Nelligan Law

AUGUST 8, 2022

It may be a common belief that what you create is your own work and intellectual property (IP), but if you have a day job there is the possibility that your employer could lay claim to the intellectual property flowing from your outside endeavors. Why is IP important? So, why does any of this matter? Non-compete.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 1, 2024

the ownership disputes in India and the U.K. The status quo of intellectual property rights of the employees working under an employer ahead of them is a sinking ship surrounded by Pirates. Here comes, the concepts of “Contract of service” and “Contract for service” or the “Work for hire” doctrine.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 13, 2022

While the tokenization of IP, namely for anti-counterfeiting purposes , was already outlined by the European Intellectual Property Office several years ago, WIPO sees potential applications of blockchain technology in IP ecosystems for "[a]ll types of IP assets: Registered and Unregistered Rights". a MIT license ).

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JD Supra Law

MAY 8, 2024

Want to learn more about drafting, negotiating, and understanding intellectual property and technology contracts and have 10 minutes to spare? Grab your morning coffee or afternoon tea and dig into our Tech Contract Quick Bytes—small servings of technical contract insights prepared by our seasoned attorneys.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 5, 2023

Where else would intellectual property be used in a screenplay or a film is the next issue. Sincere to say, intellectual property rights are involved in every phase of the film. A precise elucidation about the ownership of cinematographic films has been provided by Section 17 of The Copyright Act, 1957 Act.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will hold the tenth session of the WIPO Conversation on Intellectual Property and Frontier Technologies on 5 and 6 November 2024. Opportunities Director of the Intellectual Property, Government Procurement and Competition Division at WTO.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where she teaches contracts, international IP, patents, copyright, and courses on Biblical Law. Is technology’s rapid rise really a great equalizer for improving social welfare globally? . Professor Ruth L. Okediji is the Jeremiah Smith Jr.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 23, 2022

An article by Adi Robertson at The Verge looks at a recent study by The Galaxy , which examines the top 25 most valuable NFT projects and examines what the buyer is obtaining in terms of copyright or other intellectual property rights. The answer is, quite simply, not much. However, the token itself is of limited value.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 24, 2024

In a split opinion issued Tuesday, and based on language in an assignment clause of a contract, the Federal Circuit overturned a district court's summary judgment that Core Optical lacked standing to sue Nokia, Cisco, and ADVA for infringement. By: Womble Bond Dickinson

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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. The same may challenge the traditional notions of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). What is Big Data? Therefore, it doesn’t differentiate between different kinds of data and their applicability.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Smart contracts are contracts that are used to regulate NFT transactions. The copyrights that subsist on an NFT are also governed with the help of a smart contract. In the NFT space, a buyer is granted ownership over a copy of a digital artifact. Interestingly enough, copyrights play a pivotal role in the NFT market.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As digital spaces grow in popularity, so do the stakes around intellectual property, particularly copyright. Issues of ownership, counterfeit goods, and infringements are rising concerns, threatening the sustainability of creativity in the metaverse. However, determining ownership in this space is far from straightforward.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 29, 2024

Hence, commercialization occurs by distributing contracts among the authors and directors/publishers to distribute their works. Ltd also known as T-series, regarding their show [2] or film’s revenues are a demonstration of contesting instances relating to intellectual property rights in the sector [3].

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

The users access to the work is safeguarded as long as the service is offered, and the user often does not have a right to enjoy the work after the subscription contract is terminated. Indeed, intellectual access to works in the public domain, their enjoyment and their use presuppose prior material access to these works.

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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?

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

Ownership of Copyright & Work for Hire (Independent Contractors and Employees): The first owner of any creation is the author themselves but in certain conditions as laid down in Section 17 of the Copyright Act, other individuals can be regarded as the first owner of the copyrighted work in the reference.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

On 11 November, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on an intellectual property action plan aimed at supporting the EU’s recovery and resilience. Intellectual Property Law in China, 2nd edition. by Jan Bernd Nordemann, Christian Czychowski. € by Jan Bernd Nordemann, Christian Czychowski. €

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

David Vaver is the Acting Director of IP Osgoode and a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Osgoode Hall Law School. The following is a preview of a paper to be published in the Intellectual Property Journal. . Part I of the Act deals with the ownership of copyright in works. C-42 [ Act ] calls it. .

