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Free Mickey? (Don’t Be Goofy)

LexBlog IP

In Canada, images of the newer versions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse are registered trademarks for use with a variety of goods and services. Related Services Intellectual Property | Copyrights About the Authors: Paul Bain is a Partner in Dickinson Wright’s Toronto office, focusing his practice on intellectual property and art law.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

Unlike copyright, a trademark must be registered in each country where you wish to have protection, although there are processes to make the registration in multiple countries easier. Trademark protects words, symbols, and slogans that identify products or services.

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

Art Law Journal

Unlike copyright, trademarks are not automatic and must be registered in each country where you wish to have protection, although there are processes to make registration in multiple countries easier. Trademark protects words, symbols, and slogans that identify products or services.