Above the Fold

MARCH 31, 2022

. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) maintains two trademark Registers: the Principal Register and the Supplemental Register. Prevents the registration of confusingly similar marks with the USPTO. Provides a presumption of ownership of the registered trademark. Principal Register. Supplemental Register.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 14, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office has a very robust website that has tons of useful information? It can still be overwhelming, because it is packed with probably thousands of pages of significant information about trademark protection and the trademark registration process. Did you know that the U.S.

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IP Intelligence

APRIL 24, 2023

the Office’s recent registrability decision regarding the graphic novel created by Kris Kashtanova creates nearly insurmountable, unnecessary hurdles to all kinds of AI authorship. Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e.,

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 20, 2025

Looking Beyond the Numbers: What does the 2023-24 IP India Annual Report Says on Patents? Tanishka Goswami examines the patent data in the report, highlighting the increase in patent applications, grants, and the number of examiners. The last day to apply for the workshop is April 19 and there is no registration fees.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The Defendants contended that the plaintiff had not established ownership, and in any case, the impugned display or exhibition of allegedly infringing material was incidental and transient in the cinematographic films of the defendant. The 3rd respondent filed an application for registration of the same mark in his favour.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 1, 2025

EPO Case Law Updates Cohausz & Florack are offering two webinars about the case law of the European Patent Office, including procedural and substantive aspects of the recent decisions. The registration form is available here. The registration deadline is one day before each webinar.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 24, 2023

by Dennis Crouch In 2022, the Federal Circuit held that an invention is only eligible for a US patent if a human conceived of the invention. Thus, no patents for invention wholly conceived by artificial intelligence. Registration Application #1-7100387071). Registration Application #1-7100387071). Vidal , 43 F.4th

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Intepat

MAY 17, 2024

The United States Copyright Office has clarified the requirement for human authorship in generative AI through various decisions that rejected copyright registration for AI-generated works, each varying in human involvement. Despite this, the Office denied copyright registration for the AI-generated images.

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The IPKat

MAY 5, 2023

A recent dispute in Nigeria over trade mark registration and possible proprietorship over a movie title and a title character has brought to the fore questions regarding the processes and procedures at the Trade Mark Registry and whether movie titles and title characters without more should be registrable as trade marks in Nigeria.

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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. Patent and Trademark Office have developed initiatives to focus on IP issues with AI. Patents On February 14, 2023, the U.S. Both the U.S.

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Intepat

MARCH 13, 2025

The integration of IoT-enabled designs and smart technologies adds another layer of complexity as the same would fall in the domain of patent law. However, it can be challenging to secure trademark registration over the design of a building. Trademarking of a building s design is a significant step in branding and marketing.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 24, 2023

” the Office’s recent registrability decision regarding the graphic novel created by Kris Kashtanova creates nearly insurmountable, unnecessary hurdles to all kinds of AI authorship. Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e.,

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 16, 2021

Some form of IP such as trademark and copyright does not need to be registered but some form such as patent needs to be registered. As a lawyer, we tend to advise that the registration of your IP is of utmost importance since it affords multiple rights to the owner which assist them in their enforcement.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

trademark registration for your trademark on goods or services for your business. Can your trademark registration be cancelled with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office based on it being invalid? Can you file anything to strengthen your trademark registration against invalidation? Suppose that you have obtained a U.S.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If a secret is stolen, or the ownership or its proper apportionment are disputed, or if a third party is trying to copy software containing AI algorithms, the right holders must not shy away from taking proper enforcement measures. This will help avoid surprises from the application of unfamiliar Chinese laws and regulations.

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IP Tech Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

To mitigate potential conflicts of interest and to improve the public’s understanding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) procedures, the agency has recently made various amendments to its rules relating to the conduct of registered patent attorneys and agents.

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Patently-O

JUNE 1, 2022

That exchange included ownership rights of the LEHMAN BROTHERS trademarks. But, Barclays was not using the marks and allowed their registration to expire. Barclays opposed the whisky registration and also applied to re-register its mark. The spirit of the Lehman Brothers.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2022

Foreign applicants who are not resident in the Kingdom must apply through IP Registration Agents or law firms authorised by the Industrial Property Directorate. Process of registration. Despite being not mandatory, a trademark search is an important part in the whole process of trademark registration. Requirement of Filing.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 31, 2022

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) maintains two trademark Registers: the Principal Register and the Supplemental Register. Prevents the registration of confusingly similar marks with the USPTO. Provides a presumption of ownership of the registered trademark. Principal Register. Supplemental Register.

