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Understanding Copyright, Trademark and Halloween Costumes

Plagiarism Today

Characters are often protected by copyright, even if their fashion is not, but they are also routinely protected by trademark. The name Beetlejuice, for example, has multiple registered trademarks related to it including registration number 4863369, which covers the use in “Clothing for men, women and children…”. Bottom Line.

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China: Recycled Packaging and Trademark Infringement, a Questionable Decision in the Tsingtao Beer Case

IP Tech Blog

While a trademark administrative procedure would end within a few days with a peremptory order to cease and desist the illicit use of the bottles and a fine for the infringer, an unfair competition/trade dress lawsuit could last for 12 months and would be more expensive. 57 of the Trademark Law. Tsingtao’s choice.

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China: Recycled Packaging and Trademark Infringement, a Questionable Decision in the Tsingtao Beer Case

LexBlog IP

While a trademark administrative procedure would end within a few days with a peremptory order to cease and desist the illicit use of the bottles and a fine for the infringer, an unfair competition/trade dress lawsuit could last for 12 months and would be more expensive. Tsingtao’s choice.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

For example, when uploading artwork to Artrepreneur, the artist also gives the company a limited right to copy, display, and distribute digital copies of the artwork as needed to provide the services of the website. Trademark protects words, symbols, and slogans that identify products or services.

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

Art Law Journal

For example, when uploading artwork to Artrepreneur, the artist also gives the company a limited right to copy, display, and distribute digital copies of the artwork as needed to provide the services of the website. Trademark protects words, symbols, and slogans that identify products or services.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. Likewise, it makes no sense for a company not to have a firm understanding of its potential intellectual property assets.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

LexBlog IP

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. Likewise, it makes no sense for a company not to have a firm understanding of its potential intellectual property assets.

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