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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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 8, 2021

To seek Patent Protection on it is not possible per se since the element of the inventive step is absent, which is of the three essential pillars on which a patented invention is found (inventive step, industrial use, and novelty). Also, there arise questions of obviousness and ownership rights.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

New creations implicate IP issues, including the protection of what is created, potential infringement of preexisting IP, and ownership and licensing issues of the output. There are significant questions about the ability to patent inventions that were conceived with the assistance of AI. Both the U.S. Copyright Office and the U.S.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Intel argued that due to a recent change in ownership of Finjan, Inc., Here, the Federal Circuit is looking for particularized evidence “linking arguments as to the insubstantiality of the differences between the claimed invention and the accused device.” After a jury trial in 2021, VLSI was awarded $1.5

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

.” Therefore, the domain of big data cannot escape the interplay of IP laws in its administration and protection against third parties. Generally speaking, IP laws safeguard the right of the proprietor of the original work or invention, including literature, inventions, logos, designs, etc. Big Data and Patents.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

Therefore, an NFT can refer to a digital art piece or can be linked to a physical product for proving the authenticity or ownership of the said product. For obtaining beyond doubt ownership of such a virtual product design, specifically in the legal environment, IP protection must be carefully considered and dealt with diligently.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

NFT creation, investment, sale, and ownership interest exists in Indonesia and elsewhere in the world. Intellectual property rights are a key consideration when it comes to NFTs because they contain art, music, videos, pictures, and other creations. Provisions of intellectual property law will be applicable to NFTs.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The Report looked at: i) current and future applications of non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”); ii) how intellectual property laws apply to NFTs and assets associated with NFTs; iii) intellectual property-related challenges arising from the use of NFTs; and iv) potential ways to use NFTs to secure and manage intellectual property rights.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 3, 2021

An invention, to be patent-eligible, must first fall within one of the four enumerated categories of patentable subject matter recited in 35 U.S.C. § The invention addresses such issues by combining the blockchain network and the traditional payment network. Patent Eligibility Under the U.S. Patent System. See MPEP § 2106.04(d)(I).

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Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

5 Proven Steps to Protect Your Intellectual Property in 2025 In a world where ideas are currency, protecting intellectual property (IP) has ne ver been more critical. While intellectual property law can be complex, following a structured approach can help secure your ideas and prevent misuse.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications. Enforcing intellectual property rights is a cost-effective preventive measure for deterring infringing conducts.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that California Civil Code section 980(a)(2) , which grants “exclusive ownership” of a sound recording fixed before February 15, 1972, to its “author,” provides only an exclusive right of reproduction and distribution, and does not provide an exclusive right of public performance.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 19, 2022

It has been on a public forum stated that the society could be “moving towards AI autonomy” and that in future, “AI would not only assist humans in the creative process but create or invent all by themselves”. Several Jurisdictions however, copyright ownership has already been granted to computer generated works.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In short, the name of a non fungible token project as well as the name of the linked digital file can be considered intellectual property, and the original owner of the NFT has the exclusive right to transfer IP rights to the new owner if they choose to do so. What is Intellectual Property? How are Copyrights Used?

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Intepat

JUNE 15, 2023

It thus becomes crucial for them to safeguard their creations through effective intellectual property laws. Copyright is a form of intellectual property law designed to safeguard original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, and artistic works such as computer software, novels, architecture etc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)? Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. They prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention without permission.

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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

If there were no Intellectual Property Rights in today’s era it would be chaos in today’s world. The Owner of any invention has its struggle behind its creation, whether or not it is related to individual interest or huge space explorations, the Intellectual Property should be protected no matter how big or small it is.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 7, 2025

AI and the Global IP System We need a worldwide intellectual property (IP) structure that encourages innovation and invention if we are to benefit from generative AI. When the present intellectual property system was developed, innovation was more sluggish and concentrated on human creativity.

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IIPRD

JUNE 9, 2024

Basics of IP in Metaverse In simple words, Intellectual Property Rights refer to legal rights that protect the intangible property of a person that arises from a person’s intellect. These rights are crucial for the development of innovation and intellectual creation.

