IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In the last 20 years, the contemporary art industry has doubled the number of auction houses participating in the sale of artworks. Therefore, there needs to be strong IP enforcement across technological platforms to ensure that artworks are not stolen, or duplicated without the original artist’s permission. Image Source: gettyimages].

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Much like Redbubble, Pixels also has a hand in advertising infringing work, allowing users to search for DeYoung artwork and providing a link to view “all Derek DeYoung products,” despite the fact that many of those products originated from unlicensed third parties. ” UGH.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

More recently, we have seen digital art open doors for artists to experiment with conceptual artwork like never before. Stijn van Schaik, a second-year Advertising student, sold his soul on OpenSea, making it the first human soul ever sold. This article was written as a requirement for Prof. Pina D’Agostino’s IP Intensive Program.

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Copyright Lately

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

One of Deadly Doll’s popular designs is a cartoon image of a bikini-clad pin-up girl holding a skull: Deadly Doll’s original artwork. Deadly Doll has applied versions of its artwork to various products, including tops and sweatpants: Deadly Doll’s artwork as reproduced on useful articles. 17 U.S.C. §

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Besides the case of unofficial tickets, in the past the Italian state has relied on the CHC to prevent commercial advertisements of rifles in which Michelangelo’s David was portrayed in full armour.

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

Successful NFTs that were lucrative for the seller include, for example, Kings of Leon who reportedly generated $2million from NFT sales of their album, which was minted alongside other benefits including artwork, a vinyl, and for six buyers even lifetime front-row seats to Kings of Leon headline gigs.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 4, 2022

“Plaintiff contends that Pinterest has infringed the copyrights of 51 of his works by displaying these works in proximity to advertisements and by displaying and distributing them to users via notifications.” You’ll see to its immediate right an advertisement (a promoted pin).

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Further, the Copyright protects the following types of original artwork. Therefore, it is advised that fashion designers register their artwork following the rules of the Designs and Copyright law. This comprises: 1) Employing the © symbol on your artworks such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, etc. Industrial Design.

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SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2022

Hermes has sued a Californian artist, Mason Rothschild, for his “MetaBirkins” digital artworks alleging trademark infringement. Though it is not easy to find a comprehensive list of all such trademarks in India (the website of the Indian TMR is so yesterday), recently advertised trademarks throw light on such activity. Feb 25, 2022.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Therefore, it is advised that fashion designers register their artwork in accordance with the rules of the Designs and Copyright law. Your ability to identify your goods and services from those of other sellers and to advertise them to the right customers can be helped by intellectual property. Design Rights.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

WPI counterclaimed against Restellini and third-party Institut Restellini SAS – Documentation Centre alleging copyright infringement and false advertising. Cases about false advertising of the source of “services” were inapposite. “[T]he This opinion got rid of the counterclaims. “In

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 24, 2023

EaglerCraft also infringes Mojang’s Minecraft copyrights by using Minecraft character designs and artwork to advertise these services.” . “The development and distribution of this product infringes Mojang’s intellectual property rights and violates the Minecraft EULA.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 20, 2022

One example was the November release of the Her Loss album by artists Drake and 21 Savage which included a fake Vogue magazine cover as part of the album artwork, as well as a fake version of Vogue magazine. On November 7 th , Conde Nast sued Drake and 21 Savage for $4 million for false advertising and infringing Vogue’s trademarks.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Clickable download links are displayed on the sites alongside copyrighted cover artwork displaying Nintendo trademarks. Nintendo informed the Court that the platforms are commercial in nature since they generate income from advertising via “click-through” arrangements with third parties.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority had emphasised this in its April 2021 guidance on advertising cryptocurrencies. For instance, CrypToadz is a prominent CC0 NFT project wherein the artwork related to the NFT is in the public domain.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Regulations also protect the rights of authors of an original applied or fine artwork to a share in the proceeds of sale of that work as long as copyright subsists. In Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria Limited neglected to renew their contract with actor and filmmaker Adewole Ojo to use his photographs for advertisements.

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43(B)log

MAY 2, 2022

28, 2022) Chanel sued What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA), alleging trademark infringement, false advertising, false association/endorsement, and related NY GBL claims for deceptive/unfair trade practices and false advertising. WGACA, LLC, 2022 WL 902931, No. 2253 (LLS) (S.D.N.Y.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 18, 2023

The claim is for trade mark infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, cybersquatting, and other cause of actions before the Central District of California. In this post, the most interesting parts of Ryder Ripps’ answer, defence and counterclaim , filed on December 27, 2022 will be analyzed.

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Garrigues Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Autocontrol and Asociación Española de Anunciantes (Spanish Advertisers’ Association or AEA) agree on the ethical standards that should be applied to advertising by influencers from January 1, 2021. My product is better than yours’: is it lawful to use third party’s trademarks to advertise your own products or services?

