IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 30, 2023

Introduction In the conventional sense, trademark law requires the mark to essentially be a word or a logo. However, there have been significant advancements in the interpretations of trademark law over the years, with one such advancement being protection of fictional characters under trademark law.

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Copyright Lately

AUGUST 2, 2022

Frankly, if Barlow & Bear’s work doesn’t infringe Netflix’s exclusive right to create derivative works under copyright law, I’m not sure what would. Unlike trademark law, copyright is not a “use it or lose it” proposition. Even better, it’s in the public domain.

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The IPKat

MARCH 7, 2022

Consider a book title, especially in connection with the television or movie adaptation of a literary work. So, " Catcher in the Rye " may be a wonderfully creative book title, but it does not enjoy copyright protection. T]here is a compelling reason why the name or title of a book cannot be a trademark, which stems from copyright law.

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