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On June 1, the Unified Patent Court became operational and unitary patents are now available for filing.This book provides an overview of the unitary patent system and offers additional strategic considerations, especially regarding the questions:Should an "opt-out" be filed for existing European patents or not?Should the Unified Patent Court be invoked?How should proceedings before the Unified Patent Court be approached?How do I defend myself if I am attacked?It is a valuable aid for all those active in the field of patent protection in Europe, since, unlike a commentary, it provides comprehensive and concrete considerations from a strategic point of view and derives concrete proposals for action from them.In addition, several chapters of the book are devoted to the enforcement of judgments of the Unified Patent Court as well as to the comparison between the Unified Patent Court and the patent jurisdiction of the member states. For this purpose, well-known guest authors could be won.New:Consideration of all relevant amendments to the lawOverview of national regulations in China, Korea, Japan and the USAAppendix with relevant legal texts Author:Prof. Dr. Aloys Hüttermann is a patent attorney in Düsseldorf, co-editor of the planned commentary on the unitary patent system and known as a specialist in this field through numerous lectures.

This open access book explores the intertwined histories of mapmaking and copyright law in Britain from the early modern period up to World War 1, focusing chiefly on the 18th and 19th centuries. Taking a multidisciplinary approach and making extensive use of the archival record, this is the first detailed, historical account of the relationship between maps and copyright. As such, it examines how the emergence and development of copyright law affected mapmakers and the map trade and how the application of copyright law to the field of mapmaking affected the development of copyright doctrine. Its explorations cast new light on the circulation of geographical knowledge, different cultures of authorship and creativity, and connections between copyright law, print culture, technology, and society.The book will be of interest to legal historians, intellectual property scholars, and historians of the map and print culture, as well as those interested in the history of knowledge and how legal control over data has been exerted over time. It takes the reader back to the earliest attempts to establish who can own and control geographical information and its graphic representation in the form of a map. In so doing, it establishes a long history of tension between the interests of private enterprise, government, and the public. The book's investigations end in the first decades of the 20th century, but the tensions it identifies persist in the 21st century, although today paper maps have been largely replaced by web-based mapping platforms and digital geospatial data.The eBook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the Australian Research Council.

The first in-depth study of the history of copyright protecting the visual arts, uncovering long-forgotten narratives of copyright history and reflecting on how those sharpen the critical lens through which we view copyright today. It will appeal to copyright lawyers, scholars and policy-makers, as well as to art historians and curators.

Since the publication of the 2nd edition additional countries especially in Asia have become more prominent in industry. This completely revised edition takes account of the changing information scene e.g. in new chapters like BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India, and China), Asia and regional patent systems or Sources for legal status searching. This is an essential reference tool for academic librarians and information specialists as well as anyone needing to know where and how patent information can be found.

Der Band vermittelt die juristischen Grundkenntnisse, die beim Ein- und Verkauf von Rechten zur Vermarktung von Verlagsprodukten erforderlich sind. Ziel ist der kompetente Umgang mit Verlagsvertragen aller Art. Schwerpunkte bilden das klassische Urheber- und Verlagsrecht auf Basis des neuen Urhebervertragsrechts, die Rolle der Verwertungsgesellschaften, Fragen der Nebenrechte und ihrer Verwertung sowie Fragen des Honorars.

Church leadership: Did you know that only 42.4% of churches in North America are paying song copyright holders for their work? Do you know why church music licenses exist, who collects these fees and distributes the money?Did you know that there's a clause in copyright law specifically for churches in the US? Let me tell you about the opportunities that this brings to songwriting and church ministries.Do you know how independent songwriters and music publishers share in the revenue generated from church song licenses?Worship songwriters: Would you like to know the exact method to document your songs and register them for the maximum royalties? Give this money to the church or build your songwriting ministry.All these questions are answered in this comprehensive special report that promotes spreading the gospel and honoring the creative people who help to make all church ministries possible. Pass this report on to songwriters, musicians, worship pastors, and church leadership so they are informed about current copyright laws and the practices of paying for the use of intellectual property.Stephen Robert Cass is an author, songwriter, worship leader, and musician playing and leading worship since 1970. He has over 70 titles in his song catalog at Christian Copyright Licensing International.Get this 2023 Christian Indie Award book today.

