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Copyright case law of the German Bundesgerichtshof 2015 – 2019 – Part 1 of 4: Definition of a work, authorship and moral rights

Kluwer Copyright Blog

This first part covers the definition of a work, authorship and moral rights. Parts 2 to 4 will address exploitation rights, related rights, exceptions and limitations, copyright contract law and enforcement. Moral rights (Sections 12-14 UrhG).

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What Protects The Intellectual Property Created By Artists Or Designers?

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As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and Industrial design.

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What Protects The Intellectual Property Created By Artists Or Designers?

Intepat

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and design rights.

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Fleshing out the copyright in a tattoo

IP Whiteboard

What about moral rights? Many of the decisions focus on the standard of a drawing or artistic work and whether simple works or designs can receive protection as artistic works. What about moral rights? Another topic which has leads a rabbit hole is the question of moral rights. 1] [link]. [2]

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Maasai Fashion: Indigenous People Vs Corporates

IP and Legal Filings

Jaguar Land Rover had used the imagery of the Maasai community to enhance the aesthetics of their advertisement. Corporate giants like Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, on the other hand, blatantly and unfairly used in their clothing collection the exact patterns and designs that are unique to the Maasai community.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2023

SpicyIP

The Court noted that the Patents Act is specifically designed to deal with matters concerning allegations of unreasonable conditions in licence agreements, abuse of one’s status as a patentee, the necessary inquiry into these allegations, and eventually the relief that can be granted. Controller of Patents & Designs Patent Office Mumbai.

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Anil Kapoor Vs Simply Life India & Ors: An Unwavering Assurance In Safeguarding Personality Rights Against Ai

IP and Legal Filings

” Dark patterns are deceptive tactics or design patterns that impair people’s autonomy, decision-making, or choice to force them to do something. Consumer rights abuses, deceptive advertising, and unfair commercial practices are examples. Ramkumar Jewellers [6] , the court seems to have utilised Section 17(b).