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Free Mickey? (Don’t Be Goofy)

LexBlog IP

Freed from the shackles of copyright, Walt Disney’s iconic rodent was now in the public domain and, therefore, available for everyone to copy. It is no surprise that the legalities of the public domain are more complicated than the headlines suggest. But not so fast.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I 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. Copyright is the type of Intellectual Property most often associated with artistic works like fine art, movies, or books. .

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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. Copyright is the type of IP most often associated with artistic works like fine art, movies, or books. Trademarks. That’s understandable.

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Resolving Conflicts Between Trademark and Free Speech Rights After Jack Daniel’s v. VIP Products (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

It is clear after Jack Daniel’s that Rogers ’ threshold test for infringement liability cannot apply to a “‘ quintessential trademark use ’ like confusing appropriation of the names of political parties or brand logos.” Such words and symbols are also less likely to function as a source-identifying mark.

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