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rebinding books doesn't create derivative works but may be actionable under Lanham Act

43(B)log

Steeplechase has a copyright for the book, “Piano Book for Adult Beginners: Teach Yourself How to Play Famous Piano Songs, Read Music, Theory & Technique” and registered trademark rights in STEEPLECHASE ARTS & PRODUCTIONS for, among other things, music instruction books, including for the Piano Book. Wisdom Paths, Inc.,

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Derivative works: the Adventures of Koons and Tintin in French copyright law

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Like most copyright systems, French copyright law does not leave much room for the freedom of authors of transformative graphic works (also called “derivative works”). Three interesting cases on derivative works, two involving Jeff Koons and one Tintin, have recently put French copyright law in the international spotlight (e.g.

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Paparazzi wins legal battle against well-known clothing brand

Olartemoure Blog

The photograph in question features Shayk wearing sweatpants designed by the brand Deadly Doll, which is protected by copyright. The trademark claimed that it had the rights over the photograph and published it on its social media as advertising , without the authorization of the author.

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NFTs: New Frontiers for Trademarks

IP Tech Blog

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. Most NFTs are protected under US Copyright Law as creative works and/or may be derivative works based on pre-existing copyright-protected works.

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The Importance of Trademark Protection When Copyrighted Works Enter the Public Domain

Corsearch

So, will other content creators, brands, and consumers be able to use Mickey Mouse in their own works? Disney still own the copyright on more recent works featuring the character and, most importantly, have protected his name, likeness, and associated imagery by registering trademarks. The short answer is no.

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NFTs: New Frontiers for Trademarks

LexBlog IP

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. Most NFTs are protected under US Copyright Law as creative works and/or may be derivative works based on pre-existing copyright-protected works.

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IPSC: Copyright and Trademark

43(B)log

Derivative works? Panel 18 – Trademark Liability: Jake Linford, Justin Sevier, Allyson Willis, Sex, Drugs, and Trademark Tarnishmyths Sex/drugs inherently tarnishing? Their studies: we might see tarnishment in the brand context, and stronger among conservatives. Change in brand strength mediates purchase choice.