SpicyIP

JANUARY 13, 2025

In this post, Yogesh Byadwal argues that these terms of use also offer an insight into the practice of expanding copyright using Contract Law. In 2023, the plaintiff came across a hotel based in Mumbai, India under the trade name HOTEL PRIME MARRIOT with the exact spelling of ‘MARRIOTT’ as used by the plaintiff in its brand.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Their rights will be protected thanks to the metaverse brands’ trademarks. Virtual characters can play themed games, create original artwork, visit exhibition locations, shop for virtual clothing for their collections or gaming outfits, and partake in social events after arriving in “Gucci Town.”

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IPilogue

MARCH 1, 2022

This article was prompted in part by Tabathia, also known as The Adorned Fox (“TAF”), whose post on trademarking her brand spurred me to reach out and learn more about her experience. Emily (E): What prompted you to protect TAF and trademark your brand? What about with larger brands (i.e.,

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

NFTs can be based on three-dimensional items or artwork, or can be purely digital creations—for example, a collectable digital sneaker or a token used in a videogame. Brand owners have already begun to catch up. Other brand owners have been fighting back infringers, commentators and/or parodists as in the METABIRKINS saga.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While Morison branded its medicine with the generic “PARACETAMOL”, with reference to its registered trademarks “MSJ” and “MORISON” on the packaging, CPL used the name “CONPHAMOL”. It therefore held that Morison was also liable for copyright infringement of the artwork in the registered trademark.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2022

NFTs can be based on three-dimensional items or artwork, or can be purely digital creations—for example, a collectable digital sneaker or a token used in a videogame. Brand owners have already begun to catch up. NFTs are unique tokens based on blockchain technology and used as digital assets.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 29, 2023

A person who employed the artist will be considered the proprietor of the artwork and can register for exclusivity for the same character. [3] 5] The content creator reached out to the artist for a commissioned artwork which is a unique character design. 12] Courts around the world generally apply tests to determine IP infringement.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It gives authors and artists the sole ownership rights to their original writings, music, films, and artwork. Creators need to comprehend the fundamentals of copyright law to safeguard their creations and negotiate licensing and distribution contracts with skill.

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Olartemoure Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Local contract and case law is full of mandatory norms that render very important clauses null and void, and the fact that handshake agreements and informality is still quite in fashion seems alarming for studies used to long agreements drafted by sophisticated attorneys.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

They are sold and/or traded in connection with “smart contracts” that govern the terms of transfer. In this case, beyond pure IP issues, the parties disagree over interpretation of Tarantino’s original contract with Miramax, in which he reserved all rights for print publication of the screenplay (including in digital form).

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

Although none has reached a resolution, these private civil actions highlight various legal theories of liability that could arise when participating in the NFT market, including claims for copyright infringement, trademark infringement, breach of contract and violations of securities laws. Copyright Claims: Roc-A-Fella Records Inc.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

In today’s market, a distinct brand identity is critical in all company sectors. Influencers that make a lot of money from internet marketing must also defend their own brand identification. Maintain your distinct brand identity. . Trademarks. The easiest method to accomplish this is to register a trademark.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 15, 2022

When Christie’s Auction House first entered the secondary art market of mainland China in 2005, it licensed its brand to a local auction house and received a total of RMB 97,000,000 (roughly $12,100,000) for its inaugural sale. [1] Challenges: exchange control and tax. 22] The tariff rate sometime would also be affected by geopolitics.

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IIPRD

JUNE 9, 2024

As in the real world the logos, domain, and brand names of products and services are protected under Trademark, virtual goods, and services can be trademarked in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Hermès claimed that Rothschild’s digital artworks infringed upon its legally protected intellectual property rights.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 16, 2022

As major fashion brands launch their own non-fungible tokens, others are testing the limits of trademark enforcement in the digital realm, say Cynthia Walden and Sarah Kelleher of Fish & Richardson. NFTs are data units stored on a blockchain used to transfer ownership of physical items or digital media with smart contracts.

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The IPKat

JULY 9, 2023

It emerges that brands should pay for the use of street artworks. the type of permission, payment, and contract). cartoon characters, album cover art, movies, poster, tv commercials, billboards, brands, history) and colleagues. The aim is to fight against misappropriation and unauthorized reproduction. because of rain).

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The development of these tokens has marked a new age of transparency and digital security as it is now possible to create and store a plethora of creations consisting of art, music, contracts, records, pictures, and even tweets as digital assets. Tokenisation and Ownership of Digital Assets under NFTs.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 18, 2022

NFTs are created using “smart contracts,” which are software codes that govern actions such as validating ownership and regulating their transferability. Even premium watch brands are promoting NFT auctions through the many social media platforms accessible. NFTs and Intellectual Property Rights.

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