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Copyright, Trademark and the Future of Zero Punctuation

Plagiarism Today

Here's what copyright and trademark law say about what is next. The post Copyright, Trademark and the Future of Zero Punctuation appeared first on Plagiarism Today. The long-running YouTube series Zero Punctuation has come to an abrupt end.

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Poop Jokes, Jack Daniel’s and Trademark

Plagiarism Today

A new Supreme Court decision may mean some major changes for trademark law and might seem eerily familiar to those who have been watching. The post Poop Jokes, Jack Daniel’s and Trademark appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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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. Halloween costumes sit at an interesting and muddled intersection between copyright and trademark law. Copyright and Halloween Costumes. Bottom Line.

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Understanding the Relevance of IPR in the Fashion Industry

IP and Legal Filings

With the introduction of technologies such as 3D printing or laser printing, patent laws have entered the fashion industry. Trademark laws play a prominent role in the fashion industry by legally protecting the logos of apparel manufacturers and fashion conglomerates. The importance of trademarks in the fashion industry.

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Intellectual Property Protection for Content Creators & Social Media Influencers

Kashishipr

It becomes easy to get copied or plagiarized content removed from the web or any social media platform if a social media influencer has original content registered as his IP. Trademark Laws and regulations safeguard brand and business owners from two types of infringement, including the possibility of confusion and redress.

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IPR and the World of Fashion

IIPRD

Piracy may be defined as the unauthorized and illegal reproduction or distribution of materials protected by copyright, patent, or trademark law which is capable of eating up the whole industry slowly and steadily. Piracy and Fashion Design.

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4th Circuit Upholds District Court and TTAB: Timberland Boot Design Lacks Acquired Distinctiveness

The TTABlog

Citing Wal-Mart , the court observed that trademark law does not protect "product designs that lack distinctive meaning as a source identifier." That same principle applies to trademark registration. Timberland did not challenge the district court's rejection of its survey evidence.

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