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Registered Copyrights and the Requisites for Registration

Intepat

While copyright protection is inherent, it is noteworthy that the formal registration of copyrights provides additional advantages to the owner or author. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of these advantages and explore the requisite documentation necessary for the effective registration of copyrights.

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Chinaware Designs to Needlepoint Patterns: Problems Getting Permission

Dear Rich IP Blog

Dear Rich: I am adapting needlework-like designs used in pottery/chinaware by creating patterns for needleworkers. What are the laws covering those designs for which I cannot get permission? What will happen if you use chinaware designs without permission? That depends on these factors: Do you need permission?

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Court Rules Lego Creation Based on Religious Texts is Eligible for Copyright Protection

The IP Law Blog

The plaintiff also consulted with various rabbis as part of the design process for the Second Holy Temple Product. The plaintiff owns copyright registrations for its Second Holy Temple Product and its photograph of its Second Holy Temple Product (the “Copyright Registrations”).

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Court Rules Lego Creation Based on Religious Texts is Eligible for Copyright Protection

LexBlog IP

The plaintiff also consulted with various rabbis as part of the design process for the Second Holy Temple Product. The plaintiff owns copyright registrations for its Second Holy Temple Product and its photograph of its Second Holy Temple Product (the “Copyright Registrations”).

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How Lulu Lost Her Mark

Dear Rich IP Blog

My understanding is that all publicity photos taken back in the 1920s and 1930s were never copyrighted, therefore, in the public domain, especially if the photographer is unidentified. The application seemed doomed in February 2019, when the USPTO trademark examiner issued a final office action (FOA) denying registration.

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Trade Secrets in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)

Kashishipr

Patents, copyright, and trademarks have been the most widely recognized forms of IP to date; however, there are other forms as well, including geographical indications and industrial designs, which have been gaining attention in the past few decades. There should be robust infrastructure in place for IT security. For more visit: [link].

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Best practices to avoid copyright infringement

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

However, authors are not required to make their work accessible to the public. Additionally, creators are not needed to file a copyright registration with the US Copyright Office. Public domain resources as a starting point. There are several places where you can find public domain content that is free to use.