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Understanding Copyright, Trademark and Halloween Costumes

Plagiarism Today

To answer that and other questions about Halloween costumes, we have to step back and look at how copyright and trademark law apply to costumes. Characters are often protected by copyright, even if their fashion is not, but they are also routinely protected by trademark. Trademark infringement, however, isn’t like copyright.

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Intellectual Property Protection for Content Creators & Social Media Influencers

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Registered IP is more legit and liable; say, if the content is IP protected – social media users usually find it more reliable and authentic and are likely to revisit it. Trademark Laws and regulations safeguard brand and business owners from two types of infringement, including the possibility of confusion and redress.