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TTAB Orders Cancellation of "THE PLIMSOULS" Registration on Ownership and Likelihood of Confusion Grounds, Rejects Abandonment Claim

The TTABlog

In another of those battles between a rock band and one of its members, the Board again sided with the band, granting a petition for cancellation of a registration for THE PLIMSOULS for "entertainment in the nature of live performances by a musical band." The band is entitled to request cancellation of the involved registration for its name.

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Effect of Non-Registration of a Partnership Firm

IP and Legal Filings

Comparing a partnership firm to a corporate entity or an ownership firm reveals a number of benefits. Whereas the Partnership Act of 1932 does not require partnership licensing, the suggestion that partnership firms be registered should cause one to consider the advantages and disadvantages of not doing so.

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Licensing of Trademarks

Kashishipr

Businesses own valuable trademarks, which, once registered, can be licensed out. The rights that flow from a trademark can be licensed to others to receive royalties for commercialization. Licensing your trademark can be a beneficial business strategy that can not only strengthen the brand but also allow for expansion into new markets.

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Understanding Assignment of Copyright

Kashishipr

An assignment is, in spirit, a transfer of ownership, even if it is partial. It means that only the owner of the copyright can transfer the ownership of the copyright to a third party. Difference between Assignment and Licensing of Copyright. Licensing usually involves authorizing some of the rights out of many.

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Shielding Innovation: Understanding Copyright Protection for App Developers and Their Software

Intepat

Other factors to be considered concerning the significance of copyright protection include– Legal Protection – While this may seem evident, it is important to note that copyright registration provides legal protection to the software and its source code. Who owns the copyright?

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Protection of Copyrights in China

IP and Legal Filings

Voluntary registration for your copyright is available in China. Though your work is automatically protected by copyright the moment it is created, voluntary registration will provide proof of ownership, which can save you time and money in case of a dispute later on. Image Source: Istock]. Conclusion.

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IP Maintenance 101: Keeping Your Intellectual Property Rights Alive

LexBlog IP

After months (or, perhaps, years) of diligent legal work, your business has finally secured its intellectual property rights through a patent , a trademark registration, a copyright registration or some combination thereof. The first step in maintaining a federal trademark registration is demonstrating the actual use of the trademark.