The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Noting the Respondent/Defendant’s evidence that the photographs in question were supplied to it by Virtual Media Network Limited (VMNL) in pursuance of a Channel License Agreement, the Federal High court further held that the Appellant/Plaintiff should have joined VMNL as a party to the suit. VMNL) or both that person and their licensee (i.e.

Ownership 91

Ownership Artistic Work Contracts Copyright 91

IIPRD

JANUARY 29, 2023

The issues pertaining to the rights of VTubers encompass rights to the design of the character, the privacy of the individual, licensing and taking inspiration from an existing character. This instance brings out certain questions when will the work be considered as commissioned, contract for service or implied license?

IP 52

IP Artwork Contracts Intellectual Property 52

43(B)log

AUGUST 22, 2022

Not all marketing of artistic works is noncommercial speech. Citing Dastar and Rogers ; noting in a footnote that Dastar suggested that Lanham Act false advertising claims might sometimes govern statements about artistic provenance without raising any First Amendment concern.] 4th 135 (2004); cf. citing Hustler v.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Artistic Work 59

Velocity of Content

JUNE 8, 2022

1928: Barrie assigns his copyright in his “Peter Pan” works to Great Ormand Street Hospital. Having obtained film animation rights — a relatively new licensing concept at the time, but one which Disney Studios began frequently exploiting from the 1930’s on – Walt Disney and his studio release the famous animated film.

Derivative Work 105

Derivative Work Public Domain Copyright Fair Use 105

IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 14, 2023

2] [image Sources: Shutterstock] When it comes to disagreements over IPR that occur across international borders, this type of dispute is treated the same way as contractual disagreements over the transfer and licensing of these rights are treated: as a tort that falls under general jurisdictional guidelines. [3]

Copyright Infringement 52

Copyright Infringement Law Copyright Intellectual Property 52

SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They filed a suit alleging copyright and trademark infringement against the defendant after discovering that they were selling household products under the name, ‘SUFIYAMA’, using a similar trade dress and artistic work. The Plaintiff has been using the infringed trademark ‘FLY HIGH’ since 2004.

Trademark 103

Trademark Social Media Registering Trademarks Copyright 103