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Book review: Copyright in the street. An Oral History of Creative Processes in Street Art and Graffiti Subcultures

The IPKat

As its title suggests, this book focuses on the relationship between US copyright law and street art and graffiti. This book should not be perceived as a classic manual on the application of copyright to these art forms. This highly illustrative aspect makes the book easier to read and more digestible than a traditional law book.

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Understanding Copyright, Trademark and Halloween Costumes

Plagiarism Today

This means, theoretically, that elements such as the Superman ā€œSā€ can be protected by copyright because they are separate elements that are merely copied onto the clothing. Bringing us back to our Juice Demon, the elements that are copied include the striped suit and tie. The second limitation is masks. Bottom Line.

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Role of Intellectual Property in Entertainment Industry

IIPRD

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. Copy Right Law in the Entertainment Industry The cornerstone of intellectual property protection in the entertainment sector is copyright law.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

Copyright is the type of Intellectual Property most often associated with artistic works like fine art, movies, or books. For example, anybody can publish a book about three teenagers who solve magical mysteries at a wizarding school. Your Copy-Rights. Thatā€™s an idea for a story. How To Win Big In a Copyright Infringement Case.

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Too Rusty For Krustyā€“Nickelodeon v. Rusty Krab Restaurant (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Finally, it points out Viacom is the owner of three valid trademark registrations for the KRUSTY KRAB mark and 400 copyright registrations covering ā€œcreative aspects of the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise,ā€ including episodes from the animated television series, movies, drawings, and stylebooks featuring artwork from the franchise.

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Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

Art Law Journal

Copyright is the type of IP most often associated with artistic works like fine art, movies, or books. For example, anybody can publish a book about three teenagers who solve magical mysteries at a wizarding school. Your Copy-Rights. With that basic structure, letā€™s review them and sort out some of the confusing aspects of each.

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Is the Grinch Slasher Film a Protected Parody?

Plagiarism Today

As the play got closer to opening, the Seuss estate sent cease and desist letters to try and stop it. Seuss mashup book entitled Oh, the Places Youā€™ll Boldly Go! was accused of copying specific elements, including parts of some of the original artwork. However, the opposite happened with a Star Trek/Dr.