IP Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2025

The International Trademark Association (INTA) announced today that it has filed an amicus brief in a referral to the Grand Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) that asks for clarification on registering human faces as trademarks.

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Intepat

MARCH 13, 2025

Since the launching country exercises jurisdiction and control over the objects launched into space, by extension, the same control would also be exercisable over the intellectual property created by these space objects. SECURING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN OUTER SPACE Space exploration is no longer an undertaking only for governments.

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SpicyIP

MAY 14, 2022

Shamnad Basheer’s 46th birth anniversary today, we at SpicyIP are proud to announce the third edition of the Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on Intellectual Property Law. The third was an essay competition held by CREATe on the topic of how Artificial Intelligence would change the practice of intellectual property law.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This article delves into these aspects in detail, exploring the nuanced intersections of data privacy and intellectual property within AI. Intellectual Property Intellectual property law offers protection to intellectual creations of humankind. They provide right over one’s image, voice, and likeness.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 10, 2025

Fraudulent entities send deceptive notices and make scam telephone calls demanding unnecessary fees or posing as official government agencies, preying on trademark applicants and registrants. The rise of trademark scams undermines the integrity of intellectual property protection in the United States.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 10, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video “The 5 Ws of Copyright Registration” The five Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. I want to apply that to copyright registration Who can register a copyright? What is a copyright registration? A copyright registration is a certificate.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Mask work is a type of intellectual property protection designed to protect layout designs (topographies) of integrated circuits. The SCPA legally protects layouts of integrated circuits upon registration, making them illegal to copy without permission. Registration of a Mask Work. Understanding Mask Work.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 6, 2024

INTRODUCTION In the world of intellectual property, copyright is an important means of protecting original works of authors. This guide explores the process, benefits, and key points about copyright registration in India. It server the purpose of establishing the entire information as to the importance of copyright protection.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

February 6, 2025 Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC (EMP&A), a leading trademark law firm dedicated to protecting brands, is proud to announce the successful registration of U.S. For years, we have helped clients secure trademarks to safeguard their intellectual property.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 12, 2022

The USPTO recently announced, via notice in the Federal Register , that it intends to issue electronic trademark registration certificates, and only will print physical certificates upon request and with a small fee ($25 per copy). Benefits of Electronic Registrations. For instance, how will the registrations become more accessible?

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 10, 2024

Its gained momentum with the advent of importance in R&D and patent registration. Intellectual Property Rights Protection IP licensing is an essential element of technology transfer. It involves transferring of one or more intellectual property to the other party. It helps in better valuation.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 12, 2025

Summary Trade dress is a powerful intellectual property (IP) tool that can be used to protect the distinctive non-functional look and feel" of a products design, shape and/or 3D configuration.[1]

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Introduction Registration of a trademark is an important step toward building a brand on solid ground. Lack of distinctiveness to incorrect classification are among the common errors that can bring derailment upon your trademark registration. How to Avoid Making This Mistake: It’s not wise to file an application too soon.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In his recent article , Paolo Beconcini reviews in depth China intellectual-property-related challenges that foreign AI developers can expect to meet when co-developing and commercializing their algorithms and software in China. But rights holders must be prepared.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Protecting jewellery with the aid of intellectual property rights is a topic of interest which sparks curiosity. If the plan is to make fewer than fifty copies, however, it does not seem that non-registration would be an issue. Names such as ‘Tarakasi’ and ‘Meenakari Jewellery’ could be protected as CTM.

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IIPRD

MARCH 4, 2024

Introduction Intellectual Property Rights is a right which is connected with the person or the company’s intangible property. What are the rights in Intellectual Property? Why there is a need to protect Intellectual Property. Components of Intellectual Property Rights and Case Laws.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 17, 2023

See, for example, our prior articles involving attempts to qualify machine-made works for patent and copyright registration. The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) machines has resulted in a number of interesting issues in both copyright and patent law. By: Sunstein LLP

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce that registration for the free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship is currently open. As owners of their intellect, inventors of intellectual properties have a natural right to exclusively commercialise the products of their minds.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2024

We’re pleased to inform you that a free online course on intellectual property starting on January 08, 2023 is being offered for students on the e-learning platform SWAYAM by Dr. Yogesh Pai, Associate Professor of Law, in charge of the SPRIHA IPR Chair at National Law University, Delhi.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

