IPKat Book of the Year Awards 2024
The IPKat
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The IPKat is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 Book of the Year Awards, continuing its cherished end-of-year tradition!
Africa IP Highlights #3: Patents, other IPRs and reforms in IP policy, legislation and administration
The IPKat
DECEMBER 15, 2022
This post is about patents, other IPRs and reforms in IP policy, legislation and administration. April saw Cape Verde join the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property as well as the Madrid Protocol and the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement. Katfriend, Ifeanyi E.
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Deadline extension: IPKat Book of the Year Awards 2024
The IPKat
JANUARY 29, 2025
For those of you still finishing up their IP book pile, The IPKat team is extending the deadline to vote for your favourite IP books of 2024 until 10 February 2025.
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Monday Miscellany
The IPKat
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
It will be co-organised by the Croatian and Hungarian national groups, and will be dedicated to the ownership and transfer of copyright and related rights. For further details and to register, click here (available soon).
IPKat Book of the Year Awards 2023
The IPKat
DECEMBER 1, 2023
As always, readers can vote for books in five categories: Patents, Copyright (including related rights and performers’ rights), Trade Marks (including Geographical Indications), Designs and Intellectual Property (any book that covers more than one type of IP).
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Never Too Late: if you missed The IPKat recently
The IPKat
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Patents PermaKat Annsley Merelle Ward informed about the UK litigation in Abbott v Dexcom, a patent dispute over glucose monitoring devices for diabetes. Abbott and Dexcom are currently in legal battlein US, Germany and the UK, each accusing the other of patent infringement and invalidity of the other party’s patents.
Book review: Performers' Rights
The IPKat
JANUARY 21, 2022
This is a review of Performer's Rights by the Rt Hon Sir Richard Arnold, Judge of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales. The book covers the rights of performers, particularly the rights conferred under Part II of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (as amended).
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Saturday Sundries
The IPKat
JANUARY 18, 2025
Vote here for your favourite books in the categories of patents, copyright (incl., related rights, performers rights), trade marks (incl., geographical indications), designs, best foreign language/non-English IP book and IP in general (books covering diverse IP rights). IPKat Book of the Year Awards 2024.
SpicyIP Tidbit: Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry clarifies Current IPR Regime Sufficient for AI Works Protection
SpicyIP
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
Whether the government has taken any steps to address concerns raised by creative writers and artists in their lawsuits against AI-powered Large Language Models, especially regarding issues such as the source of training, systematic theft, violation of moral rights, threat to livelihoods, and royalty payment.
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Never too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!
The IPKat
JANUARY 26, 2023
Copyright Kateryna Militsyna and Liubov Maidanyk unpacked the major legislative changes brought by the new Ukrainian Law on Copyright and Related Rights , adopted in December 2022. Patents Rose Hughes examined the decision in T-0605/20 issued by the Board of Appeal on 11 November 2022.
Protection of Nonfungible Tokens in Indonesia
IP and Legal Filings
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Certain types of intellectual property rights must be considered in relation to the NFTs: 1. Patent: Blockchain-related inventions can be protected as patents. They may file a claim for damages and/or for the cessation of all conduct relating to the use of said mark. Conclusion.
Around the IP Blogs
The IPKat
MAY 31, 2022
PATENTS Last week, UCL Laws and Taylor Wessing organized the Patents in Telecoms & the Internet of Things conference in London, which focused on the topic of licensing standard-essential patents (SEPs) on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms.
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Understanding Compulsory Licensing and Access to Essentials
Kashishipr
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
A compulsory license is an authorization provided by a national authority to an individual without seeking the consent of the titleholder but after payment of royalties/compensation for the exploitation of the subject matter protected by the law on patents or other IPRs.
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EU copyright law round up – fourth trimester of 2021
Kluwer Copyright Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2021
This seems to have pushed EU Member States towards compliance – the latest examples here are the Irish European Union (Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital Single Market) Regulations 2021 (19 November), the Italian Decree (published on 27 November), and the Estonian Act implementing the Directive (8 December).
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Wednesday whimsies
The IPKat
JANUARY 31, 2024
Two webinars on trade secrets in the EU On February 8, the European Communities Trademark Association (ECTA) and the Bulgarian Patent Office will jointly host a webinar on the EU Trade Secrets Directive. Here’s this week’s selection of opportunities and events for the IPKat community!
Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!
The IPKat
DECEMBER 23, 2023
If you've been too wrapped up with preparations for the holiday season , here's a summary of the IP news that you might have missed last week: Patents This Kat is still contemplating which IP books to put on her Christmas wish-list. Léon has recently published a book on the subject, which is being launched on 12 January 2024.
