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Videogame Maker Has Implied License to Depict Copyrighted Tattoos–Hayden v. 2K

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The jury needed only 90 minutes to determine that the defendants had proven their implied license defense, ending the case. Due to the fact-specific nature of doctrines like implied licenses and fair use, it’s possible the Hayden and Orton jury verdicts are consistent with each other. Warner Bros.

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Can Tattoos Infringe Copyrights, and If So, What Happens Then?–Sedlik v. Kat Von D

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Market Effect. The defense argued that a requirement to obtain copyright licenses conflicts with the norms in the tattoo artist community. If they are going to be paid for their work, this opinion suggests that they may have to consult copyright counsel and get copyright licenses, whether they want to do so or not. Warner Bros.

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Hetronic remand: the continued rise of "use"

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It executed licensing and distribution agreements for the remotes with two European companies, collectively Abitron. Hetronic terminated its licensing and distribution agreements with Abitron, but Abitron continued to sell Hetronic-branded remotes without Hetronic’s authorization. products and to market them at U.S. tradeshows.

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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

2K Games rejected similar infringement claims on the basis of de minimis use, implied license, and fair use. Equally importantly, the court failed to provide the jury with instructions on two other defenses—waiver and implied license. The implied license argument is particularly important here. Warner Bros.

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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

Market Effect. The litigants are in different markets. ” 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. Warner Bros.

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When Amazon is not liable for unlawful acts of 'affiliates': the German Supreme Court explains

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The e-commerce platform Amazon offers an affiliate marketing programme called Amazon Associates. Background The case concerned affiliate marketing on www.schlafbook.de. The mattresses so ranked were accompanied by affiliate “buy from Amazon” buttons, which were directly linked to an offer on the Amazon Market Place.

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Navigating the Legal Maze: A Comprehensive Policy Analysis of Online Betting and Gambling Laws in India

IP and Legal Filings

Today, the prevalence of such activities can be seen in online rummy advertisements on social media and the 2013 IPL match-fixing scandal. In states like Goa and Sikkim, gambling is allowed to varying degrees, with licenses granted for activities like slot machines and casinos.

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