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The Importance of Trademark Protection When Copyrighted Works Enter the Public Domain

Corsearch

Copyright © Walt Disney Animation Studios A background on copyright protections in the US All works that were published in the US prior to 1923 are now in the public domain, as is any work created by individuals in an official capacity for the federal government. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. The short answer is no.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

Although, it could receive trademark protection.). Although copyright registration is not required, there are several benefits to doing so. To see more on the benefits of copyright registration, see Stop, Thief! For any works created before 1989 and 1924, use the flowchart below. Trademark Registration.

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Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

Art Law Journal

Although, it could receive trademark protection.). Although copyright registration is not required, there are several benefits to doing so. To see more on the benefits of copyright registration, see Stop, Thief! For any works created before 1989 and 1924, use the flowchart below. Trademark Registration.