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Derivative works: the Adventures of Koons and Tintin in French copyright law

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Like most copyright systems, French copyright law does not leave much room for the freedom of authors of transformative graphic works (also called “derivative works”). Three interesting cases on derivative works, two involving Jeff Koons and one Tintin, have recently put French copyright law in the international spotlight (e.g.

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NFTs: New Frontiers for Trademarks

IP Tech Blog

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. NFTs are unique tokens based on blockchain technology and used as digital assets. NFTs also may embody or use trademarks.

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NFTs: New Frontiers for Trademarks

LexBlog IP

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. NFTs are unique tokens based on blockchain technology and used as digital assets. NFTs also may embody or use trademarks.

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Why Netflix’s “Bridgerton” Lawsuit is Good for Fan Fiction

Copyright Lately

Multiple times throughout June and July 2022, Netflix informed Barlow & Bear’s lawyers that their July 26 performance wasn’t authorized and would give rise to claims for willful copyright and trademark infringement unless they negotiated a license—which Netflix was willing to do. Netflix disagrees.

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Copyright, Free Speech Clash in Dispute Over Cameron Boyce’s Final Film

Copyright Lately

The case involves an interesting interplay between copyright law, entertainment contracts and the First Amendment. There’s a fair amount to unpack here, so let’s start with the facts, which I’ve compiled from my review of court files in both New York and California. LFP , Inc. ,

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Journey Through “Decembers” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present)

SpicyIP

In 2014, India signed and ratified the treaty. In 2014, the NPPA capped the prices of drugs, causing a stir in the pharmaceutical industry. E.g. check Namratha’s post on CovEducatio and Fair Use and Divij’s take on the Legality of Digital Libraries in a Lockdown. See also Swaraj’s post on this. See also here ).

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Time for the 12 O'Clock Boyz to go: court shuts down (c)/TM lawsuit against documentary & feature film about Baltimore bikers

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Plaintiffs also alleged infringement of Monbo’s right of publicity, unjust enrichment, and violations of the Lanham Act and related Maryland trademark law. Plaintiffs allegedly used the 12 O’Clock Boyz trademarks since 2001 and registered the marks in 2016. The court, in a careful opinion, rejected all the claims.