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Copyright case law of the German Bundesgerichtshof 2015 – 2019 – Part 1 of 4: Definition of a work, authorship and moral rights

Kluwer Copyright Blog

This first part covers the definition of a work, authorship and moral rights. Parts 2 to 4 will address exploitation rights, related rights, exceptions and limitations, copyright contract law and enforcement. Moral rights (Sections 12-14 UrhG). 4] BGH, 11 May 2017, Die Höhner, GRUR-RR 2018, 61. [5]

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Could Banksy Sue Christopher Walken Over Destroyed Artwork?

Copyright Lately

” Could the street artist claim a violation of his moral rights? Historically, European courts have been receptive to the concept of “moral rights,” which protect the attribution of an artist and the integrity of a protected work. million at auction in 2018. Actor Christopher Walken has a unique talent.

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Inclusion of a lamp in a photograph: French court sheds light on incidental inclusion

The IPKat

This lamp was registered as an international design on 28 January 1991 [ here ]. Carlo Rampazzi, an interior designer, placed numerous orders for the “Lyre” lamp in various sizes between 1995 and 2006, in particular to decorate the Eden Roc Hotel in Ascona, Switzerland. The interior designer then appealed.

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A Message from Deputy Secretary Don Graves

U.S. Department of Commerce

We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just morally right but also strategically smart. link] [4] Boston Consulting Group, “How Diverse Leadership Teams Boost Innovation,” (January 23, 2018), [link] [5] Boston Consulting Group, “How Diverse Leadership Teams Boost Innovation.”

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Book review: Performers' Rights

The IPKat

The book covers the rights of performers, particularly the rights conferred under Part II of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (as amended). Those working in the field of media and entertainment law will no doubt be familiar with Arnold's authorial text on Performer's Rights.

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Fleshing out the copyright in a tattoo

IP Whiteboard

(Left: Chris Black’s Jarrangini (buffalo), 2018 © Chris Black/Copyright Agency, 2020. Right: Photo courtesy of Katie Hagebols retrieved from [link]. According to 2018 research, one in five Australians has a tattoo. [1] What about moral rights? What about moral rights? Why does it matter? 1] [link]. [2]

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Adding a glass canopy to a mosque infringes architect’s copyright and the canopy must be removed, says Cologne Regional Court

The IPKat

The plaintiff’s suggested design was approved by the defendant as well as by the local authorities of the city where the mosque was to be constructed. 3) Changes to parts of the building that affect the architect's copyright are not permitted without the architect's involvement. […] The mosque was inaugurated in 2018.