Remove Government Remove Intellectual Property Remove Ownership Remove Public Domain
article thumbnail

Why IP Rights Expire and Why They Must Be Strong While They Last

IP Watchdog

Imagine building a house and by law, 20 years from completion, all ownership rights to the asset expired permanently whether retained by the original owner or obtained through purchase. This is the reality for intellectual property rights, which are time-limited by law, a condition established by the U.S. Constitution.

article thumbnail

Traditional Knowledge on the agenda for 2024

The IPKat

From a long-awaited WIPO Diplomatic Conference , to the debates about the Traditional Knowledge Bill in India, and the release of new guidelines on the use of traditional knowledge in Australia, this year may prove the busiest yet for the relationship between intellectual property and traditional knowledge.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

17 Copyright and/or Plagiarism Stories for Halloween

Plagiarism Today

Along the way, we discussed why a knockoff Beetlejuice costume is titled “Juice Demon”, the ways that intellectual property laws govern Halloween costumes and the ways one could find themselves in trouble. It’s an interesting look at how a public domain source and a modern interpretation can clash.

article thumbnail

Smells Like Copyright Infringement

IPilogue

Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. publications of the translated work, which lacked both registration and copyright notice in Scott-Giles’ name. she will need to strengthen her claims to ownership of the illustration.

article thumbnail

Who Owns the Copyright in AI-Generated Art?

Intepat

This burgeoning genre is not only pushing the boundaries of artistic expression but also challenging the established norms of copyright ownership. This blog post embarks on a comprehensive journey to unravel the complex issue of copyright ownership in AI-generated art. Copyright laws are designed to safeguard the rights of creators.

Art 105
article thumbnail

Generative AI and Copyright

IP and Legal Filings

This way of doing things with the help of generative AI technology carries numerous legal challenges of intellectual property violation. In doing so, it calls into question a fundamental assumption of many traditional intellectual property (IP) frameworks as copyright laws only protect works created by humans and not AI.

article thumbnail

Why Should You Patent Your Invention?

Intepat

A patent is a form of intellectual property right granted to an invention. Sense of ownership. Patents give the inventor the security and confidence to share their invention in public domains. Usually, the patent stands valid for 20 years from the date of application. Patents as assets.

Invention 105