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Charting New Waters: Steamboat Willie’s Mickey Mouse Sets Sail into the Public Domain

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

On January 1, 2024, a significant shift in intellectual property rights occurred with the iconic American pop culture figure, Mickey Mouse, entering the public domain. ” This extension, sought not only by Disney but also by a coalition of copyright holders, aimed to safeguard their works for an extended period.

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Book Review: Intellectual Property and the Design of Nature

The IPKat

As a plant intellectual property nerd , this Kat was delighted to get her hands on the new book Intellectual Property and the Design of Nature (Oxford University Press, 2023), edited by Jose Bellido and Brad Sherman. The other two chapters turn to the conceptualisation of nature in patent law.

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1927 Enters the Public Domain

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

However, January 1 st of each year marks the expiration of another year of historical copyrights, and 2023 ushered works from the year 1927 into the public domain , making them eligible for extensive use without pe rmission or royalties.

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Book review: Research Handbook on Intellectual Property and Cultural Heritage

The IPKat

This is a review of Research Handbook on Intellectual Property and Cultural Heritage , edited by Irini Stamatoudi , Professor of Intellectual Property Law and Cultural Heritage Law at the University of Nicosia. Where a state classifies a public domain work as a national treasure there would be no issue.

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Trade Secrets in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)

Kashishipr

In today’s highly competitive working environment, almost every other individual knows what Intellectual Property (IP) is and that the protection of IP assets is a matter of paramount importance. and commercial info, including the list of clients and suppliers, distribution methods, marketing strategies, etc.

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Free Mickey? (Don’t Be Goofy)

JD Supra Law

January 1, 2024, brought numerous hangovers along with an unprecedented amount of media attention to intellectual property law. Freed from the shackles of copyright, Walt Disney’s iconic rodent was now in the public domain and, therefore, available for everyone to copy. But not so fast. By: Dickinson Wright

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Intellectual Property Rights And Darwinism In E-Commerce

IP and Legal Filings

Intellectual Property” refers to mental creations such as inventions, literary and creative works, as well as symbols, names, and pictures utilised in business. The World Intellectual Property Organization administers both accords (WIPO).”. DESIDERATE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. INTRODUCTION.