The IPKat

MAY 5, 2023

According to the Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry , one would receive an acknowledgement of filing of an application immediately upon making/filing an application for trade mark registration. While an actor’s performance can elevate the popularity and thus, market value of a movie title or character title, that does (should?)

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Influencing others via social media is one of the most influential and efficient method of marketing and they get good pay out from it. Trademarks are a type of intellectual property that is utilized to recognize, separate, and designate the source of a seller’s products and offerings from those of another.

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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.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 2, 2022

The analysis also referred to a pending case before the CJEU dealing with Community design law ( EUIPO v The KaiKai Company Jaeger Wichmann | C-382/21-P) and other EU trade mark cases from 2021. The author presents a case pending before the Supreme Court Patent that addresses this question ( Olaf Sööt Design, LLC v. Daktronics, Inc.,

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 6, 2022

Universal. * Two 512(f) Rulings Where The Litigants Dispute Copyright Ownership. * It Takes a Default Judgment to Win a 17 USC 512(f) Case–Automattic v. HSI. * Furniture Retailer Enjoined from Sending eBay VeRO Notices–Design Furnishings v. Babybus appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. MGA Entertainment.

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SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2022

Since this is a nascent market, the earlier a name is registered and the more effort trademark holders put into educating the public about selection, endorsement and sponsorship functions (e.g. If not for these efforts, the virtual goods market has the potential to be very competitive. Dec 15, 2021.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In October 2021 this event came to pass; the very first Tweet posted by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey was ‘minted’ (created) as an NFT and sold for a staggering $2.9 They can be designed and minted in-house or, increasingly, by licensees. What is an NFT?

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In this race to explore new markets, infringing conducts have also taken place as a result of the unauthorized uses of famous brands to create NFTs. District Court for the Southern District of New York for designing, minting and offering handbags inspired by Hermès’ famous Birkin handbag, under the name “MetaBirkins”.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 18, 2022

This seems wrong to me—like holding a skateboard nonfunctional because you can also use roller skates if you want personal wheels, or the Dippin’ Dots ice cream configuration nonfunctional because one can eat regular ice cream instead—but does provide a nice illustration of the importance of market definition to functionality determinations.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In the event of a default by the borrower, the lender may be able to recoup part of its losses by seizing and selling these assets. More and more loans are being supported by certain intellectual property assets, such as copyrights, designs, and patents, or revenue streams connected to these assets. Image Source: Istock].

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Not granting copyright ownership would severely impact their operations, as any person could easily copy or use their creations, without incurring any liability. However, while the importance of protecting such works is evident, in the event of granting them protection, who must be considered the author of the work? The fact that A.I.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2024

—an online party, greeting card, and event planning service—sued defendant AJ Press, LLC for trademark infringement and unfair competition arising from its offering of Punchbowl News, a subscription-based online news service that provides articles and podcasts about American politics. [3]

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As the archive copy of the Beyond Boundaries website on the Wayback Machine clearly shows in the footer, the site was created by web design/SEO company i New Media. However, we were surprised to learn that the company is also receiving backlinks from sites that appear to credit them for ownership of images they do not hold the rights to.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. 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.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. 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.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. 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.

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The IPKat

APRIL 25, 2024

This post further explores the argument that the outputs of generative AI tools are unprotected in the UK, despite the language in section 9(3) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 UK (CDPA) relating to computer-generated works.

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The IPKat

MAY 12, 2023

They develop, market and sell statistical process control (SPC) software and gauge management software. Mr Aughton denied this and said that the copyright in ProSPC belonged to him because it was written as a hobby project outside his employment and, in any event, he did not copy ProSPC by any means (automatic translation or otherwise).