For companies enforcing their intellectual property rights, determining who owns a domain can prove invaluable as part of a wider investigation. That included those whose names appeared in public WHOIS databases as registrants or owners of domains.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Intellectual Property Rights occur as the dynamic instrument to discourse these tasks if the legal protection and development of a situation is beneficial to development and novelty. IPR IN THE FRAMEWORK OF STARTUPS Intellectual Property Rights serves as the keystone for the tenability and the development of new ventures.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In recent times, the Indian Intellectual Property Office has taken a mission for speedy disposal of all the intellectual property applications and completion of registration procedures. With a view to obtain the patent registration, we completed all the statutory requirements as well as procedures on time.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 6, 2022

Our intern will have an interest in Intellectual Property law; solid research and writing skills; and attention to detail and deadlines. Strong candidates will have coursework or other experience in the field of trademarks and intellectual property.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 20, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 8 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: The Trademark Registration Process: A Long and Winding Road The trademark application process at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is generally long, complex, and full of deadlines. Receive a registration certificate.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 22, 2025

This rapid evolution in art generation challenges global intellectual property law. Recognizing these challenges, the Copyright Office issued Copyright Registration Guidance: Works Containing Material Generated by Artificial Intelligence (Guidance) in March 2023, clarifying. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 7, 2025

WIPO Academy, the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA), and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) are inviting applications for the annual Advanced International Certificate Course (AICC) on Intellectual Property Asset Management for Business Success.

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Plagiarism Today

APRIL 7, 2022

It’s a confusing question with no easy answer, but it’s an issue that puts the copyright registration of every website at risk. However, that agreement made it clear that FDN retained all rights to the intellectual property involved. The Registration Wrinkle. In the United States, a registration with the U.S.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

First off today, Adam Schrader at UPI reports that New York artist Kris Kashtanova has received a copyright registration for a graphic novel entitled Zarya of the Dawn , representing the first known copyright registration granted to a work of AI-generated artwork.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Copyright Office (USCO) that the registration for the first issue of her partially AI-generated graphic novel, Zarya Of The Dawn, may be canceled. When asked to confirm the potential cancellation for Kashtanova’s registration, the USCO provided a written statement saying.“Copyright Copyright under U.S. law requires human authorship.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 12, 2024

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) disagreed and found that Chanel failed to produce sufficient evidence to support a finding that Chanel’s No 5 marks were distinctive enough to refuse registration. Chanel argued that the marks were too similar and would cause confusion among cosmetic consumers.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 20, 2023

IP Financing in India – Part I: Perfection of Security and (Non) Registration of Copyright Bharat Harne Image from here The 161 st Report of Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Committee on Intellectual Property observed (paragraph 11.1) that the use of intellectual property as collateral in financing transactions (I.P.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 1, 2024

We are pleased to bring to you this sponsored post by IP Press on the extension of the registration deadlines for their Comprehensive Course on Patents, in collaboration with S. The deadline for registration has now been extended to October 4. Majumdar & Co, a reputed full service Intellectual property Firm.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Understanding Mask Work Mask work is a type of intellectual property protection designed to protect layout designs (topographies) of integrated circuits. The SCPA legally protects layouts of integrated circuits upon registration, making them illegal to copy without permission. Compendium: Chapter 1200, sections 1201-1202.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Against that background, this blog post provides some tentative musings on the impact of text-to-image generators on human artistic creativity by analysing recent US and Canadian copyright registrations for artistic works. For simplicity, I will label this ‘commercial significant artistic creativity’.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Whois information for the seized domains now list the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center ( IPR Center ) as registrant, with Virginia as the registered state. New Owner: The IPR Center The changed ownership of the.APP and.DEV domain names is undisputed.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

A Kat reading a new IP report Publication WIPO’s 2024 World Intellectual Property Indicators WIPO has published the 2024 edition of its World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI). As always, do not forget to check our Events page as well! This annual survey analyzes IP activity around the globe.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 24, 2023

Copyright Office (USCO) Copyright Public Records System (CPRS) reflected that the registration for a graphic novel that was made using the AI text-to-image tool, Midjourney, had been cancelled. However, a month later, and following significant press attention, the Office issued a notice indicating that the registration may be cancelled.

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