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IP Myths vs. Reality: What You Don’t Know Could Cost You

JD Supra Law

Intellectual property (IP) is often misunderstood, leading to costly mistakes for businesses and individuals alike. In reality, IP is a complex legal landscape governed by factors like value, ownership, jurisdiction and timing.

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[Guest post] Ownership of IP rights by DAOs – the future is nigh?

The IPKat

The IPKat is pleased to host the following contribution by Katfriend Marianna Ryan (Edwin Coe and King's College London) on the topical issue of how Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are to be treated and what IP issues come with them. Here's what Marianna writes: Ownership of IP rights by DAOs – the future is nigh?

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Coons and Hirono Raise Concerns Over Pride in Patent Ownership Act Penalties

IP Watchdog

During a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s IP Subcommittee today, Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) were the only senators present to question the Pride in Patent Ownership Act’s (PPOA’s) approach to penalizing patent owners who fail to record accurate ownership information within 90 days after the issuance date.

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Senate Judiciary Set to Consider Pride in Patent Ownership Bill Amid Opposition

IP Watchdog

2774, the Pride in Patent Ownership Act, co-sponsored by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT), a number of patent advocacy organizations have sent a joint letter to the committee asking it to oppose the bill.

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Six Essential Tips for Understanding Intellectual Property Rights Under Government Contracts

JD Supra Law

In celebration of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are sharing six essential tips for understanding intellectual property (IP) rights in government contracts. Contractors navigating federal procurement must understand how IP is created, owned, and licensed under government agreements.

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The Pride in Patent Ownership Act is Big Tech Boondoggling

IP Watchdog

The Pride in Patent Ownership Act, S.2774, Attaching the Pride in Patent Ownership Act to the NDAA means it will certainly become law. Attaching the Pride in Patent Ownership Act to the NDAA means it will certainly become law. 2774, is currently being attached to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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IFI CLAIMS Rankings Show Increasing Role of Chinese Entities in U.S., Global Patent Ownership

IP Watchdog

patent recipients and active patent family owners, providing the IP world with a look at the patent ownership landscape that developed throughout the course of 2021. Today, patent data analytics firm IFI CLAIMS released its annual report of the top U.S.

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