LexBlog IP
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Freed from the shackles of copyright, Walt Disney’s iconic rodent was now in the public domain and, therefore, available for everyone to copy. It is no surprise that the legalities of the public domain are more complicated than the headlines suggest. But not so fast.
Kashishipr
MAY 25, 2021
Copyright is a legal protection afforded to an original, creative literary, musical, or artistic work. The protection under copyright is instantaneous and immediate to the works being created, and therefore, it is not necessary to have such rights registered. Copyright and Blogs. It can be used freely by anyone.
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Art Law Journal
JUNE 30, 2022
Copyright is the type of Intellectual Property most often associated with artistic works like fine art, movies, or books. Copyright only protects: original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium. For any works created before 1989 and 1924, use the flowchart below. © Steve Schlackman (1975).
Art Law Journal
JUNE 30, 2022
At a fundamental level, each type of Intellectual Property focuses on a different creative work: copyright protects visual art and writings, trademark protects the names, symbols, or slogans for products or services, and patent protects inventions. Copyright only protects: original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
JUNE 21, 2023
It is clear after Jack Daniel’s that Rogers ’ threshold test for infringement liability cannot apply to a “‘ quintessential trademark use ’ like confusing appropriation of the names of political parties or brand logos.” Such words and symbols are also less likely to function as a source-identifying mark.
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