Intellectual Property

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The Institute of Black Imagination

Consultation on IP Ownership

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit celebrating art and design by providing a consultation on IP ownership.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: The Institute of Black Imagination is a nonprofit that celebrates past, present, and future art and design. Their mission is to inspire, engage, and help underserved populations unleash their imagination. To this end, they are assembling a library archive, the founder hosts a podcast that incorporates Black and Brown voices around design thinking, and they are developing a post-secondary design curriculum.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, Good Health and Well Being, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

The Institute of Black Imagination is seeking a consultation to help them assess ownership rights in the trademark, name, and logo of the organization as some portions were registered by the founder personally, though the organization paid for the development of the logo through a grant earmarked for its creation. The organization would like to discuss the best approach so they can continue to use the IP. They would appreciate help pursuing a license or a transfer, as appropriate, and an understanding of best practices in pricing and duration should they need to pursue a license. If possible, they would appreciate assistance drafting the license itself. But this is a secondary request.

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Solid as Gold Consulting

Review Template Management and Distribution Contracts

Summary:

Assist a startup music and film production company that offers opportunities to minorities and refugees by reviewing their template Management and Distribution contracts.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Solid as Gold Consulting is a music and film production company with its own distribution technology. Importantly, they work across 60 countries and provide opportunities for minority and refugees groups to develop professional careers.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Solid as Gold Consulting is seeking assistance reviewing their template Management and Distribution agreements for use with artists. Both were drafted by the Harvard Law Clinic, and the Solid as Gold Consulting team is seeking a second set of eyes to ensure the contracts adequately cover their needs.

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Gravity Water

Trademark Registration

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit providing last-mile communities with resilient water infrastructure by registering trademarks for its name and logo.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Gravity Water provides schools in last-mile communities with resilient water infrastructure they can rely on throughout the future. Each of their systems is built by local community members using locally accessible materials, creating a local empowerment model that is resilient to failure over time.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Quality Education, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

Gravity Water is seeking assistance registering trademarks for their name and logo.

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Gravity Water

Patent Filing

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit providing last-mile communities with resilient water infrastructure by filing a patent application.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Gravity Water provides schools in last-mile communities with resilient water infrastructure they can rely on throughout the future. Each of their systems is built by local community members using locally accessible materials, creating a local empowerment model that is resilient to failure over time.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Quality Education, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

Gravity Water developed technology that allows residential and industrial buildings to operate off both rain and freshwater through an automated process. They are seeking assistance filing a patent for their design. This technology has and will continue to be used to benefit schools and low-income communities across the APAC region. However, the Gravity Water team is considering creating a hybrid entity and developing an earned income model in the U.S. private sector. Proceeds would be used to scale impact through their non-profit. At this time, the Gravity Water team has not decided whether the patent should be owned by the founder, non-profit, or prospective for-profit entity. Any guidance on this issue would be greatly appreciated, but it is a secondary request.

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MyLÚA Health

Patent Cooperation Treaty – File National Phase Application in the U.S.

Summary:

Assist a health-tech startup providing early risk detection for pregnancy-related complications by filing the U.S. national phase application for their patent (they have already filed their Patent Cooperation Treaty application).

 

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: MyLÚA Health is an AI-powered early risk detection service that identifies and manages the risk of pregnancy-related complications. They have prioritized detection of mental health concerns first as they account for 25% of all preventable maternal mortality in the US, and provide human-centered and culturally inclusive services.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Good Health and Well Being, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

The MyLÚA Health team filed a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application, and they are now seeking assistance filing the U.S. national phase application by July 15, 2023. They would also appreciate an IP strategy consultation to discuss next steps in the nationalization process, including the most advantageous countries to file in. However, this is a secondary request.

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