azrights

JUNE 19, 2023

As the templates are governed by English law they’re country specific. Any mistakes in your IP position would come to light during due diligence checks in any sale of your business. Early stage UK businesses could use the templates as drafted. That could lead to a drop in its sale price.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 22, 2023

Under the UAE Civil Code property rights include “freehold”, “usufruct” and “musataha” Long-term leases in the UAE are generally governed by the laws of each respective emirate. There are relevant laws in place for each emirate to govern these areas.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 22, 2024

government defines Loot boxes as features in video games that may be accessed through gameplay or purchased with in-game items, virtual currencies, or directly with real-world money. The South Korean government passed a bill amending the Game Industry Promotion Act in 2019. First, let’s clarify what these prize boxes are.

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azrights

AUGUST 11, 2022

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. Section 178 Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA) introduced this law in 1980s. If so, that image would infringe copyright in the original.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

I’ve seen enough stock graphic elements when doing trademark and copyright searches to know that the crown elements and scales of justice elements are likely to be highly similar to or identical to crown and scales designs owned by Getty Images or some other entity or artist. This isn’t limited to logo design.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Readers would recall that in the past we have written about Government notifications stressing on the menace caused by the threats of legal proceedings (see here and here ). Seatamon Designs Private Limited v. She is keenly interested in Intellectual Property Law, Technology Law, and Corporate Law. Bathla Cassettes India (P) Ltd. ,

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The IPKat

AUGUST 27, 2023

At the outset, the court found that the case would not be governed by DSM Directive or its German implementation in the beautifully named Urheberrechts-Diensteanbieter-Gesetz ( UrhDaG ), as the infringements occurred before the UrhDaG came into force. The OLG Nürnberg found Rakuten to be liable for these infringements.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 4, 2022

This can include inventions, designs, artwork, and even brand names and slogans. Trade Secrets: A trade secret is an intellectual property that isn’t registered with the government. Investors and Due Diligence. What are intellectual property and intellectual property rights?

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Musical Arts, designs, pictures, software, material, and many other sorts of Intellectual Property can be transferred using an e-commerce platform in the digital age. 13] It has specifically mentioned provisions about the mandate of exercising due diligence and caution while detecting such shams. In the case of Tiffany v.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The intermediaries can be disqualified from the safe harbor exemption if they fail to exercise “due diligence” with consonance of intellectual rights. The current laws are primarily designed for offline infringement, and online infringement is not adequately addressed.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

Moreover, the provisions of Section 142 are not applicable if the registered user of the mark had exercised their due diligence under Section 52(1) and are instituting proceedings to rightfully secure their rights in the mark, against the registered proprietor.

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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. Things to Keep in Mind Maintaining Secrecy – Only inventions and designs which are not previously disclosed can be registered for patents and industrial designs.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Firstly, buyers must be aware of designated areas for foreign ownership, known as freehold properties, as per UAE laws. Legal Due Diligence: It is essential, involving verification with government authorities such as the Dubai Land Department or Real Estate Regulatory Agency. 13/2008 on the Interim Real Estate Register.

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azrights

JULY 27, 2021

When creating a brand name, designing a logo or dealing with any other aspect of your branding, getting it wrong from an IP standpoint can cause huge problems for a business. Creating a brand that helps you achieve your business goals means taking IP into account at the design stage. Designed to help you succeed.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 11, 2023

Designated Areas If you are a foreigner or an expat planning to buy an off-plan property in the UAE, as per the laws of UAE you are not eligible to own a property in any area that you wish. There are relevant laws in place for each emirate to govern these areas. Is there an escrow account for the project?

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Given that IP rights are territorial and a particular cloud computing service can operate across multiple jurisdictions, it can be quite uncertain which IP regulations should govern activities in the cloud computing environment. Copyright laws, for instance, vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. “The

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2022

The Report commended optional guidelines that some auction houses have already adopted to conduct due diligence (sometimes operating through formal compliance teams) and hoped for less client resistance to these policies. [18]. ” [25] This is especially true on third-party sales websites (social media marketplaces, eBay, etc.),

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LexBlog IP

MAY 17, 2023

Commercial real estate law in the UAE refers to the legal framework that governs the buying, selling, leasing and management of commercial properties in the country. The UAE has several laws and regulations that govern commercial real estate.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The analysis clarifies our terminology, distinguishes between platform “governance” and “regulation”, elucidates the concept of “online platform”, and positions our research in the context of regulation “of”, “by” and “on” platforms. 17 initiated by the Polish government in Case C-401/19. 17 , and the action for annulment of art.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 27, 2021

where national law designates local authorities with the power to administer social welfare payments) but will more commonly be based on the organisation’s actual activities and functions in a specific situation. Article 28 GDPR requires a written contract to be put in place governing the processing between a controller and processor.

