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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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Deadly Dolls and a Forgotten Copyright Exception

Copyright Lately

While these sorts of objects typically aren’t themselves eligible for copyright protection, they often contain pictures or designs which are protectable. Case in point is a recent ruling out of the Central District of California involving clothing brand Deadly Doll. Vila’s Claim. Vila’s Motion.

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

Corsearch

Following a dispute between Walt Disney and his business partner working at Universal, Disney lost the rights to the character – and thus Mickey Mouse was born. Looking at the clip of Oswald below, you can clearly see elements of the character in Mickey’s modern design. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. The short answer is no.

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Software Downloads Netflix & Disney+ Videos to Make DRM-Free Copies

TorrentFreak

You agree not to archive, reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, offer for sale, or use (except as explicitly authorized in these Terms of Use) content and information contained on or obtained from or through the Netflix service. StreamFab is a Progression of DVDFab.

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NFTs: New Frontiers for Trademarks

IP Tech Blog

Most NFTs are protected under US Copyright Law as creative works and/or may be derivative works based on pre-existing copyright-protected works. Brand owners have already begun to catch up. Other brand owners have been fighting back infringers, commentators and/or parodists as in the METABIRKINS saga.

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IP Protection of NFTs: A Comparative Look at the US and China

IP Tech Blog

Through the secure blockchain technology, NFTs allow the creation and sale of exclusive and limited content in the form of collectible digital assets that can be transported on multiple media such as images, videos, or music. The purpose of copyrights is to protect creative works, including writings, from infringement.

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NFTs: New Frontiers for Trademarks

LexBlog IP

Most NFTs are protected under US Copyright Law as creative works and/or may be derivative works based on pre-existing copyright-protected works. Brand owners have already begun to catch up. NFTs also may embody or use trademarks. His NFT sales have reportedly surpassed $1.1