LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

But any company preparing to sell within the next five years should consider the more common IP issues that arise during the legal due diligence process. IP Ownership Nearly all purchase agreements require the seller to warrant that it owns or licenses the intellectual property necessary for operation of the business.

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Velocity of Content

JUNE 22, 2022

A global audience of Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) explored how collective licensing can support SDOs as they meet customer needs today and into the future. Michael Healy started off the conversation with a fundamental principle: Copyright stands at the heart of the creative economy.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

In this video, we will also examine the legal strategies each project got right on trademark registration and copyright licensing. What Is A Copyright and How Does It Apply to NFTs? Copyright is different than a trademark. Copyright identifies the author or artist who owns the “Work” (i.e.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

By Dennis Crouch and Timothy Knight* The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on February 21 in an important copyright case – Warner Chappell Music v. ” Copyright’s statute of limitations bars claims not “commenced within three years after the claim accrued.” ” 17 U.S.C. §

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Velocity of Content

JANUARY 28, 2025

CCC has licensed this analysis from Outsell, Inc. Methodology In a study on behalf of Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), Outsell surveyed 584 professionals evenly split across 14 industries. Figure 1: Copyright Awareness vs. Potential Unlicensed Sharing by Organization Level Source: Outsell Inc.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

The encouragement towards innovation is legalized under Intellectual copyrights patents and trademarks Rights are provided by the states around the globe. With no hidden atrocities the labor intended to be associated with the innovation should be given their due diligence and the public can to emanate from the same.

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Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

IP assets, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, can be used to generate revenue, enhance brand value, and protect against competition. For IP owners, IP finance can provide a way to generate revenue from their IP assets without having to sell or license them outright. such as in the ASIA IN program.

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Patently-O

MAY 9, 2024

2024) , resolving a circuit split over the availability of back-damages in copyright infringement cases. Nealy was incarcerated from 1989 to 2008 and again from 2012 to 2015 , and consequently was unaware that Butler had licensed their music without proper authorization. Nealy , No. 22-1078, 601 U.S. Despite 17 U.S.C. § Petrella v.

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Olartemoure Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

IP assets, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, can be used to generate revenue, enhance brand value, and protect against competition. For IP owners, IP finance can provide a way to generate revenue from their IP assets without having to sell or license them outright. such as in the ASIA IN program ( asiain.com.co ).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 25, 2022

Eleven days ago, the Ninth Circuit reaffirmed that: (1) the discovery rule of accrual applies to the Copyright Act’s three-year statute of limitations; and (2) when the discovery rule applies, the copyright owner is not limited to damages for acts occurring within three years before the date of filing the lawsuit. July 14, 2022).

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azrights

AUGUST 11, 2022

As AI platforms like Midjourney , or Dall-E2 are widely adopted the question that is increasingly being asked is about the copyright position. Would they be infringing your copyright though? Is the output infringing copyright? If so, that image would infringe copyright in the original. Copyright position.

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Velocity of Content

MAY 25, 2022

“We get so enamored with finding the answer we’re looking for in our research that perhaps we don’t always do the due diligence. When we do acquisitions, you have 30 people visit the site to do due diligence. Just what does that due diligence entail?

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

licensing, assignment, JVs, cooperation and co-development etc.) Litigating in China is a viable option and there are competent and experienced Specialized IP courts that can handle very complex patent and copyright infringement matters. But rights holders must be prepared.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Software products often have more than one author or developer, and layered copyright ownership. Without thorough due diligence, purchasers may be exposing themselves and their companies to costly litigation, unforeseen limitations on use of the software and, even, unexpected competition. READ THE ORIGINAL POST HERE.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 15, 2024

In so holding, however, the Court declined to resolve the logically antecedent question of whether the discovery rule applies to the three-year copyright statute of limitations, finding “that issue is not properly presented here, because Warner Chappell never challenged the Eleventh Circuit’s use of the discovery rule below.” Nealy , No.

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Traverse Legal Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This text discusses the basics of copyright and how it applies to artificial intelligence (AI). 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.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Supreme Court recently granted certiorari to consider whether a copyright plaintiff’s timely claim under the discovery rule is subject to retrospective relief for infringement occurring more than three years before the suit was filed. Musician Sherman Nealy and his company, Music Specialist Inc. § 501.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This text discusses the basics of copyright and how it applies to artificial intelligence (AI). 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.

