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

Corsearch

Looking at the clip of Oswald below, you can clearly see elements of the character in Mickey’s modern design. Disney still own the copyright on more recent works featuring the character and, most importantly, have protected his name, likeness, and associated imagery by registering trademarks. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.

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Safeguarding Personal Names

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Many companies exploit renowned person identities without obtaining proper consent, leading intellectual property experts to advocate for the safeguarding of image rights through registration under Intellectual Property laws. An effective solution to address this concern is the formal registration of a celebrity’s name as a trademark.

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Trade Secrets in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)

Kashishipr

Patents, copyright, and trademarks have been the most widely recognized forms of IP to date; however, there are other forms as well, including geographical indications and industrial designs, which have been gaining attention in the past few decades.

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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. Although, it could receive trademark protection.). Although copyright registration is not required, there are several benefits to doing so.

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Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists 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. Although, it could receive trademark protection.). Although copyright registration is not required, there are several benefits to doing so.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. Don’t overlook company social media accounts, domain names, and toll-free numbers, which may also serve as potential trademarks.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (January 02- January 09)

SpicyIP

Registrar of Trademarks and Ors., whereby the court held the mark to be in custody of the court and held the registration of the mark ‘Jawa’ in favor of Respondent no. Holds ‘Swiss Military’ mark cannot be registered by the defendant as it amounts to false trade description. Boman Irani) to be void. Case: Armasuisse v.

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