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Legal Protection for the Software Arts — Part 5

JD Supra Law

Copyright protection is, generally speaking, formality-free in the US and other member states of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. By: Kidon IP

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Using that classic piece of art on a book cover: Grr…

The IPKat

The cover provides the requisite information—title, author, and publisher. For Benjamin, the aura of a work of art in its primal sense was integrated within the practice of ritual, such as a fresco on the wall of a medieval church. But this is not the case for works of art.

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Copyrighting the Ogopogo Monster: The © story behind the news story

The IPKat

Unfortunately, while CIPO’s database records registration, it has no copy of what was registered. Thirty years later, in 1984, local author Don Levers wrote a self-published children’s book called “Ogopogo-The Misunderstood Lake Monster”, that sold well. And remember, when a work is registered with CIPO, no copies are retained.

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[Guest post] Universal Copyright Convention – RIP

The IPKat

Here's what Jørgen writes: Universal Copyright Convention – RIP by Jørgen Blomqvist On December 9, 2021, WIPO announced that the Kingdom of Cambodia has joined the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, with effect from March 9, 2022.

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Copyright Registration in India

IP and Legal Filings

In India, copyright protection automatically exists by the mere act of creating a work hence no need for registration of the work to enforce copyright or seek legal redress when infringed. Copyright protection under these agreements arises immediately when a work is created. The applicant needs to respond to any objections.

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Is your original work automatically protected by copyright?

Intepat

Copyrights are a form of IPR that offers protection to a wide range of artistic and literary works of a creator. It includes musical works, photographic works, artistic works, motion pictures, and computer programs. As the name suggests, copyright means the right to copy. Proof of validity.

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Social Media, Creative Theft, and Copyright: What Every Independent Artist Needs to Know

Intepat

In a world where creative theft is an all-too-common reality, implementing these strategies will empower you to take charge of your artistic work. Protecting your creativity isn’t just about avoiding misappropriation; it’s about asserting your rights as an artist and ensuring that your hard work receives the recognition it deserves.