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This primarily includes three groups of people: Those who sell costume elements on sites such as Etsy, those that use costumes in advertising or promotion and those that operated haunted attractions. They are part fashion, part artwork, part branding and part character. However, commercial use of costumes still raises legal questions.

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IP Whiteboard

AUGUST 30, 2020

In what we understand to be an industry-first, the Copyright Agency (an Australian not-for-profit collecting society that also licences copyright protected literary and artistic works) has licenced an Indigenous artwork for a tattoo. Ms Hagebols is the manager of Kakudu National Park’s Marrawuddi Gallery and a tattoo enthusiast.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 17, 2021

You’ll also get digital collectible album artwork. You will provide the NFT attached to your private key to Kings of Leon to receive your artwork, your album, and your digital download link. If you are a seller, what are your terms, what are you licensing regarding the artwork? Can they add it to an advertising campaign?

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Copyright Lately

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

. “And that typically begs the question about rights…” The world of NFTs is littered with examples of startups run by folks who either don’t know, don’t understand or don’t care about obtaining permission from the owners of the underlying work for the NFTs they’re advertising and minting.

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43(B)log

JULY 20, 2022

Chiusa also has a registration for a brochure, stating that he created “text, photograph(s), [and] artwork on p.1” False advertising: The allegations identified “merely describe the supposed underlying trademark infringement.” 1” therein.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

January 2022: Rapper Lil Yachty (real name: Miles Parks McCollum) sues NFT seller Opulous for trademark infringement based on Opulous using his name and likeness as part of a “Lil Yachty NFT Collection” advertising access to his new music. Miles Parks McCollum v. Opulous et al. 2:22-cv-00587, U.S. .”

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TorrentFreak

MAY 25, 2022

Github user ‘Chef Nomi’ (who was central to the SushiSwap crypto controversy ) had not only taken the name of one of Blizzard’s characters but was also using Blizzard’s artwork in his avatar. So that’s that then?

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Court of Appeal however found that there was enough evidence before the court to prove CPL’s ownership of the copyright in the artwork (as it had commissioned and paid for the artwork). It therefore held that Morison was also liable for copyright infringement of the artwork in the registered trademark.

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The IPKat

JUNE 27, 2022

On 24 June 2022, BAYC sued Ryder Ripps, a conceptual artist and NFT creator for trade mark infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, cybersquatting and other cause of actions before the Central District of California. A digital file (an artwork, a song, etc.), This is a U.S

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it comes to promoting, marketing, and advertising, social media is one of the most effective and powerful ways. It currently accounts for about 15% of the entire revenue spent on global advertising. They must get copyright subscriptions for original photos, audio recordings, videos, artwork, and text.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Any specific design or original artwork that is incorporated into a garment is capable of being protected under the copyright laws. Articles Protected Under The Copyright Laws Normally, fashion garments are placed under the bracket of ‘artistic works’ under the Copyright Act owing to the fact that they are the works of artistic creations.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2022

NFTs can be based on three-dimensional items or artwork, or can be purely digital creations—for example, a collectable digital sneaker or a token used in a videogame. StockX responded that its NFTs are permissible trademark “fair use” as part of its retail sales and advertising of authentic NIKE sneakers.

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Art Law Journal

APRIL 27, 2022

Collectors, gallerists, advertising agencies, companies, and more will look online to learn more about your artistic work and credentials as a creator. Edit and curate the artwork in your digital art portfolio, so it represents the authentic you. Only use high-quality images of your artwork. Wix : for pixel-perfect designs.

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Art Law Journal

APRIL 27, 2022

Collectors, gallerists, advertising agencies, companies, and more will look online to learn more about your artistic work and credentials as a creator. Edit and curate the artwork in your digital artist portfolio so it represents the authentic you. Only use high-quality images of your artwork. Wix : for pixel-perfect designs.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2022

Finally, it points out Viacom is the owner of three valid trademark registrations for the KRUSTY KRAB mark and 400 copyright registrations covering “creative aspects of the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise,” including episodes from the animated television series, movies, drawings, and stylebooks featuring artwork from the franchise.

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IP Tech Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

The Court gave several examples that would be permitted under Rogers , including the use of “Barbie Girl” as a song title, the use of a trademarked football uniform in artwork, and references to Louis Vuitton in a film.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 19, 2023

The Supreme Court noted how this was different than Andy Warhol’s famous Campbell soup cans.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

NFTs can be based on three-dimensional items or artwork, or can be purely digital creations—for example, a collectable digital sneaker or a token used in a videogame. StockX responded that its NFTs are permissible trademark “fair use” as part of its retail sales and advertising of authentic NIKE sneakers.

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