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The EU imperative to a free public domain: The case of Italian cultural heritage

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Image via Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Gemäldegalerie / Christoph Schmidt Public Domain Mark 1.0 However, the protection, enjoyment, and enhancement of Europe’s cultural heritage is far from being merely national business. At the EU level, the competence to legislate on cultural matters is mostly left to the Member States.

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Public Domain Day 2023 is Coming: Here’s What to Know

Copyright Lately

A new crop of copyrighted works (including rights in a certain famous British detective) will enter the public domain in the United States on January 1, 2023. public domain on January 1, 2023. Happy Public Domain Day 2023. On January 1, 2023, Putting Pants on Philip enters the public domain.

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IP Licensing for Business Companies & Organizations – How to Do it Right?

Kashishipr

IP licensing provides business companies and organizations with additional or core revenue streams, which enables them to increase brand awareness, enhance their overall reputation, and extend their offerings (products or services) into new geographies and markets across the globe cost-effectively. Understanding the IP License.

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YouTubers Lose Brains Over Night of The Living Dead Copyright Claims

TorrentFreak

The company’s failure to file for a new copyright after the movie ditched its original title ‘Night of the Flesh Eaters’ was the reason that Night of the Living Dead (NOLD) was quickly pushed into the public domain. NOLD inspired a whole genre of horror that has gained momentum with age. Night of the Copyright Claim.

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Trade Secrets in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)

Kashishipr

The North American Free Trade Agreement defines a trade secret as “Information having commercial value, which is not in the public domain, and for which reasonable steps have been taken to maintain its secrecy.” A trade secret gives a competitive edge to brands and businesses over their rivals in the industry.

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Joe Rogan, Spotify, and the music streaming business model

The IPKat

Also, in pointing to these alternatives, the phrase—"damning by faint praise"—comes to mind, especially if one is concerned about hi-tech market concentration. Both pictures are in the public domain. But, for Ross, that also may be--"going, going, gone".

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Why Should You Patent Your Invention?

Intepat

It gives the inventor or patent owner exclusive rights and prevents others from manufacturing, selling, or marketing the invention. Patents give you the much-needed competitive edge in the market. Firstly, it prevents other organizations from copying the invention, thereby lowering the risk of competitors in the market.

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