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rebinding books doesn't create derivative works but may be actionable under Lanham Act

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Steeplechase has a copyright for the book, “Piano Book for Adult Beginners: Teach Yourself How to Play Famous Piano Songs, Read Music, Theory & Technique” and registered trademark rights in STEEPLECHASE ARTS & PRODUCTIONS for, among other things, music instruction books, including for the Piano Book.

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New Tools, Old Rules: Is The Music Industry Ready To Take On AI?

Copyright Lately

The world’s largest record company says it has a clear view of the legal landscape surrounding AI-generated music. If you’ve been glued to news coverage of the Ed Sheeran trial for the past two weeks, you may have missed an even bigger story from the world of music copyright. The reality is more complicated.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 28 – September 3)

SpicyIP

In the absence of a written pleading, a party cannot merely stand up in court and argue that a registered trademark is invalid Rmc Project Management Vs Whizlabs Software Private Ltd. Asks to stop rapping to his music. Notorious B.I.G.’s ’s lyrics cited by Judge in Future copyright ruling.

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Copyright Protection for Choreographic Works

Kashishipr

Dance is commonly associated with music, but at the same time, there are dance forms like contemporary performances, which utilize silence while expressing the art form. The music, costumes, scenery, or lighting effects would not be accounted for while seeking such protection. Why Consider Registering a Copyright?

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Intellectual Property Theft: A Menace

Kashishipr

Copyright and trade secrets like software, secret formula/recipes, music, etc., Theft of Trademarks: Trademark Infringement ensues when a third party makes unwarranted use of a mark in commercial parlance, usually about similar or competing goods, by affixing a mark that is identical or similar to the registered trademark.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Trademarks: Trademarks safeguard brand names, logos, symbols, or phrases that distinguish a startup’s products or services from competitors’ Registering a trademark ensures exclusive usage and prevents others from causing confusion among consumers.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Trademark protects words, symbols, and slogans that identify products or services. That’s understandable.