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Kashishipr

JULY 27, 2022

In simple terms, it pertains to the original creations of the human intellect, including inventions, symbols, designs, artistic works, literary works, and so on. The acquired company remains intact but comes under new ownership. It helps the company grow in the market and achieve its business strategies and objectives.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 14, 2023

x] It is challenging to accurately identify and follow the knowledge holders [xi] , partly because complex group ownership. If it could be protected by some system that ensures the protection of private property rights, it might have favourable economic effects. 665, The Journal of World Intellectual Property.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Having a Trademark Registration in place shall provide you with exclusive rights over its ownership and usage. In most scenarios, invented or coined words or some distinctive geometrical designs are referred to as the best trademarks. As your products or services gain popularity, they might be misused and forfeited.

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SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

Highlights of the Week Announcing the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on Intellectual Property Law Prof (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer’s 48th birth anniversary today, we are excited to announce the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on IP Law! This and much more in last week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. v Cipla Ltd.,

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 15, 2022

1, it, he made inventive contributions and started the inventive process. Though Thaler claims that he has somehow been denied his entitled copyright ownership, Complaint , par. However, the characterisation of a person as an inventor is a question of law. ” Feist Publications, Inc. 263, 319-320 (2020) ].

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

ChatGPT responded with the following, which for the most part is accurate, but gets details such as the “founding date” wrong: Marshall Gerstein is a law firm based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in intellectual property law. Instead, OpenAI treats the matter as one of ownership via contract law.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

When AI relies on extensive datasets, questions around the ownership, control, and protection of both personal and IP-related data become critical. AI’s capacity to generate content, inventions, and insights from this data intensifies concerns, not only about ownership but also about copyright and trade secrets. Rajagopal v.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The individual rights-based regime neglects the collective identity and duties arising from ownership. Li proposes redefining the nature of IP ownership through the lens of collective duties with a view to optimising the use of IP rights. And now she has our full attention.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Call for Submissions: NALSARs Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (IJIPL) Vol. 15 [Submissions by March 31, 2025] NALSARs Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (IJIPL) is inviting submissions for its 15th Volume. The plaintiff successfully proved his copyright ownership.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

That question is “how have various countries’ intellectual property laws addressed efforts to copyright, trademark, or patent holy names, sacred words, or outputs of creation?” “ find out knowledge of witty inventions.”: ” (at page 9 and 13). .” World Intellect. 75, 79 (2020).

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IIPRD

MARCH 5, 2025

Blog sought to study global moves or court cases that have taken place regarding uses of copyright in made-always-with-an-AI creation and provide discussion over possible solutions to the future of intellectual property laws. However, the U.S.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 3, 2021

As a result, GILTI has the biggest impact on industries with low tangible property ownership when compared to revenues, such as the technology sector and the pharmaceutical industry, where companies rely heavily on IP in manufacturing and selling their products or delivering their services. The European Union.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Fortunately, you don’t need to grasp all the complexities of Intellectual Property law to protect your creative work. That’s understandable.

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IPilogue

JUNE 2, 2022

Reversing what seemed like a victory for supporters of AI-owned intellectual property, the full bench of the Federal Court of Australia has confirmed the majority view of the world: only human inventors can own patent rights to their creations. This signals a shift in Canadian attitudes towards AI ownership of their work.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Recently, AI technology once again exceeded the legal community’s expectations by filing a patent for its invention of interlocking food containers. Under patent law, it is the general expectation that inventors are humans, not robots. Patent Law in Canada. Why is this an issue? Currently, from its filings in the U.S.,

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

When people find out that I am an Intellectual Property (IP) attorney, I am often battered with questions about the topic. Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. That’s understandable.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Authorship and Ownership of Works Generated by AI. One burgeoning issue within intellectual property law is legal protection for AI-generated works and inventions (see IPilogue posts regarding inventorship rights for AI here , here , here , and here ).

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

As previously reported , between October 2021 and January 2022 the UK Intellectual Property Office held a public consultation on the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property laws (more specifically, copyright and patents). Ownership for patent inventions.

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