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Can Celebrity Catchphrases be Intellectually Protected?

IIPRD

Bregoli instantly became an internet meme worldwide, and her catchphrase gained much media attention, getting her worldwide recognition as the “Catch me outside girl.” This reportedly led her to secure appearances worth $30,000, and widening her social media presence. [i] are generally not protected by copyright law.

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American Airlines’ Copyright Victory Is a Flight To Nowhere

Copyright Lately

While logos can be protected under both copyright and trademark law, it’s rare to see a plaintiff succeed on a copyright claim while failing to establish trademark infringement. Let me know in the comments below or @copyrightlately on social media. million in actual damages and an additional $4.7

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Ghostwriter in the Machine: Copyright Implications for AI-Generated Imitations

IP Tech Blog

A track called “ Heart on My Sleeve ” went viral recently on social media with lead vocals sounding eerily similar to a certain crooner known for his lovelorn lyrics. What has Ghostwriter977/AI actually infringed and, moreover, is AI art copyrightable? Rather, the vocals were generated using artificial intelligence tools.

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TikTok Copyright Notices Up Again in 2023, Success Rate Collapses to 56%

TorrentFreak

Unsurprisingly, copyright issues have also thrust TikTok into unfavorable light, with numerous rightsholders arguing that the social media platform could do much more to protect artists’ rights. We honor valid removal requests based on infringements of copyright law and trademark law.”

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The Hocus Pocus of Intellectual Property in Halloween Costumes

IPilogue

Copyright Creeping into Costumes. In general, any clothing, including costumes, is not protected by copyright laws. In Canada, under section 64(2) of the Copyright Act , it is not an infringement of copyright to reproduce the design of a “useful article”, so long as more than 50 copies are made. Copyright Office.

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Baseball Versus Roller Derby – Cleveland’s Battle for the Guardians Trademark

The IP Law Blog

It also has a reasonable argument that consumers may ultimately be confused when they are deciding to visit one of the team’s websites or looking to tag one of the teams on social media.

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Ghostwriter in the Machine: Copyright Implications for AI-Generated Imitations

LexBlog IP

A track called “ Heart on My Sleeve ” went viral recently on social media with lead vocals sounding eerily similar to a certain crooner known for his lovelorn lyrics. What has Ghostwriter977/AI actually infringed and, moreover, is AI art copyrightable?