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On repatriation: Questions of copyright ownership and management of repatriated cultural heritage materials

The IPKat

Artistic works?) Source: britishmuseum.org The article begins with a reflection of the copyright and related issues arising from the repatriation of the looted Benin bronzes from both national and international perspectives. See South Africa's Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act.

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Is The ‘Art’ Of Food Plating Copyrightable

Intepat

This article will discuss a topic related to the complex subject of “food plating” and how it is protected under copyright law. Section 13(1)(a) of the Copyright Act of 1957 protects original artistic works, while Section 2(c)(iii) defines “artistic work” as “any other work of artistic craftsmanship.”

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A Year Since Hermès Verdict: The Tussle Between Trade Mark Rights and Artistic Freedom Continues

IP and Legal Filings

This article shall attempt to analyse the verdict in the Hermès case and highlight other legal developments around the world that furnish valuable insights on the intersection of trademark protection and works of artistic expression.

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Copyright Protection of Photographs: a Comparative Analysis Between France, Germany and Italy

Kluwer Copyright Blog

This contribution is based on a paper published in 44 European Intellectual Property Law Review 595 (2022). . Photographs are included in Article 2(1) of the Berne Convention as copyrightable artistic works. All Berne Union Member States must thus provide copyright protection to photographic works.

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Artist Royalties: An exegesis of Resale rights in India

IIPRD

Since an artist is responsible for the very conception of his painting, drawing, sculpting or a literary work, he is entitled to monetary compensation upon the artwork’s sale. Berne convention for the protection of literary and artistic works, 1886 3. University of Illinois Law Review, January 1, 2019.

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Trademarks vs. Copyrights for Startups

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

Intellectual property law includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is an important consideration for any new business. This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs.

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Media Laws, Rights & Privacy Of Celebrities

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction The media believes that it is their fundamental right to capture and publish all information about celebrities about matters of “public interest” or “public concern” that arise from the “Freedom of the Press” guaranteed by Article 19 of the Constitution.

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