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Can Celebrity Catchphrases be Intellectually Protected?

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Bregoli instantly became an internet meme worldwide, and her catchphrase gained much media attention, getting her worldwide recognition as the “Catch me outside girl.” This reportedly led her to secure appearances worth $30,000, and widening her social media presence. [i] In Reebok India v.

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Growth of Virtual Youtubers and IP Complications

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It varies from creating an alternate persona on a social media account to voicing an animated character in a movie. 1] However, this growth also brought an onslaught of new Intellectual Property (IP) issues. Introduction In the 21 st century, a virtual identity is not a new concept. 2d 119 (2d Cir. 2d 945 (9 th Cir.

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