The bookThis commentary work is a guide to the EU Trade Mark Regulation (EUTMR) in a practical and comprehensive manner. All provisions on the EU trade mark are commentated on in detail, taking into account the case law of the European Court of Justice and domestic courts as EU trade mark courts. Furthermore, the decisions of the General Court, the Boards of Appeal and the first instance practice of the EUIPO.The advantages at a glancedetailed explanations Article-by-Articlepractical focusincluding case-law from various domestic courts acting as EU trade mark courtsThe target groupFor all legal practitioners and scholars in the field of trade marks and IP in general.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The legal protection of geographical indications (GIs) is characterised by a variety of approaches which translates the many objectives attached to them. These range from protection of the consumers and producers' interests against unfair competition practices, to territorial development

Zum WerkDas neue Einheitspatentsystem basiert auf einem Zusammenspiel internationaler Verträge, primären und sekundären EU-Rechts sowie nationaler Vorschriften der teilnehmenden Mitgliedstaaten. Die Funktionsweise des Systems erschließt sich erst aus einer Gesamtschau der einschlägigen Regelungen unterschiedlicher Provenienz und der Erkenntnis ihres Verhältnisses zueinander. Damit sind in der Rechtsanwendung auf mehrere Ebenen verteilte Rechtsgrundlagen zu berücksichtigen sowie deren Verzahnung und Geltungshierarchie.Das neue Patentsystem, insbesondere das Ineinandergreifen seiner Teile für die Praxis zu erläutern, ist Aufgabe dieses Buches. Es unterrichtet in kompakter Form über die Schritte und Möglichkeiten, mit denen sie auf Klägerseite eine Patentverletzungsklage zum Einheitlichen Patentgericht (EPG) vorbereiten und durchführen oder auf Beklagtenseite einer solchen Klage begegnen kann.Ein Großteil der patentrechtlichen Beratung zu dem neuen Einheitspatentsystem wird gegenüber einer internationalen Mandantschaft erfolgen. Diesem Umstand trägt das Handbuch dadurch Rechnung, dass die Darstellung sowohl in deutscher als auch englischer Sprache erfolgt.Vorteile auf einen Blickkompakte Einführung zum Einheitspatentsystemstarke Praxisorientierungdeutsch- und englischsprachige DarstellungZielgruppeFür Rechts- und Patentanwaltschaft sowie Rechts- und Patentabteilungen in Unternehmen.

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No One Will Remain Unaffected.Upon the inception of the US-China trade war, China's IP regime experienced rapid-fire development. The STAR market and the first patent securitization deal are a few of many developments accelerated by this conflict showing that the market appetite for IP monetization has reached an extraordinary level in China.Innovation's Crouching Tiger, like a telescope, is a tool that readers can use to clearly see the cutting-edge developments in China. Equipped with a three-lens methodology and case studies, Dr. Chung offers countless resources to help readers successfully make their own plan of action in this unprecedented time and is the first guide of its kind in English. Now, more than ever, is the best time to take action. To collaborate or to compete.Features．Unprecedented：The first book written for international readers who want to obtain their own insights on China's innovation regime and IP monetization. ．Structured content：Inspired by the three-lens analytical framework taught at MIT Sloan School, the book organizes content into three dimensions of IP: IP transfer, IP pledge and IP risk control, which can be effectively and precisely understood.．Profound knowledge in simple language：The opening chapter uses simple concepts and stories to explain profound theories of socialism and historical tracks of China's innovation regime to enlighten readers with a strong foundation prior to going into deeper analysis. A special chapter crystalizes the essence of the book into actionable strategies, as a quick guidance to help readers formulate their own plans for co-competition. ．Timely surveys, case studies, news summaries with charts and tables：The book covers three independent surveys and five case studies, mining deep into the topics most intriguing to foreign observers. Topics including IP exchanges, AI and big data application in innovation, the new STAR board, and IP securitization deals.Readers Who Benefit the Most．Young business professionals planning their career paths under the new global economic norm．Senior business managers shuffling their global technology supply chains around the US-China trade war．Engineers, scientists, or researchers wanting to apprehend the changes of the global innovation ecosystem resulting from China's technological growth.．Think tanks within governments, NGOs, or global institutes deploying their resources in response to China's developing innovation regime.．Investors and their agents (bankers, lawyers, accountants) seeking insights on global investment opportunities created by chain reactions from China's move in innovation.

