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When is an IP agreement between a university and a student inventor unfair?

The IPKat

In this 650-paragraph judgement , the court ruled that students can in certain situations be “consumers” vis a vis the university under the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulation 1999/2083) (UTCCR). In Oct 2013, Mr. Jing commenced his DPhil studies (PhD equivalent), signing a contract which included the University’s IP Provisions.

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Introducing a zero-embargo Secondary Publication Right in Bulgaria

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Typically, in the case of scholarly publications, authors are publicly funded through payment under a standing contract with a university or research institute, or through project funding, including EU funding. Copyright in a work made for hire resides in the author of the work, unless the commission contract provides otherwise.

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OM Weekly Digest 06/02/22

Olartemoure Blog

The above allows for the protection of trademarks currently being used in contract manufacturing or that are used by companies engaged in export activities in any of the member countries of the Andean Community. Exportation is performed within market conditions according to quantity and modality corresponding to the nature of the product.

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting: An Overview of the Proposed Federal NIL Bill

LexBlog IP

This proposed federal NIL bill outlines several key provisions designed to address the current challenges and concerns in collegiate NIL, including: Safeguarding student-athletes who have entered into NIL agreements from retaliation by institutions of higher education. Preempting existing state laws.

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Changed, changed utterly - or not? Germany's new coalition states its intentions regarding digitalisation and innovation

The IPKat

Framework conditions’ for higher education, science and research Federal-state cooperation is to be continued in order to develop a future-ready science system , including higher education budget reform.

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The EU DSM Copyright Directive: Implementation in Germany 2021 – Part I

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Part 1 discusses changes to copyright contract law and the new text and data mining exemption provisions. Changes to copyright contract law (Sections 32 et seqq. In order to implement the copyright contract rules of Articles 18 et seqq. of the DSMD, German copyright contract law, as set down in Sections 32 et seqq.

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Copyright-A Bane For The Students Or A Boon For Copyright Owners?

IP and Legal Filings

Section 33(3) of the Indian Contract Act 1957 provides for the registration of copyright societies to perform the business of giving licenses in respect of any work in which copyright subsists. Along a similar line, the USA also offers blanket licensing through the national RRO (Reproduction Rights Organization). Way Forward.