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Supreme Court Rules “That Dog Don’t Hunt”: Bad Spaniels Toy’s Use of JACK DANIELS Marks is a Poor Parody and Dilution Act Applies

Intellectual Property Law Blog

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No. 1125(c)(3)(A).

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A Year Since Hermès Verdict: The Tussle Between Trade Mark Rights and Artistic Freedom Continues

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction On February 8, 2023, the jury returned its verdict in the infamous case Hermès vs Rothschild [1] , a significant precedent that has received acclamation and flak alike. 24, 2023) [link] Zachary Small, Hermès Wins MetaBirkins Lawsuit: Jurors Not Convinced NFTs Are Art, THE NEW YORK TIMES (Feb. 2] Melanie J.

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The Future of Copyright. In memory of Luigi Carlo Ubertazzi (Report 1/2)

The IPKat

Ubertazzi was one of the leading intellectual property academics in Italy (as well as a great lawyer), founder and editor of the most important Italian copyright journal (AIDA) and editor and author of the most widely used Commentary on Italian intellectual property laws.

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The Impact of REULA on Copyright Law: Navigating the Post-Brexit Landscape

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Photo by Rocco Dipoppa on Unsplash The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (REULA) came into force on 1 January 2024 and has some significant implications for IP law. Much IP law in the UK is derived from EU law – both implemented EU law and case law decided in view of EU law.

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Artifical Intelligence Vis-À-Vis Ownership and Authorship Right under Copyright Law

IP and Legal Filings

Ethical considerations regarding the creation of artistic works have been a persistent source of dispute over the course of human history. The integration of technology within the domain of art design has provided artists with unprecedented possibilities to conceptualise and implement interactive and immersive experiences.

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The Modern Copyright Dilemma: Digital Content Ownership and Access

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction The Intellectual property laws are designed in such a way that not only reward the creator of his intellectual creation thereby incentivising other creators for further innovation, while balancing the rights of the creator with the right of the society to access information or knowledge. Ngwenya, S.

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Free Speech, Chatting About Friends, Kraken/Crackin’ On AI, & Thinking About Fred & Ginger: Generated Content, Amici Curiae, & A Case About Jack Daniels That Dances Around Trademark Issues And Leaves Some Things To Chew On

LexBlog IP

” This appeal presents a conflict between Rogers’ right to protect her celebrated name and the right of others to express themselves freely in their own artistic work. Rogers , 875 F.2d 2d at 996] The Rogers court held, at least as to the dancer’s Lanham Act claim, that the defendant was entitled to summary judgment.