THIS CASEBOOK contains a selection of U. S. Court of Appeals decisions that analyze, interpret and apply provisions of the Lanham Act. * * * In order to receive protection under the Lanham Act, a mark must be distinctive - that is, it must uniquely identify a particular brand. Two Pesos, Inc. v. Taco Cabana, Inc., 505 U.S. 763, 768, 112 S.Ct. 2753, 120 L.Ed.2d 615 (1992). The PTO organizes marks using categories of ascending distinctiveness: "(1) generic; (2) descriptive; (3) suggestive; (4) arbitrary; or (5) fanciful." Id. Suggestive, arbitrary, and fanciful marks are inherently distinctive, and thus eligible for registry. See id. By definition, generic and descriptive marks lack the requisite distinctiveness. Id. at 768-69, 112 S.Ct. 2753. A generic mark "refe[rs] to the genus of which the particular product is a species." Id. at 768, 112 S.Ct. 2753. In other words, a generic mark "denotes the product rather than any of the brands of the product." Door Systems, Inc. v. Pro-Line Door Systems, Inc., 83 F.3d 169, 171 (7th Cir. 1996). A descriptive mark "conveys an 'immediate idea of the ingredients, qualities or characteristics of the goods.'" Frosty Treats, 426 F.3d at 1005 (quoting Stuart Hall Co. v. Ampad Corp., 51 F.3d 780, 785-86 (8th Cir. 1995)). Descriptive marks may only be placed on the Principal Register "if shown to have acquired a secondary meaning." Id. * * *The Lanham Act protects both registered and unregistered trademarks. See Matal v. Tam, ___ U.S. ___, 137 S.Ct. 1744, 1752, 198 L.Ed.2d 366 (2017) ("[E]ven if a trademark is not federally registered, it may still be enforceable under § 43(a) of the Lanham Act, which creates a federal cause of action for trademark infringement."). In a trademark suit, whether a mark is registered is important because it determines which party bears the burden of persuasion. If the mark is not registered, the mark user bears the burden of showing that the mark is protected by the Lanham Act. Zobmondo Entm't, LLC v. Falls Media, LLC, 602 F.3d 1108, 1113 (9th Cir. 2010); Bd. of Supervisors for Louisiana State Univ. Agric. & Mech. Coll. v. Smack Apparel Co., 550 F.3d 465, 474 (5th Cir. 2008) ("To prevail on their trademark infringement claim, the plaintiffs ... must establish ownership in a legally [protectable] mark, and ... they must show infringement by demonstrating a likelihood of confusion."). But if a mark is listed on the PTO's Principal Register, the party challenging the mark's validity bears the burden of showing the mark is not protected by the Lanham Act. Lovely Skin, 745 F.3d at 883.ZW USA, Inc. v. PWD Systems, LLC, 889 F. 3d 441 (8th Cir. 2018)

