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From Code to Characters: IPR in Gaming Industry

IIPRD

There are various laws in India that govern IPR and gaming laws, but the primary law are Patents Act, of 1970 , Trademark Act, of 1999 and Indian Contract Act, of 1872. It is important for the game developers and industry players to know their rights and consequences of IPR that they might face.

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Gulls Hockey Team Gets Wings Clipped In IP Dispute With Hockey League

The IP Law Blog

The first was a breach of contract claim which alleged that in the 2015 assignment agreement, the league represented that it was assigning the copyright in the logo to the team free and clear of any claims, and that the third-party copyright claim is evidence that the league breached that representation.

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Another Cases Update

BYU Copyright Blog

Francis") for copyright infringement and breach of contract. Francis argues that Morlos breach of contract claim is preempted because the clauses in their contract are all covered by copyright law. They contend that breach of contract, being a state law matter, cannot take precedence over federal copyright law.

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Central Role of IP and Marketing in Business Design

azrights

I’ve since realised that branding needs to be a multi-disciplinary exercise involving marketing as well as graphic design skills, although graphic design is the last discipline to engage with. It’s suitable for brand creators, whether founders, graphic designers, marketers, or IP or corporate lawyers.

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Gulls Hockey Team Gets Wings Clipped In IP Dispute With Hockey League

LexBlog IP

The first was a breach of contract claim which alleged that in the 2015 assignment agreement, the league represented that it was assigning the copyright in the logo to the team free and clear of any claims, and that the third-party copyright claim is evidence that the league breached that representation.

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AI and Copyright: Charting New Horizons for Content Creators

LexBlog IP

AI tools offer unprecedented assistance in content creation, from automated editing to graphic design, and push the boundaries of creativity. Rights, ownership, and compensation terms are explicitly defined in contracts, especially when AI plays a significant role in content creation. Understanding the U.S.

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AI and Copyright: Charting New Horizons for Content Creators

Traverse Legal Blog

AI tools offer unprecedented assistance in content creation, from automated editing to graphic design, and push the boundaries of creativity. Rights, ownership, and compensation terms are explicitly defined in contracts, especially when AI plays a significant role in content creation. Understanding the U.S.