Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

200, passed in 1980, streamlined and relaxed federal government policy regarding patent rights to inventions developed with federal grant money. Prior to Bayh-Dole, some federal agencies had patent policies which required grant recipients to give ownership of resulting patents to the government.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

However, the success of any tokenization project depends on the laws applicable to the asset being tokenized and the terms and conditions governing the project. Blockchain-based transfers also make it easier to track ownership and automate the transfer of assets, leading to more liquidity, transparency, and accessibility. Background.

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IPilogue

JULY 29, 2022

This sentiment plays into inherent feelings of property ownership and control over your property —in this case, your intellectual property (“IP”. But what are the legal underpinnings that tie Halsey’s (and other artists’) ownership and control of their music? The short answer, as usual in law, is that it depends.

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Dear Rich IP Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

Is there a contract template for this scenario? Below is a sample agreement that's based on our downloadable work-for-hire contract on our Crafts Law website. A work-made-for-hire agreement is used so that the hiring party acquires ownership of the work. Governing Law.

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Michael Geist

APRIL 27, 2022

The Canadian government plans to extend the term of copyright from the international standard of life of the author plus 50 years to life plus 70 years without mitigation measures that would have reduced the harms and burden of the extension. Freeland has a long history with copyright term and surely understands the costs to Canadians.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

Image by Tumisu via Pixabay Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are altering society’s notion of digital ‘ownership’ and redefining the common perspective on distribution of original works to consumers by introducing scarcity to the digital realm.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The attention of this SpecialKat was recently drawn to the decision of the Nigerian Court of Appeal in Banire v NTA-Star TV Network Ltd regarding the question of authorship and ownership of copyright in photographs used for advertising purposes and the issue of image rights in Nigeria. Image of camera: Unsplash.

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Nelligan Law

APRIL 22, 2024

In residential transactions, Halal financing typically involves structures such as Murabaha (cost-plus sale), Ijarah (leasing), Musharakah (partnership), and Istisna’a (manufacturing contracts). The government is exploring avenues to broaden the availability of “Halal mortgages”.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 14, 2023

Harper Collins ], the Delhi High Court dealt with the vexed issue of copyright ownership in a component of a cinematographic film, namely a screenplay. Third, the ownership of the copyright would be governed by S. At the highest, it was a contract for service, in which a service is provided in exchange for compensation.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 22, 2023

Ownership restrictions There also exists certain restrictions that must be considered while purchasing a property in the UAE. Under the UAE Civil Code property rights include “freehold”, “usufruct” and “musataha” Long-term leases in the UAE are generally governed by the laws of each respective emirate.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2021

Cord told Twain the story in NY, which is governed by Hemingway’s Estate v. Twain thought he should have ownership of his lectures—“my lecture was my property.” It’s not clear that giving Cord’s estate ownership would be social justice, but that’s a question worth asking. Searching for any surviving descendants.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Joint ownership of IP rights is one of the areas that, in practice, may generate some of the biggest headaches, in particular when it comes to determining what each and every joint owner can do independently of the other owner(s). Subsequently, in 2006, one of the owners sought to terminate that contract against the will of the other owners.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

However, the appellate court seems to invalidate that six-factor test: “Determining he ownership of social-media accounts is indeed a relatively novel exercise, but that novelty does not warrant a new six-factor test.” The next step is to determine whether ownership ever transferred to another party.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

United States , [1] the Federal Circuit rejected a strict temporal limitation on when the Government’s license rights in patents stemming from federally funded research is triggered under the Bayh-Dole Act.

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CopyrightsWorld

MARCH 1, 2021

Note thought, that if you are creating it on contract for hired work, the copyright belongs to the person who hired you to create it. As a business owner, make sure you obtain copyright ownership over the logo of your business using a contract for hired work with them. Trademark ®. One of the main reasons is the cost.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Moving on to collective trade marks, IPTango shared an insight from their Argentina community on the law and regulations governing them in that country. including the ownership of IP thus created. In terms of presentation and appearance, the IP Draughts share a number of techniques to make a contract more user-friendly.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

“Web3 cannot and should not be reduced to blockchain when the real shift is towards user ownership of digital assets… This definitional shift focuses attention on what assets can be legally owned and the meaning of ownership “rights,” more generally, in the emerging digital spaces of web3.”. . user ownership of digital assets)?

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 17, 2021

Rarible – focus on art-based digital assets – full decentralization goal -a community-governed marketplace – experienced users – higher fees for sellers. There are open auctions, limited auctions, various flavors of ownership for the NFT, and sales of both digital and non-digital assets. ” Enrico Schaefer.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 25, 2023

When the negotiations failed, the ONB turned to the Belgian government, asking it to issue a Royal Decree that would set the amount of remuneration due to ONB musicians. This is because ONB musicians have the status of “agents statuaires”, a figure close to civil servants, and their rights shall be primarily governed by a statute.