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SpicyIP

MAY 6, 2024

The MHC in Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC vs Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs clarified the role of the ‘person skilled in the art’ (PSITA) in determining non-obviousness. The UP Government has issued an office memo stating no objection to change of name. Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC v.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

It can comprise of when a trademark was applied for first, registered or used in trade, when was a design/patent first licensed or assigned and so on. Further, it would also simplify due diligence required for IP transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

It can comprise of when a trademark was applied for first, registered or used in trade, when was a design/patent first licensed or assigned and so on. Further, it would also simplify due diligence required for IP transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

It can comprise of when a trademark was applied for first, registered or used in trade, when was a design/patent first licensed or assigned and so on. Further, it would also simplify due diligence required for IP transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 23, 2023

NordVPN notes on its website that it “will only comply with requests from foreign governments and law enforcement agencies if these requests are delivered according to laws and regulations.” Considering the design of our network and the substantial volume of traffic it accommodates, any modifications to record user activity are unfeasible.

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43(B)log

JUNE 30, 2023

Oversight relates to design/development/operations but “review” is ex post, which is an important difference. AI Act actually mentions something about training and competences of humans, but that relates to oversight of design/development, not operations. Government-funded research can also help. Center stage in UK debates.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2023

This initiative coincided with implementation of the UK Government’s Future of Transport Programme and Regulatory Review, which aims to stimulate innovation in the transport sector and address areas of transport regulation that are outdated and not designed with new technologies (such as vehicle automation) in mind.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 7, 2024

government data to covered foreign persons. sensitive personal data; or (2) government-related data; and (c) that involves (1) data brokerage, (2) a vendor agreement, (3) an employment agreement, or (4) an investment agreement. Government-related Data. persons from transferring bulk sensitive personal data and select U.S.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Government’s role in regulating it – has received bipartisan support. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-New York) and his designated sherpas – Senators Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico), Todd Young (R-Indiana), and Michael Rounds (R-South Dakota) – are leading the effort. Government and its use of AI.

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IP Tech Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-New York) and his designated sherpas – Senators Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico), Todd Young (R-Indiana), and Michael Rounds (R-South Dakota) – are leading the effort. Government and its use of AI. 1564 ), and one that would mandate federal agencies designate a point person for AI ( S.

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Patent Trademark Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

How would contingency fees work for Amazon APEX and design patent evaluations? And any investment worth making requires due diligence. For example, noninfringement may be argued in an APEX or design patent neutral evaluation if Amazon has sent an evaluation agreement to the seller.

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Intepat

APRIL 11, 2025

The online dissemination of design specifications and the offering for sale of products infringing patents also pose considerable threats. LEGAL FRAMEWORKS GOVERNING WEBSITE TAKEDOWNS IN INDIA The Indian legal framework addresses online IP infringement through a combination of specific laws and general principles.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 4, 2025

There was a stronger focus on ensuring third-party datasets comply with copyright laws, including due diligence and documentation of assurances from third parties. Providers must undertake copyright due diligence when acquiring datasets from third parties. Stakeholders could provide written feedback by 30 March 2025.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 26, 2025

In the wake of Anurag Chaurasia’s (paywalled) Nature piece cautioning Indian scientists to conduct due diligence before using CRISPR gene editing tools, Prashant Reddy T looks closely at the patent issues raised by Chaurasia in his paper. Prashant Reddy T is one of our most prolific bloggers (his posts can be accessed here ).

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Before contracting with third parties for the use of data sets for GPAI model development, the Providers must conduct reasonable copyright due diligence. The Code recommends that the Providers designate a contact point for rightsholders to communicate and handle complaints.

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