Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

APRIL 13, 2021

Due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Jenevieve Maerker , Counsel, Co-Chair, Trademark, Copyright & Unfair Competition Practice, LLP. The post Webinar: Trademark Transactions for the Generalist In-House Counsel first appeared on Trademark and Copyright Law. Co-branding agreements. Bankruptcy.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

Under traditional copyright law, the purchase of an NFT representing a work in which copyright subsists does not automatically confer copyright ownership in the underlying work ( the traditional approach ). UK copyright law mandates that an assignment of copyright be ‘in writing signed by or on behalf of the assignor’.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Apart from the copyright law that means every piece of 'designer' furniture, craftsmanship and art must be checked for copyright. A few years ago, a group of interior stylists got together to talk about producing a contract to make sure we were covered when it came to the new copyright laws that had come in.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The business-owner focused group appears to be concerned about expansions of the discovery rule to other areas of federal and state law. The outcome of the case will directly shape licensing markets and the viability of old copyright claims. See 38 U.S. Under 35 U.S.C. §

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

The image of the Crypto Punk linked to the NFT placed on to the blockchain is copyright protected. The art inside the gallery is protected by COpyright law. Copyrights protect original works of authorship, such as the digital asset being offered with the NFT. Due diligence is critical.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 27, 2023

It brought us insights on platform liability under copyright law, safe harbours, and injunctions. Germany’s Bundesgerichtshof (BGH, the Federal Court of Justice) has since ruled in the cases that were the foundation of the referrals (Katpost here ).

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Photo by Christian Wiediger from Unsplash 2021 saw a very active German Bundesgerichtshof (“BGH” – Federal Supreme Court) in the area of copyright law. This article covers the most relevant copyright law decisions of the BGH from that year. Part II will cover claims under copyright law and collecting societies.

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azrights

AUGUST 11, 2022

Would they be infringing your copyright though? Is the output infringing copyright? If so, that image would infringe copyright in the original. So, if you’re intending to use an unusual, highly distinctive image generated by AI, you may want to do some due diligence to establish that there is no obvious infringement.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It highlights the importance of understanding copyright laws when using data for AI training or generating content. It debunks common misconceptions, such as assuming publicly available data is protected from copyright protections. This can serve as evidence of due diligence in case of legal scrutiny.

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Traverse Legal Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It highlights the importance of understanding copyright laws when using data for AI training or generating content. It debunks common misconceptions, such as assuming publicly available data is protected from copyright protections. This can serve as evidence of due diligence in case of legal scrutiny.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

13] It has specifically mentioned provisions about the mandate of exercising due diligence and caution while detecting such shams. The exception here is that due diligence must be exercised by them. Furthermore, Rule 3 of IT [16] Act similarly specifies for due diligence. In the case of Tiffany v.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

This article highlights for you a handful of issues that should be considered when conducting due diligence prior to the purchase or license of costly new software. Generally, the issues we will highlight for you pertain to: Copyright ownership. Use of open source code. Existence of prior licenses. IP Infringement Risks.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Parts 1 to 3 of this post (originally published in “Auteurs & Media”) summarising case law of the German Bundesgerichtshof from 2015 to 2019 are available here , here and here. Copyright contract law (Sections 31 et seqq. Claims under copyright law. Right of remuneration (Sections 32 et seqq.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Much of that content is protected by copyright laws. The Perks of Using Copyrighted Content: Should We Feed the Machine? Knowing the boundaries of copyright law isn’t just wise; it’s an imperative. Are you safeguarding your innovations with due diligence?

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Most NFTs are protected under US Copyright Law as creative works and/or may be derivative works based on pre-existing copyright-protected works. While NFT-related marks are clearly protected under US law, the laws of other countries might differ. NFTs also may embody or use trademarks.

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Copyright Lately

MAY 6, 2022

Just don’t forget about real world copyright law. ? It would have taken a bit of due diligence, but not much. NFT enthusiasts envision a fictional world of fan-owned creative properties and character crossovers. Definitely. The warning signs were all there.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 14, 2023

In a policy paper , copyright and art-law experts led by the author clarified the general copyright law principles applicable to stakeholders dealing with digital cultural heritage worldwide and formulated recommendations, addressed to policy-makers, to facilitate their digital activities. Proposal 8.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 24, 2023

Contrary to copyright laws, however, patent laws do not contain a comparable provision giving employers the right to inventions made by their employees while they were working for them. Branding and Trademark Branding is crucial for promoting a company’s identity, attracting customers, and providing high-quality services.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2022

Most NFTs are protected under US Copyright Law as creative works and/or may be derivative works based on pre-existing copyright-protected works. While NFT-related marks are clearly protected under US law, the laws of other countries might differ. NFTs also may embody or use trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Copyright Protection for Source Code. In 1979, Congress decided that software source code would qualify for a similar scope of protection as literature under copyright law due to its typographical nature. Important Patent Considerations: Do your homework: Often, the best place to start is with Due Diligence.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Although cloud offerings are often global and multi-jurisdictional, the IP laws governing services generally remain territorial and national. Copyright laws, for instance, vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. What constitutes copyright infringement in one country may not be in another. Thus, in Tiffany(NJ) Inc.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 23, 2023

Our bare metal servers are located in third-party data centers that are operated by trusted business partners with whom we have completed serious due diligence. We perform proper due diligence to ensure that the partners are reliable. Yes, these are implemented using platform tools. We do support dual-stack functionality.

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IPilogue

JUNE 13, 2022

Copyright law provides recourse to authors who feel their work has been minted into an NFT without permission, but as copyright attorney Nelson Rosario cautions, “IP considerations get very complex very quickly.” What Can Artists Do When Someone Else Mints their Work into an NFT?

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 13, 2022

Indian courts, for the longest time, followed the doctrine of “sweat of brow”, upholding the belief that a work requires only due diligence and effort, rather than originality and creativity in order to be granted copyright protection. What is the Indian take on originality v. creativity?

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Patently-O

MAY 9, 2024

It seems unlikely that the outcome of Corner Post would directly contradict the assumption of a discovery rule in copyright law, but it may well serve as an important influence. of Governors, FRS , No. 22-787 (argued Feb. 20, 2024). And, the majority did not delve into the merits of the discovery rule itself.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Under the “discovery rule,” the limitations period begins to run when “the plaintiff discovers, or with due diligence should have discovered, the injury that forms the basis for the claim.” This Court could clarify that and do good in providing uniform administration of copyright law. Petrella , 572 U.S.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Generated with OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 model based on a prompt corresponding to the wording of Recital 106 AI Act Introduction The interaction between the AI Act ( Regulation 2024/1689 ) and the exceptions for text and data mining (TDM) in the CDSM Directive is one of the most important topics in EU copyright law today.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Codes objectives emphasise that the Providers should ensure and demonstrate compliance with their obligations under the AI Act, enable the AI Office to assess compliance, integrate AI models effectively, follow EU copyright law, and continuously manage systemic risks.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 4, 2025

The second draft emphasised the need for both internal copyright policies and public summaries of these policies. There was a stronger focus on ensuring third-party datasets comply with copyright laws, including due diligence and documentation of assurances from third parties. Toriqul Islam 135

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Media and entertainment law, which is a part of intellectual property law, plays a vital role in dealing with these issues by defending the rights of artists, producers, and distributors.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

However, when applying the case law on video-sharing and file-hosting platforms to online marketplaces, the specific features of online marketplaces must be taken into account.

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