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The Photography Show: your questions answered

Intellectual Property Office Blog

The IPO Business Engagement team frequently attends trade shows and business events across the UK to support sectors and advise on different aspects of intellectual property. It was remarkable to see the incredible new technology on display and how intellectual property was being used to protect inventions and works. Answer: No.

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Hacking Fashion Week: IP Guide to Survival

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The concrete realization of an idea which meets the validity requirements of “creative character” and “artistic value” can be protected under Italian copyright law. Fashion show: a work of art? The organizational or logistical nature of the event, albeit sensational, cannot be protected.

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11th Circuit affirms Viacom's Rogers-based win for MTV Floribama Shore

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“The Lounge has been in operation since 1964 and has gained regional fame by hosting many entertainment and athletic events.” Flora-Bama logo The Flora-Bama has been featured in artistic works by third parties. An online article used photos of the Lounge in its coverage of the series, and MGFB also submitted social media posts.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (February 05- February 11)

SpicyIP

After an eventful week, here is our recap of its top IP developments. They filed a suit alleging copyright and trademark infringement against the defendant after discovering that they were selling household products under the name, ‘SUFIYAMA’, using a similar trade dress and artistic work. Frankfinn Aviation Services (Pvt.)

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USC IP year in review, TM/ROP

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Indeed, the PTO has increased its focus on whether the use an applicant is making is trademark use, as opposed to ornamental or informational use, in its registration decisions. Thus, even though it would be possible to have a registrable llama logo that functioned as a trademark, that’s not what Epic had.

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