tech Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

On this exam, applicants are tested on laws and rules that address patentability issues and inventor obligations. (A A patent attorney must also have technical credentials and take the patent bar exam, in addition to having a law degree and passing a state bar examination.).

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

The art inside the gallery is protected by COpyright law. 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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IPilogue

JULY 7, 2021

Claire La Mantia is a Guest Writer and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. 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.

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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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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In today’s world, there has been considerable growth in remote jobs, gig-economy work and artificial intelligence tools which introduce new complexities with the ownership of worker creations. With the increasing prevalence of AI tools and hybrid work models, the traditional understanding of ownership and IP becomes obscure. [2]

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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. There is an increasing value in the massive volumes of data accumulated over time in a company or firm.

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 3, 2021

As industry funding of academic research continues to rise, lawyers advising sponsoring entities should understand the intricacies of negotiating research agreements, including those around deal structure, intellectual property ownership and licensing, and confidentiality of findings, says Catlan McCurdy at McCurdy.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 15, 2023

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the key laws and regulations that govern businesses operating within the DIFC, creating an optimal environment for financial services and related industries to thrive. Dubai Law No. 5/2021 On Dubai International Financial Centre: Dubai Law No. Dubai Law No.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

Big data is a relatively new concept that has created a greater conundrum in the realm of Intellectual Property (IP) laws. ” Therefore, the domain of big data cannot escape the interplay of IP laws in its administration and protection against third parties. What is Big Data? Big Data and Patents. Conclusion.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

While intellectual property law can be complex, following a structured approach can help secure your ideas and prevent misuse. Trade Secrets : Encompass confidential business information, such as formulas, processes, or customer lists, that provide a competitive advantage.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The law goes into effect January 1, 2022 and amends the Freedom to Work Act (the Act), which restricts the use of non-compete agreements for low wage workers. The law will apply to non-compete and non-solicit covenants. ” The law leaves open the definition of “additional professional or financial benefits.”

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2024

Trade secrets, while cheaper and without time limits, must be kept confidential. This enhanced valuation allows startups to raise more capital while giving up less ownership. In India, trade secret law is primarily governed by common law and equity, with no specific legislation.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. The Court interpreted the clause on ownership of work made during a contract of service (Section 17(c)) to not apply in situations where there is a contract between equals.

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The IPKat

MAY 25, 2022

As IP aficionados, many readers of this blog will have strong views about the proper scope of copyright law. Can and should those beliefs be protected under the Equality Act 2010, protecting copyright believers against discrimination in employment law and in the exercise by public authorities in their functions?

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

1] He is also an adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law. ten years ago—at least in part due to longstanding common law rules on champerty, maintenance, [3] and patent law’s relative high risk—today third-party litigation funding (TPLF) [4] undergirds about 30% of all patent litigation, by conservative estimates. [5]

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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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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. Violation of these laws could be detrimental to a business. One major concern is confidentiality, to include protecting valuable trade secrets. What is AI?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This will help avoid surprises from the application of unfamiliar Chinese laws and regulations. Employment or cooperation agreements must ensure confidentiality and include proper non-compete-clauses to avoid risk of theft by employees or other unauthorized parties.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Pour yourself a glass of mulled wine, curl up with your favourite feline and catch-up on your EPO case law. Plausibility demystified - a review of EPO case law before G 2/21 G 2/21: Is the technical effect embodied by the invention as originally disclosed? Bad cases make bad law: Has DABUS "the AI inventor" actually invented anything?

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 5, 2021

None of their decisions however are helpful in the UK, since the relevant statutory provisions in those disputes were different from the law of the UK. For his patent applications Dr Thaler replied ‘ by ownership of the creativity machine “DABUS” ’ ([6]). 13(2) and consequently the applications were deemed withdrawn ([1]).

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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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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.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 10, 2023

DealMaker alleged that defendants stole its trade secrets and also alleged violation of state and federal false advertising law. Challenged claim: DealMaker’s customers do not retain ownership over their own data. Defendant Marble is Issuance’s co-founder and chief executive officer.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

Therefore, a predominant aim of the Intellectual Property Law regime is to promote innovation by granting exclusive rights to the owner or creator of an intellectual property. Therefore, it is important to make sure such confidential information is not publicised unauthorisedly. The ownership is not transferred.

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