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Intellectual Property Protection for Content Creators & Social Media Influencers

Kashishipr

In the ongoing digital era, social media is gaining more publicity with each passing day, thereby putting content creators and social media influencers at risk of legal concerns about Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). As per a report, influencer marketing investment is expected to reach $15 billion in 2022.

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A Year Since Hermès Verdict: The Tussle Between Trade Mark Rights and Artistic Freedom Continues

IP and Legal Filings

Though the verdict throws much light on the limits of artistic freedom and can provide more guidance for the brand owners and artists on the line between commercial goods and artistic works, I concisely put out three important considerations that could have been given much more deliberation. 09, 2022) [link] Jeremy S.

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On repatriation: Questions of copyright ownership and management of repatriated cultural heritage materials

The IPKat

In July 2022, the Governments of Nigeria and Germany executed a Joint Declaration regarding the repatriation to Nigeria of ancient Benin bronzes looted during the colonial era. Artistic works?) See South Africa's Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act. Traditional cultural expressions?

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What Do You “Meme” That’s Copyrightable?

IPilogue

Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. The etymology of the word may make sense, but can the same image be copied over and over without intellectual property repercussions? Artistic Work.

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Free Mickey? (Don’t Be Goofy)

LexBlog IP

January 1, 2024, brought numerous hangovers along with an unprecedented amount of media attention to intellectual property law. The law gives copyright owners a monopoly to exploit and monetize creative works. For those who thought AI was a problem, cryogenics could really wreak havoc with IP law.

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Battle of the Brushes: Are Makeup Artists Left in Copyright’s (Eye)shadow?

IPilogue

Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. 5(1) of the Copyright Act , copyrights subsist in artistic works such as photographs or paintings. Samantha Melhado is a 3L J.D. Spoiler alert, it depends.

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Shielding Innovation: Understanding Copyright Protection for App Developers and Their Software

Intepat

Introduction With the rise of the mobile application industry, India emerges as a highly profitable market, witnessing over twenty-eight billion downloads in 2022, accounting for 5% of the total global downloads. It thus becomes crucial for them to safeguard their creations through effective intellectual property laws.