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Trademark Refusal & Copyright Registration Differences

IP and Legal Filings

Geographically Descriptive Terms: It is important to note that trademarks that include words that are geographically descriptive (like names of cities or countries) will not be eligible for registration if they create the impression that the products or services originating from other places are originating from the mentioned geographical location.

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Africa IP highlights 2021 #1: The copyright field

The IPKat

While Morison branded its medicine with the generic “PARACETAMOL”, with reference to its registered trademarks “MSJ” and “MORISON” on the packaging, CPL used the name “CONPHAMOL”. CPL had a registered trademark in the word “Conphamol” and the design of the product packaging.

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Taxation of Intellectual Property: A Comparative Note

Kashishipr

As IP’s role in the world economy increased, so did the controversies between taxpayers and the government over the tax implications of IP transactions (for instance, development, acquisitions, sales, and licenses). The same serves as a disincentive to transferring ownership of IP outside the US. The European Union.

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Protection of Trademarks in Philippines

IP and Legal Filings

The Philippines Intellectual Property Office (IPOPHL) maintains a registry of patents and trademarks that is widely recognized in Southeast Asia. government cannot enforce rights for private individuals in the Philippines. Jurisprudence has also established the doctrine of prior use as a basis for trademark ownership.

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IP rights for social media Influencers and content creators

IIPRD

Ensuring Compliances of IP laws Trademarks and logos: On media platforms, names and emblems are commonly used to advertise companies and services, both visually and orally. Designs: Many companies now sell via media platforms, for many it is their only means of marketing.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

These rights provide exclusive ownership and control over intangible assets, allowing creators to protect their innovations from unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution. Firstly, intellectual property rights grant startups exclusive ownership over their innovative ideas and inventions.

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Can You Seek a Patent on Life Forms?

Kashishipr

Also, there arise questions of obviousness and ownership rights. Even if the organism is made by isolation involving human intervention, ownership could still violate nature. Similarly, where a human gene is separated for treatment of an ailment, it is erroneous to claim ownership. ’ Conclusion.

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