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Parody under the Copyright Law

IP and Legal Filings

In relation to ‘Parodies’, since it is derived from the original work of another writer or artist, it is difficult to draw a line between creative criticism and imitation. Parody is often taken as a defence in trademark infringement suits. and will it amount to trademark infringement?

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Copyright Laws & Trademark Infringement for NFTs

Traverse Legal Blog

Whether you are looking to make your own non fungible token to sell or you’re looking to buy an NFT as an investment, you need to be aware of copyright and trademark laws that might apply to your NFT. Trademark rights can be even more confusing to navigate in the world of NFTs. Copyrighting vs Trademarking NFTs.

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The protection of fashion and applied art under criminal law: the Supreme Court rules on the Desigual case

Garrigues Blog

The Supreme Court has delivered a judgment that bolsters copyright protection for works of applied art under criminal law: It sets an important precedent in Spain in distinguishing design as an art that deserves protection under both criminal as well as civil law.

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Fair Use for Documentaries in US Copyright Law: Brown v Netflix

Kluwer Copyright Blog

As has been pointed out , such a change in the Second Circuit’s case law may have been prompted by the recent US Supreme Court decision in Google v Oracle , a ruling published after Warhol v Goldsmith and focusing on computer code and copyright , where the transformative use analysis was based on the user’s subjective intent.

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Limited Edition Products: Can they be Protected under IP Law?

Kashishipr

A critical issue to be addressed is whether these limited-edition products can get protection under Intellectual Property (IP) law, just as regular products do, and if yes, then which is the most appropriate form of IP Protection ? Protection for Limited Edition Products under Trademark Law. In essence: ‘use it or lose it.’

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Trademark and Copyright Cases to Watch in 2023

The IP Law Blog

It’s always good to start off the year with an overview of trademark and copyright cases to watch. This will be the first time since 1994 that the Supreme Court has addressed fair use in the context of an artistic work. Of course, Hetronic disagrees and contends that trademark law under the Lanham Act extends beyond U.S.

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Role of Intellectual Property in Entertainment Industry

IIPRD

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. A thorough awareness of intellectual property laws is crucial, regardless of your career goals—be they that of a fashion designer, singer, filmmaker, or just someone curious about the legal side of entertainment.