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Press publishers’ right: social media enter the stage

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Social media (aka Facebook) were not a part of the conversation. This raises the question: does the press publishers’ right apply to social media? While social media were not explicitly singled out, they seem to comfortably fall within the ISSP definition. Do social media make content available?

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Intellectual Property Protection for Content Creators & Social Media Influencers

Kashishipr

When it comes to promoting, marketing, and advertising, social media is one of the most effective and powerful ways. Content creators and social media influencers work sincerely to build their reputation for expertise in specific industries, products, and topics.

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The Implications of Intellectual Property Laws in the Tourism Industry

IP and Legal Filings

With the rise in the popularity of social media and networking, copyright becomes particularly relevant. The players in the tourism industry have started relying on social media and other digital platforms to promote and advertise their goods and services. has registered several trademarks.

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Second Circuit Finds Art Collective Can’t Use First Amendment to Skate Out of Injunction

Intellectual Property Law Blog

As part of its marketing, Tyga posted a video on social media of a Wavy Baby shoe being pulled out of a microwave following the expiration of the microwave timer’s countdown, as if to show that heating a Vans Old Skool sneaker would melt it into the Wavy Baby.

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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. The accessibility of Internet markets and the ease with which information may be shared have given rise to new opportunities for trademark infringement.

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Five Widely Recognized Brands Accused of Being Copycats in the Market

Kashishipr

Although this may sound quite encouraging and motivating for those with original ideas, many famous brands out there are accused and widely recognized for being copycats in the market and, unfortunately, making a lot of money. The American video and photo sharing social media platform Instagram has been accused of copying Snapchat.

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Advent of AI Voice Generation and Threat to Personality Rights

IP and Legal Filings

There are no separate legal provisions for these rights and they have been included under the existing Intellectual Property laws. In this technologically advanced age, success or failure of a business depends heavily on the marketing strategies that have been adopted.