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Can authors waive their right of attribution?

The IPKat

Economic rights have been harmonised throughout the EU to a significant extent. Moral rights, however, have not (yet). While it appears to be easier to waive moral rights in common law countries, the continental European tradition is more focused on protecting the author’s personality rights, which encompass moral rights.

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Ballad in the mall: the violence of a scene does not give rise to an integrity claim in relation to the background music

The IPKat

This time the dispute focused on the impact on moral rights of synchronising a musical work with a TV show about drug cartels. American company Narcos obtained the right to synchronise this work for an episode of the series Narcos - Mexico, of which it is the producer, granted by the company Regent. Facts Mr M.

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The Risks of Dual Licensing in The Pioneering Landscape of Contemporary Open Source

Traverse Legal Blog

As more and more projects in these fields adopt open-source licensing, the legal complexities tied to these licenses are becoming increasingly relevant, with dual licensing being a case in point. Second, altering the license could alienate a project’s community, leading to forks or abandonment.

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[Guest post] Anderson.Paak got a new tattoo- and we might have an idea why

The IPKat

Fritsch, both talented and enthusiastic former students of mine, which - while reviewing Anderson.Paak 's latest tattoo - discusses post-mortem moral rights protection and the value of a tattoo as an. Next to licensing, lending or selling those estates, making their fate part of a will is also a viable option for many.

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The Risks of Dual Licensing in The Pioneering Landscape of Contemporary Open Source

LexBlog IP

As more and more projects in these fields adopt open-source licensing, the legal complexities tied to these licenses are becoming increasingly relevant, with dual licensing being a case in point. Second, altering the license could alienate a project’s community, leading to forks or abandonment.

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The Rise of Influencer Marketing – Contractual Considerations

IP Tech Blog

This blog explores some considerations surrounding influencer marketing and highlights key aspects that should be addressed in contracts to ensure a mutually beneficial and legally compliant partnership. Parties : Consider the parties involved in the arrangement and ensure that the appropriate parties are reflected in any formal contracts.

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The Rise of Influencer Marketing – Contractual Considerations

LexBlog IP

This blog explores some considerations surrounding influencer marketing and highlights key aspects that should be addressed in contracts to ensure a mutually beneficial and legally compliant partnership. Parties : Consider the parties involved in the arrangement and ensure that the appropriate parties are reflected in any formal contracts.