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In another case, a well-known sports exhibitor encountered similar cybersquatting plus counterfeit website, which purported to offer streaming services of its events. Ownership in copyrights vests upon creation of the work. [7] 6] Design Basics, LLC v. 1] [link] (last visited Oct. 13, 2021). [2] 2] [link] (last visited Oct.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 26, 2023

SBIR PRogram Benefits The SBIR program is designed to support small businesses in bringing innovative technologies to the market by funding research and development activities. Have at least 51% ownership and control by U.S. Be located in the United States. citizens or permanent residents.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The risks include unauthorised use and infringement, technological obsolescence, and the marketable nature of IP as collateral. A third-party is engaged to assess factors like product demand, market condition, and potential patent infringement. The agreement lays down conditions for patent ownership in the event of default.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

After an eventful week, here is our recap of its top IP developments. Case Summaries Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing v. The Respondent operates his business through two incorporated entities and claims ownership of the trademark via the permitted use by the two incorporated entities.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

The next time you would like to protect the design on a T-shirt, the pattern of design on fabric, or a jewelry design, you should consider whether your work can be copyrighted. In the event that infringement occurs, a designer must show that the infringer copied the designers copyrighted work. [5]

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

The next time you would like to protect the design on a T-shirt, the pattern of design on fabric, or a jewelry design, you should consider whether your work can be copyrighted. In the event that infringement occurs, a designer must show that the infringer copied the designers copyrighted work. [5]

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

Now here he claims this infringed his copyright, when in fact this is merely a retaliatory claim due to my filing a DMCA claim based on his appropriation of my design and copyright computer code expressions on multiple occasions without written or verbal permission. I proceeded to do that. They fill in a form, rather than draft a complaint.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Virtual characters can play themed games, create original artwork, visit exhibition locations, shop for virtual clothing for their collections or gaming outfits, and partake in social events after arriving in “Gucci Town.” The general public could view the collection’s three-dimensional designs by scanning a QR code.

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SpicyIP

JULY 19, 2021

In the event of assignment of rights, any person wishing to legally record a film would have to additionally obtain written permission from the author aside from the permissions already needed from the present copyright owner. In a piece for Live Law, Eashan Ghosh critically analyses Section 22(4) of the Indian Designs Act, 2004.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Since the commercialization of sporting events, the paradigm of fan-following has shifted towards individual players, instead of clubs or countries, which can be seen throughout the realm of different sports. Trends of player-oriented fan following – A propellor in warranting copyright protection . Concluding Remarks.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 20, 2022

This way, and if the Government eventually follows the same line, changes to the Copyright Act will not have to be made in the event that the Ministry’s narrower understanding is for some reason to be rejected (Ds 2021:30, pp. Hors d’oeuvre: deconstructed Article 17 served on traditional copyright law principles. 158, 288).

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

[Delhi High Court] On May 23, the Delhi High Court passed an interesting jud gement on the issue of ownership of the copyright in a film screenplay and held that the copyright in the screenplay of the film ‘Nayak’, lay with Satyajit Ray and on his demise, with his son Sandip Ray and the Society for Preservation of Satyajit Ray Archives (SPSRA).

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

It also becomes more difficult to prove trademark ownership in the absence of a registration, and the burden of establishing this is shifted to the trademark owner. Further to the above, the absence of a registration prevents companies from leveraging on trademark ownership, through licensing and other means of IP monetisation in Nigeria.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

It also becomes more difficult to prove trademark ownership in the absence of a registration, and the burden of establishing this is shifted to the trademark owner. Further to the above, the absence of a registration prevents companies from leveraging on trademark ownership, through licensing and other means of IP monetisation in Nigeria.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 17, 2023

An Abitron employee had unearthed documents that suggested that Abitron (rather than Hetronic) had retained ownership of the trademarks in question after a series of business restructurings. Hetronic Doesn’t Go the Distance (Guest Blog Post) appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. In Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Courts also continue to allow creative damage theories based upon avoided development costs or unjust enrichment even where there may only be disclosure rather than use or no competing market product embodying the misappropriated secrets. Recent events highlight the crucial role of identifying and protecting trade secrets for companies.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 23, 2023

In the event you receive a DMCA takedown notice or a non-US equivalent, how are these handled? What steps would be taken in the event a court orders your company to identify an active or former user of your service? In the event of receiving a legitimate DMCA removal notice, our legal team would be responsible for addressing it.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

CRI Events Private Limited [Delhi High Court]. The second suit was filed by IPRS and PPL against an event management company for broadcasting music without authorization. The Indian Performing Right Society Limited (IPRS) v. Entertainment Network India Ltd (ENIL) and Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL) v.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Courts also continue to allow creative damage theories based upon avoided development costs or unjust enrichment even where there may only be disclosure rather than use or no competing market product embodying the misappropriated secrets. Recent events highlight the crucial role of identifying and protecting trade secrets for companies.

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