The IPKat

JULY 17, 2024

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Seun Lari-Williams , PhD researcher in the fields of copyright and dispute system design at the University of Antwerp, regarding copyright ownership of Nigeria’s re-adopted national anthem. Is the national anthem in the public domain? I don’t think so.

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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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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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JD Supra Law

APRIL 30, 2024

Many professionals in construction and property development are well versed in contract law, safety regulations, insurance law, and the like. Yet the law that governs ownership and use of architectural works—principally, copyright law—often is not well known even among seasoned veterans of development and construction.

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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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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 24, 2024

While creative industries claim their work has been not only stolen but specifically used to replace them, AI providers continue, remarkably, to insist that the millions of images ‘fed’ to the AI can be used without permission as part of the ”social contract” of the Internet. Is it a proper copyright ownership or an assigned license?

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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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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Thus, the digital context of copyright exploitation contracts leads to questions of applicable law. Business-to-business contracting parties enjoy significant freedom in determining the law applicable to their contractual relationship. The online exploitation of content protected by copyright inherently entails cross-border aspects.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

The outcome of the consultation is supposed to inform the government with respect to a potential legislative reform of the UK Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA). Ownership for patent inventions. With respect to the CGW provision the government has decided to make no changes to the law.

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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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Intepat

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Understanding Non-Fungible Tokens In the Metaverse The commercial ecosystem Metaverse is governed by the use of cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which leverage blockchain technology. NFTs are unique digital tokens that represent ownership of specific digital assets. Smart Contracts: Are they enough?

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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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Intepat

MAY 16, 2024

Through immutable record-keeping and smart contracts, blockchain provides a secure and transparent platform for managing IP rights, facilitating collaboration, reducing disputes, and unlocking new opportunities for innovation and monetization.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

NFTs are an attempt to enforce decentralization, ownership tracking, and value storage, while also making the lawful owner’s claim to the original work visible in the event of duplication. It aims to act as valid proof of ownership and grants the creator “digital bragging rights” through traceable proof of ownership.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Baba, however, disputes the existence of such a contract arguing that if indeed such had been the case, the earlier contract of 1993 would have superseded it. This delicate balance between exerting control and the norms of governance, as seen in the case of Tata – Mistry, is thus unearthed.

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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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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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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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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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IPilogue

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Dr. Dagne is the Ontario Research Chair in Governing Artificial Intelligence and an Associate Professor at York University’s new Markham campus in the School of Public Policy & Administration. Tesh Dagne reminds us, upon a closer “vibe check” there are layers of unseen and under-appreciated human inputs, efforts, and labour involved.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 23, 2023

Due to the recurrent copyright difficulties, which have a significant impact on an individual’s business interest, it is imperative to preserve the ownership rights of digital works. NFTs are governed by smart contracts, which divide ownership and limit transferability.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The time-stamping feature of blockchain can also be of immense aid in providing immutable evidence to prove the ownership of any work. Establishing a clear ownership right can further aid in case of infringement, especially in the cases where the work is not registered immediately at the time of creation.

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