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Intepat

JANUARY 15, 2024

Registration at UKIPO The case in question, originating in 2019, presents a groundbreaking legal dilemma: Can an artificial intelligence (AI) system be acknowledged as an inventor for the purposes of patent ownership? At the heart of this case lies a critical examination of the UK Patent Act 1977, specifically Section 13(2).

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2022

trademark and patent registrations will not protect rights holders’ IP in the Philippines. The Philippines Intellectual Property Office (IPOPHL) maintains a registry of patents and trademarks that is widely recognized in Southeast Asia. As a general rule, registration confers trademark rights in the Philippines.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

A quick glance at last week analysis of wrongful obtainment in the Indian patent landscape, discussing Delhi High Courts jurisdiction in ANI vs OpenAI, and the implications of a MoU between screen writers and music composers. There is no registration fee for any of the seminars. This and much more in this weeks SpicyIP Weekly Review.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 9, 2024

This article discusses the domain of trademark registration, which is useful for businesses and individuals in order to protect their brand. However, they cannot be functional; functional aspects are already protected under patent law. Here are the main categories of elements that can be registered as trademarks: 1.

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Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Do you need a registration in order to use a trademark? Unless a trademark application is based on a foreign registration , the applicant would be required to show usage of the applied-for mark on the relevant goods or services before the USPTO will issue a trademark registration. Think about your own company.

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Intepat

MARCH 13, 2025

In the near future, they will also attempt to obtain registration and patent protection of their medicines/research in order to be able to commercialise and monetise the same. The insertion of specific clauses discussing the ownership, protection and enforcement of intellectual property is key.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 3, 2021

As embodied in the Internal Revenue Code, IRS regulations, and case laws, IP includes patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, know-how, and computer software. The same serves as a disincentive to transferring ownership of IP outside the US. Today, something known as ‘Patent Box Regimes’ is widespread in Europe.

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Patently-O

MAY 28, 2024

The Lanham Act provides for cancellation of registered trademarks by petitioners who believe they are damaged by the registration. The court found that a mere minority ownership interest in a company that owns a trademark does not equate to a direct commercial interest in the mark itself.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 6 This is the sixth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. Establishing Legal Ownership and Exclusivity Trademark registration establishes your legal ownership over a distinctive mark.

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The IPKat

MARCH 14, 2024

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Nkem Itanyi (University of Nigeria) on a recent dispute over copyright ownership of the movie, Shanty Town which premiered on Netflix in January 2023 and discussions over a sequel to the movie. GMC denied the assertions as false.

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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Considering that there isn’t yet metaverse registrations for brands, what can they do to feel more protected? Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Even with these trademark registrations , infringement cases of Intellectual Property rights for fashion brands in the metaverse will probably continue to occur and increase.

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The IPKat

MARCH 3, 2024

Events 5 March 2024: Workshop on Digital Assets, Ownership and Property Rights Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute, in partnership with the Cloud Legal Project at CCLS, is organising a workshop exploring how the concepts of ownership and property rights relate and apply to digital assets. Book here.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 16, 2025

Case Summaries Vst Industries Limited vs Asd Tobacco Private Limited & Anr on 6 March, 2025 (Delhi High Court) The petitioner, filed the petition to remove the respondents registration for the mark CHUMS from the Trade Mark Register. The appellant filed the present appeal.

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The IPKat

APRIL 19, 2023

Ownership of every name periodically expires and, at that point, anyone may freely claim it on Namecoin by re-registering the expired name. If a new user re-registers a name whose registration is expired, a new token is created. If a new user re-registers a name whose registration is expired, a new token is created.

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Sander Law

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The IP rights may be for example a Patent or Trademark Registration, but pending rights can also be transferred like a patent or trademark application. Patents, Trademarks, Designs, Copyright) to another person or company through an IP Assignment. Employees & IP Ownership. IP Assignments. Monetizing your IP.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

This strategy has roots in ancient times when Queens and Popes were sought after to endorse patent medicines, a tactic that has consistently proven effective. This unique status is particularly emphasized through the avenue of Trademark registration, underscoring its distinct position within the framework of legal protection.

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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.

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