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Guest post: Not So Cheerful About Varsity Brands

Likelihood of Confusion

Varsity Brands, Inc, et al. The post Guest post: Not So Cheerful About Varsity Brands appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. So last Wednesday (March 22, 2017, if you’re joining us late) the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Star Athletica, LLC v.

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Book review: Copyright, Creativity and Big Media

The IPKat

This is a book review of ‘ Copyright, Creativity, Big Media and Cultural Value: Incorporating the Author ’, by Professor Kathy Bowrey , UNSW, Sydney. It seeks to address questions of how copyright generates income and how distributions of profits are allocated in the publishing, film and music industries.

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Sunday Surprises

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He holds an MA in Art Law and Art Management from the International Hellenic University and an LLM in Legal Theory and Interdisciplinary Legal Studies, focusing on copyright law, from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is pursuing an LLM in European Intellectual Property Law at Stockholm University.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

Unfortunately, Intellectual Property law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which type of Intellectual Property (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work. Take these two commonly heard phrases: “I need to copyright my company name,” and “I want to patent my new idea.”.

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Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

Art Law Journal

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Unfortunately, IP law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which types of IP (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work.

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Social Media For Artists: How To Optimize Your Business Profile

Art Law Journal

Simplicity is key when it comes to usernames: in other words, try keeping your username as close to the moniker you use as an artist or brand, if possible. If you’re a solo artist and want to put a memorable face to your brand, start with a headshot. Posting content on social media for artists: consistency is key.