Book review: Guidebook to Intellectual Property + discount code
The IPKat
MARCH 18, 2023
The second part focuses on protecting products through patents and industrial design. The fourth part explains copyright and related rights including performers rights and moral rights as well as confidential information.
IPKat Book of the Year Awards 2023 - reminder!
The IPKat
DECEMBER 28, 2023
As always, readers can vote for books in five categories: Patents, Copyright (including related rights and performers’ rights), Trade Marks (including Geographical Indications), Designs and Intellectual Property (any book that covers more than one type of IP).
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2H 2022 Quick Links, Part 3 (Copyrights and More)
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
JANUARY 3, 2023
Additionally, we note that this Study revealed little demand for additional copyright-related rights for press publishers. August 5, 2022): “the Patent Act requires an ‘inventor’ to be a natural person…only a natural person can be an inventor, so AI cannot be.” Vidal, 2021-2347 (Fed.
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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat the past 2 weeks!
The IPKat
JANUARY 30, 2022
DATABASE RIGHTS GuestKat Jan Jacobi reported on a recent case of the Dutch (District) Court of Midden-Nederland, concerning whether database rights can be invoked to prevent third parties from reusing and offering data from the National Business Register.
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AI and IP – to legislate or not? UKIPO’s public consultation seeks evidence
Kluwer Copyright Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2021
On 29 October 2021, the UK Intellectual Property Office launched a public consultation looking at how the copyright and patent regimes should deal with artificial intelligence. That call concerned patents, copyright and related rights, designs, trade marks and trade secrets. Photo by Rock’n Roll Monkey on Unsplash.
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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!
The IPKat
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Patents Rose Hughes discussed the interpretation of G2/21 by the Board of Appeal in the T 0116/18 case and the fact that this interpretation considers the rejection of the language of plausibility, the divergence between the EPO and the UK courts and what it requires with regards to the disclosure of a technical effect relied on for inventive step.
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Sunday Surprises
The IPKat
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
We are also happy to announce that Rose Hughes has been appointed SpecialKat and will be our resident PatKat: she will continue writing about patent law and help broaden our coverage of patent developments. Congratulations Rose! Topics include the latest insights on Artificial Intelligence, NFTs, sustainability, and more.
Friday Fantasies
The IPKat
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
With the adoption of both the Directive on Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital Single Market (CDSM) and the Digital Services Act (DSA), the European Union has moved away from the notice-and-takedown model for copyright enforcement and content moderation. Click here and here to know more. Click here to know more.
Cambodia and its RCEP Accession
IP and Legal Filings
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Additionally, it requires Cambodia to maintain online databases with data on applications and registrations for patents, industrial designs, and trademarks. Cambodia reaffirms its dedication to upholding the necessary regulations that mandate that its central government utilise only non-infringing software. Conclusion.
AI and copyright in 2022
Kluwer Copyright Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
21, Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 ), New Zealand ( section 5(2)(a), Copyright Act 1994 ), South Africa (section 2(h), Copyright Act 1978 ) and the UK ( Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, section 9(3) ).
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[Guest post] Litigation commenced against the developers of AI image generation software
The IPKat
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
This issue is often discussed in connection to section 9(3) of the Copyright Design and Patents Act (UK) , (CDPA) which provides that in the case of an artistic work which is computer-generated, the author shall be taken to be the person by whom the arrangements necessary for the creation of the work are undertaken.
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An Outline on South Africa and India’s WTO IP waiver
IP and Legal Filings
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Several organizations have noted that the patenting of healthcare products and vaccines translates to a “red tape” that is uncalled for in such tumultuous times. More specifically, patents have time and again acted as a hindrance when it comes to ensuring the equal distribution of medical products. Image Source:gettyimages].
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Sunday Surprises
The IPKat
NOVEMBER 7, 2021
4iP Council - Licensing Negotiation Groups: what, why, how 4iP will hold an online webinar to discuss the proposed formation of Licensing Negotiation Groups (LNGs) of implementers that would collectively negotiate and license standard essential patents (SEPs). Events This Kat is always amazed by the colours of the leaves in autumn.
Introducing the Trade Secret Case Management Judicial Guide
Patently-O
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
I brought experience as a contributor to DTSA (my research and reform proposal was the basis for DTSA’s whistleblower immunity provision), lead author of a widely adopted intellectual property casebook, lead author of the Patent Case Management Judicial Guide (PCMJG), and organizer of over 60 IP education programs for federal judges since 1998.
