IPilogue

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The termination of this seven-year partnership, most famously known for its development of the Yeezy sneakers, raises important questions about IP ownership when business collaborations collapse. A licensing agreement between Mascotte and Adidas exists for the “Yeezy” trademarks. While Ye’s company, Mascotte Holdings Inc.

Business 131

Business Contracts Branding Brands 131

Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Unsophisticated consumers may conflate the purchase of an NFT associated with a digital good with ownership of IP rights in that good. The Offices found: To the extent that an NFT is associated with a copyrightable work, the creation, storage, marketing, or transfer of that NFT may implicate copyright owners’ exclusive rights.

Reporting 130

Reporting Non-Fungible Tokens IP Intellectual Property 130

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

The deal market reached historic levels in recent years, with record-setting merger and acquisition activity in 2021. Markets have since cooled, with capital becoming harder to find. A settled “patent troll” lawsuit is typically not the end of the world and is very common for any company in the middle market or larger.

Due Diligence 52

Due Diligence IP Intellectual Property Ownership 52

The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

The non-fungible part means that it is something that has unique value based on the buyer’s sentiment and/or market dynamics. In practice, what this means is that a whole new market has been opened-up as NFTs have provided a system that has enabled the sale of digital items by transforming them into collectables, such as a tweet.

Non-Fungible Tokens 140

Non-Fungible Tokens Advertising Advertising Ownership 140

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 2, 2022

The mainstream reputation of NFTs was hopelessly trashed and, as the regular crypto market began to falter, the NFT market was especially hard hit. In countries where there is no government recordation of copyright, blockchain offers a decentralized and transparent process to record copyright ownership, transfers and licenses.

Copyright 245

Copyright Non-Fungible Tokens Technology Plagiarism 245

Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

Today, we will be talking about NFT non-fungible token licensing. There was a recent story that is an instructive lesson in copyright law that has application to the NFT market. The NFT is a smart contract coded with the NFT. THE NFT smart contract does NOT include the licensing terms for the underlying digital asset (i.e.

Non-Fungible Tokens 97

Non-Fungible Tokens Licensing Ownership Copying 97

Velocity of Content

JUNE 20, 2022

But there is great excitement in the billion-dollar market for these digital images, which were launched in April 2021 and count singers Justin Bieber and Madonna among their celebrity owners. Fred Simian –the deal included licensing rights, and Green created a television show to feature Fred. “The

Copyright 52

Copyright Contracts Television Licensing 52

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.

Social Media 81

Social Media Ownership Designs Design 81

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

These reforms establish a clear framework for obtaining licenses, permits, and approvals, which is important for global investors seeking to enter the UAE’s renewable energy market. This ensures a competitive market environment that is appealing to businesses and investors.

Ownership 52

Ownership Contracts Marketing Marketing 52

The IPKat

JANUARY 13, 2022

Tokenization of IP In a nutshell, "tokenization" means using a smart contract (i.e., The process of creating a digital asset with a smart contract is called "minting". The result is that the smart contract allows you to represent any IP, e.g., trademarks, designs, patents or copyrights, with a token. a MIT license ).

Intellectual Property 97

Intellectual Property Non-Fungible Tokens IP Contracts 97

LexBlog IP

MAY 19, 2023

In 1984, Vanity Fair sought to license the photograph for an “artist reference” in a story about the musician. Goldsmith agreed to license a one-time use of the photograph with full attribution. AWF licensed the “Orange Prince” to Condé Nast for an article about Prince.

Licensing 52

Licensing Fair Use Copyright Derivative Work 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 27, 2023

The court says: “whether YouTube has a license for a particular work will be a matter of intense inquiry at trial.” The opinion explains how the named plaintiff Schneider didn’t understand her own chain of ownership. YouTube appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

Ownership 66

Ownership Licensing Copyright Fair Use 66

43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2021

Twain thought he should have ownership of his lectures—“my lecture was my property.” There’s some transformation in organization; used entire work/market substitute so Cord wouldn’t be able to sell her narrative a publisher. It’s not clear that giving Cord’s estate ownership would be social justice, but that’s a question worth asking.

Ownership 44

Ownership Moral Rights Copyright Publishing 44

The IP Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

For example, they can increase the value of a business, provide an advantage over competitors, and serve as a source of income through licensing. In some industries, patents may even be essentially required to enter the market and compete successfully. A small entity is defined under 37 CFR § 1.27

Business 98

Business Inventor Patent Licensing 98

The IPKat

JULY 18, 2021

As such, whereas other streaming services negotiate to license music that they subsequently make that available to consumers, YouTube effectively negotiates licences for music that users are already providing through the service. Plot twist!

Music 138

Music Contracts Reporting Marketing 138

43(B)log

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Challenged claim: DealMaker’s customers do not retain ownership over their own data. DealMaker noted that Issuance’s own terms include a provision that allows Issuance to license its data. DealMaker noted that Issuance’s own terms include a provision that allows Issuance to license its data.

False Advertising 57

False Advertising Ownership Advertising Advertising 57

Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Other than product sales data, component prices, customer details & records, market statistics, or supply chain info, a company owns commercially sensitive and confidential electronic pieces of information such as CAD drawings. Moreover, to boost the value derived from data, a company may find it pretty attractive to license its data.

Intellectual Property 119

Intellectual Property IP Licensing Technology 119

IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 16, 2021

The business must establish itself as a brand which must be in a sense which can provide the distinctive nature of the business in the market. It is important to understand the ownership or possession of IP in case of any such contract with a third party. The registration of the name must be done in the trademark registry.

