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Intellectual Property Strategies for Development of AI in China

IP Tech Blog

If a secret is stolen, or the ownership or its proper apportionment are disputed, or if a third party is trying to copy software containing AI algorithms, the right holders must not shy away from taking proper enforcement measures. But rights holders must be prepared.

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Joseph E. Walsh Jr. and Michael Kella Offer Protective Steps for Software Purchasers in The Licensing Journal

LexBlog IP

Software products often have more than one author or developer, and layered copyright ownership. Without thorough due diligence, purchasers may be exposing themselves and their companies to costly litigation, unforeseen limitations on use of the software and, even, unexpected competition.

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Intellectual Property Strategies for Development of AI in China

LexBlog IP

If a secret is stolen, or the ownership or its proper apportionment are disputed, or if a third party is trying to copy software containing AI algorithms, the right holders must not shy away from taking proper enforcement measures. But rights holders must be prepared.

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IP Considerations for Source Code Acquisitions: Measure Twice and Cut Once

LexBlog IP

You may not get everything you think you’re entitled to get, and you may even be unknowingly exposing yourself and your company to costly litigation and unexpected competitors. Generally, the issues we will highlight for you pertain to: Copyright ownership. Copyright Ownership. Use of open source code. Open Source Issue.

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Titleless Tales of the Headless

LexBlog IP

However, two months later, the museum filed a complaint against NYDA to block the seizure order by contesting its rightful ownership of the statue. Ownership Interest In the case of Republic of Croatia v. The court underscored the need to determine whether the claimants can establish ownership of the Treasure.

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Fatal Mistakes Made By The ‘Bored Ape Yacht Club’ & ‘Crypto Punks’ NFT Projects

Traverse Legal Blog

Due diligence is critical. BASIC project’s listing agreement is internally inconsistent on the issue of ownership. Courts will either rule that the ownership of the punks was part of the minting or that an implied license accompanies the digital art, which is the Crypto Punk image. Legal Checklist for NFT Projects.

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An Explorative Study on the Liability of Domain Name Registrars with reference to Trademark Infringement.

IP and Legal Filings

This entails requiring them to obtain all the pre-requisite information before registering a domain name and ensure that the registrant does not end up in crossfire of a cybersquatting litigation or a suit for trademark infringement. This process is expensive and selectively entertain cases only against third party trademark violations.