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11th Circuit affirms Viacom's Rogers-based win for MTV Floribama Shore

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Flora-Bama logo The Flora-Bama has been featured in artistic works by third parties. The title-v-title exception to original-recipe Rogers didn’t apply, because the bar’s name is not the title of an artistic work. Likewise, they submitted no evidence of confusion between any of those works and MTV’s show.

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Understanding the Relevance of IPR in the Fashion Industry

IP and Legal Filings

Under the copyright act in India, an artist may protect an “original artistic work” if it is expressed in a tangible medium for over 60 years. However, it is pertinent to note that if an artistic work is already protected under the designs act, it cannot be protected under the copyright act.

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Role of Intellectual Property in Entertainment Industry

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We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book. Trademark Law in the Entertainment Industry When it comes to branding and selling entertainment-related goods and services, trademarks are crucial.

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Personality Rights : Through The Glasses Of IPR

IP and Legal Filings

Original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works; 2. In the continuance, Section 14 lays down exclusive rights to do or to authorize reproduction of their artistic works. Relevant case law in this matter is Titan Industries Ltd. Cinematographic films; 3. Sound recordings. CONCLUSION.

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Fashion In The Metaverse : The Law And Protection

IP and Legal Filings

The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns had a detrimental influence on fashion companies, which further motivated them to grow their business on the Metaverse. The main assets of any fashion firm that are virtual designs, may need to be protected as trade dress under trademark law.

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Intellectual Property Protection for Content Creators & Social Media Influencers

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Trademark Laws and regulations safeguard brand and business owners from two types of infringement, including the possibility of confusion and redress. It grants copyright holders the exclusive right to display, perform, or distribute their original works. It is easy to use and remember.

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Takeaways from the Hermès Litigation over MetaBirkins NFTs

LexBlog IP

They must first determine whether the work is one “of artistic expression” and thus prima facie entitled to protection under the First Amendment. If it is, the Court will then ask whether the use of the trademark bears any artistic relevance to the underlying work. ” ( Hermès Int’l v.