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The Choice Of Law Debate In Copyright Infringement

IP and Legal Filings

Since copyright is “universal”, some argue that the lex originis should be utilised to determine who owns works that have been plagiarised. Since copyright in whatever form (even first ownership) is subject to the territoriality principle, many argue that lex loci protectionis is the appropriate course of action. [10]

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Why Astley’s New Soundalike Lawsuit Should Be Rickrolled Out Of Court

Copyright Lately

Is Rick Astley’s right of publicity claim against Yung Gravy for vocal impersonation on a collision course with the federal Copyright Act? British singer Rick Astley is best known for “ Never Gonna Give You Up ,” a song people voluntarily listened to in 1987 and were tricked into listening to in 2007. ” 17 U.S.C. §

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Intellectual Property Tools for Protecting Fashion Goods

Above the Fold

Although the copyright process is fairly inexpensive and simple, fashion companies should take extra care as to not be copyright infringers themselves. Fashion companies should be aware that they may need to obtain a license to, or ownership of, the copyright from the photographer. 1] 17 U.S.C. § Peters , 488 F.3d

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Intellectual Property Tools for Protecting Fashion Goods

LexBlog IP

Although the copyright process is fairly inexpensive and simple, fashion companies should take extra care as to not be copyright infringers themselves. Fashion companies should be aware that they may need to obtain a license to, or ownership of, the copyright from the photographer. 1] 17 U.S.C. §

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WHAT, IN THE NAME OF GOD, …?: Intellectual Property Rights In Holy Names, Sacred Words, & Other Aspects of Creation

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In Europe and the United States at least, every trademark has at least three purposes: (1) It identifies the origin of a product or service; (2) It guarantees consistent quality of that good or service; (3) It serves as symbolic communication as a basis for publicity and advertising. ” (at page 9 and 13). World Intellect.