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Understanding Wizards of the Coast’s New AI Art Debacle

Plagiarism Today

Wizards of the Coast has found itself at the center of yet another plagiarism scandal, this one involving an AI image in marketing materials. The post Understanding Wizards of the Coast’s New AI Art Debacle appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Christie’s Launches Venture Capital Fund for Art-Tech Startups

IPilogue

On July 18 th , 2022, the world’s second-largest art auction house, Christie’s, announced the establishment of Christie’s Ventures , an investment fund that will support emerging tech companies whose products could have an impact on the art market. The auction house was one of the first art institutions to arrange NFT sales.

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Second Circuit Finds Art Collective Can’t Use First Amendment to Skate Out of Injunction

Intellectual Property Law Blog

VIP Products LLC , which held that the First Amendment did not protect infringing works that “use [the complainant’s] mark [ ] as a mark,” the Second Circuit upheld an Eastern District of New York order enjoining art collective MSCHF from offering its “Wavy Baby” sneaker that likely infringed Vans’ marquee “Old Skool” sneaker. See Vans, Inc.

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Football, marketing and the art of the ambush: Ambush marketing in 2022

JD Supra Law

In spite of the various legal and commercial risks associated with it, ambush marketing is a global phenomenon. Provided that these risks are managed correctly, ambush marketing can allow an advertiser to benefit from the buzz around an event without having to shell out on expensive sponsorship fees, settlements or damages.

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MarkIt to Market® - October 2022

JD Supra Law

Thank you for reading the October 2022 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. This month, we discuss an ongoing trademark suit involving a claim of irreparable harm, share the now open gTLD Sunrise periods, and feature analysis of Supreme Court copyright case Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc.

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The Art of Attraction: How Visual Art Drives Customer Traffic and Retention

Art Law Journal

In the evolving market landscape, businesses are returning to brick-and-mortar roots. Art plays a crucial role, transforming establishments into inviting, personal spaces. This shift, enhancing both customer connection and retention, paves the way for increased sales and a distinctive business identity.

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[Guest post] Works of applied art – the difference between design and copyright law

The IPKat

Here’s what Henning writes: Works of applied art – the difference between design and copyright law by Henning Hartwig I. Thus, as noted elsewhere , the test for finding copyright subsistence starts with the degree of creative freedom exercised by the author in light of the relevant prior art.