A new copyright rule allows for easy group registration of blog entries and even copyrightable tweets.
The new rule is designed to benefit authors who publish their works online.
The rule incentivizes those who...more
Despite having a valid claim, a photographer’s attempt to hold North Carolina liable for copyright infringement failed under the doctrine of state sovereign immunity.
Contractors entering agreements with states to produce...more
In the event of a “no-deal” Brexit, IP rights in the UK will be impacted. However, the UK has put in place various provisions to protect IP rights holders.
Owners of European Union (EU) trade mark registrations,...more
10/29/2019
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Corporate Counsel ,
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European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
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Trademarks ,
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UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO)
Last week the Supreme Court articulated a test for the copyrightability of apparel designs. The test does not increase the protection available to the apparel industry, but it does provide clarity for determining when an...more
3/31/2017
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Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Copyrightable Subject Matter ,
Fashion Design ,
Graphic Designs ,
SCOTUS ,
Section 101 ,
Separability ,
Star Athletica v Varsity Brands ,
The Copyright Act ,
Uniforms