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Book review: Copyright in the street. An Oral History of Creative Processes in Street Art and Graffiti Subcultures

The IPKat

As its title suggests, this book focuses on the relationship between US copyright law and street art and graffiti. This book should not be perceived as a classic manual on the application of copyright to these art forms. This Kat therefore strongly recommends reading this book, taking into account its pros and cons.

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Understanding Copyright, Trademark and Halloween Costumes

Plagiarism Today

Where copyright protects works of creative authorship, such as books, movies, music, etc., Besides, even if a rightsholder did decide to target such home uses (which would likely be against their self-interest), it is almost certain that it would be found to be a fair use. However, copyright is only half the picture.

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Too Rusty For Krusty–Nickelodeon v. Rusty Krab Restaurant (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Finally, it points out Viacom is the owner of three valid trademark registrations for the KRUSTY KRAB mark and 400 copyright registrations covering “creative aspects of the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise,” including episodes from the animated television series, movies, drawings, and stylebooks featuring artwork from the franchise.

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Is the Grinch Slasher Film a Protected Parody?

Plagiarism Today

While parody isn’t protected in the Constitution, fair use was codified into U.S. As the play got closer to opening, the Seuss estate sent cease and desist letters to try and stop it. Seuss mashup book entitled Oh, the Places You’ll Boldly Go! Porn Parodies and Fair Use.

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NFT Update:  5 Recent Lawsuits Show a Glimpse into Future Legal Battles Involving NFTs 

LexBlog IP

2] Dash originally planned to use SuperFarm, an NFT website, to mint and sell the NFT of the album. [3] Following the announcement, Roc-A-Fella’s attorneys sent cease-and-desist letters to SuperFarm and Dash. However, Damon lacked any individual interest in the copyright. [2] As a result, SuperFarm cancelled the auction. [5]