IP 87

IP Ownership Registration Licensing 87

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

He also stated that he created Intellectual Property for the Defendants’ social media accounts, digital marketing, and other advertising vehicles. He also stated that he created Intellectual Property for the Defendants’ social media accounts, digital marketing, and other advertising vehicles.

Copyright Infringement 52

Copyright Infringement Social Media Copyright Intellectual Property 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 17, 2022

Contract Formation. Reminder: a second click is best practice because it reduces risk of contract formation failure, like what happens here). The court doesn’t specify what contract terms gap-fill in the TOS’s absence, but those default rules won’t be as favorable to Roblox as their TOS. ” Implications.

Contracts 125

Contracts Publishing Licensing Editing 125

Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The social contract of copyright, which main purpose is to realize a broader collective concern, the access of citizens to science and culture ( Geiger, 2013 ), lies in the approximation of the interests of rightholders and users. licenses for specific uses). 7(1) and art. 17(7) CDSM Directive.

Copyright 118

Copyright Art Licensing Contracts 118

LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

Unsophisticated consumers may conflate the purchase of an NFT associated with a digital good with ownership of IP rights in that good. The Offices found: To the extent that an NFT is associated with a copyrightable work, the creation, storage, marketing, or transfer of that NFT may implicate copyright owners’ exclusive rights.

Reporting 52

Reporting Non-Fungible Tokens IP Intellectual Property 52

IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It gives authors and artists the sole ownership rights to their original writings, music, films, and artwork. Creators need to comprehend the fundamentals of copyright law to safeguard their creations and negotiate licensing and distribution contracts with skill.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Cease and Desist Copyright Law Music 52

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.

Ownership 52

Ownership Art Artwork Non-Fungible Tokens 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 25, 2023

Shah pointed to his copyright registrations as evidence of his ownership, but the court says the allegations in his complaint show that he was never entitled to register the copyrights (i.e., To be clear, joint copyright ownership of photos like these could be a policy disaster, so I don’t share the judge’s lament on that front).

Copyright 124

Copyright Fair Use Licensing Ownership 124

Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

It may be because the owner has enough capabilities for carrying out the marketing themselves, or does not have enough resources for entering into a partnership for the same or simply because the owner is hesitant to share their data with third parties. The ownership is not transferred.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Due Diligence Ownership Invention 52

Intepat

JUNE 15, 2023

Introduction With the rise of the mobile application industry, India emerges as a highly profitable market, witnessing over twenty-eight billion downloads in 2022, accounting for 5% of the total global downloads. To enjoy these sets of rights the determination of authorship and ownership of the intellectual property is vital.

Copyright 52

Copyright Intellectual Property Ownership Intellectual Property Law 52

LexBlog IP

MARCH 30, 2023

For example, they can increase the value of a business, provide an advantage over competitors, and serve as a source of income through licensing. In some industries, patents may even be essentially required to enter the market and compete successfully. A small entity is defined under 37 CFR § 1.27

Business 52

Business Inventor Patent Licensing 52

The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While the High Court found Morison liable for trademark infringement as well as passing-off, the trial judge did not make a finding of copyright infringement, stating that as the designer of the device was not called to testify, copyright ownership was not sufficiently proven.

Copyright 89

Copyright IP Ownership Copyright Infringement 89

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?

Business 52

Business Ownership Reporting Registration 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

Breach of Contract : Plaintiffs only alleged a contract claim, based on breach of a non-compete, against the one defendant who had signed the non-compete. Defendants are free to flesh out their arguments regarding ownership of the Facebook page later in the case. __. See generally, Christopher A. In contrast, in JLM Couture v.

Social Media 81

Social Media Contracts Ownership Business 81

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Plaintiffs want and expect Google to copy and display their websites in Chrome browser and Search App, and acknowledge that Google has license to do so.” We need to know more about this license. It seems like this license could be dispositive to the case, but the court doesn’t explore it more. ” Wait, what?

Licensing 90

Licensing Copyright Contracts Advertising 90

IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

‘Influencer marketing,’ albeit a new word, has emerged as one of the most effective strategies to create money across all industries. However, in order to have legal proof of ownership, it is always advisable to register for copyright registration. Obtain legal ownership verification. Build your market reputation.

Social Media 45

Social Media Intellectual Property Non-Fungible Tokens Music 45

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

The following Facebook claims are still active: (1) breach of contract, citing the Facebook and Instagram terms of use; (2) unjust enrichment; (3) violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act; (4) violation of California’s Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act (“CDAFA,” Cal. ” Oof.

Contracts 105

Contracts Privacy Social Media Advertising 105

Velocity of Content

MARCH 16, 2023

After all, while we are pondering the weighty issue of future ownership, we are not focusing on the fundamental issue of wholesale copying of works to train AI in a wide variety of situations. This, of course, could be an accident based on true intellectual curiosity, but I do not believe it. 3:22-cv-06823 – Whither transformative?

Litigation 98

Litigation Fair Use Copying Derivative Work 98

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

At some point, the Plaintiffs decided to expand their business into European markets. To this end, the Plaintiffs entered into the License Agreement with Defendants HIE, HT, and BR. Holding the above facts to be true, The Court held that the Plaintiff’s first claim that the Defendant’s breached the contract was true.

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Trademark Intellectual Property Licensing Copyright 54

The TTABlog

APRIL 6, 2022

In Moreno , the Board held that, although exclusive licensee Julie Moreno could establish entitlement to a statutory cause of action, she could not prove priority based on use of the mark at issue by her licensor because that would "improperly recognize trademark ownership rights in a licensee." See also Chem. Conmar Form Sys.,

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Ownership Registration Trademark Contracts 52