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Role of Intellectual Property in Entertainment Industry

IIPRD

Introduction The media and entertainment industry is a broad and ever-evolving domain that includes several industries, including music, cinema, television, fashion, and more. In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers.

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Puzzlingly calling a venue name a "title," court nonetheless rejects claim against MTV show

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The district court granted summary judgment on the resulting trademark claims, reasoning that plaintiffs’ likelihood of confusion showing was “not strong enough to meet the standard that applies to artistic works. Occasionally been used in the title to artistic works” is a red herring. This part is not persuasive.

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Media Laws, Rights & Privacy Of Celebrities

IP and Legal Filings

Licensing It denotes that the film is based on a previously published novel, book, or artistic work. CONTRACTUAL ISSUES Various contracts are signed and executed by various performers/artists and stakeholders. Production Contracts – After the director, producer, and script are ready, three categories come into play.

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The Beijing Treaty: A step forward in the protection of related rights in audiovisual performances

Kluwer Copyright Blog

The Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances (BTAP, hereinafter the “Treaty”) came into force on 28 April 2020 in the first thirty contracting parties (the minimum number required). Switzerland was the first State to join the list and, at present, 42 states are contracting parties to this Treaty. Key aspects of the Beijing treaty.

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U.S. Supreme Court Vindicates Photographer But Destabilizes Fair Use — Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Barton Beebe’s empirical work on this topic. 417 (1984), the Court held 5-4 that home recording of broadcast television programs to watch at a later time (time-shifting) was a fair use. As a result, Time magazine canceled its contract to publish a 7,500-word excerpt shortly before the book’s publication. of America v.