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Role Of Intellectual Property Rights In The Era Of Quantum Technology
IIPRD
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
What kinds of IP related rights would apply to quantum computing technology? This article will provide the holistic view of the current framework of IP and its related rights and how would it balance the interests of innovators/stakeholders and the interest of public. Patent Protection and Enforcement.
Eurasia and IP
Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
For example, the Eurasian Economic Commission successfully cooperates with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO), as well as diplomatic missions and representatives of other organisations.
Sunday Surprises
The IPKat
MAY 22, 2022
31 May 2022 | 16:00 – 17:00 (GMT+2) | 4IP Council | Webinar: “ Green-tech, patents, standards: how to achieve global climate neutrality by 2050 ” (online) The 4IP Council is organising a one-hour webinar on the impact of IP on global climate neutrality. For more information and the full list of panellists, visit the BLACA website.
A Closer Insight into Copyright related Issues in the Position Statement of the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition on the Commission’s Proposal for a Data Act
Kluwer Copyright Blog
JUNE 28, 2022
This post focuses on selected copyright and related rights matters that the Institute details in its Position Statement. The Data Act Proposal explicitly addresses the relationship between the new right to access and share IoT data and the sui generis database right provided for in Article 7 of Directive 96/9/EC.
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UKIPO’s public consultation on AI and IP – computer-generated works (Part 1)
Kluwer Copyright Blog
MARCH 14, 2022
Running from 29 October 2021 to 7 January 2022, the “ Artificial Intelligence and IP: copyright and patents ” consultation formed the latest round in an ongoing national conversation between the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and interested stakeholders (see here ). A third alternative: the related rights approach.
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Navigating the Global Intellectual Property Landscape: Key Treaties and Agreements
IIPRD
JUNE 24, 2024
This article sheds light on the foundational frameworks and pivotal agreements that govern the rights and responsibilities of creators, innovators, and consumers worldwide. Patent Cooperation Treaty, 1970 ‘Intellectual property’ is already a crucial element of global trade and is continuing to expand.
What is the Copyright Status of AI Generated Works?
azrights
AUGUST 11, 2022
Section 178 Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA) introduced this law in 1980s. Although there is ambiguity about the status of AI-assisted works the UK Government decided against changing the law on computer generated works after it called for views on artificial intelligence copyright and related rights.
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AI and IP – A real conversation starter
IP Whiteboard
OCTOBER 15, 2020
The consultation covers five key areas of IP – patents, copyright, designs, trade marks and trade secrets. The UK IPO is keen to understand the role of the patent system in encouraging use and development of AI. Copyright and related rights. copyright protection for AI software.
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Protection of Trademarks in Cambodia
IP and Legal Filings
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Regarding the IPR matters, Cambodia has issued the following legal documents: • Law concerning Marks, Trade Name and Acts of Unfair Competition dated January 8, 2002; • Law on Patents, Utility Model Certificates and Industrial Designs, in force since January 2003; • Law on Copyright and Related Right, in force since March 2003.
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[Guest post] What if AI wrote this post? – An inquiry into the impact of AI on the creative industries
The IPKat
MAY 22, 2023
The use of AI technology to generate images or music and other creative works, has legal implications for copyright and related rights of creators and rightsholders. As the creative industry is responsible for 6% of the UK’s GDP, the dialogue is particularly important with regards to the protection of the rights of the creatives.
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The Five Essential Copyright-Related Terms You Need to Know
Kashishipr
AUGUST 31, 2022
Copyright’s relationship to IP is that it is just another form of IP, like trademarks, patents, and industrial designs. When you enforce your copyright, you enforce your copyright-related rights, which fall under Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).
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Sunday Surprises
The IPKat
JUNE 26, 2022
Its massive use brings legal consequences for classic IP rights and offers real challenges in particular to trade marks, copyright and related rights and patents. Registration shall be made by 8 July 2022 here.
Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!
The IPKat
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Patents Rose Hughes analyzed DexCom v Abbott (UPC_CFI_230/2023), the first substantive decision of the Paris Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) on patent validity. Rose Hughes looked into currently available tools that can assist with patent drafting for life sciences.
New Vatican AI Guidelines for the development and use of AI models: from AI training to Vatican’s authorship and ownership of AI-generated outputs (at least within the Vatican City State)
The IPKat
JANUARY 25, 2025
This should at least elicit some envy (incidentally: its one of the seven deadly sins ) in the supporters of provisions like section 9(3) of the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act . CXCVII, Sept. 2) The contents referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be identified by the acronym "IA." (3)
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