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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. A written contract including an express contractual term contrary to the presumption of employee ownership also overrides the common law rule. Private Sector Employees.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2023

Presently, any person who sells the goodwill of a business or who disposes of their ownership interest or other specified assets in a business may agree with the buyer to refrain from competing in the geographic area in which the sale occurred.

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Trading Secrets

APRIL 25, 2023

Presently, any person who sells the goodwill of a business or who disposes of their ownership interest or other specified assets in a business may agree with the buyer to refrain from competing in the geographic area in which the sale occurred.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

National copyright contract rules imposing limitations on the licensing of copyright in future works may obstruct OA mandates. Should problems emerge, a solution could be provided in the – also unharmonised – rules on the first ownership of copyright of scientific publications. Recommendations.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Firstly, buyers must be aware of designated areas for foreign ownership, known as freehold properties, as per UAE laws. Legal Due Diligence: It is essential, involving verification with government authorities such as the Dubai Land Department or Real Estate Regulatory Agency. Such contracts are considered invalid.

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IPilogue

JUNE 14, 2022

At the heart of Taylor’s decision was an often overlooked but significant legal distinction in the copyright law governing the music industry. Swift, in deciding to re-record her albums, ensured that her new (Taylor’s) versions gave her all three types of intellectual property right over her catalogue, guaranteeing full ownership.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

This is a case focusing on ownership of social media accounts. See “ Social Media Ownership Disputes Part II: Bridal Wear Company Takes Back Control of Instagram Account from Ex-Employee ” and “ Another Confused Entry in the Social Media Account Ownership Jurisprudence–JLM v. (See We blogged this case twice before.

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Chicago IP

JANUARY 10, 2022

The counterclaim and the affirmative defense both claim that plaintiffs gave up their interests, but the counterclaim also claims that to the extent plaintiffs did not give up their interests, defendant AMF6 still retained an ownership interest. The Court denied as untimely arguments plaintiff made in its reply brief.

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The IPKat

JULY 18, 2021

If the Government takes on board this recommendation it would mean, as Tom Gray put it “that for the first time ever, our entire music community get something” - since it provides for non-featured artists, who typically transfer their rights in exchange for a one-off session fee rather than a royalty. Plot twist!

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 10, 2022

The counterclaim and the affirmative defense both claim that plaintiffs gave up their interests, but the counterclaim also claims that to the extent plaintiffs did not give up their interests, defendant AMF6 still retained an ownership interest. The Court denied as untimely arguments plaintiff made in its reply brief.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 2, 2021

UM did not file any paperwork with the PTO attempting to claim ownership and UM is not a party to the present litigation. Lets look at the contract. This argument between Islam and UM was internal. Omni later sued Apple for infringement, but the iPhone giant argued that Omni lacked standing since UM was the real patent owner.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 14, 2023

CTA defines a beneficial owner as an individual who, directly or indirectly, either (1) exercises substantial control over a Reporting Company or (2) owns or controls at least 25% of the ownership interests of a Reporting Company. What is Considered an Ownership Interest? What is Substantial Control?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

To explain, an NFT is a unique digital token stored on a blockchain—it acts as a record of ownership of an item, like a certificate of authenticity of a cat painting. On the Ethereum blockchain (where most NFTs exist) all NFTs must conform to the ERC721 smart contract standard. What is the (Legal) Bottom Line?

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Under typical Phase 1 contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD), such as the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), default ownership of domestic and international intellectual property rights belong to the Contractor. The inventor of the invention and the corresponding contract number that the agreement was conceived under.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria Limited neglected to renew their contract with actor and filmmaker Adewole Ojo to use his photographs for advertisements. Heads up: The Regulations were revoked in March by the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Royalty Collection and Distribution) (Collective Management Organisations) Regulations, 2023.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 2, 2022

The idea fairly simple, since an NFT is basically a contract signed in the blockchain, combine that with Safe Creative’s own database of works to enable the NFTs to convey copyright information including ownership and licensing. It’s a simple idea, but one that hasn’t taken off yet. One potential use is Safe Creative’s.

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IP Intelligence

JANUARY 1, 2024

Trademark owners should be wary of official-looking email solicitations from attorneys or law firms that claim to specialize in trademarks and are masquerading as Good Samaritans who wish to aid in protecting the company’s brand against another company that has contracted that firm to register the same mark. Over time, owners of U.S.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 25, 2022

Clients retain 100% ownership of their digital assets. while acting otherwise—eventually invoking its ownership right over users’ collateral to justify liquidation of that collateral (e.g. However, it found that Jeong sufficiently pled misleadingness claims about “ownership.” Taking into consideration the fact that.

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