Google News closes operations in Spain
Google News closed its operations in Spain due to a new copyright law requiring licensing fees for news aggregators. The regulation signals significant changes for Spanish publishers and…
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Kingsoft, Xiaomi Establish New IP Investment Fund
Kingsoft and Xiaomi have set up a USD 35 million fund to invest in intellectual property in China. The initiative is a response to regulatory changes affecting tech…
Copyright and Entertainment Law series posts: 2014
This compilation reviews major topics in Indian copyright and entertainment law, including recent legal developments, licensing, and personality rights. The series delivers clear, structured analysis for readers seeking…
IEEE amends it’s IP policy related to Standard Essential Patents
IEEE has amended its IP policy for Standard Essential Patents, requiring RAND licensing and setting limits on injunctions. The clarified definition of reasonable terms is expected to reduce…
Copyright Blockbuster 2014
This article summarises notable copyright law developments and cases from 2014, both in India and internationally. It objectively analyses legislative changes, key court decisions, and major copyright disputes…
2014 Blockbusters in Copyright Infringement Suits
The post offers an analytical review of major copyright infringement suits in 2014, especially in the entertainment sector. Key cases and judicial outcomes are discussed with an emphasis…
Patent: Patents are Forever; What Jobs teaches you from the Grave!
The post discusses how inventors like Steve Jobs continue to receive patents even after their death through legal processes and estate actions. It analyses the implications for intellectual…
Is Criteria to Determine Obviousness in Patent Still Ambiguous?
The post discusses the persistent ambiguity in the legal criteria for determining obviousness in patent matters. It assesses recent judicial trends and the impact of landmark cases like…
Copyright Regulation to allow private copying; Faces ire of UK Music Industry
The UK’s new copyright regulation enables personal copying of legally bought music, but the music industry is challenging it over compensation concerns. The regulation’s compliance with EU law…
Louisiana State University to Double Investment for Moving Innovation to Market
Louisiana State University has strengthened its commitment to technology transfer by doubling investment in the LIFT2 Fund. This initiative supports faculty innovations, facilitating the movement of research from…
New Intellectual Property Rights to ease Patent filing
The new Intellectual Property Rights policy in India seeks to make patent filing more accessible to Indian innovators. The policy highlights the need for legal reforms and targeted…
True Position Inc.’s Device Locator Patent Invalidated
The USPTO’s PTAB has invalidated True Position Inc.’s device locator patent 7,783,299 on grounds of anticipation and obviousness based on prior art. Polaris Wireless successfully challenged the patent’s…