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Copyright Lately

MAY 6, 2022

Just don’t forget about real world copyright law. ? Buying Copyrights. The first thing that’s important to understand is that buying a copy of a creative work, even if it happens to the only copy in existence, doesn’t give you any copyright interest in the work. You Should Probably Read The License.

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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. Jenevieve Maerker , Counsel, Co-Chair, Trademark, Copyright & Unfair Competition Practice, LLP. Co-branding agreements. Bankruptcy. Nicole Kinsley , Counsel, Foley Hoag LLP.

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The IPKat

JUNE 16, 2022

It features 35+ speakers over 40 sessions that will cover all IP rights and main issues dealt with in IP practice, ranging from copyright to trade marks, from patents to licensing and due diligence and everything in-between.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

If so, you should consider the caveats and points highlighted in this brief article before finalizing your license or purchase. 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. Existence of prior licenses.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 1, 2021

The underlying digital asset is copyright protected and licensed to the buyer of the NFT. Should you hire a lawyer to work with you if you are selling or buying an NFT and licensing the associated digital art? Your only protection on the front end is due diligence. NFTs are tokens. They are sold.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Section 60 of the Copyright Act is one safeguard against such “groundless threats” of legal proceedings, whereby the affected party can seek an injunction or recover damages. On September 27, 2023, the Karnataka High Court in M/s Chancery Pavilion v. Indian Performing Rights Society Ltd., Saregama India Ltd. ,

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Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

However, perfection of the class of personal property known as general intangibles, intellectual property such as goodwill, literary rights, rights to performance, trademarks, copyrights and patents) raises questions as to whether state law or federal law applies, particularly as it relates to trademarks.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 27, 2023

It brought us insights on platform liability under copyright law, safe harbours, and injunctions. Without the provision and management of the sales platform, it would be impossible, or at least more complex, to freely share potentially copyright-infringing content on the internet. to be a reasonable licence fee.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

His practice centers on complex legal analysis and writing – in federal appeals, patent prosecution, reexamination, pre-suit and due diligence investigations, and patent opinions. John Dragseth is a senior principal in Fish’s Twin Cities office.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Just a few minutes of extra due diligence in the recording room can spare an artist from losses decades into their career.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The legal world is buzzing about AI and its use for all kinds of things, including generating logos, text, and other things people would normally want to register for copyright or trademark protection. Canva and other logo generators are licensing the use of their product and the generated logos in it to you.

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The IPKat

JUNE 18, 2024

Meanwhile, Flo Rida’s song already gained significant popularity and was licensed for use in several popular television programs, including "So You Think You Can Dance.” The Discovery Rule According to the Copyright Act 17 U. In fact, the District Court followed the latter interpretation.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

It’s a topic that feels right out of a thrilling legal drama: should AI models be fed with copyrighted content? 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.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 3, 2024

In 2018, after Nealy finished serving his second prison sentence, he sued Warner and others in the Southern District of Florida for copyright infringement, claiming he held copyrights to Music Specialist’s songs and that Warner’s licensing activities infringed his rights. Under the incident of injury rule, “[a] copyright claim.

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Velocity of Content

MAY 29, 2024

If possible, skip contracts that require seat-based licensing. As an M&A transaction approaches, organizations using document delivery solutions with seat-based licensing will need to manage who already has seats, who needs seats, which seats can be reassigned and how many more seats to buy. Contact us now to learn more.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 14, 2023

Context Copyright can be challenging for cultural institutions (or “GLAM“ for Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) when pursuing digitization and dissemination activities, as copyright governs whether a given work can be used and if so, how (as shown in recent studies for museums , archives or libraries ). Proposal 1.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications. Further, such sale may also conflict with the existing licensing agreements with regard to the concerned intellectual property, should there be any.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

a university) but licensed to an entity to obtain FDA approval. In the latter case, the procedures may need to be enforceable via specific terms provided in a patent license or joint venture agreement. a large drug company), as compared to the scenario where the patent is owned by a third party (e.g.,

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

licensing, assignment, JVs, cooperation and co-development etc.) Litigating in China is a viable option and there are competent and experienced Specialized IP courts that can handle very complex patent and copyright infringement matters. But rights holders must be prepared.

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