Michael Geist

APRIL 14, 2023

It is well documented that the Cancon rules often result in productions that bear little relation to Canada and productions with a strong Canadian connection may not qualify. nationality of key crew members) – but don’t currently qualify because of foreign ownership. Yet this conclusion is also open to question.

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IP Intelligence

APRIL 24, 2023

Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e., Copyright Office (the Office) when it comes to copyright ownership of artificial intelligence (AI) output. Forms and process documents (so long as they convey information). Technical drawings. And source code.

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Sander Law

AUGUST 24, 2020

Copyright Ownership with Independent Contractors. Ownership of Copyright. Additionally, in order to transfer the copyright ownership from the contractor to you, a written assignment document is needed and it must be signed by the contractor. Moral Rights. Contact Sander Law today!

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 14, 2023

New York state recently amended Labor Law Section 203-f, codifying a hurdle for employers who seek to claim ownership over an employee's inventions. invention assignment or employment agreements), so the unfettered “all the work you do we own” provisions that are very common in such documents. By: Fox Rothschild LLP

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Nelligan Law

MARCH 12, 2025

Share Purchase: The buyer acquires all or a majority of the shares of the company, assuming ownership of its operations and liabilities. Issues surrounding employers obligations to its employees related to a change in ownership form a key part of the deal making process in any sale of a business.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 7, 2025

This document outlines the AI/IP Research Project and offers preliminary policy suggestions for the creation of AI-related IP legislation. Inventorship and Ownership: The process of invention has changed significantly as a result of the AI technologies’ quick development and increased computing capacity.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The NFTs are being sold independent of Miramax, the producer and owner of the rights to the film, who says its ownership rights are being violated. District Court for the Central District of California last week, also accused Tarantino of breach of contract, trademark infringement and unfair competition, according to court documents.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Evidence of Ownership : A registered copyright serves as proof of ownership in case of disputes or infringements. Step 2: Prepare the Required Documents The following documents are typically required for copyright registration: Application Form : Form XIV, which includes details about the work and its creator.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 8, 2025

The struggles of screenwriters, lyricists, and music composers have been extensively documented (as well see below) and these agreements serve to further their cause by another step, aiming to give them greater bargaining power during their negotiations with the film producers and music labels.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 25, 2023

Understanding the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule by Josh Slovin The New Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule: A Step towards Greater Transparency in US Businesses Privately-owned companies in the United States have long enjoyed a great degree of privacy about their internal affairs, particularly as to the identities of their owners.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 22, 2023

Typically, collaboration agreements contain key details about the invention, scientific and manufacturing processes, intellectual property right ownership, research pl ans, collaborator rights, resource allocation etc. And knowledge regarding ownership of intellectual property is the first step towards increasing its access.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 26, 2022

The basis for the argument was that the application that led to the patent-in-suit had been filed while Afana had been married (to Kassam) and, by operation of Texas’ community property law, Kassam had an ownership interest in the issued patent that had not been assigned to Mobile Equity and had not been joined as a co-plaintiff.

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Corsearch

JANUARY 9, 2025

For many small or local businesses, common law trademarks offer a practical way to establish ownership and prevent others from copying their brand within their area. The more visible it is, the easier it is to prove ownership. This signals to others that you take ownership seriously. When is a common law trademark enough?

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Notice: Appellant Sunbio claimed that is was not aware of Biogrand's non-ownership theory until Biogrand's reply brief, at which time it was too late for Sunbio to address the issue. The court, reviewing the record, disagreed, concluding that Sunbio was put on notice of the non-ownership issue by Biogrand's opening brief.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 24, 2025

According to court documents, Shezan International, established in 1964, is known for high-quality food and beverage products, including juices, jams, sauces, and canned goods. The p laintiffs argue that after Intershez was dissolved in 2008, it falsely claimed ownership of the trademarks and used them to record with U.S.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 28, 2022

Trade mark ownership is an important consideration for any business. Unfortunately however, while seemingly obvious, the concept of ownership is sometimes overlooked and can be more complex than originally imagined. At this point, it may be too late! Let’s start with the legislation – a very good place to start.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Document the agreement in writing, specifying use, payment, and duration. However, registering copyright provides additional legal benefits such as legal proof of ownership, ability to sue for damages in case of infringement. Steps to Obtain a License: Identify the copyright holder, typically the author or publisher.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 9, 2023

Unfortunately, some individuals may attempt to sell property using forged documents. Using forged documents to sell a property is a serious crime in the UAE. This article aims to discuss the sanctions and fines for selling property in the UAE with forged documents. What is forgery of Documents? Federal Decree-Law No.