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

India embraces an increasingly changing workforce amid tremendous technological progress and new models of work so the convergence of intellectual property rights and employee innovation has become the reason of legal debate. 2] Employees increasingly use personal devices and software while performing the task assigned to them.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 25, 2022

The next phase of blockchain technology is focussed on bringing such scarcity and uniqueness to the internet, allowing for the ownership and collection of unique digital assets. The current trend in internet law, has tended to elevate companies’ rights through contracts and licences while demoting owners to simple users. [1]

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IIPRD

JUNE 9, 2024

Introduction Before hunting into the intricacies of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the metaverse, it is essential to know what the metaverse entails. In the metaverse and physical world, the notion of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) has a murky image.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Blockchain-based transfers also make it easier to track ownership and automate the transfer of assets, leading to more liquidity, transparency, and accessibility. Transfer of Ownership Rights in the Underlying Asset. For example, physical objects are subject to ownership rights. Licensing of Intellectual Property Rights.

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CopyrightsWorld

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

This article is part of our series showcasing well-known copyright ownership cases from the music and film industries, technology, and more. This week’s post looks at three well-known copyright infringement cases involving tech giants battling each other over ownership rights. Apple vs. Microsoft. However, Windows 2.0

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

Introduction Intellectual Property refers to those intangible assets which are created by virtue of the human intellect. The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 10, 2022

Another crucial field where blockchain can be utilized is Intellectual Property (IP). If you decide to store your IP assets using blockchain, you must seek the assistance of a professional attorney trained in Intellectual Property Law. The Use of Smart Contracts. Why is IP Protection Such an Imminent Concern?

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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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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2025

2023, the Bombay HC (Nagpur Bench) delivered a salient judgement , with significant implications for both the SC/ST Act and Intellectual Property. The couple petitioned the National Commission for Scheduled Caste (NCSC) to seek compensation for the loss caused due to the damage to their intellectual property (IP).

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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.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Intellectual Property Rights and Federally Funded Research. 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. important;}}. important;}}.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Intellectual Property rights influence almost every aspect ofthis industry and its creative process. Intellectual Property Ownership. Or whether the agencies should be provided royalties for the same if the idea is used for marketing purposes after their contract has ended? Image Source:iStock]. Challenges.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. The media and entertainment business has experienced exponential growth, making it imperative to comprehend the significance that intellectual property rights play in this domain.

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IIPRD

JUNE 13, 2024

Abstract This paper delves into the profound integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into contemporary life and its impact on intellectual property rights (IPR). Most of the creative work that AI is doing in some or other way impacts the intellectual property rights of other people.

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Nelligan Law

MARCH 12, 2025

Intellectual property assets. Employment contracts and liabilities. Asset Purchase: The buyer acquires specific assets of the business, such as inventory, equipment, or intellectual property, or a specific part of a target business. Regulatory compliance and permits. Pending or ongoing legal disputes.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 11, 2022

Intellectual property rights are becoming increasingly globally and economically oriented. There has been discussion over the extent and specific restrictions of some intellectual property rights’ arbitrability. Arbitration in Intellectual Property. In Booz Allen and Hamilton Inc. SBI Home Finance Ltd.

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IPilogue

JUNE 23, 2022

In May 2007, before the concept of name, image, and likeness became popularized by the USA’s NCAA ruling for college athletes, Nicklaus appears to have made a similar deal except it was for “exclusive rights to valuable intellectual property and services”. This agreement involved three parties: 1) Jack Nicklaus; 2) GBI Investors Inc.;

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

Digital assets can be protected by IP and have always been capable of being licensed or assigned via a contract, or protected as a trade mark. But, of course, they are not intellectual property… Don't worry, I'm exhausted too. The terms of ownership and remuneration vary between platforms. More on this next.

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