JD Supra

Intellectual Property Assignments from Software Developers: Key Provisions in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and United States

With the rise in multinational technology companies, including startups, it is increasingly common for those companies to use software developers located in countries around the world. Securing an ...
JD Supra

Priority Through Assignment: Federal Circuit Validates Mid-Opposition Acquisition of Common Law Trademark Rights

On December 10, the Federal Circuit affirmed the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”)’s decision to cancel Game Plan, Inc. (“Game Plan”)’s registered trademark and dismiss its opposition to ...
The Manila Times

Martensen IP Offers Critical Guidance on the Defense Supply Chain Landscape and IP Rights in Federal Contracts

FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) are the primary ...
The National Law Review

New York Restricts Assignment of Employee Intellectual Property

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
Reuters

NFTs and Intellectual Property

The requirements for a valid IP rights assignment (for more information, see Intellectual Property Rights: The Key Issues on Practical Law). The potential applicability of any recording statutes and ...