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Nelligan Law

APRIL 22, 2024

Legal Documentation In Halal financing transactions, legal documentation plays a crucial role in defining the rights and obligations of the parties involved. This includes agreements outlining the terms of financing, ownership arrangements, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 24, 2023

Access, within the field of copyright law, is a question of ownership, authorisation or exception. Ownership is (mostly) straightforward as one may either author and own a work by law or acquire ownership through the operation of law or through payment or relevant contractual processes. to best realise the right to research.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 29, 2022

Some of the specifics that are always going to be in the public record are the ownership of a trademark application, whether it’s a person, corporation, entity, or LLC that will be in the record. That person’s name and title will also be in the public record, or in the documents that are part of the public record.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 24, 2023

Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e., Copyright Office (the Office) when it comes to copyright ownership of artificial intelligence (AI) output. Forms and process documents (so long as they convey information). Technical drawings.

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Ownership Copyright Registration Public Domain 64

Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Unsophisticated consumers may conflate the purchase of an NFT associated with a digital good with ownership of IP rights in that good. Patents The Report discussed in section IV: (i) the use of NFTs to manage registration, ownership, and licensing of patents; and (ii) how current patent laws apply to NFT-related inventions.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 30, 2024

Plans, drawings, and related design documents are needed at all stages of a construction project, from early concepts and permitting to site preparation and construction itself. Many professionals in construction and property development are well versed in contract law, safety regulations, insurance law, and the like.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 22, 2022

Using forged documents and other means, the men (via their companies) represented to YouTube and an intermediary company that they were the owners of the music and therefore entitled to collect “royalty payments” from the platform. I falsely claimed legal ownership over them and began receiving royalty payments.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 9, 2024

Seven new documents have come up since the previous post documents were uploaded on the IPO’s website which reflects this change. According to these revised documents, Form 6 now classifies NIV and BBIL as ‘Co-applicant/Co-owner’. This raises the question of whether an RTI request should be filed to access such documents.

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IP Law 360

APRIL 8, 2022

A British filmmaker accused of infringing the copyrights for songs by the Rolling Stones and other acts urged a New York federal judge Friday to sanction the record labels suing him, arguing they turned over key ownership documents months too late.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 1, 2025

The Court also dismissed Wright's claims of passing off, which was based on his assertion of ownership of goodwill in the name "Bitcoin". Furthermore, the Court was "entirely satisfied that Dr Wright lied to the Court extensively and repeatedly," especially by forging documents to support his claim.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 26, 2023

Instagram was one of the recipients but, instead of taking immediate action, the platform asked for proof of ownership. The company responded to this correspondence with relevant ownership documents but, apparently, Instagram still wasn’t convinced.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The defendant did not claim ownership of the “Levi’s” trademark and only denied selling such goods. The Court sided with the plaintiff company, and directed the respondents to furnish all the documents sought by the petitioner. Vinoy Kumar Duggar @ Vinay Kumar Dugar & Ors., 2 does not have a registered trademark.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Documents must be properly water-marked and classified; generally, procedures must be implemented in order to determine the flow of information and ensure its possession at all times. This will help avoid surprises from the application of unfamiliar Chinese laws and regulations.

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Patently-O

MAY 22, 2024

Whether a present assignment of future inventions automatically conveys legal title to those inventions when the inventions come into being, or instead merely conveys equitable title and requires a separate written instrument to transfer legal ownership. Core Optics at *14. Strictly separating his TRW work from his Ph.D. Allied-Signal Inc. ,

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The applicant, Malvern, unsuccessfully traversed the rejection on the merits, but removed the ’175 patent from prior art consideration by arguing that § 103(c)(1) applied, due to common ownership. After a change in ownership, Malvern sought supplemental examination of the ’175 patent under 35 U.S.C. §

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Michael Geist

MAY 18, 2023

Indeed, by moving forward with incredibly tight timelines, without the government’s promised policy directive, and without support for newer groups to back their participation, the documents leave the distinct impression that the Commission had surrendered its independence and already made up its mind on how to implement Bill C-11.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

CONCLUSION It is well documented that the commercialisation of sports has increased exponentially, turning into major businesses generating huge profits. Key issues such as ownership rights, revenue sharing, image protection, etc require careful consideration to ensure safeguarding.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The Defendants contended that the plaintiff had not established ownership, and in any case, the impugned display or exhibition of allegedly infringing material was incidental and transient in the cinematographic films of the defendant. The trial court admitted the documents, holding that they merely reinforced existing claims.

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

TYPES OF IP CONTRACTS (1)INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT The process of facilitating the transfer of ownership rights for various forms of intellectual property, such as copyrights, trademarks, patent, trade secrets, and other intangible creations is known as an intellectual property assignment.

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