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Das Buch behandelt die urheberrechtlichen Ansprüche und deren effektive Durchsetzung. Nach den urheberrechtlichen Grundlagen werden sämtliche Ansprüche, die aus einer Urheberrechtsverletzung folgen können, wie beispielsweise Ansprüche auf Unterlassung, Schadensersatz und Auskunft, umfassend dargestellt. Ein eigenes Kapitel widmet sich der Plattformhaftung nach dem Urheberrechts-Diensteanbieter-Gesetz. Anschließend werden die außergerichtliche und die gerichtliche Rechtsdurchsetzung praxisnah erläutert. Im Vordergrund stehen dabei Fragen, die sich in der anwaltlichen Beratungspraxis besonders häufig stellen, wozu auch grenzüberschreitende Konstellationen zählen. Die Darstellung orientiert sich vor allem an der Rechtsprechung. Das Buch behandelt auch die umfassenden Änderungen durch das «Gesetz zur Anpassung des Urheberrechts an die Erfordernisse des digitalen Binnenmarktes» aus dem Jahr 2021, welches die EU-Richtlinie zum Digitalen Binnenmarkt (DSM-RL) in deutsches Recht umsetzte.

»From Clones to Claims« has evolved as a reaction to the ready internet availability of all decisions of the Boards of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO). While the increased availability is one thing, using the information in daily practice is another. This translation is the aim of the 7th edition of this book. It has become a guide through the available decisions not only of Boards 3.3.04 and 3.3.08 - the initial biotech Boards - but also of Boards 3.3.01 and 3.3.02, which have meanwhile also begun to hear biotech cases. This reflects the overwhelming development and expansion of biotech into the field of biopharmaceuticals, for example, the advent of antibody drugs against several types of life-threatening cancer and chronic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. One of the best current examples of the importance of biopharmaceuticals was the virtually immediate advent of powerful vaccines against the causative agent of the corona (SARS-CoV-2/Covid-19) pandemic. »From Clones to Claims« contains extra chapters on the patenting of viruses - and related vaccines. This is just one example of the chapters in the expanded version. This 7th edition also contains other supplemental chapters in view of recent developments in science and related jurisprudence. For example, new or substantially revised chapters include a new, more elaborate chapter on SPCs; a new chapter on plausibility, with express consideration of pending case G 2/21; as well as new chapters on next generation sequencing technologies and personalized medicines/companion diagnostics. A further new chapter addresses CRISPR, outlining and discussing the complex pattern of oppositions and appeals in the EPO concerning this revolutionary, Nobel prize winning technology. Thus, the current jurisprudence of the Boards of Appeal of the EPO is systematically organized according to the following topics:Products of Nature: What is Patentable in the EPO (compounds, stem cells, plants, etc.)The Person Skilled in the ArtThe Principles Applied by the Technical Boards in Assessing the Disclosure of a Document and their ImplicationsThe Principles Applied by the Technical Boards in Claim ConstructionPlausibility as a Means to Assess Quid Pro QuoThe Principles of Patenting Medical and Diagnostic UsesPatenting Nucleic Acid InventionsPatenting Protein InventionsPatenting Antibody InventionsPatenting Microorganisms and Fermentation TechnologiesPatenting VirusesPatenting Stem Cells and Cell-based TherapeuticsPatenting Nucleic Acid Amplification TechnologiesPatenting Nucleic Acid Modification Technologies: CRISPR et al.Patenting Next Generation Sequencing TechnologiesPatenting Personalized Medicines and Companion DiagnosticsPatenting Plants and AnimalsPriority - Hurdles of Same Subject Matter and Legal EntitlementDepositHow to draft a European Patent Application and ClaimsA Brief Introduction to the Extension of Patent TermsAs is evident, this expanded version of »From Clones to Claims« solely focuses on EPO Appeal Board jurisprudence and SPCs. It no longer addresses jurisprudence from the US or Japan as a consequence of the technically limited space in such a product. Thus, the new version is a detailed guide on how to prepare European patent applications in any particular field of biopharmaceuticals and how to best defend the European patents once granted. Given this, the book is not only useful for advanced practitioners, but also for beginners as an introduction into and an orientation to the field of biotechnology patents.Given the book's clear language and systematic structure, the EPO's jurisprudence is