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NFT Copyright License Rights: Due Diligence is Critical.

Traverse Legal Blog

You have been reading about them all over the news, they’re the hottest topic in tech right now, especially in the blockchain space. Blockchain and blockchain technology is in the spotlight right now. How do you know if you’re infringing on someone else’s rights? Do you retain ownership rights?

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[Guest post] Conference report: ‘The Fashion Marketplace: Law and Policy’

The IPKat

Topics ranged from the trends being seen in online fashion commerce post-pandemic, to counterfeiting issues and how to deal with them, through to the legal changes and updates coming up that will impact both marketplaces and the brands that use them.

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Traditional Tattoos on the Red Carpet: Continuing the Conversation of Collective Ownership

IPilogue

In 2009, the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) mass-produced sweaters as part of their official merchandise for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. The court ruled that the tattoo artist did in fact own the copyright in his tattoo design; however, he was limited by the personality rights of the person he tattooed. Going Forward.

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If TOS Formation Fails, Bad Legal Outcomes Are Likely to Follow–Doe v. Roblox

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Roblox is essentially functioning as a seller of virtual merchandise, not a publisher of information [cite to HomeAway ]. 15 years ago, one of the buzziest cyberlaw topics was ownership of assets in virtual worlds, like property acquisitions in Second Life. ” Implications.

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Battle of the Brushes: Are Makeup Artists Left in Copyright’s (Eye)shadow?

IPilogue

As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. Adding a pair of bunny ears or retro sunglasses to your picture sounds harmless, right? Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program.

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What Do You “Meme” That’s Copyrightable?

IPilogue

As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. While the protection of memes remains unclear and unresolved, plaintiffs can claim copyright, trademark, and personality rights in the underlying images. It’s no secret that memes have taken the internet by storm. According to s.3(1)

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 9 – 15)

SpicyIP

Topical Highlight. They highlight that the Court can play a constructive role in this process by exacting accountability from the government and ensuring that it comes up with an action plan to secure the enjoyment of the right to health for TB patients who need the drugs at issue. vs Moviesghar.Art & Ors. 9 August, 2021].