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Bombay High Court Rules that Copyright Registration of a Label is not Compulsory

Kashishipr

Under Section 2(c) of The Copyright Act of 1957 , the label is an original artistic work. As per NTC’s statement, both SSPL and SK Oil Industries couldn’t claim copyright in the artistic work. It further added that an individual could either own a registered trademark or copyright but not both.

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Limited Edition Products: Can they be Protected under IP Law?

Kashishipr

A critical issue to be addressed is whether these limited-edition products can get protection under Intellectual Property (IP) law, just as regular products do, and if yes, then which is the most appropriate form of IP Protection ? Protection for Limited Edition Products under Trademark Law.

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Fashion In The Metaverse : The Law And Protection

IP and Legal Filings

The main assets of any fashion firm that are virtual designs, may need to be protected as trade dress under trademark law. For undisputed ownership of virtual designs, Intellectual Property (IP) laws must be thoroughly handled with. However, in order to file a lawsuit of infringement, copyright registration is required.

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Intellectual Property Protection for Content Creators & Social Media Influencers

Kashishipr

Without any doubt, it is exceedingly imperative for them to understand their Intellectual Property (IP) assets and safeguard them in the best possible manner. Registered IP is more legit and liable; say, if the content is IP protected – social media users usually find it more reliable and authentic and are likely to revisit it.

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Understanding the Relevance of IPR in the Fashion Industry

IP and Legal Filings

Under the copyright act in India, an artist may protect an “original artistic work” if it is expressed in a tangible medium for over 60 years. However, it is pertinent to note that if an artistic work is already protected under the designs act, it cannot be protected under the copyright act.

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IP infringement in Metaverse

IIPRD

The first and the foremost question which crosses our minds is that does the digital assets in the virtual reality fall under the category of “Goods” under trademark law, and who should be held liable for infringement when the infringer is unknown. This right is given to literary and artistic work like music, etc.

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Takeaways from the Hermès Litigation over MetaBirkins NFTs

LexBlog IP

They must first determine whether the work is one “of artistic expression” and thus prima facie entitled to protection under the First Amendment. If it is, the Court will then ask whether the use of the trademark bears any artistic relevance to the underlying work. ” ( Hermès Int’l v.