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Free Mickey? (Don’t Be Goofy)

LexBlog IP

Freed from the shackles of copyright, Walt Disney’s iconic rodent was now in the public domain and, therefore, available for everyone to copy. The law gives copyright owners a monopoly to exploit and monetize creative works. The law gives copyright owners a monopoly to exploit and monetize creative works.

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Protection of Trademarks in Philippines

IP and Legal Filings

There is no such thing as an “international copyright” that will automatically protect an author’s writings throughout the world. The Philippines is a member of several international copyright treaties and conventions and offers copyright protection to foreign works in accordance with these treaties. Conclusion.

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Limited Edition Products and their IP Protection

IIPRD

We know Intellectual Property offers three kinds of protection to products: Copyright. While copyright protects the originality of the expression behind the product, design preserves the overall appearance and aesthetic look of the product. COPYRIGHT OR DESIGN. TRADEMARK. It is an either-or choice. Class 12 (Vehicles).

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USC IP year in review, TM/ROP

43(B)log

Indeed, the PTO has increased its focus on whether the use an applicant is making is trademark use, as opposed to ornamental or informational use, in its registration decisions. Professor Alexandra Roberts has written an excellent recent article on this, Trademark Failure to Function.

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