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Analyzing relationship between Contemporary art and Intellectual Property Rights

IIPRD

Introduction Over $67 billion USD was transacted in the worldwide contemporary art market in 2018, an increase of nearly $3 billion USD from the previous year’s value. Image Sources: Shutterstock] Protecting such outstanding works of art and property through the use of intellectual property law is undeniably a sound strategy.

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NFTs: promisingly transformational, yet fraught with IP pitfalls – Part II

Kluwer Copyright Blog

The First Sale Doctrine in the Metaverse The first sale doctrine, also referred to as the ‘ principle of exhaustion’ , is a longstanding tenet of copyright (and more in general intellectual property) law. Resale Rights Another notable difficulty when it comes to tokenising artworks is brought on by the resale right regime.

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Congratulations to Ryan Wong on Receiving the IP Osgoode David Vaver Medal for Excellence in Intellectual Property!

IPilogue

Vaver’s influence on intellectual property law, is an original piece of artwork created by Toronto-based artist, Aries Cheung. IP Osgoode awards the medal yearly to an Osgoode student in the graduating class who merits special recognition for outstanding achievements in the area of intellectual property law.

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A Year Since Hermès Verdict: The Tussle Between Trade Mark Rights and Artistic Freedom Continues

IP and Legal Filings

However, it is unlikely that people with deep pockets who often find themselves in the waitlist for Hermès bags be fooled by virtual unaffiliated products in the NFT market. Whether such sale rights of NFTs are guaranteed under artistic freedom or bound by the limits of intellectual property laws remain unanswered, perpetuating the conflict.

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Top 10 Posts on the Kluwer Copyright Blog in 2021

Kluwer Copyright Blog

This has come about following their use in connection with the transaction of different types of digital content (including artworks), often for exorbitant amounts. 17 of the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market (CDSMD), a mere three days before the implementation deadline. by Paul Keller.

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Globally Local: Analysing The Impact Of Geographical Indication On International Trade

IP and Legal Filings

These negotiations served as an impetus towards propagation and acceptance of Geographical Indications into the folds of Intellectual Property Law regime. It further depends upon flexible marketing strategies, long term strict regulations and safeguard procedures.

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Bombay High Court Rules that Copyright Registration of a Label is not Compulsory

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Since then, it has been continuously used and has even acquired reputation and goodwill in the market. NTC didn’t own the copyright in the ‘SOYA DROP’ artwork or label. NTC failed to prove that it had used the artwork or label first or that SSPL’s artwork wasn’t original.