Are Culinary Creations Protected by Copyright Law?

While copyright law will not protect utilitarian articles, it will protect the creative expression in making those articles. As a result, expressive culinary works may be protected by copyright law. Additional IP protections may also be available such as design patent, trademark and trade secret law.

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Google Applies for Patent for Vision Enhancement Device Injected Directly into the Eyes

Google has recently submitted a patent for a device injected directly into the eye. The device contains storage, sensors, a radio, a battery and an electronic lens and is powered wirelessly from an “energy harvesting antenna.”

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Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) Signed into Law

Obama has signed the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) into law.  This law amends the Economic Espionage Act of 1996, creating a federal civil remedy for the misappropriation of trade secrets.  It also provides an additional means of protection for intellectual property.

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