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This Blog Has Jumped the Shark: I’m Covering a Copyright Opinion About a Tattoo of Tiger King’s Joe Exotic–Cramer v. Netflix

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

” The court doesn’t address the potential licensing market for the tattoo design. Tattoo Advertising/Human Billboards Copyright in Tattoos Also, see Q2 of my 2005 contracts law exam and the sample answer. In other words, not even close. Purpose and Character of Use. Warner Bros.

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Africa IP highlights 2023: Copyright

The IPKat

In Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria Limited neglected to renew their contract with actor and filmmaker Adewole Ojo to use his photographs for advertisements. The warning came as a result of complaints from various artists and designers who assert that their works are being distributed on various platforms without benefitting them.

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Jury Awards Damages to Tattoo Artist for Video-Game Depiction–Alexander v. WWE 2K (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Alexander claimed that Take-Two Interactive infringed the tattoo designs she inked on her client, professional wrestler Randy Orton, when the company produced and distributed a video game featuring a realistic in-game depiction of Orton. Tattoo Advertising/Human Billboards. Warner Bros. Copyright in Tattoos.

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On Remand from the CAFC, TTAB Denies Petition for Cancellation of "NAKED" Registration for Condoms

The TTABlog

In its December 2018 decision, the Board concluded that Petitioner Australian lacked "standing": it could not show an interest in the proceeding or a reasonable belief of damage because it had contracted away its proprietary rights in its unregistered marks. Nor did respondent have advertising material or seek FDA approval.

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"Elasticated gusset" saves the day before Recorder Amanda Michaels in Fairfox & Favor's design right case against House of Bruar

The IPKat

A very popular design of one of these boots is based on a traditional Spanish riding boot - the Regina boot or Heeled Regina - which looks like the below (and for a closer look click here ). Although their products have the "country" look and feel about them, the products aren't designed for serious country wear.

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WIPIP 2022, Session 3 (ROP/TM, (c) fair use)

43(B)log

Emma Perot, Publicity Rights, Celebrity Contracts, and Social Norms: Industry Practices in the US and UK Fenty v Topshop: Misrepresentation/passing off theories were successful for Rihanna in UK. Influence of law, desire to contract, social norms. Industries: advertising, merchandising, movies/TV, and video games.

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Anil Kapoor Vs Simply Life India & Ors: An Unwavering Assurance In Safeguarding Personality Rights Against Ai

IP and Legal Filings

” Dark patterns are deceptive tactics or design patterns that impair people’s autonomy, decision-making, or choice to force them to do something. Consumer rights abuses, deceptive advertising, and unfair commercial practices are examples. Shakespeare’s utopian visionary quote “what’s kept in a name”?