IPilogue

JANUARY 17, 2022

While many were observing the new year, intellectual property scholars and the artistic community were celebrating Public Domain Day. January 1 st marks the expiration of most jurisdictions’ copyright terms. The previously copyrighted works enter the public domain, free to use and copy. until the end of 2021.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In September 2021, Indigenous model and activist Quannah Chasinghorse turned heads at the Met Gala wearing a gold cut-out gown by Peter Dundas and traditional Navajo turquoise jewelry. The applicant, Indigenous artist John Bulun Bulun, sought relief for copyright infringement of a bark painting, which R & T Textiles had used on t-shirts.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2021

2021 has seen the emergence of a litigation genre against “yearbook” database vendors that publish old yearbooks online. 2021 WL 5050079 (N.D. Copyright Preemption. At bottom, a portion of the copyright work itself is being displayed, a fundamental attribute of a copyright.” Callahan v.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 11, 2023

This makes it difficult for the creator to control the dissemination of their works. However, the US Court has held Napster [2] , which was a file-sharing platform as well, guilty of infringing copyrighted materials and was denied the defence of fair use. For content piracy, Takeshobo Inc.,

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 15, 2023

When assessing whether a work of applied art affords exclusive rights granted through copyright, what factors should be considered? The Respondent submitted that the Palais Royal dining table would not be protected by copyright since it is not sufficiently original.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 8, 2023

Image Sources : Shutterstock] Protection Under Copyright Act, Licensing & Contractual Issues for the Celebrities A celebrity is a well-known person. Copyright And Licensing Questions India’s film industry produces the most films in the world, with a national and international audiences.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

1] That decision shook the art world, as it seems to dramatically narrow the scope of the fair use doctrine, and raises doubts about the lawfulness of many existing works. [2] Originals” [7] : The Works at Issue. Goldsmith counterclaimed for copyright infringement.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Indeed, the directors of the US Patent and Trademark Office and US Copyright Office are in the process of conducting a joint study to untangle the various interests at play, having promised Sens. In his motion, Rothschild argued that he used “MetaBirkins” as a title to an artistic work as opposed to a source-identifying trademark.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 29, 2023

A person who employed the artist will be considered the proprietor of the artwork and can register for exclusivity for the same character. [3] 3] The legal pitfall people ignore is the lack of clear communication over the copyrights of the character. 3] Section 17 of the Copyright Act, 1957. [4] 4] Andrew L. 2d 119 (2d Cir.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Abhi Traders vs Fashnear Technologies Private Limited on 29 February, 2024 (Delhi High Court) The plaintiff, a popular e-commerce seller, filed a suit against defendants on www.meesho.com for unauthorized use of copyrighted images and selling counterfeit goods. Third, the evidence of the plaintiff’s use of the mark from 1989 are fabricated.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Many copyright scholars and most in the world of fine art have loudly condemned the ruling as a travesty of justice. As usual, readers who are already familiar with the case and/or with copyright law may skip the “Background” sections below (but don’t skip the commentary “The Road Not Taken”).

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 5, 2023

Money and copyright won by a 7-2 majority. Goldsmith notified AWF of her belief that the work infringed her copyright. Goldsmith counterclaimed for copyright infringement. A transformative work is fair use, and therefore not a copyright infringement, based on a reading of the Supreme Court’s holding in Campbell v.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Other Posts A Case of ‘Smart Copying’: ‘Peace Maker’ Restrained from Imitating ‘Officer’s Choice’ image from here Do you enjoy your whiskey? Would you mix up these two labels: Officers Choice and Peace Maker? Well, it appears the courts think most consumers would.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

NATURE OF THE CASE The above decisions dealt with requests for a preliminary ruling related to the interpretation of Article 3 of Directive 2001/29/EC on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society.

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SpicyIP

MAY 6, 2024

vs Prerna Rajpal Trading As The Amaris Flagship Store on 29 April, 2024 (Delhi High Court) The dispute is over copying substantial elements like placement, pattern, color combination of plaintiff’s Serpenti Ocean Treasure Necklace by the defendant’s Shield-It Necklace. Bulgari S.P.A Wide interlocutory order dated April 04.

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IIPRD

JUNE 8, 2024

Not only this, this phenomenon also works in a bidirectional manner as these high-end brands copy from the local or thriving brands and new fashion designers who yet not have a holding in the industry. The prevalence of counterfeits and knockoffs can be attributed to the ease with which designs can be copied and shared online.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

PDF copy available. IP includes any creation of the mind, including inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images, and designs, and various forms of IP protection cover these different categories. The lithium-ion battery, introduced commercially in 1991, revolutionized the consumer electronics industry.

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