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Deadly Dolls and a Forgotten Copyright Exception

Copyright Lately

Deadly Doll’s theory was that by taking a photo of Shayk wearing clothes that included its artwork, Vila had created an unlawful derivative work that reproduced its copyrighted image. His main argument was that the photo couldn’t be considered an infringing derivative work simply because it captured Deadly Doll’s design.

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IP matters.to Love Island

Intellectual Property Office Blog

As ITV2’s most successful show of all time, it’s no surprise that it attracts such huge sponsors and advertisers to invest. A huge chunk of Molly Mae’s success comes from social media channel Instagram, where she is reported to charge over £10,000 for each sponsored post. million viewers back in 2020.

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The Importance of Trademark Protection When Copyrighted Works Enter the Public Domain

Corsearch

An intelligent trademarks strategy is therefore needed, from screening and search reports to clear your proposed marks relating to works that are entering public domain, to watching services to monitor your marks once registered. We provide a fast, accurate takedown service with incomparable response times on major search engines.

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NFTs: New Frontiers for Trademarks

IP Tech Blog

Most NFTs are protected under US Copyright Law as creative works and/or may be derivative works based on pre-existing copyright-protected works. The news is replete with reports of brand owners—including McDonald’s , Crocs , and CVS —launching promotional NFT Drops or filing trademark applications covering NFTs.

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NFTs: New Frontiers for Trademarks

LexBlog IP

Most NFTs are protected under US Copyright Law as creative works and/or may be derivative works based on pre-existing copyright-protected works. 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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New Tools, Old Rules: Is The Music Industry Ready To Take On AI?

Copyright Lately

” On April 26, UMG held an earnings call in which it reported that revenues rose 11.5% It’s a new issue and there’s been some fresh reporting on it with some recent developments. year over year to $2.71 And we’re happy to have the opportunity to be very, very clear about our view of the legal landscape.

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IT’S THE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT FOR ME: WHY CLAIMS AGAINST MEME CONTENT SHOULD NOT MATTER

JIPL Online

If memes are so powerful to engage users with the underlying content, as recognized by their increased use as an advertising tool, then how can the same corporations claim that memes are creating a serious harm that the law should recognize and protect? Put differently, is it fair for corporations to have their cake and eat it too?